Better Communication and Listening Starts Here
Lead Better by Listening Smarter
Even high-performing leaders struggle when communication breaks down.
Missed deadlines. Overlapping roles. Rising tension between departments.
And leaders are often the ones caught in the middle: navigating egos, silos, and burned-out employees while trying to meet big goals.
If you or your team is stuck, misaligned, or simply not working at full potential, the problem may not be strategy or speaking.
It may be listening.
Problems are often attributed to ‘miscommunication.’ Usually the problem is a listening problem, not a speaking problem.
That’s where I come in.
As a communication scientist and expert in applied listening, I help leaders, teams, and organizations use listening intelligence to drive real, lasting behavioral change.
Whether you’re leading a C-suite team, managing cross-functional departments, or supporting new managers, I help you understand how your team listens and how to shift communication patterns to unlock performance.
Listening and Communication Training
Using my proven method, I partner with leaders and their teams to uncover their listening habits and transform them into strengths.
Through assessments, group coaching, and targeted practice, you and your team will learn how to:
- Collaborate more effectively
- Handle feedback with greater clarity
- Navigate conflict with confidence
- Align around shared goals
Offered in person and virtually
Ideal for teams of 4+ people
Includes 2+ sessions with Laura
Sessions are spaced out to allow for practice and mastery
Offered in person and virtually
Includes 60-minute coaching calls
Timing and frequency tailored to your needs
Listening and Communication Coaching
Coaching begins with an introduction to communication and listening. We identify your listening habits and blind spots and use The Janusik Method to help you develop trust, foster stronger relationships, reduce confusion and rework, read a room, listen between the lines, and more.
Listening and communication coaching is ideal for:
- Individuals with a growth mindset seeking professional or personal development
- CEOs and Executives looking to upskill
- Emerging leaders looking for a competitive advantage and to stand out within their organization
- Managers and leaders experiencing collaboration or productivity issues within their teams and organization
- Anyone who has been told they don’t listen well
Listening and Communication Coaching
Coaching begins with an introduction to communication and listening. We identify your listening habits and blind spots and use The Janusik Method to help you develop trust, foster stronger relationships, reduce confusion and rework, read a room, listen between the lines, and more.
Listening and communication coaching is ideal for:
- Individuals with a growth mindset seeking professional or personal development
- Emerging leaders looking for a competitive advantage and to stand out within their organization
- Managers and leaders experiencing collaboration or productivity issues within their teams and organization
- Anyone who has been told they don’t listen well
Offered in person and virtually
Includes 60-minute coaching calls
Timing and frequency tailored to your needs
Targeted Workshops for Leaders and Organizations
- Missed deadlines and project breakdowns
- Poor cross-functional collaboration
- High turnover or disengaged employees
- Feedback that goes nowhere
- Creativity blocks and communication silos
- How to turn Midwest Nice into Midwest Kind
Each session blends science-backed insight with real-world application. Your team walks away with simple, effective strategies they can use immediately.
Offered in person and virtually
Customized workshop topics available upon request
Ideal for departments, small groups, or cross-functional teams
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Take the Next Step to See the Benefits of Better Listening and Communication
Whether you’re trying to rebuild trust, align priorities, or simply work more efficiently, listening may be the skill your team is missing.
Let’s work together to help you and your team lead better, by listening better.
