Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined 209 Catherine Johns: You’ve Been Fired…Now What?
Catherine Johns found her way to an early career in broadcasting. She thought she went to college to become a nurse. There was this guy in her dormitory……how many stories started out that way in the ‘60s? “You have an amazing voice. You should be on the radio”. So she auditioned for the campus radio station and was hired.
She started in smaller markets and ended up in Chicago, anchoring the news at WLS. Catherine learned from some of the best in the business: Larry Lujack and Fred Winston. By the time the station changed to a talk format, she was hosting her own show.
Catherine became very interested in speaking and soon transitioned to become a trainer in communication. She discovered she loved it, but had to overcome being worried about how she looked . She felt challenged by people looking back at her. Years later, Catherine’s expertise is in working with clients to help them gain more confidence when speaking.
The many skills she’s developed throughout her career make her a successful and knowledgeable speaker.
People believe you have to be an extrovert to shine. Introverts can shine, too, with a softer energy. You can be like the sun or be like the moon. - Catherine Johns
Email: catherine@catherinejohns.com
Author: Show Up & Shine: Simple Steps to Boost your Confidence
Speaker: https://www.catherinejohns.com/book-me-to-speak/