Linda is an excellent facilitator. In fact, she's one of the best I've encountered.
She developed an agenda that specifically met our Board of Directors' needs; encouraged participation by all; helped us focus on what was really important; and enabled us to accomplish an amazing amount in a one-day meeting. We certainly will call on Linda next time we need a professional facilitator.
Donald P. Hutchinson, President, Maryland Chamber of Commerce

Contracting with Linda is an investment in success! Her engaging manner and overall leadership techniques contribute to her effectiveness as a presenter and a trainer. When we consult with Linda, we often get more positive results than expected.
Mildred Morse, CEO, Morse Enterprises, Inc.

The strategic planning process Linda used was enlightening and extremely valuable to the entire board and staff. We learned a great deal -- not only about where we are going next year and beyond, but about where we have been and how we got there. Linda's facilitation of the process has been invaluable. We simply could not have done it without her.
Skip Hinton, President, National Educational Telecommunications Association

 

Credentials:

Linda Liebold is a Senior Organizational Development Consultant for Character of Excellence, LLC. She has more than twenty years of experience as a consultant, trainer, coach, and facilitator, working with individuals and organizations to enhance performance and success.

Skills include: strategic planning and visioning, leadership and management, professional and personal development, team building and communication (written and oral), personal selling and public speaking, executive coaching, and career development.

Linda has worked extensively with corporations, non-profits, government agencies, and small businesses, nationwide. She has presented at conferences and facilitated learning in organizations including, but not limited to:

• Corporation for Public Broadcasting

• Kentucky Fried Chicken

• Lotus Development Corporation

• Maryland Association of Counties, Inc.

• Maryland State Department of Education

• National Educational Telecommunications Association

• National Public Radio (NPR)

• Providence Center Foundation, Inc.

• Public Education Network

• Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

• University of Maryland University College

Education:

• B.A., English, Phi Beta Kappa, Michigan State University

• M.A., English, Michigan State University

• Graduate, Coach U

Experience in Addition to Organizational Consulting:

• Director, Development, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and WETA-TV&FM, Washington, DC

• Account Executive, Earle Palmer Brown, Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Agency, Washington, DC

• Advertising Manager, American Council of Life Insurance and Health Insurance Association of America, Washington, DC

• Regional Coordinator, Michigan Council of Teachers of English, Charlevoix, Michigan

• Teacher, High School English and French, Charlevoix, Michigan

Publications – Books:

• Audience 88: Advertising & Underwriting, Corporation for Public Broadcasting

• Board Leadership for the ‘90’s, Editorial Integrity Project

• Business/Corporate Support Handbook, Development Exchange, Inc.

• Maximizing Your Markets, Corporation for Public Broadcasting

• Public Television Advantage, Public Broadcasting Service

• Tune-In Advertising/Marketing Handbook, Development Exchange, Inc.

• Underwriting Handbook, Public Broadcasting Service

Publications – Articles:

• Networking Part I: Creating and Managing a Networking Contact List

• Networking Part II: Building and Activating Your Network

• Tackling Your Tolerations

• What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

• Who Are You? Clues to a Career You Will Love

• Being More Productive, Less Stressed and Happier at Work

• Presenting with Confidence and Impact

• Creating a Balanced Life

• Thinking Strategically for Business Success

• Achieving Your Dreams: Planning for Success

• Retreating to Hear the Voice Inside You

• Stop! Take a Deep Breath

• Making the Right Choices

Certifications & Qualifications:

• Executive, Career and Life Coach, Coach U

• SmartMatch Alliance™ Trainer, (building strategic business alliances)

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Instrument^®, MBTI^® (personality assessment)

• California Psychological Inventory ™ (CPI Spectrum 260 ™)

• Strong Interest Inventory^® (career interest assessment)

• Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential, MAPP™ (management and career assessment)

• Customized 360-Degree Feedback Assessments

Associations:

• American Business Women’s Association

• Association for Women in Communications, Advisor to the National Board

• Association for Psychological Type

• International Coach Federation

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