Where Ambition Meets Adventure.

Through digital media and in-person keynote speaking, this company is designing more Adventurous lives through lessons in growth mindset and resiliency.

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Meet Your Professor

Dr. Alexandra Swanson

Entrepreneur, Educator, and USAF Veteran, Dr. Allie is combating burnout for Thousands of ambitious professionals, helping them prioritize clearly, make smarter decisions, and bring more intention to how they work and live.

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Have the Audacity to Do Life Differently

  • We teach audiences how to identify competing demands and align time, energy, and effort with the priorities that matter most.

  • We apply lessons from unfamiliar environments to challenge assumptions, explore options, and respond to change.

  • We build practical habits that support meaningful achievement without continual overextension.

  • You did what you were expected to do. Now: What would success look like if it reflected what matters to you most?

Change is Constant, but There are Tools That Can Better Prepare Us.

I offer your audience a new perspective on resilience, change, and the definition of success through stories that extend beyond the workplace and into a life of exploration.

By combining research-based insights, adventure storytelling, and practical reflection, I help individuals recognize their ability to navigate uncertainty and take purposeful action.

With a doctorate focused on organizational behavior and a background in global team leadership, I build an engaging, practical approach that provides your audience with memorable ideas and actionable tools to actively navigate through life.

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See What People Are Saying…

  • “Working with Dr. Alexandra Swanson was an absolute pleasure. She brought such a warm, friendly presence to the conversation while sharing a wealth of knowledge and insight. Her passion for leadership, the outdoors, and personal growth truly shines through in both her work and her storytelling. She offers a unique and inspiring perspective on how experiences shape strong, purpose-driven leaders, and I left the conversation feeling energized, inspired, and eager to continue the journey she so thoughtfully encourages others to pursue.”

    — Alasdair Green, Host of The Outdoorsy Educator Podcast

  • "Move the Journey not only provided me with a great thoughtful campaign of my brand, but she is the only person in 3 years of working on this brand that truly wanted to take the time and get to know my brand, to make sure that we were an honest brand doing what is best for the planet. She is thoughtful, knowledgeable and engaging. It was an absolute pleasure working with her. She is passionate about the outdoors, and it shows in a genuine and not salesy way, which I feel like really resonates with my audience."

    — Adriana Tamayo, Founder of PlayOutside.co

  • “Dr. Swanson spoke at my office's conference on engaging veterans as an outdoor recreation workforce pipeline, and the session received high praise from our attendees as one of their favorites of the conference.”

    —Matt Nuñez, ORec Senior Program Manage r, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, & Board Member of Colorado Outward Bound School

  • "On behalf of our Arctic research support and logistics team at NSF, please accept our gratitude for all of the assistance [Dr. Swanson] provided us over the past year... We truly appreciate all that you’ve done to advance scientific research activities in the Arctic."

    Patrick R. Haggerty, former Program Manager of the Arctic Research Support & Logistics, GEO Directorate, POLAR Arctic Sciences Division, National Science Foundation

  • "She brings a unique from her perspective from her background, creating inclusive, meaningful opportunities in the outdoor space. Her leadership truly sets Move The Journey apart."

    Ms. Samantha Rucker, Spokesperson at The Roaming Vet

  • "...Leadership strategist and social scientist, she brings a powerful blend of lived experience, research, and systems thinking to every conversation. I look forward to continuing to work with Dr. Swanson and building on the impact she’s already making across the outdoor industry..."

    Erick Burgos, CEO of Trailhead Strategies Group