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 and I’ve trained thousands of leaders. 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 have written a the book called Relational Leadership: An Introduction.
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.