Our Founder
As the CEO of Paula Swift Consulting, a premier Strategic Communication firm based in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Paula Swift brings a distinctive and results-driven approach to leadership, change management, and workforce transformation. Her firm’s ability to serve a prestigious client base—including a multi-million-dollar tech company, independent artists, and a wide array of organizations—reflects the depth of her expertise and the effectiveness of her strategies.
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Dr. Swift’s passion lies in helping organizations adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce landscape. At the core of Paula Swift Consulting’s success is her commitment to guiding companies through complex transitions and preparing their people for what’s next. One of the cornerstone services she provides is her dynamic Keynote Speaker engagements. Through these sessions, Dr. Swift delivers real-world insights and practical tools for navigating change, optimizing performance, and empowering teams.
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Her expertise in workforce transformation enables leaders to create environments that drive productivity, engagement, and long-term sustainability. Whether helping companies modernize their communication practices, align leadership teams, or implement workforce innovation strategies, Dr. Swift is dedicated to ensuring organizations are not just reactive but future-ready.
With a strong foundation in change management, Dr. Swift understands the human dynamics behind transformation. She helps employees move through transitions with clarity and purpose, equipping leaders to manage resistance, foster adaptability, and sustain momentum through continuous improvement.
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In addition to leading Paula Swift Consulting, Dr. Swift serves as an adjunct professor at her alma mater, Azusa Pacific University, where she teaches Professional Communication. She holds a Master’s in Communication Management and a Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California—academic credentials that further anchor her authority in strategic communication and organizational development.
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Dr. Swift is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, which reflects her longstanding commitment to service, leadership, and community. At home, she and her husband are the proud parents of three adult children and a beloved Cane Corso. Her experiences as a wife, mother, professor, and CEO enrich the authentic storytelling that shapes her keynote presentations—making them not only insightful but deeply relatable.
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Through her work, Dr. Paula Swift equips organizations to transform their workforce, embrace innovation, and achieve sustainable growth in today’s dynamic business environment.
