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Tired of sitting through webinars that you feel like your grandmother could have built...

 

...or investing in training programs that leave your team on a high, but don't actually 'stick' over the long term? 

 

Here at UpSwing, we do training and development differently. Via up-to-the minute technology, audience-centric delivery methods, and a whole lot of humor, we take learning and long-lasting results to a whole new level.  

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MELANIE GAO

Co-Creator of UpSwing

Melanie Gao brings 25 years of international experience with her into the training room.  After a 15-year career in software development, including a five-year term as a manager in Sun Microsystems’ Beijing office, Melanie transitioned in 2010 to her true passion of leadership development. She served in HCA Healthcare’s award-winning Leadership Institute for six years, most recently as the Senior Director of Executive Development. A versatile facilitator, she has delivered Crucial Conversations over 100 times in person, and was one of the first facilitators to be certified to deliver the program virtually.

An NPR Moth Story Slam champion and TEDx speaker, Melanie combines her love of storytelling with her aptitude for communication to help individuals and teams reach peak performance. 

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MATT MORAN

Co-Creator of UpSwing

For the past two decades, Matt Moran has coached professionals all across the globe, helping individuals and teams to master the art of communication, negotiation, and public presentation. Through his wildly-successful virtual and in-person programs, Matt has worked with Fortune 500 companies in nearly every industry, empowering leaders with tools to shape company culture, and to work smarter, faster.  

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Industry leaders such as HCA Healthcare, Dell, Capital One Bank, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Johns Hopkins University continue to collaborate with Matt to keep their executives and teams at the top of their game.

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