Elisabeth Swan

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ABOUT ELISABETH SWAN

I’m Elisabeth Swan, keynote speaker, author, and leadership guide with a mission to transform workplace culture through the science of recognition, the improv mindset, and conscious leadership.As President of Swan Consulting & Associates and author of \"Picture Yourself a Leader\", I’ve helped leaders at Amazon, Apple, UnitedHealth Group, the State of Vermont, and dozens more improve engagement, reduce burnout, and create cultures people want to stay in—and grow in.My keynotes and workshops don’t just inspire—they deliver measurable results. Attendees leave with actionable tools and renewed energy. Clients say I’m engaging, relatable, and impactful. They also say they want me back.At Swan Consulting, we support: HR & Learning Leaders ready to combat disengagement and turnover through science-based recognition practices Culture champions and exec teams who want leadership development that sticks Conference planners looking for a high-impact keynote to boost morale and performanceWhether you’re Losing productivity to low morale Grappling with high turnover Struggling with leader overwhelm Looking to make “culture change” more than a buzzwordI can help. According to Gallup & SHRM: 69% of employees say more recognition would improve engagement Teams with highly engaged employees show 21% greater profitability Replacing a single employee can cost up to 200% of their salaryYou don’t have a talent problem—you have a recognition problem.Let’s fix that. Services Include: Keynotes on praise, leadership, and culture change (e.g, The Praise Paradox)🧠 Neuroscience-based recognition & feedback workshops for leaders and teams Strategic storytelling drawn from \"Picture Yourself a Leader\" Improv-based training to boost adaptability, trust, and influenceThe future of leadership is human. Let\'s raise your impact while lifting your people. Want a speaker who can spark a shift in culture—and behavior?DM me or visit elisabethswan.com