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...

Walking through your fear and reassessing the stories we tell ourselves. JoAnn Lauterbach

Based on this statement, no over-thinking, please answer the following four questions. 1. If you had to guess the gender of the speaker,...

Men minimize too. There is research to suggest that both sexes minimize, to more or less the same extent. However, the research indicates...

Feel an urge. Rummage in handbag. Grab a cigarette. Find the lighter. Flick it open. Ignite the flame. Inhale. Exhale. Gesture with...

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...

Michelle Obama gave exceptional speeches at the last four Democratic National Conventions. She expertly adjusted her delivery to meet...

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...

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

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...

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....

....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,...

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...

“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...

I just googled Pustaries, a high-end grocery store in Toronto. The company was trending yesterday. If you live in the Greater Toronto Region

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...

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...

Three Ways to Develop Strong Leadership Presence A few years ago a client complained that I was aggressive. Ouch! Feedback isn’t always...

"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

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....