Mark Swain

About Mark Swain

My passion has always been in living life to the fullest-and empowering others to do the same! I have been called a Renaissance man/polymath because of my many and varied interests. I\'ve spent the past 30 years working as a life/career coach, professional speaker, and workshop facilitator. I have authored over 20 professional development programs, two books, numerous articles, and many customized speeches on a wide variety of subjects. I have been recruited by major companies (Day-Timer, Shipley Associates, Franklin Covey, Lee Hecht Harrison, etc.) to teach their courses, develop new courses, and provide coaching services. I am a Past President of the Utah Chapter of the National Speakers Association. I have taught at, and presented for, major universities (Clemson University, George Mason University, University of Utah, etc.) on various subjects including: abundant living, writing, creativity, communication, career planning, art, and astronomy. My services-Life coaching -Career coaching -Workshops and presentations What participants say about my work (sample comments): Mark, you lift others up-that is your gift-J.G. Mark is the best trainer I\'ve seen in 20+ years of adult learning and training management-R. S, Curriculum Mgr, Microsoft Corp. Mark, you not only transformed my job search skills, you also transformed my life. You are amazing-J. P. The dynamic Mark creates in a room is purely magical! Into the fabric of standard themes, he cleverly weaves compelling stories and anecdotes that captivate his audiences.Mark continues to dazzle us with his talent and skill! I would highly recommend him to any potential client because, in my mind, he is a uniquely-talented individual who has no peers-C. L, Dir. Mgmt. Dev, Fidelity Investments Thank you for the exceptional training which you provided.You really have a gift and it came through loud and clear. As Amiel said, “To know how to suggest is the great art of teaching.” You suggested well sir-Rear Admiral A. L, USN (ret) Mark exudes an almost “healing” quality to “wounded presenters.” I actually felt like someone picked me off the floor, washed my face, and said, “You can do this—let’s try again!” Mark is almost.Wow! Just wow-C. B, Sls. Mgr, Honeywell Aerospace Inspiring! I got more out of your one-day workshop than I got out of the multi-day,\"T. R.\" workshop I just attended. A Saturday well spent. Thank you so much-L. A. Where do your beautiful talents end? You\'re an amazing human, Mr. Swain-A. S.

Experience

1. Career Consultant

   LHH

   Jan 1999 — Present

   Currently serve as a Career Consultant for LHH (ID, NV, Mt). Provide personal coaching on job-search skills. Formerly served as a Career Consultant, Director of Training, and Office Manager for LHH Utah (full-time and on a contract basis from 20••••20). Developed/delivered workshops and coached on job-search skills and entrepreneurship. • Helped thousands of people find compelling employment through the creation and delivery of multi-day workshops. Provided personal coaching, and assisted with resume preparation.• Encouraged and helped 100\'s of displaced workers start their own businesses by creating a workshop on entrepreneurship and conducting it numerous times over many years. Coached a number of these people after they attended a workshop—many now own businesses.• Garnered national attention and accolades for LHH\'s Salt Lake City office by delivering customized workshops for displaced workers from a Fortune 100 Company. The Salt Lake office was told:\"We have never seen so many evaluation scores this high on a project.\"• Created high visibility for LHH by selling and delivering keynote speeches for conferences and conventions including SHRM, Outdoor Retailer, ASTD, Association of CPA’s, etc. • Helped a Senior Scientist from a chemical manufacturing firm land a prestigious new position in New York by helping him overcome his fear of speaking in public. Coached him on how to create and deliver a presentation that would allow his natural personality to shine through.• Consistently receive high evaluations regardless of the project or the demographics.

Education

• University of Utah

  BS, Psychology; English; Graphic Design