LEONARD COCHRAN
Chief Engagement Officer
Hi! I’m Leonard, the owner and founder of UpWords Unlimited LLC. I have over 15 years of experience managing and leading teams ranging in size from 2 to 65 people. I have also managed projects with budgets from hundreds of dollars to millions. This experience has helped me to better understand the complexity of people and business. I love watching people grow their leadership skills.
I am also a published author and national speaker that holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Adult Education from Bellevue University. I maintained my certification as an ATD Certified Professional of Talent Management (CPTD formerly CPLP) from 2010-2022. I was also a contributor to the book named The Art of Modern Sales Management. My chapter was written on the topic of coaching for performance.
In my spare time, I enjoy photography, traveling, and spending time with my family.
STEPHEN OTTERSTROM
CONSULTANT and FACILITATOR
As a consultant, a technical producer and facilitator, I get to spend each day empowering people (myself included) through knowledge and inspiration.
Most of my career has been in hospitality. Although I have worked in many different positions, the core thread that made each job rewarding was the opportunity to interact with varied cultures, personalities, languages and perspectives. I try to apply the spirit of hospitality to everything I do.
On a personal note I love spending time outside. During the summer months I keep a substantial vegetable garden and recently began keeping bees. Though I am not an accomplished musician, playing the guitar is one of my favorite ways to relax and prepare myself for whatever the next day may bring.