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

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

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

The class you conducted included managers and supervisors who were seasoned professionals along with others who were relatively new to management. You handled the combination of varying skills with ease and created a class...

State official
Massachusetts

Joanne's course was on point with my goals for professional development. She was an excellent speaker with excellent content. I will highly recommend her to others.

Human Resources Manager
Greater Boston

I took your course and I want you to know that the last four interviews I went on, we won every job.

Project Manager
Construction company, Holyoke, MA

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

Marketing Director
A/E Firm, Boston

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

ACEC national presentation
Washington, DC

[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