JoAnn LauterbachFeb 274 minIn the name of MY FATHER 2022 has been like no other year for me. I know ... the calendar says we're only at the end of February, but in every other measure for...
JoAnn LauterbachSep 16, 20213 minWhat It Feels Like for a GirlEvery now and then I rummage through my old CD collection looking for something nostalgic to play on long drives. I started doing this in...
JoAnn LauterbachAug 26, 20213 min“I’ll have what she’s having!” 3 Reasons to Love Ted Lasso S02 E05Lessons on assertive communication from TED LASSO.
JoAnn LauterbachAug 18, 20212 minThree is a Magic NumberIf you spent long ago Saturday mornings in the 70's watching School House Rock like me, you know it's true! Maybe, you came to it later,...
JoAnn LauterbachJun 9, 20212 minEverybody Dance!Up until a few years ago, I routinely spent a few weeks each year running communication workshops in London. These were always some of my...
JoAnn LauterbachFeb 26, 20212 minA Statement and Four QuestionsBased on this statement, no over-thinking, please answer the following four questions. 1. If you had to guess the gender of the speaker,...
JoAnn LauterbachJan 29, 20211 minMen and Minimizing LanguageMen minimize too. There is research to suggest that both sexes minimize, to more or less the same extent. However, the research indicates...
JoAnn LauterbachJan 11, 20212 minBreaking Habits -from Cigarettes to SorrysFeel an urge. Rummage in handbag. Grab a cigarette. Find the lighter. Flick it open. Ignite the flame. Inhale. Exhale. Gesture with...
JoAnn LauterbachAug 25, 20203 min3 lessons from Michelle Obama's DNC Speeches from 2008 - 2020Michelle Obama gave exceptional speeches at the last four Democratic National Conventions. She expertly adjusted her delivery to meet...
JoAnn LauterbachMay 20, 20201 minReality CheckIn the last few weeks, I've noticed a reoccurring issue that can best be summed up in the below quote. I've experienced a number of these...
JoAnn LauterbachApr 28, 20202 minWhat's stronger?Hi, my name is JoAnn, and I'm not working much these days. Whew, that wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. Once upon a time, I would...
JoAnn LauterbachApr 22, 20201 minDo you or don't you .......usually switch on your camera when you sign in to Zoom Meetings? If yes, why? If no, why not? ...really want to be heard? If yes,...
JoAnn LauterbachApr 2, 20202 minMine the Data!“If you could improve one thing about the way you communicate, what would it be?” Right now, I reckon the vast majority of us would...
JoAnn LauterbachMar 27, 20201 minHow Not to TrendI just googled Pustaries, a high-end grocery store in Toronto. The company was trending yesterday. If you live in the Greater Toronto Region
JoAnn LauterbachMar 5, 20201 minThis International Woman's Day declare War on Self-Diminishing Language!Most of us have no idea we self-diminish . Take the 1 -minute quiz to find out where you stand. Self-Diminishing Language is prevalent...
JoAnn LauterbachNov 27, 20194 minCould your Presence be driving Misperceptions too?Three Ways to Develop Strong Leadership Presence A few years ago a client complained that I was aggressive. Ouch! Feedback isn’t always...
JoAnn LauterbachAug 28, 20192 minCoke as CommunicatorEarlier this summer my family and I took off to Japan and spent three glorious weeks experiencing life in six cities on the main island....
JoAnn LauterbachFeb 24, 20192 minAre you on the Right Channel?What was the last movie you watched? Where did you watch it? How did you watch it? What price did you pay? How did you share your...
JoAnn LauterbachFeb 1, 20192 minHave you been TLDNR'd yet?First things first. Do you know what that even means? If no, hang on a sec., I'll get there soon. If yes, how'd that go for you? Have you...
JoAnn LauterbachDec 9, 20181 min"Must've been a good speech!" If you've read Michelle Obama's memoir Becoming, you'll recognize those words which became her refrain. She explained that this refrain...