UPWARD

UPWARD offers insight, encouragement, and advice to help you elevate professional experiences. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗨𝗣𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗: Any executive, team lead or professional is able to reach higher in the experiences they shape for and with the people they work with. • We can adapt how we collaborate. • We can improve how we support each other. • We can elevate our teams’ employee experience. With adjustments to policy, communication, and ways of working, we can raise cultures and companies that better work for our people. UPWARD is here to support and encourage you as you build for better. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗨𝗣𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗: • Ad hoc advice: quick sessions to answer burning questions • Pep Squad: peer groups to encourage you in your workweek • Consulting: ad hoc support from an organizational expert • Mentoring: 6 or 12 month commitments to help your reach your growth goals • Public speaking: panels or keynotes to provide insights and empathy for impact • UPWARD Conversations: a YouTube series of chats with everyday change-makers providing examples and positive energy to elevate your day To learn more or to book the services above, visit www.workupward.com. 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗣𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗: UPWARD is the personal brand of Laura Smith, founder of the research agency VALIDEI. As an experienced organizational researcher, communications director, and DEI lead, Laura launched UPWARD as a values-driven initiative to ensure that years of research, experience, and insight are shared in accessible ways to impact and improve the lives of others. Laura Smith regularly shares on YouTube (@UPWARDInsights) and on her personal LinkedIn page, and you can follow both for videos and perspectives to encourage you in your workweek.