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Formerly Green Connections Radio
Hosted by acclaimed journalist, speaker and coach
Joan Michelson
Hosted by acclaimed journalist, speaker and coach
Joan Michelson
Hosted by acclaimed journalist, speaker and coach
Joan Michelson
Hosted by acclaimed journalist, speaker and coach
Joan Michelson
Hosted by acclaimed journalist, speaker and coach
Joan Michelson
Hosted by acclaimed journalist, speaker and coach
Joan Michelson
Hosted by acclaimed journalist, speaker and coach
Joan Michelson
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“You really get to the heart of what these issues are. The questions you asked, these are not the questions we get every day and I think they’re probably the most important ones.”
Kristin Haffert, Mine The Gap Cofounder
“Joan, thank you for your curiosity and your interest and propelling these issues forward to your audience. It’s really important to have people like you doing this kind of work.”
Laura Liswood,
Secretary General, The Council of
Women World Leaders
“Hi Joan!... I just listened to your podcast…and it was fabulous. I loved hearing your questions and her story….So fascinating! Thank you…You have a truly magnetic personality and a gift for bringing people together. I was inspired…”
Mia Brabham
“Joan, thank you for such a thoughtful and inspiring discussion. I really enjoyed the rich conversation about different areas of innovation…. your perceptive questions, potent probes and astute observations.”
Alfia Ilcheva, Women in Innovation
“Joan, you light up our lives with your passion and vision for the possible.”
Russell Dagleisch, CEO, Scottish Business Networ
"Electric Ladies has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas shared. I truly learn something every time I listen!"
Olivia Baker

“There is some sense that women lead differently than men,
Switching seats, Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson was interviewed

“It would be a mistake to think that computer scientists

“It’s about who you are in the process….We have more generations in the workforce than ever before and their life experiences are very different….Look at the other person as a peer,” Mary Lee Gannon on Green Connections Radio. Multiple generations in the workplace is a huge gift to innovators, because of the wide range of experiences and perspectives they bring to any challenge. Yet, there’s a tendency to buy into stereotypes and these stereotypes can interfere with success. Listen to long-time healthcare CEO Mary Lee Gannon, who is also an executive coach, talk about how to maximize this new workforce and more.

“What can companies who have pledged to source 100% of their energy from clean energy sources do to help coal

“Looking at these really strong female (mentors) is helping me see myself as a female in STEM…and then moving on

“For Saudi Arabia, they see (this big solar deal with Softbank) really as a necessity…because right now they burn oil

“With new technologies that will be available around the 2020-2025 timeframe (for internal combustion engine heavy duty vehicles), we found
“What a successful program you produced and moderated last night! You’re a fabulous host – your questions were great, the panel was superb and the audience was really engaged.”
-Cathy Trost, Executive Director andEmail us using the contact form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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