20 - The Power of Presence with LaQuita Cleare

Turning Hollywood Magic Into Human Connection
LaQuita Cleare, CEO of Clear Communication Academy and Hollywood-trained storytelling expert, joins Joanne to explore how powerful stories build trust, loyalty, and connection—in the boardroom and beyond. With roots in Chicago and a love for matcha and tango, LaQuita shares how her creative past inspires her corporate teachings, helping leaders and teams break free from dry data and make people feel something real.

The Engagement Code That Changes Everything
You’ll hear how LaQuita’s “Engagement Code” breaks communication into three soul-centered parts: connection, content, and delivery. With warmth and clarity, she offers practical tools for anyone—from hairstylists to CEOs—to improve how they show up in conversations. Whether it’s a powerful pitch or a daily check-in, she explains why clear, concise, and compelling storytelling moves hearts—and drives results.

Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Real
From silencing your inner critic to embracing vulnerability, LaQuita invites you to lead with your presence—not your perfection. She shares soul-stirring insights on the power of being truly seen, why the sun always rising is her anchor, and how even the smallest stories can unlock deep human connection. This episode is a celebration of truth, self-trust, and showing up fully you.

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Chapters

02:17 The Power of Emotion in Communication

03:30 Listening: The Key to Connection

05:59 Public Speaking: The Importance of Storytelling

07:44 Engaging Delivery Techniques for Hairstylists

10:45 Applying the Engagement Code in Everyday Conversations

12:15 Mindset Shifts for Being Present

14:08 Aligning Teams with a Shared Vision

15:44 Sharpening Your Pitch: Logic, Credibility, and Emotion

19:42 Success Stories in Pitching

21:13 Using Personal Stories as a Leader

23:42 Daily Practices for Engaging Communication

26:33 The Future of

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