Hear All About It! How Radio Broadcaster Catherine Johns Turned Professional Speaker, Communication Expert & Author. Part 1.

<p><i>Minutes 36:26</i></p><p><i>00 to 2:00      <strong> </strong></i><strong>Intro</strong></p><p>Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk. You’ll recognize yourself in these true-life stories from women who are walking their lives while their lives walk them and the lasting difference these journeys have made. I’m your host, Diane Wyzga.</p><p>Do you ever wonder if people listen to what you said?</p><p>Have you ever wanted to know what to say to get the professional connections you seek?</p><p>Does the idea of showing up and speaking give you Stagefright Willies?</p><p>If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then this podcast episode is for you.</p><p>Today my guest is <a href="www.catherinejohns.com">Catherine Johns</a>, a professional speaker and expert in communication who’s joining us from the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois. Today Catherine brings her powerful experiences as a broadcaster in large radio markets to coaching executives and entrepreneurs who want to make meaningful connections at every turn, real or virtual.  Catherine also turned her professional speaking skills to a book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Show-Up-Shine-Confidence-Charisma-ebook/dp/B00EKX7I8U/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=show+up+and+shine&qid=1630679282&sr=8-3">Show Up and Shine</a> to help women who’ve been overlooked and unheard in their professional lives.</p><p>I invited Catherine to talk with us about her expertise as a professional speaker, what is personal presence and charisma, how to become more confident being heard and listened to in the business arena, and more. Welcome to the podcast, Catherine!</p><p><i>2:00 to 6:00</i>       <strong>Start From Where You Are</strong></p><p><i>I read recently that you and your husband took a stroll around your neighborhood meeting up with folks along the way. If I met up with you as you were taking a turn about the block, what’s the first thing I’d notice about you?</i>  </p><ul><li>Energy! That’s the first thing we notice about m