Back Stories
Making Space for Wonder and Hope ✨🌕
This post describe the importance of uncovering “wonder” in our work and world.
Julienne Ryan
May 24, 2026
#activelistening
authentic communications
Hide and Seek: The Courage to Stop Hiding
I used to play hide and seek when I was a little girl. I loved playing this game, but as
Julienne Ryan
May 2, 2026
authentic communications
My “Showing Up and Holding My Own” in Ballet Class Story
When #Gina Leow shared her story about a costume mishap during a childhood dance recital at a recent “Stories That
Julienne Ryan
April 14, 2026
authentic communications
Growing up in Queens, the front stoop was everything.
Those raised front steps weren’t just concrete and brick — they were a gathering place, a living room open to
Julienne Ryan
April 5, 2026
authentic communications
What the World’s Fair Pavilion Taught Me About Communication, Listening, and Human Connection
Parking, traffic, food, and Queens often serve as sources of inspiration for my articles and talks about communication, listening, and
Julienne Ryan
December 31, 2025
communications
A Tale of Two Rows
A lesson about public behavior. A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I went to a movie at the
Julienne Ryan
December 22, 2025
communications
“Point of View” – George Washington’s guotes to know and live by
George Washington offers us great lessons in communications and leadership. The sculpture at the top of the page is called
Julienne Ryan
February 17, 2025
being authentic
What If We Communicated Like This Every Day?
What if we did these simple things in 2025? Think about all the great things that could happen in your
Julienne Ryan
December 31, 2024
communications
Are you an “Interrupter?”
The neighborhood rooster didn’t get the memo about Daylight Savings Time last week. It’s bad enough that he usually commences
Julienne Ryan
November 10, 2024
communications
A Space Story That Always Brings Me Back To The Place I Long To Be.
Our stories can reveal a lot about ourselves and what shaped our perspectives and listening. Here’s one that shaped my
Julienne Ryan
November 4, 2024