Linowes Executive Development

LXDi is the resource center for “soft skills” vital for success in leadership, business development, presentations, public speaking, and client relationship management.

Presentation Coaching

Deliver Influential Presentations

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Leadership Education

Prepare Next Generation Leaders

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Business Building

Develop & Advance Client Relations

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What our clients say

I attended your talk and found the presentation EXTREMELY helpful as my role here has involved increasing amounts of public speaking. I will spread the word here in case other departments are interested in your training...

Program Coordinator
public official, greater Boston

We would not have been successful without Joanne's guidance, training, coaching, and being part of our team.

Project Executive
construction company, New England

Your guidance was invaluable. I finally had the presentation completed late Wednesday evening and was able to quickly put together my "diamond". Once that was done my nervousness evaporated. Thank you so much for your expert advice...

Senior Associate
ENR Top 500 design firm

This training program goes beyond even our greatest expectations. Joanne has changed our corporate culture and strengthened the business development abilities of every individual in the firm.

Principal
A/E firm, Midwest

Covered a lot of ground in a short period. Joanne's experience in our industry is a real plus because it grounded theory with real life.

Marketing Principal
ENR Top 100 design firm

Joanne's seminar made a big impression. . . Armed with the information [she] provided, our firm can be intentional about developing a fresh presentation that can better showcase the technical expertise and personalities of our team...

Business Manager
design firm, Ft Worth

Joanne has provided classes in making presentations at my firm for more than a decade and is universally revered for the benefits she can provide to both beginners and experienced speakers. She helped my team and me prepare...

Senior Associate
ENR Top 100 engineering firm

Joanne does not disappoint. Her seminars are an adventure and filled with good advice!

ACEC national presentation
Washington, DC

Excellent instructor for a very difficult topic to teach.

Project Manager
A/E firm, Northern California

This [leadership information] is so great! It rings so true.

Design-professional executive
mid-Atlantic CM firm