Jo Ann Clark

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About Jo Ann Clark

Jo Ann is a partner at Bing-Lawson Associates, LLC. Her career as a communication specialist, a learning and development consultant, a training facilitator, and a Gallup Certified CliftonStrengths Coach has uniquely prepared her to help both individuals and teams improve their personal and work performance by applying proven, research-based methodology and techniques. Her clients appreciate her ability to help them build upon their uniqueness and to discover how they can perform at their best. As a communication specialist, Jo Ann trained and supervised graduate students in techniques for improving speech and language skills. She then leveraged her communication skills training when she transitioned to consulting and worked with C-suite leaders in developing platform skills for persuasive presentations. As a Learning & Development Consultant at MetLife, Jo Ann used presentation skills techniques for train-the-trainer development. Jo Ann’s work in academic, management consulting, manufacturing, financial services, and technology sectors contributed to increasing her training and coaching expertise with a variety of clients. Her work with executive level, middle management, and individual contributors has provided her with an increased awareness of the unique personal and professional development challenges at each level. Her work as a CliftonStrengths coach has helped clients discover and build on their awareness of their potential. As stated by one of her clients,"After receiving my StrengthsFinders analysis, I understood how to marshal my skills and talents more effectively in the workplace, including how to integrate them as a manager and how to convey the unique value that I bring to every team.” - Senior Program Manager, Aspen Institute. Jo Ann believes that with the right blend of direction, support, and feedback every individual is uniquely endowed to perform at their highest and best.