Johanna Rothman

Johanna Rothman has been an independent consultant since 1994, building a practice around her expertise in management, project management, programme management, and software product development. Now deaf, she remains prolific, writing daily across multiple projects and consulting engagements. She is the author of 21 books, including Successful Independent Consulting, Free Your Inner Nonfiction Writer, and the forthcoming Effective Public Speaking and Writing Secrets.

Before starting her consulting business, Johanna worked as a software developer, tester, and middle manager. She left her last position because she saw better ways to run projects using incremental delivery methods, but could not persuade her organisation to change. That frustration became the foundation of a 30-year independent practice.

Johanna's consulting work flows across multiple roles, from teaching and coaching to trusted advisor engagements. She uses the Consulting Role Grid from Champion, Kiel and McLendon (1990) to help clients and consultants understand the difference between hands-on contractor work and genuine consulting that serves both results and client growth. She writes at her blog Creating an Adaptable Life and is active on Mastodon, Blue Sky, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.