In this episode of EngagingCommunities, host Kelly Hickler talks with Katie Evans, Senior Communications Strategist at Woodard & Curran, about what it really means to make public communication human-centered — from translating technical jargon into plain language to running effective listening sessions that build trust. They dive into: - How to turn required notices into meaningful messages - The art of listening without defending - Why every project should start with impact - Creative w...
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In this episode of EngagingCommunities, host Kelly Hickler talks with Katie Evans, Senior Communications Strategist at Woodard & Curran, about what it really means to make public communication human-centered — from translating technical jargon into plain language to running effective listening sessions that build trust. They dive into: - How to turn required notices into meaningful messages - The art of listening without defending - Why every project should start with impact - Creative w...
Season 2, Episode 6: Grounded Leadership with Abe Herman
EngagingCommunities
1 hour 4 minutes
3 months ago
Season 2, Episode 6: Grounded Leadership with Abe Herman
On this episode of EngagingCommunities, join host Kelly Hickler as she chats with Abe Herman, the outgoing mayor of Grand Junction, Colorado — and possibly the only rock climbing mayor you’ll meet. Abe shares how he went from outdoor educator and small business owner to elected office, and how he’s navigated community engagement as a policymaker without a traditional planning background. We dive into the challenges of balancing vocal public feedback with broad community needs, navigating pol...
EngagingCommunities
In this episode of EngagingCommunities, host Kelly Hickler talks with Katie Evans, Senior Communications Strategist at Woodard & Curran, about what it really means to make public communication human-centered — from translating technical jargon into plain language to running effective listening sessions that build trust. They dive into: - How to turn required notices into meaningful messages - The art of listening without defending - Why every project should start with impact - Creative w...
