Julie Paradise, president of Communication Strategies Company, has more than 20 years of experience helping clients solve communication problems. Her practical, skill-based approach and her strong client focus are the driving force behind her practice. She knows the importance of effective communication.

Her customized workshops are created to address the specific needs of the organization and are tailored to focus on situations participants face everyday. Law firm programs focus on expanding services with existing clients, developing referral sources and preparing and managing the business development process. She coaches attorneys on media interviewing, seminar and conference speaking and on improving communication skills.

She works with health care entities, including hospitals and medical group practices, to improve patient satisfaction and patient communication. Other clients include accounting and consulting firms, public relations and advertising agencies, and non-profit organizations.

Profiled in Business Week regarding her programs, she is also recognized as a lively, energetic and compelling presenter. She has developed a national reputation on the speaker's circuit, delivering programs for the following Associations and Institutions:

Julie also is the Chair of the School of Speech Alumni Board for Northwestern University, her alma mater.