Hazel Swayne. Learning Specialist, Facilitator, and Coach.

I help people find courage!

Courage to learn, to grow, to question. Courage to change and lead in new ways.

I have been told that working with me is like having an unfair advantage. I have the heightened ability to listen, to understand, to empathize, and to turn your needs into transformative experiences. My secret is simple, I have the courage to go all in, I don’t take shortcuts, I question assumptions, and I have 13 yrs of experience across the world and across industries!

I am constantly learning and evolving, which allows me to bring the latest
science-informed tools, frameworks, technologies, approaches, methodologies,
and research to help you and your team find courage to grow exponentially:

Team Building and Team Dynamics
Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
Leadership
Growth Mindset
Innovation and Design Thinking
Company Culture Transformation
Behavioural Design
Unconscious Biases
Systems Thinking

Ways we can work together…

Learning Architecture

Learning experience design from simple 1-day team company offsites designs to long-term programmes. Either remote, in person, or Hybrid

Workshop Facilitation

Whether online, in person, or hybrid I have the superpower of making people feel safe to step outside their comfort zone to practice, learn, and grow. I own a vast toolbelt filled with methods, frameworks, and techniques

Leadership Coaching

1:1 or group coaching for new managers, existing senior leaders, and teams.

A chance to work with me for 3 to 6 months to create real change.

Parents, I am a certified Conscious Parenting Coach. Check out my site

Pitching and Stakeholder Buy-in

Bring me in early on in the process of developing a L&D pitch. I speak “HR” so I am able to turn any brief or business challenge into irresistible pitches

  • Hazel is a fearless innovator, game changer, iconoclast, disruptor. She will bring this spirit to any organization that treasures these skills and does not expect complacency.

    — Graciela Eleta, Former Vice President at Procter & Gamble

  • "I have had the privilege of working with Hazel for a few years now on building our organizational culture and strength and she is the best. A stellar communicator, empathetic leader, and overall great person. You would have thought that she was a member of our team for years the way she built connection. We are a much stronger, cohesive organization due to her expertise and efforts."

    — Mike Messersmith. President of North America at Oatly.

  • Because she will be seeking to find new perspectives. Hazel is always open to listen and work with the surfacing tensions. She genuinely enjoys the process of creating, and learning.

    Maria Mujica. CMO Latin America & E-Commerce Leader at Mondelēz

  • "A trusted partner of TUI for over 10 years, Hazel has a natural ability to reach into the hearts and minds of those she interacts with whether this be in a one-to-one or group setting. An experienced, international facilitator with outstanding skills to develop others. "

    — Carolyn Smith. Global Head of Leadership & Development at TUI.

  • “Working with Hazel over the last two years lead me down a road of introspection and self improvement that I had never allowed myself to go to before.”

    — Stephen Dean. SVP of Out of Home North America at Oatly.

  • To make the impossible possible with heart, wisdom and action. To dance at the edges of what can be seen with presence, precision and passion. To grow beyond our assumptions with care, curiosity and challenge. That is what Hazel will help you reach.

    — Benjamin Ward, Leadership Coach

Are you ready?

I can’t wait to help you, your team, and your company find courage!

My Skills

My proficiency in leadership, behavioral change, innovation practices, and learning theories positions me as a strategic contributor to delivering cutting-edge learning solutions. I am excited about the opportunity to leverage my extensive experience and passion for learning to drive the success of your team.

Adobe Creative Cloud
Google Workspace
Web Authoring
Articulate 360
Instructional Design
Senior Stakeholder Management
Coaching
Facilitation

Adult Learning Theory
Education Strategy
ADDIE method
e-learning
Project Management
Blooms Taxonomy
Critical Thinking
Video and Sound Creation