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

This program was well organized and valuable for every level in the audience--from a new marketing person to the CEO.

Principal
ENR Top 500 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

Dynamic and full of information I could use. I will put this to use in the very near future. Truly energetic, charming and exciting presentation.

Architect, Project Manager,
AIA National Convention

Your project manager was wonderful. Poised, practiced, and professional. You did a wonderful job helping prepare him. Thank you. You have helped everyone at our firm understand the level of preparation and practice that is required...

Principal & owner
engineering and construction company, Northeast

Overall excellent workshop. Fun, informative, energetic, enthusiastic. I took home some great hints!

Marketing Director
A/E Firm, Boston

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's professional development programs are very informative and interactive. New information for us to incorporate into our current plans--very usable and sensible material.

CEO
Boston-area construction company

[Joanne's] presentation hit the right message and the steps [the firm's principals] need to follow. I received strong feedback not just about [Joanne's] content, but also how clear [her] delivery was on intangible presentation...

Marketing Officer
architecture firm, Chicago

Fantastic [virtual] presentation! Very informative and useful information.

Building industry leader
CMAA national presentation