Joan Lloyd, MS, CSP Joan Lloyd is an executive coach and management consultant, who has worked with some of the most respected companies in America. Joan’s weekly column, “Joan Lloyd @ Work,” has been syndicated for more than 20 years in newspapers and publications around the world. Her loyal readers trust her advice about navigating the modern workplace-- issues such as how to be a successful leader, how to get ahead, and how to deal with sensitive workplace situations.She is the author of The Career Decisions Planner-When to Move, When to Stay, When to Go Out on Your Own, (John Wiley & Sons, NY, 1991). Prior to starting her consulting business in 1990, Joan was the Communications and Training Officer at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, overseeing training and communications for more than 3,000 employees. She also held management positions at Miller Brewing Corporation and Clark Oil and Refining Corporation.