"What if no one shows up?"
Walking through your fear and reassessing the stories we tell ourselves. JoAnn Lauterbach
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JoAnn Lauterbach
Feb 26, 20212 min read
A Statement and Four Questions
Based on this statement, no over-thinking, please answer the following four questions. 1. If you had to guess the gender of the speaker,...
JoAnn Lauterbach
Jan 29, 20211 min read
Men and Minimizing Language
Men minimize too. There is research to suggest that both sexes minimize, to more or less the same extent. However, the research indicates...
JoAnn Lauterbach
Jan 11, 20212 min read
Breaking Habits -from Cigarettes to Sorrys
Feel an urge. Rummage in handbag. Grab a cigarette. Find the lighter. Flick it open. Ignite the flame. Inhale. Exhale. Gesture with...
JoAnn Lauterbach
Aug 27, 20202 min read
Are your ZOOM meetings the equivalent of "Death by PPT" presentations?
Not sure what I mean? Check out the "Brady Bunch" Zoom screen grab below to get a clear visual on what I'm talking about. I know you...
JoAnn Lauterbach
Aug 25, 20203 min read
3 lessons from Michelle Obama's DNC Speeches from 2008 - 2020
Michelle Obama gave exceptional speeches at the last four Democratic National Conventions. She expertly adjusted her delivery to meet...
JoAnn Lauterbach
May 20, 20201 min read
Reality Check
In 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 Lauterbach
Apr 30, 20202 min read
What really is working?
In my last post, I wrote about redefining what stronger means to me as I quarantine through Covid-19. It occurred to me that there was anoth
JoAnn Lauterbach
Apr 28, 20202 min read
What'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 Lauterbach
Apr 24, 20202 min read
Quarantine Scavenger Hunt - Music Edition
Yesterday a good friend sent me a picture of a small sign she propped up in front of a tree, just off a path on my daily walking route....
JoAnn Lauterbach
Apr 22, 20201 min read
Do 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 Lauterbach
Apr 17, 20201 min read
Quarantine Coffee
That's what's on my agenda next week. Lots of coffee chats during April 20-24, 2020. No, I'm not crazy, and yes, I too have suffered from...
JoAnn Lauterbach
Apr 2, 20202 min read
Mine 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 Lauterbach
Mar 27, 20201 min read
How Not to Trend
I just googled Pustaries, a high-end grocery store in Toronto. The company was trending yesterday. If you live in the Greater Toronto Region
JoAnn Lauterbach
Mar 5, 20201 min read
This 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 Lauterbach
Jan 8, 20201 min read
Curious to know if you Self Diminish?
I am so excited that the first Declare War on Self Diminishing Language course starts in one week! This morning I received an email from...
JoAnn Lauterbach
Nov 27, 20194 min read
Could 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 Lauterbach
Sep 19, 20191 min read
On "Weapons-Grade" Communication
"Weapons-Grade" Communication. WTF? What does that even mean, you might be wondering. If you haven't yet seen The Great Hack on Netflix, ple
JoAnn Lauterbach
Sep 6, 20191 min read
3 Lessons in Non-Verbal Communication from the Brothers
Remember these painted up brothers from that viral video a few years back? If you've never seen it and want a chuckle, please watch it....
JoAnn Lauterbach
Aug 28, 20192 min read
Coke as Communicator
Earlier this summer my family and I took off to Japan and spent three glorious weeks experiencing life in six cities on the main island....
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