20 - The Power of Presence with LaQuita Cleare

Turning Hollywood Magic Into Human ConnectionLaQuita 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 EverythingYou’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 RealFrom 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.Connect with LaQuita's Cleare on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laquitacleare/Public Speaking Zone 30-Day Offer for Trust Your Innersense Listeners: Membership to Unlimited – Monthly – Trust Your Innersense with Joanne StarkmanClear Communication Academy's Website: Public Speaking Training Programs | Public Speaking Classes | CCA, Public Speaking Zone: Homepage, Chapters02:17 The Power of Emotion in Communication03:30 Listening: The Key to Connection05:59 Public Speaking: The Importance of Storytelling07:44 Engaging Delivery Techniques for Hairstylists10:45 Applying the Engagement Code in Everyday Conversations12:15 Mindset Shifts for Being Present14:08 Aligning Teams with a Shared Vision15:44 Sharpening Your Pitch: Logic, Credibility, and Emotion19:42 Success Stories in Pitching21:13 Using Personal Stories as a Leader23:42 Daily Practices for Engaging Communication26:33 The Future of Storytelling in LeadershipLet’s chat! [email protected] Join the Innersense™ Communityhttps://innersensebeauty.com/pages/newsletter-sign-up Let’s Stay Connectedhttps://www.instagram.com/joannestarkman https://www.instagram.com/innersenseorganicbeauty/ https://www.instagram.com/innersensepro/ https://www.facebook.com/InnersenseOrganic/ https://www.youtube.com/c/InnersenseOrganicBeauty Clean hair care & body productsUse code JOANNE15 to save 15% on first purchases at https://innersensebeauty.com/Want to elevate your salon? (New Pro Clean Color Line)https://innersensebeauty.com/pages/salonshttps://innersensebeauty.com/pages/education