In today’s diverse workplaces, leaders face the complex challenge of communicating effectively across multiple generations. In this episode, Can You Hear Me? Co-hosts Rob Johnson and Eileen Rochford explore practical strategies to bridge generational communication gaps, foster collaboration, and boost team engagement. Our guest, Janine MacLachlan, CEO and Leadership Communication Strategist, will share her expert insights on navigating multigenerational dynamics to help organizations build stronger, more cohesive teams through clear, impactful communication.
Janine MacLachlan is a communications strategist and workshop designer on a mission to help leaders communicate for impact, including preparing for high stakes engagements on TV or at the podium, and motivating teams to increase effectiveness.
Her signature workshop Amplify Your Leadership Voice helps people articulate their vision, uplift allies and advance their career. Another workshop, Say It Shorter: Get More Done by Getting to the Point, helps knowledge professionals hone their messages tailored to distinct audiences and deliver them with clarity and confidence.
Janine’s clients have included Quaker oatmeal, CBRE, Walmart and Procter & Gamble, in addition to associations, nonprofits and educational institutions. She is an editorial contributor to Forbes and Fast Company, and is a regular guest on Chicago’s ABC-7 news.