About Betsey Upchurch

Betsey (Elizabeth) Upchurch is the Managing Partner at Bristlecone Learning LLC and has more than 25 years experience in organizational development and training. She designs creative and engaging solutions that address the root causes of issues and problems within organizations.

Her gentle, yet direct style creates an atmosphere where people step into the difficult issues that, once traveled through, propel them to new horizons.
Upchurch has worked with organizations such as Bovis Lend Lease, Novozymes, N.A., Red Hat, Inc. , Motorola, and Owens Corning to provide engaging and timely solutions to leadership issues such as talent development, change management, and strategic direction.

Upchurch’s recent work uses web technology, online simulations, and webinar instructional design to provide powerful, experiential learning as well as ongoing leadership development and project management in remote environments. Melding experiential technology with online and virtual environments adds a cutting edge dimension to her consulting and training engagements.

A gifted facilitator, Upchurch is much in demand nationwide and in Canada for teambuilding and leadership development.

She is considered a leader in experiential technology and is a licensed independent consultant for the Change Support Network™. She is certified in the Hay Group Emotional Competency Inventory, a 360º feedback instrument used in the course as well as other personality and team assessments.

Upchurch holds a certificate in Organization Development from the University of North Carolina. She is the former Director of Duke Leadership Training Associates and still serves there as a trusted consultant and collaborative partner.