Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style
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453: The 3 Micro Charisma Skills That Make People Quickly Warm to You Both at Work and Socially
29 augustus 2025 · 12 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
Did you know that 70% of people feel anxiety not just about public speaking—but even starting a simple conversation?
Whether you're in the boardroom, on Zoom, or just standing next to someone at a social event, knowing how to start a conversation (and keep it going) is one of the most undervalued skills in your personal and professional life.
In this episode, Laura Camacho breaks down exactly how high-performing introverts can spark authentic, relaxed, and memorable conversations—even when you don’t know what to say.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🧲How to confidently start a conversation in any situation—even when your brain freezes
🚀The secret to asking engaging questions that create instant connection
🎶Get Laura’s go-to strategy for making others feel seen, heard, and eager to talk with you.
Listen now to discover the 3 simple micro charisma skills that will help you build trust, connection, and charisma—without faking extroversion.
To see how you score in all the skills you need to reach that next step at work see my Executive Presence scorecard. It’s based on the 4 pillars in my Executive Presence Mastery System, designed to help you pinpoint what’s holding you back and what to focus on next to communicate with calm authority and charm everyone in the room.
Email me at hello@speakupwithlaura.com with “score” in the subject line and I’ll get that to you asap.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday…
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452: The Worst Mistake Introverts Make In Their Executive Presence—and how to avoid it (My Singapore Interview)
27 augustus 2025 · 23 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
Are your communication habits silently holding you back from that senior leadership role you deserve?
If you're an introvert in a fast-paced, global industry—especially in tech or engineering—this episode will hit home. Executive coach Laura Camacho shares how smart, capable professionals are often overlooked simply because they don't know how to show up with influence and clarity in meetings, presentations, or pitches.
If you've ever felt that your talent goes unnoticed, this conversation will shift your mindset.
This episode is super special as it’s taken from my interview with the Tech Boss Diaries podcast of Singapore.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
😳 The biggest mistake introverts make when it comes to executive presence—and how to avoid it
🧩How Laura’s podcast scaled from basic blog recordings to 35,000+ monthly downloads (now top 1.5% globally)
💰What happens when you own being the “trusted advisor” as your secret advantage in high-stakes situations
Listen now to learn how to communicate with impact, elevate your leadership brand, and turn quiet strength into career momentum.
Link to Laura’s Don’t Be Boring interview on Tech Boss Diaries: Spotify Itunes
If you like this podcast be sure to get on the email list at www.speakupwithlaura.com.
Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning
About Tech Boss Diaries: Untold Stories of Asia’s Tech Leaders
Whether you’re launching your first product or diving into the tech world, get practi…
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451: Instantly Own the Room with This One Game-Changing Question
25 augustus 2025 · 11 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.Are you unknowingly sabotaging your executive presence by overpreparing or drowning your audience in data?
If you’re a high-performing introvert who wants to make a bigger impact in meetings or presentations, this episode reveals the key mindset shift that will help you speak with more clarity, confidence, and authority—without adding more data or stress to your prep.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
✅ Why overpreparing makes you look immature or at least not ready for the next level
🚀 A single, powerful question that can transform how you show up—whether it’s a last-minute meeting, a high-stakes pitch, or a presentation you’ve overprepared for
🔑How too much data is WORSE than not enough!
Listen now to discover how to command attention and become the most compelling person in any room—without overthinking or overpreparing.
Want to take your executive presence to the next level? Check out my Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program designed to help you shine in any high-stakes setting. There’s a link in the show notes to book a call with me to explore if it’s right for you.
If this sounds like what you need, look up to these show notes and click the first link, or visit speakupwithlaura.com. Book a strategy call with me, and we’ll identify your specific overthinking triggers and give you tailored tools to silence the self-doubt once and for all.
Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
In Speak Up communicat…
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450: To Finally Move Up in Leadership in 2026 Start Doing These 3 Specific Things Now
22 augustus 2025 · 12 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
In today’s episode you’ll discover 3 specific tips you want to start implementing right away to move up the leadership ladder by 2026.
If you're a high-performing introvert aiming for leadership, it's not enough to simply work hard in silence. You need to show strategic thinking, charisma, and connection—all without compromising your personality. This episode breaks down exactly how to make that shift.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🛠️A simple 2- word phrase that makes you sound like a CEO already
🎯The one conversation you should start having with your boss today to put yourself on the promotion path
🧲How to use wit and warmth to project charisma in your executive presence—even in high-pressure moments
Tune in now to learn the 3 specific powerful actions introverts can take to show up as leaders and get noticed—without pretending to be extroverted.
For more charisma and leadership communication tips visit www.speakupwithalura.com and get on the email list.
Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.
By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strateg…
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449: Why Playing It Safe At Work Could Be Killing Your Career Progress (and What To Do Instead)
20 augustus 2025 · 26 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.Are you holding back in meetings, struggling to speak up around senior leaders, or feeling stuck because you're afraid of saying the wrong thing?
Whether you’re a rising leader or an experienced pro, fear of judgment and the instinct to play it safe can quietly sabotage your influence, credibility, and career advancement. In this episode, courage expert Margie Warrell unpacks what it really means to lead with courage—without blowing up your relationships or career.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🎯How to distinguish courageous communication from reckless confrontation
🚀How to build executive presence by managing fear and ego in high-stakes situations
🔑Actionable scripts and mindset shifts to help you speak up with impact, even when you're intimidated
If you're ready to close your own “courage gap” and unlock influence at every level, press play and take notes on this powerful conversation.
So look — if you find yourself stuck in that pattern where you want to speak up in meetings or give honest feedback, but you're terrified of saying the wrong thing, being labeled “too much,” or damaging your reputation — and you've stayed quiet for months (or even years)...and yet, you still know deep down that your ideas could move the needle if just shared the right way...
That’s why I created the Executive Presence Scorecard — to help high-achievers like you build the executive presence and communication mastery that lets you speak up with power without losing your job, your credibility, or your cool. Ta…
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448: These 7 Overthinking Behaviors Massively Undermine Your Executive Presence and Senior Leadership Visibility
18 augustus 2025 · 11 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.Are you constantly second-guessing your words, replaying conversations, or obsessively rewriting emails before you hit send?
This episode is for high-performing introverts and analytical thinkers who feel stuck in their heads—especially when the pressure’s on. If you're tired of watching others get promoted while you’re stuck over-preparing in silence, this is your wake-up call.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
😱Why your brain is sabotaging you with endless loops of self-doubt
💰The real cost of mental rehearsals that never match reality
🧲How to channel your analytical nature into influence instead of anxiety
Hit play now to learn how to stop overthinking anxiety and start speaking with the confidence of a senior leader.
What you really want is to contribute naturally and confidently without the exhausting mental gymnastics...
That’s exactly why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System. It’s a proven framework with specific techniques to quiet the overthinking and channel your analytical gifts into influential communication. My clients have used these tools to break free from analysis paralysis and step into their full potential.
If this sounds like what you need, head to the show notes and click the first link, or visit speakupwithlaura.com. Book a strategy call with me, and we’ll identify your specific overthinking triggers and give you tailored tools to silence the self-doubt once and for all.
Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the mo…
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447: 3 Tips that Catapult Your Executive Presence Using Easy Charm and Appearing Effortlessly Impressive
15 augustus 2025 · 12 min
What if you could walk into any room and instantly command respect without saying a word? Today I’m revealing three simple tips to charm effortlessly and leave a lasting impression. Lees meer
If you're a high-performing introvert trying to make a lasting impression in leadership meetings, chances are you’ve been told to "speak up more" or "sell yourself." But what if the real power lies in doing the opposite—projecting ease, calm, and quiet authority?
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
✅ How to apply Robert Greene’s Power Law 30 to project confidence and charm without effort
🔥Subtle body language shifts that signal competence and credibility instantly
🧲Discover a simple voice exercise to lower your tone and increase your executive presence
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days.
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
Listen now to learn how to appear magnetic and confident without saying a single extra word—and finally get the recognition you've earned.
This Executive Presence scorecard is based on the 4 pillars in my Executive Presence Mastery System, designed to help you pinpoint what’s holding you back and what to focus on next to communicate with calm authority and charm everyone in the room.
Here’s the link to the Executive Presence scorecard — NOT widely available yet.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.
By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted adv…
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446: What Powerful Executives Really Pay Attention To Goes Far Beyond The Words Spoken
13 augustus 2025 · 28 min
Think you're a good listener because you're an introvert? Think again. What if your well-meaning habits are actually blocking your ability to lead? Lees meer
In this transformative episode, executive presence coach Laura Camacho speaks with renowned listening expert Oscar Trimboli to uncover the truth about deep, impactful listening. You’ll learn why most professionals are stuck in shallow, transactional conversations—and how to become the leader everyone wants to follow just by listening differently.
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days.
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
By the end of today’s conversation with Oscar Trimboli you’ll know:
🏋️A powerful question that can change the entire tone and productivity of your meetings
🚀 The secret to dealing with over-talkers without interrupting them or being rude
🛠️The real reason most people feel misunderstood—and how you can build instant trust by doing this one thing before speaking.
Tune in now to learn the listening techniques that build trust, shorten meetings, and instantly elevate your executive presence.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning
About our guest:
Oscar Trimboli, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening, is a sought-after keynote speaker, and author of how to listen: discover the hidden key to better communication.
Along with the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, he is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace.
Through his work with chairs, boards of directors, and exe…
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445: Why Over Reliance on Your Brilliance is Keeping You Out of the C Suite
11 augustus 2025 · 10 min
Are you still trying to earn your seat at the executive leadership table by knowing everything—only to feel like you’re left out of the critical executive conversations? Lees meer
This episode is for high-performing introverts and technical experts who’ve mastered their craft but feel shaky when stepping into strategic conversations.
If you’re stuck thinking leadership equals deep expertise in every area, you’re probably holding yourself back from the influence, recognition, and senior-level opportunities you deserve.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
😭Why clinging to your identity as the expert might be sabotaging your executive leadership potential.
🎯A simple mindset shift that allows you to speak up with authority—even when you don’t have all the answers
🚀How top performers are transforming their careers by shifting from knowledge holders to strategic influencers
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days.
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
Listen now to learn how to lead confidently, communicate like an executive, and step into the strategic roles your career is ready for.
I created the Executive Presence Mastery System. It’s designed specifically for technical experts like you, making the leap to strategic leadership. We’ll show you how to leverage your expertise without letting it hold you back.
Want to learn more? Head to the show notes and click the first link, or visit speakupwithlaura.com. Book a strategy call with me, and let’s map out how you can step into your full leadership potential.
Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday earl…
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444: The 1 Secret Skill That Will KILL Your Fear Of Criticism
8 augustus 2025 · 11 min
Ever hold back your brilliant idea because you’re terrified of criticism? Learn how to take criticism to make your voice stronger, not silent. Lees meer
If you're an introvert who dreads meetings because you’re afraid your ideas might get shot down, this episode is your roadmap to confidence. Discover how to reframe criticism, own your voice, and speak up without compromising your calm presence—all while learning from the real-life leadership playbook of Google’s leader, Ruth Porat.
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days.
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:
🔑5 introvert-friendly techniques to handle criticism without shutting down
🪝Examples from President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google, Ruth Porat using transparency and calm authority
💰A secret skill you as an introvert can easily master that will stomp out your fear of criticism and catapult your career
Hit play now to learn how to transform fear of criticism into your greatest communication strength
So look—if you’ve ever found yourself biting your tongue in a board meeting or with a senior leadership audience, afraid your idea will be torn apart and it's left you feeling frustrated and invisible despite all the work you put in... but what you really want is to speak up with confidence and be seen as the strategic thinker you are—that’s exactly why we created the Executive Presence Online Scorecard.
This scorecard is based on the 4 pillars in my Executive Presence Mastery System, designed to help you pinpoint what’s holding you back and what to focus on next to commu…
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443: How Successful Technical Leaders Take Super Complicated Content From Blank Stares to C-Suite Buy-In
6 augustus 2025 · 26 min
When you explain what’s going on, are people blinking at you with blank stares — even though you're right and the situation is extremely complex? Lees meer
If you're a technical expert who's ever been frustrated that people “just don’t get it,” this episode is for you. Messaging coach and former cybersecurity leader Joel Benge reveals why being brilliant isn’t enough — and why even the smartest people struggle to connect when it counts most.
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days.
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.By the end of today’s conversation with Joel Benge you’ll know:
🛠️3 core human drivers of communication that even data nerds must master
💃🏼How to translate complex ideas into language that builds trust (without “dumbing it down”)
🎯A key “message therapy” method to prep your pitch, presentation, or white paper for real-world impact
Hit play to learn how to earn attention, trust, and buy-in — even if your message is packed with facts and your audience is packed with PhDs.
FREE GIFT!! Download my The Practical Guide to Effective Communication here (it retails for $9.99 on Amazon!) and read chapter 4 all about choosing your mindset!! Everything else follows from mindset leading to your voice being heard and respected in meetings, gaining more influence, and understanding better how to reach key stakeholders.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning
About our guest:
Joel Benge, is author of Be a Nerd That Talks Good and founder of MessageSpecs Consulting.
Joel helps techn…
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442: 9 Science-Backed Influence Tips for Introvert Leaders to Master Persuasion & Executive Presence
4 augustus 2025 · 13 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.What if you could unlock the secret to getting a "yes" from anyone—without being pushy, annoying, or loud?
In this episode of Speak Up, Laura Camacho breaks down exactly why high-performing introverts often get overlooked—and how you can flip the script using 9 proven persuasion tactics drawn from leading psychology research.
If you're tired of being the best-kept secret in your organization, this is your roadmap to visibility and leadership without changing who you are.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🧲10 science-based persuasion tactics, inspired by research from psychologists like Robert Cialdini
💰Proven tactics that help you influence stakeholders, inspire teams, and avoid being overlooked—without needing to be loud or aggressive
🧩5 ways your having influence HELPS your company get better results
Press play now to learn the exact influence techniques introverts can use to get buy-in, respect, and promotions—without ever needing to be the loudest in the room.
Pick one tactic to start with—I recommend reciprocity or empathy, as they’re low-effort and high-impact. Practice it this week and track the results. If you want to take your influence to the next level, check out my Executive Presence Mastery System, by setting up a chat for us above in the show notes. It’s designed to help senior leaders and aspiring executives master persuasion, uncover blind spots, and communicate with confidence.
Influence isn’t about being the loudest in the room—it’s about being the most strategic. Start with …
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441: Confidentially What Your Leadership Needs to Reach the C-suite and IT'S NOT INTELLIGENCE
1 augustus 2025 · 13 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.Let’s be real: you’re solving problems, crunching numbers, and quietly saving the day—while others argue over who gets the good conference room.
This episode speaks directly to high-performing introverts who feel stuck in their careers despite being the smartest person in the room. If you've ever felt like your quiet competence is invisible in noisy corporate spaces, this episode will hit home.
By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:
🔑 How to Turn Your Overthinking Into a Superpower
🪝 A trick from a Southern Netflix-famous comedian
🚀 3 powerful actions to shine in boardrooms or scrappy startups
Hit play now to learn how to turn quiet brilliance into undeniable presence and claim the leadership recognition you’ve earned.
Want more skills and strategy and support like this? Get on my newsletter! It’s free. Simply visit speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.
By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.
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440: How To Pitch Ideas With Conviction & WOW Senior Execs (Even If You're on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown)
30 juli 2025 · 22 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.Do you freeze up when it’s time to pitch your ideas, speak to senior execs, or simply advocate for yourself—despite knowing your stuff inside out?
In today’s high-pressure workplaces, visibility and persuasion matter just as much as competence—especially for introverts who often feel overlooked. This episode breaks down real-world strategies to help you communicate with confidence, pitch with clarity, and build influence without changing who you are.
By the end of today’s conversation with Nicole Spiegel-Gotz you’ll know:
😎How to project confidence—even when your voice is shaking
🎯How to pitch your ideas in alignment with your audience
🔥Actionable advice to build executive trust, handle sensitive conversations, and recover from imperfect presentations
Press play to learn practical, introvert-friendly ways to speak up, pitch smart, and step into leadership with calm confidence.
FREE GIFT!! Download my The Practical Guide to Effective Communication here (it retails for $9.99 on Amazon!) and read chapter 4 all about choosing your mindset!! Everything else follows from mindset leading to your voice being heard and respected in meetings, gaining more influence, and understanding better how to reach key stakeholders.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
About our guest:
Nicole Spiegel-Gotz, a native New Yorker now living in New Jersey, Nicole Spiegel‒Gotsch is the founder and CEO of HelloMavyn. A…
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439: The Secret You NEED To Know To Get Promoted, That Your Boss Isn't Telling You About
28 juli 2025 · 11 min
To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here. Lees meer
Have you ever been told you need more executive presence—but no one can explain what that actually means? Are you frustrated by vague feedback that feels impossible to act on?
You're not alone. Vague feedback like “speak up more” or “be more strategic” can leave you second-guessing your natural communication style—and still getting passed over for promotions.
In this episode, you'll discover:
🚀The three-part formula to build authentic executive presence without changing who you are
🧩Why advice like “be more assertive” might actually be backfiring on you
🏋️What executives really mean when they say they want presence—and how to deliver it confidently as an introvert
If you’re tired of confusing feedback holding you back, hit play and finally decode the mystery of executive presence with clear, actionable strategies that work.
What you really want is to walk into any room and command respect naturally, without pretending to be someone you're not...
That's exactly why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System. It breaks down this mysterious quality into specific, actionable techniques that work especially well for introverts and ambiverts.
If you're interested, look above in the show notes, click the first link you find or visit speakupwithlaura.com... book a strategy call where we'll decode your specific executive presence gaps and show you exactly how to close them.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.
By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cult…
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438: Humor as a Powerskill for Introverts: 5 Tips from Funny A-lister Dave Barry
25 juli 2025 · 10 min
To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here. Lees meer
Imagine as an introvert in a boardroom, you’re feeling like a wallflower at a disco. Then, you drop a comment sharper than a paper airplane in a hurricane, and suddenly, everyone’s listening.
As a high-performing introvert, you already have the depth—now it’s time to add a spark of humor to amplify your presence, gain trust faster, and influence the room without shouting over it.
In this episode, you'll learn how to use humor as your leadership edge—even if you’re not naturally funny or hate telling jokes.
By the end of this short episode you’ll know:
😂How humor transmits massive confidence and builds trust faster than the speed of light
🎯5 tips you can use to incorporate humor into your presentation or meeting, even if you’re an accountant
🚀How to own any room with your wit even if you’re terrible at telling jokes
Want more skills and strategy and support like this? Get on my newsletter! It’s free. Simply visit speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.
By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.
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437: Why Improving Your Soft Skills WON'T Help Your Leadership Performance & What To Do Instead
23 juli 2025 · 29 min
To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here. Lees meer
What if everything you were taught about soft skills doesn’t actually help your leadership performance at all? Learn what’s even more important.
In this eye-opening interview, Two Fish in a Tree author (& introvert) Brice Jaggers reveals why traditional performance reviews, poor hiring filters for soft skills, and misaligned promotions are stalling careers and damaging morale. Whether you’re a leader or a high-performing introvert, these insights will shift the way you think about growth.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🧲How to spot and elevate your workplace “superpowers” instead of fixing what's “wrong”
🧩Why role realignment beats termination—and how it unlocks performance
🛠️Real-life stories of transformation, from overlooked employees to high-impact leaders
Hit play now to learn how to stop climbing the wrong tree—and start thriving in your natural environment.
If you want to lead with even more confidence, clarity, and connection—especially when stakes are high and it's a pressure cooker, get your copy of my Executive Presence Self-Assessment here. My compliments. It goes through the 10 qualities that make up executive presence that are essential for success as a senior executive.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
About our guest:
Two Fish and the Tree shatters the myth that poor soft skills can be greatly improved through training and mentoring. In this paradigm-shifting work, Brice E. Jaggars presents a controversial yet compelling argument that will change how you view workforce development.
Jaggars exposes flaws in traditional development programs, focusing instead on role alignment. Through a blend of cutting-edge research, revealing case studies, and personal insights, he demonstrates how this approach catalyzes:
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436: The REAL Reason You Aren't Impressing Executives & Getting Promoted Even Though Even though You Get Great Results
21 juli 2025 · 12 min
To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here. Lees meer
Ever wonder why you're exceeding targets but getting zero recognition precisely during promotion season…while everyone says you’re doing a great job?
If you’ve ever been told to "just keep doing what you’re doing"—only to see less qualified colleagues move up—this episode breaks down the real reason why results alone aren’t enough to climb the corporate ladder.
In this episode, you'll discover:
🐴Why being the reliable workhorse is actually hurting your career advancement
🔑The real reason decision-makers promote people who deliver less than you do
🚀A clear 5-step to-do list to boost your executive presence and visibility
Hit play now to find out exactly how to stop being overlooked and start being the obvious choice for your next big promotion.
If you’re stuck in this cycle—delivering exceptional results but watching others get promoted ahead of you, feeling resentful and undervalued… and what you really want is to be the obvious choice for that next leadership role, with the salary and recognition to match—then I’ve got something for you.
That’s exactly why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System. It’s designed for high performers like you who are tired of being invisible despite their achievements. We’ll work together to pinpoint exactly why you’re being overlooked and build a tailored visibility strategy that makes you impossible to ignore.
Here’s what to do next: Look up in the show notes and click the first link you see, or visit speakupwithlaura.com. Book a strategy call with me, and we’ll map out a plan to help you show up as the leader you’re meant to be and nail that next promotion.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
As promised in the episode, here’s a concise 5-item to-do list for listeners get promoted to senior leadership:
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435: Why Seeking Too Much Approval Drains Your Charisma and Executive Presence
18 juli 2025 · 10 min
To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here. Lees meer
In today’s episode, you’ll discover how to build your unique charisma, courage, and connections— all inspired by a trailblazing rapper’s unconventional journey to global influence.
In this episode of Speak Up, Laura Camacho shows how introverts can use this summer's relaxed energy to build authentic charisma, everyday courage, and real connections—without becoming someone they’re not.
Inspired by rapper and podcast host Zuby, this episode flips the script on traditional networking and visibility strategies.
By the end of this short episode you’ll know:
🎶How to build authentic charisma without being loud or fake, inspired by Nigerian English rapper Zuby
🧲Insights on taking small, bold risks to empower you to step out of your comfort zones and increase your visibility
🎯Why seeking too much approval drains your charisma
To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.
Tap play now to unlock a bold yet authentic strategy for standing out this summer—your way.
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For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.
By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.
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434: Why Nobody Actually Wants you To Succeed at Work & How To Use Your Introvert Skills To Do It Anyway
16 juli 2025 · 22 min
Ever wonder how some leaders always seem to be in the right room at the right time—leading the charge during pivotal moments? Lees meer
In this episode, we speak with Michael Cerda—startup veteran, former MySpace and Facebook exec, and author of Build Something—about navigating career pivots, influencing without authority, and building culture from the middle out. If you're a leader or specifically a product manager struggling to find your voice or get buy-in, this is for you.
By the end of today’s conversation you’ll know:
🎯How to communicate with cross-functional teams when you have no formal authority.
✍🏻The true power of writing as a leadership tool for introverts
🔑The overlooked signals that reveal whether someone’s a true culture fit—or just saying the right things.
To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.
If you want practical, battle-tested insight into becoming a more confident and strategic leader, hit play now.
To lead with more confidence, clarity, and connection—especially when stakes are high and it's a pressure cooker, get your copy of my Executive Presence Self-Assessment here. My compliments. It goes through the 10 qualities that make up executive presence that are essential for success as a senior executive.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning
About our guest:
Michael Cerdá is a veteran product and technology leader who has served as Chief Product Officer and executive at several of the world’s most influential companies. As VP of Product for Disney Streaming, he helped launch Disney+ to over 100 million subscribers.
Previously, he was Chief Project Officer at Goldman Sachs’ Marcus division, Chief Experience Officer at Live Nation/Ticketmaster, and Director of Product at Facebook. He has also founded multiple venture-backed startups and holds two technology patents.
His new book,…
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433: Why You End Up Sounding like a Robot in High Stakes Meetings and How to Fix It Now
14 juli 2025 · 11 min
To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here. Lees meer
Have you ever walked into a high-stakes meeting, heart racing, knowing it’s your moment to shine… only to freeze?
If you’ve ever frozen in a high-stakes meeting or felt like a shadow of your true self around senior leaders, you’re not alone. This episode reveals the real reason introverts shut down under pressure — and how to break the cycle for good.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🤖The reasons behind your "robot mode" in high-stakes meetings, recognizing it’s a learned response, not a fixed trait
🥶 How freezing up in key moments can stall your career by limiting visibility and opportunities
🔥A framework to leverage your natural strengths, like introvert qualities, to stay authentic and influential, plus a clear next step to build executive presence
Listen now to reclaim your confidence, boost visibility, and show up powerfully in every leadership conversation.
If you’re tired of freezing in high-stakes meetings, of watching opportunities pass you by because you’re not showing up as your best self… and if you’re ready to finally show up as your authentic, confident self—whether you’re with your peers or the CEO—I’ve got something for you.
That’s why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive designed for directors and senior managers who are done letting “robot mode” hold them back. This program helps you diagnose exactly why you’re freezing up and gives you the step-by-step techniques to stay grounded and influential in any room.
Here’s what to do next: Look up in the show notes and click the first link you see, or visit speakupwithlaura.com. Book a strategy call with me, and we’ll pinpoint what’s triggering your freeze response and map out a plan to help you show up as the leader you’re meant to be.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Fri…
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432: Why Trying to “Sound Polished” Is the Completely Wrong Approach to Executive Presence (& a wacky word leadership theory)
11 juli 2025 · 14 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
Do you ever feel like your thoughts are brilliant—but when you speak, they just don’t land especially with executive audiences?
If you’re a high-performing introvert, you’ve likely struggled with expressing yourself clearly in meetings or talks—especially when the room favors louder voices. In this episode, we reveal how introvert actor Chris Pine mastered the art of articulation using three simple but powerful practices that you can easily adopt.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🪝What it means to be articulate and why that matters
🚀3 super simple introvert-friendly practices to be more articulate
🧲How using Laura’s Wacky Word Leadership Theory adds more pizazz to your communication
Hit play now to unlock three introvert-friendly techniques inspired by Chris Pine that will instantly boost your clarity, charisma, and confidence when you speak.
If you find yourself over-preparing for every meeting or talk—but when the moment comes, your words still fall flat, and it’s leaving you frustrated and unheard—yet what you really want is to express yourself with crisp, vivid language that inspires action…that’s why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System.
It helps high-performing introverts like you build natural clarity and charisma without sounding fake or robotic. Look up in these show notes, click that first link, or visit speakupwithlaura.com to book a call. I’d love to show you how to make your voice resonate powerfully.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up …
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431: How To Rebuild Your Leadership After Career Devastation Without Losing Your Identity
9 juli 2025 · 26 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
Have you ever felt like one wrong move could destroy everything you've worked for — your reputation, your income, your identity?
In this episode, we unpack what it really means to experience public shame and professional cancellation — and how to come out stronger, wiser, and more aligned. Whether you're navigating a leadership setback, recovering from failure, or quietly carrying the weight of "not enough," this is the mindset shift you've been waiting for.
By the end of today’s conversation with Julie Condliffe you’ll know:
💡How to pivot when your professional path is no longer available
🧠The difference between reacting and reframing after a crisis
👉Gain visibility without compromising your values or authenticity
Press play to hear Julie Condiffe’s raw, powerful breakdown of what it takes to turn public shame into personal power — and walk away unbreakable.
FREE GIFT!! Download my The Practical Guide to Effective Communication here (it retails for $9.99 on Amazon!) and read chapter 4 all about choosing your mindset!! Everything else follows from mindset leading to your voice being heard and respected in meetings, gaining more influence, and understanding better how to reach key stakeholders.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning
About our guest:
There was a time Julie Condiffe was breaking barriers in law—a Black woman attorney, bestselling author, mentor, and voice for the voiceless.
Bu…
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430: This Immature Sounding Communication Trap Is Blocking Your Executive Presence & Leadership Reputation
7 juli 2025 · 11 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your credibility by falling into this communication trap?
In this episode, communication expert Laura Camacho reveals how overexplaining—especially in meetings—can make you seem immature or insecure, even when you’re the most prepared person in the room.
If you're a high-performing introvert or social introvert aiming for executive presence, this is a must-listen.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
2️⃣ The two main forms of overexplaining that derail your message and credibility
😱Surprising research linking overexplaining to social anxiety and perceived incompetence
🎯Practical, real-time techniques to stop overexplaining and sound more confident instantly
Press play now to master the art of concise, high-impact communication and elevate your executive presence today.
If you want a complimentary Clear Point of View cheatsheet mentioned send an email with POV in the subject line to hello@speakupwithlaura.com.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.
By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your …
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429: Turn Your Fear Into Fuel & Master Irresistibly Persuasive Executive Presence using this Leadership Hack
4 juli 2025 · 13 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
Have you ever frozen during a big meeting, feeling like your brilliant ideas are stuck in your head while extroverts steal the show?
You’re not alone. Today, we’re diving into a game-changer leadership hack inspired by Scott Adams’ persuasion magic.
If you’re a high-performing introvert with brilliant ideas but struggle to get noticed in a room full of extroverts, this episode gives you a toolkit to flip that dynamic. Inspired by Scott Adams’ persuasion playbook, we’re reframing how you speak so people actually listen.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🔥The leadership hack that transforms nervous energy into authentic executive presence
🛠️Loads of practical examples to sound more confident without changing who you are
🚀Four adjectives that describe magnetic communication to guide you
Tap play now to learn how one mental reframe can turn silence into strength and finally get your ideas the spotlight they deserve.
So if you’re the kind of person who has brilliant ideas but finds yourself invisible in the boardroom—and you’re tired of watching others get credit while you stay stuck—it’s time for a change.
You don’t need to fake extroversion; you just need the right reframes to tap into your quiet power. That’s why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System—to give high-performing introverts like you the tools and coaching to turn silence into strength.
Go to the show notes, click the first link, or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to find a time that works for you. I’d love to help you refr…
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428: Why Being Too Flexible at Work Gets You Labeled as a Loser Behind Your Back & Undermines Your Leadership
2 juli 2025 · 26 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
In today’s episode you’ll discover how you are unintentionally giving away your power in everyday conversations and meetings at work.
Most professionals don’t realize they’re negotiating all the time — in meetings, budget discussions, team assignments, or advocating for their own performance. In this episode, negotiation expert and author Saad shares why most people fail to speak up effectively and how “being nice” can actually backfire in the workplace.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🚀The single biggest mindset shift to go from passive to powerful in professional conversations.
🏆How to be both assertive and empathetic without being aggressive or manipulative.
🧲Simple, actionable tactics to prepare for your next negotiation….aka your very next meeting.
If you’re tired of being overlooked in meetings or undervalued for your work, hit play now to start negotiating with confidence and clarity.
Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning
About our guest:
Saad A. Saad is a negotiation consultant and lecturer at Columbia University.. In his new book, In the Lead, he outl…
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427: Why Your Data-Driven Presentation Is Costing You Leadership Credibility
30 juni 2025 · 9 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
Is your data putting your audience to sleep—or inspiring executive action?
If you’ve ever poured hours into dashboards only to get polite nods and no real traction, this episode unpacks why even brilliant data isn’t enough. You’ll learn how shifting your mindset can turn your insights into influence—and get you noticed as a strategic leader, not just a technical expert.
By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:
😅Why the whole concept of data-driven decision-making is a farce
🧩What your executive stakeholders secretly want from you
🔥How to transform your data from sleep aid to “can’t sleep from thinking about it”
Listen now to uncover the subtle communication twist that transforms your data into influence—and you into the leader people remember.
FREE GIFT!! Download my The Practical Guide to Effective Communication here (retails for $9.99 on Amazon!) and read chapter 12 on advanced presentations.
Getting the emotional aspect of your presentation or message down means you are valued, heard and respected in meetings, gaining more influence, and understanding better how to reach key stakeholders. Chapter 12 is not about specific data-driven presentations but rather how to get the audience hooked on what you’re saying.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and …
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426: Use These 3 Behaviors to Instantly Charm the Most Powerful Person in the Room
27 juni 2025 · 12 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
What if you could win over even the most intimidating executive—not with more words, but with less?
In this episode of Speak Up, communication strategist Laura Camacho breaks down three surprising behaviors inspired by Keanu Reeves that introverts can use to command attention and build trust, especially in high-stakes settings. If you’ve ever felt like confidence is out of reach in the boardroom, this is for you.
By the end of this short episode you'll know:
🎶A Surprising way to command attention without saying a word
🧩How hand gestures not only hold attention—but keep you from being interrupted
🚀 How adopting a light, playful tone that melts tension and builds instant likability, even with senior leaders.
Press play now to discover how introverts can use charm—not confidence—to influence any room with ease and authenticity.
FREE GIFT!! Download my The Practical Guide to Effective Communication here (retails for $9.99 on Amazon!) and read chapter 6 all about choosing the emotion you want others to feel around you.
Getting the emotional aspect of your presentation or message down means you are valued, heard and respected in meetings, gaining more influence, and understanding better how to reach key stakeholders. The truth is we make decisions based on emotions and then rationalize them with logic.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coachin…
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425: The Compensation You Didn't Get Isn't About Performance—It's About Psychology and Executive Presence
25 juni 2025 · 26 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
In today’s episode you’ll discover why you can be doing all the right things at work, yet something invisible is holding you back from enjoying the compensation you have earned.
In this episode, we dive deep with Doug Lynam—a Marine turned monk turned money manager—who shares how personality psychology, childhood trauma, and our unconscious beliefs about money can sabotage success for even the smartest, most driven professionals.
If you've ever struggled with asking for promotions, understanding your spending habits, or simply feeling secure in your financial life, this conversation will feel like a mirror.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🛠️ How an ancient tool reveals your core fears and how they're linked to your relationship with money and leadership
🎯Why traditional financial advice fails many high performers—and what actually works instead
🔥Powerful tools to reduce anxiety, communicate with confidence, and align your career with your deeper purpose
Press play to uncover the hidden psychological patterns driving your financial behavior and unlock a whole new level of clarity and confidence in both money and leadership.
Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura…
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424: The 1 Meeting Behavior Exposing You As Inadequate For a Leadership Promotion & the Magic Communication Trick To Overcome It
23 juni 2025 · 12 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
Have you ever left a meeting kicking yourself for not speaking up — even though you had the perfect response in your head after the fact?
If you’re a high-performing introvert or socially reserved leader, you already know how it feels to freeze when the pressure’s on. This episode breaks down exactly how to respond to unexpected questions or disagree with senior leadership — without triggering drama, fear, or regret.
By the end, you’ll know:
😅Learn the 4-step framework to handle tough conversations without losing your composure
1️⃣The first and only thing to do when you need to push back but feel unprepared
🧩How using this one simple strategy can 10x your confidence and leadership reputation in high-stakes moments.
Tune in now to transform uncomfortable moments into power moves that boost your executive presence.
So if you constantly replay tense conversations in your head because you didn’t say what needed to be said, and you're tired of conflict avoidance keeping you stuck in middle management—but deep down you know you’re capable of more…
That’s exactly why we designed the Executive Presence Mastery System—to help you speak up without sparking drama, so you can finally earn the respect, trust, and leadership clout your ideas deserve.:
If you want personalized guidance to help you build your influence, speak up strategically, and finally get the recognition you deserve, check out the link above in the show notes or go to www.speakupwithlaura.com to book your strategy call.
For more information vis…
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423: 2 Essential Mindset Shifts You NEED to Be Perceived as an Irresistibly Confident Leader without Having to Say a Word
20 juni 2025 · 10 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
Ever feel like you're doing all the right things but still not being seen as leadership material?
If you're a high-performing introvert or someone told you to “speak up more” to be taken seriously, this episode is your game changer. Learn why being talkative isn’t the key — and how your mindset might be sabotaging your executive presence without you even knowing it.
By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:
😱3 specific behaviors to avoid because they scream “I lack confidence”
🎯The mindset you must permanently let go of to become an executive
🚀A mindset that super quickly builds personal connection and trust
Hit play now to upgrade your executive presence using strategies built for introverts who are ready to lead with confidence and authenticity.
FREE GIFT!! Download my The Practical Guide to Effective Communication here (it retails for $9.99 on Amazon!) and read chapter 4 all about choosing your mindset!! Everything else follows from mindset leading to your voice being heard and respected in meetings, gaining more influence, and understanding better how to reach key stakeholders.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.
By honing communica…
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422: Why Hustling Harder Under Stress Actually Hurts Your Leadership Performance and Executive Presence
18 juni 2025 · 24 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
In today’s episode you’ll discover why the harder you push through stress at work, the more burned out you become—even though you're known for being resilient.
In this episode, psychologist Dr. Ute reveals to us why traditional definitions of resilience are outdated and even harmful—especially for high achievers and neurodivergent professionals. We explore how control, internalized narratives, and workplace pressure are quietly eroding performance and well-being.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🧬The science of "progressive resilience" and how to actually build it under pressure
🥊Simple yet powerful exercises you can use in the boardroom or during any sort of crisis
🔑How to recognize hidden signs of burnout and regain clarity without quitting your job or having a nervous breakdown
If you want to lead with more confidence, clarity, and connection—especially when stakes are high and it's a pressure cooker, get your copy of my Executive Presence Self-Assessment here. My compliments. It goes through the 10 qualities that make up executive presence that are essential for success as a senior executive.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning
About our guest:
In today’s fast-paced and demanding environment, success requires more than leadership skills—it requires psychological resilience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to address challenges at their root. As a Chartered Counselling…
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421: 2 Unwritten Rules that Are Keeping You Out of Senior Leadership and How to Crack That Invisible Ceiling
16 juni 2025 · 12 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
In today’s episode you’ll discover there’s a right way and a wrong way to kiss the ring and what you’re missing that’s keeping you out of senior leadership roles.
This episode dives into the invisible wall many high-performing introverts hit on their way to senior leadership—and it’s not about your KPIs. Discover the real reasons you're stalling and what no one is telling you about how the game changes above director level.
By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:
2️⃣Two unwritten rules of senior leadership that are so deeply ingrained that no one remembers to explain them to you
🪝The magical communication skill that everyone wants you to have and no one tells you
🤐The reasons why your boss doesn’t share this with you, even when you ask.
Hit play now to uncover the subtle but critical skills you need to be seen as executive-ready and finally break into the C-Suite
If you want a complimentary Clear Point of View cheatsheet mentioned send an email with POV in the subject line to hello@speakupwithlaura.com.
If you’re crushing it at work but still feel like you’re on the outside of senior leadership looking in, stuck behind invisible walls and unspoken expectations, this episode probably hit home.
That’s exactly why I built the Executive Presence Mastery System—to help you master the relationships, the messaging, and the executive presence that makes people say, “You belong in the C-suite.”
If you want personalized guidance to help you build your influence, speak up strategically, and finally get …
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420: Why Your Sincere Bluntness Is Killing Your VP Leadership Dreams & 3 Tips to Fix That Now
13 juni 2025 · 13 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
In today’s episode, you’ll discover why being told you’re “too blunt” is silently sabotaging your shot at the VP role —and three A-list charisma tips from leaders to be direct, stay authentic, and still win people over.
For high-performing introverts, blunt communication isn’t just natural—it feels efficient and honest. But in corporate environments, especially when eyeing VP-level roles, this directness can get misread as abrasiveness. This episode uncovers what that feedback really means and how to reframe it without losing your voice.
By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:
🔑 The hidden meaning behind the “too blunt” label and how it impacts your executive presence
💰Three charisma-backed techniques from Elon Musk and Satya Nadella to be direct and magnetic
🎯A 4-step framework to give impactful feedback that builds trust and credibility at senior levels
Listen now to turn your bluntness into a leadership superpower that accelerates your path to executive roles.
Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high …
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419: This Overused Approach to Executive Presence Drives Senior Leaders Bonkers and Weakens Their Respect for You
11 juni 2025 · 31 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
In today’s episode you’ll discover how this absolutely normal and common approach to executive presence is a major turn off for senior leaders.
Whether you’re a new manager, a technical expert stepping into leadership, or just someone who struggles to feel supremely confident communicating up the chain, this episode is packed with clarity and practical strategies. You’ll hear exactly how to find your voice, project executive presence, and stop feeling like you have to prove yourself all the time.
By the end of today’s episode with guest James Turk you’ll know:
🚀The #1 communication mistake rookie leaders make—and how to fix it
🧩How to deliver tough messages when you’re not fully confident or in agreement with the message
🔑Ways to build influence and charisma without pretending to be someone you’re not
If you want to lead with more confidence, clarity, and connection—especially when stakes are high—press play and start learning what really works from day one.
If you’d like to assess your own communication through an Executive Presence checklist I created, it's waiting for you here. My compliments. It goes through the 10 qualities that make up executive presence that are essential for success as a senior executive.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
About our guest:
James Turk is an author, executive coach, keynote speaker, and CEO of The Turk Group, a boutique learning and development co…
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418: STOP Spinning Your Wheels on Projects that Sound Impressive but Aren’t Moving Your Career Forward
9 juni 2025 · 10 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
In today’s episode you’ll discover exactly what the smartest leaders are missing about AI and projects, and their careers.
Let's break down why simply using fancy new tools isn’t enough to boost your executive presence or get on the CEO’s radar — and why only tying innovation to specific business outcomes like revenue or cost savings makes you stand out.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🚀The fastest way to get top leadership attention right now.
🔥How to think about AI so it boosts your Executive Presence.
🎯A real-life example of leveraging AI profitably– and it’s not from a tech company.
Listen now to learn the exact steps you need to turn your AI projects into powerful leadership opportunities that boost your career.
So look — if you’re realizing you’ve been spinning your wheels on AI projects that sound impressive but aren’t moving your career forward, and you really want to become the kind of leader who knows how to connect AI directly to business metrics and impress the C-suite… welcome to the Executive Presence Mastery System. This private coaching program gives you the 1-on-1 strategy you need to shortcut your way to executive-level impact.
If you’re interested, go to the show notes, click the first link you find or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and choose a time that works for you. I’d love to show you how this program can help you rise fast and smart.
Take note that we now release episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coachin…
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417: You're Probably Asking the Wrong Kind of Questions and This A-list Veteran Lays Out the Exact Question Type that Motivates Others
6 juni 2025 · 9 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
Do the questions you ask as a leader actually alienate your team—even when you're trying to be helpful?
If you're a high-performing introvert or quiet leader, you likely favor concise, directive communication. But skipping questions or asking the wrong ones could be undermining your credibility, trust, and executive presence—without you realizing it.
By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:
🏆Why asking the right questions is a hallmark of leadership excellence
😳Why your go-to questions could be sabotaging your success
🧲Three powerful, earnest questions to foster alignment and collaboration
Listen now to learn how asking better questions can elevate your leadership and transform your team dynamic—without needing to talk more.
Your complimentary bonus is here: the Earnest Questions Cheat Sheet.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.
By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.
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416: 7 Things You Need to Know to Be the Irresistible Leadership Candidate During Any Job Interview
4 juni 2025 · 23 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
In today’s episode you’ll discover why you bombed certain job and promotion interviews and how to successfully pitch yourself as the leadership solution.
This episode dives deep into one of the biggest mistakes job seekers make: failing to position themselves as the solution during interviews.
If you're relying on your resume or qualifications to speak for themselves, you're missing the mark—and likely missing offers. Whether you're an early-career professional or a seasoned leader, this episode gives you a strategic framework to completely shift how you pitch yourself.
By the end of today’s conversation with top interview coach Matthew Sorenson you’ll know:
🪝A proven method to frame your experience as the answer to the company’s pain points
🎯The 3-part pitch formula that elite candidates use to stand out—without bragging or overselling
🏆Why negotiating doesn’t need to feel like combat—and how to navigate lowball offers with class and confidence
If you're ready to stop second-guessing and start getting real offers, hit play on this episode to master the mindset and strategy top-tier candidates use to win.
If you’ve ever felt like being an introvert has held you back from landing the job or promotion you know you’re qualified for—and every time you see a louder, less competent extrovert get the role, it makes you want to scream—but all you really want is to confidently show your unique strengths without pretending to be someone you’re not… that’s why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System. It’…
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415: Your Brilliance Isn’t Enough When Talking To Power Players Because You’re Missing THIS
2 juni 2025 · 9 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
Are you unknowingly triggering anxiety instead of trust when presenting to senior executives?
If you’re a high-performing introvert struggling to get executive buy-in, it’s likely not your logic or presentation—it’s a missing emotional undercurrent: safety. In this episode, discover the one shift that makes execs lean in, trust your pitch, and greenlight your ideas.
By the end of this short episode you’ll know:
🤐The unspoken motivator driving every decision senior execs make
3️⃣Three concrete ways you can address this fear without giving away the game
💰What a 2019 study from Harvard Business Review found that 70% of corporate decisions prioritize OVER innovation (despite the slogans!)
Listen now to learn how to pitch with precision, win leadership trust, and become the go-to voice in the room.
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Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.
By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.
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414: This Genius Introvert's Tool Helps You Crush Your Enemies & Be the Most Influential Leader In Any Room
30 mei 2025 · 11 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
In today’s episode, you’ll discover what extremely smart introverts use to increase influence exponentially and take control over the energy in the room.
In this episode, Laura Camacho breaks down a powerful communication move used by the Treasury Secretary that shifted the energy during U.S.-China trade talks—proving that introverts can command any room by using the right kind of metaphor.
If you’re a high performer trying to get noticed without becoming someone you’re not, this one’s for you.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🚀A superior way to communicate complexity with clarity to make your ideas stand out
💰Get Laura’s secret trick for finding the perfect analogy to own the energy in any room
✅ How good metaphors can build instant trust and authority—even when you’re not the loudest voice
Press play now to discover how smart introverts shift power dynamics with subtle, strategic communication moves that spark recognition and respect.
So if you feel underestimated in negotiations, boardrooms, or client conversations—but you want to step up and become a strategic communicator who shifts the energy in the room and speaks with moral authority… that’s why we created the Executive Presence Mastery System. It’s designed to give high-performing introverts like you the persuasive tools to lead, influence, and command respect—without pretending to be someone you’re not.
Click the first link in the show notes or go to www.speakupwithlaura.com and choose a time that works for you.
For more informat…
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413: Why Your AI Initiative Will Likely Fail Before It Starts and the Leadership Blind Spot No One’s Talking About
28 mei 2025 · 21 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
In today’s episode you’ll discover the exact kinds of communication that get buy in for any AI or other transformation you’re implementing.
In this eye-opening episode, we explore why so many digital transformation efforts fail—not because the tech is broken, but because leaders skip the most critical element: trust. If you're a high-performing professional navigating AI adoption, you’ll learn why communicating the why behind your initiatives is more important than the how, and what it really takes to turn skepticism into support.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🔥How to lead with purpose and storytelling to get team buy-in for AI adoption.
✔️What it means to lead at the Right Altitude to adjust your communication style and level of detail to suit your audience
🚀The overlooked reason digital initiatives fail—and how to fix it with one leadership shift.
Press play now to discover how smart leaders are transforming AI anxiety into opportunity—by focusing less on data and more on people.
If you’d like to assess your own communication through an Executive Presence checklist I created, it's waiting for you here. My compliments. It goes through the 10 qualities that make up executive presence that are essential for success as a senior executive.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
About our guest:
Steve Lucas, three-time CEO and author of Digital Impact, speaks directly to this momen…
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412: Science Explains How Your Introversion Is Quietly Destroying Your Leadership & 3 Tips To Regain Charisma & Influence
26 mei 2025 · 12 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
In today’s episode, discover why when you share a great idea in a meeting, someone is repeating it louder and getting all the credit...
If you’re a high-performing introvert (including social introverts), this episode uncovers the hidden psychology behind why your ideas often go unnoticed—costing you influence, visibility, and leadership opportunities.
Learn why louder voices dominate and how you can reclaim credit without changing who you are.
By the end of this short episode you’ll know:
🧬The neuroscience behind idea misattribution—and how it unfairly targets introverts.
3️⃣A simple 3-part system to ensure your ideas are heard, remembered, and attributed to you.
🎶Strategies to protect your confidence and build real influence in meetings and beyond.
Listen now to learn how to make your voice count and finally get the recognition your ideas deserve.
If this resonates, it’s time to take action. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Our Executive Presence Mastery System is designed for professionals like you—quietly brilliant contributors who want to be recognized without compromising who they are. This program helps you identify your specific pattern disruptors—those subtle habits or workplace dynamics holding you back—and gives you tailored strategies to own your impact.
Head to www.speakupwithlaura.com or click here to set up a strategic conversation with Laura and see if the Executive Presence Mastery System is your next step. Don’t let another idea slip through the cracks. You’ve got the brillian…
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411: Why Overpreparing Kills Connection and 3 A-list Charisma Tips Specific to Social Introverts
23 mei 2025 · 9 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
In today’s episode, you’ll discover how to unlock a simple storytelling trick that makes even your toughest ideas irresistible to any audience.
If you're a high-performing introvert or ambivert aiming to lead with clarity and connection, this episode breaks down the #1 storytelling skill that will elevate your executive presence and influence. Featuring A-list charisma lessons from Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, we explore how to balance charisma with depth—and why it matters now more than ever.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🔑How to toggle between high-energy visibility and strategic reflection to lead authentically.
🚀The exact type of questions to ask in a conversation that build personal connection and enhance your likability.
🧩 Master the art of simplifying complex ideas into compelling, sticky stories that inspire action.
Tap play now to unlock three practical strategies introverts and ambiverts can use to communicate with more power and presence.
Please check out my free Executive Presence Self Assessment. This assessment is designed to help you evaluate your executive presence across 10 critical qualities, from communication clarity to poise under pressure. By identifying your strengths and areas for improvement, you'll gain a clearer understanding of how to refine your leadership style. Get your copy here.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
In Speak Up communication and…
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410: Why the Way You're SPEAKING Makes You Lose Respect and Undermines Your Authority
21 mei 2025 · 30 min
Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days. Lees meer
Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
In today’s episode you’ll discover why some of the smartest, most accomplished people struggle to speak with confidence — and what’s really holding them back.
In this episode, we dive deep into why traditional advice on communication and confidence often backfires for high achievers.
You'll learn why early identity patterns impact your leadership voice today, why more self-criticism and overanalysis are sabotaging your progress, and how developing a simple, loving awareness practice can radically shift how you show up in meetings, pitches, and conversations.
By the end of today’s conversation with Mario Lanzarotti you’ll know:
🎯What to do with your speaking speed to instantly command respect, instead of being undermined.
🪝How to create real influence in any room without changing your personality.
🚀Understand why overconsuming information is killing your leadership instincts — and how to reconnect with your natural confidence.
If you're ready to break free from hidden patterns that are undermining your confidence and start speaking with true calm authority, tune into this transformative episode now!
So if you keep finding yourself either freezing in high-stakes meetings or overexplaining to the point you lose your executive audience — and it's leading to frustration and missed opportunities for impact — but what you really want is to communicate with simplicity, emotional intelligence, and real presence... that's exactly why we built the Executive Presence Mastery System.
It gives you the coaching and…
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409: The REAL Reason You Don’t Sound Like Vice President Material & The 3 Traps Making You Look Amateur
19 mei 2025 · 11 min
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your shot at senior leadership every time you speak in meetings? Lees meer
Even the most brilliant directors and senior managers can miss out on promotions because their communication doesn't match executive expectations. In this episode, Laura Camacho breaks down how subtle messaging missteps can be perceived as insecurity or inexperience by VPs and C-Suite leaders—without anyone ever telling you what went wrong.
Want personalized help to elevate your communication? Click here to book a chat about our Executive Presence Mastery System.
By the end of this short episode you’ll know:
3️⃣The three most common communication traps that derail high performers from advancing.
🛠️ How executives think differently—and how your messaging needs to align.
😳What is happening to you in real time when you get caught in these traps.
If you're ready to start sounding like the senior leader you truly are, listen to this episode and upgrade how you communicate in high-stakes rooms.
If you’re stuck sharing smart ideas but not being heard, questioning your VP readiness. If you’re stuck at the director or senior director level — even though you’ve done the work, led the teams, and have the ideas — but somehow your message just isn’t landing with execs — that’s why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System.
We help smart, strategic people like you cut the fluff, speak with credibility, and finally get seen as C-suite material. Sound like what you need? Look to the top of these show notes, click that first link or head over to www.speakupwithlaura.com and find a time that works. Let’s make sure your ideas actually get you the seat you deserve.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their co…
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408: How Brainy Introverts Like You Can Achieve Massive Influence Using These A-list Charisma Skills
16 mei 2025 · 10 min
Are you an introvert who feels stuck in your career because you don't fit the traditional "outgoing leader" mold? Lees meer
In this episode, Laura Camacho breaks down how Nicole Shanahan—a self-described introvert from a humble background—became a nationally recognized figure by embracing her quiet charisma. You'll uncover why you don't need a fancy pedigree, how to use your natural strengths to build powerful executive presence, and why speaking less can sometimes influence more.
To set up a quick call to see if the Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🎯Why you don’t need upper class pedigree to mix with powerful American aristocracy like the Kennedy family
🧲How to leverage what you’re already good at to build compelling executive presence
🧩What you can do without saying anything that builds massive influence
Press play now to learn how to command executive presence without faking a louder personality—and finally get the recognition you deserve!
Please check out my free Executive Presence Self Assessment. This assessment is designed to help you evaluate your executive presence across 10 critical qualities, from communication clarity to poise under pressure. By identifying your strengths and areas for improvement, you'll gain a clearer understanding of how to refine your leadership style. Get your copy here.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.
By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic an…
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407: Why Trying To Make Elites Like You Is The WRONG Approach To Getting Ahead In Leadership & What To Do Instead
14 mei 2025 · 27 min
In today’s episode you’ll discover how you unknowingly lose the respect and attention of ultra high achievers because of how you communicate. Lees meer
If you've ever struggled to connect with executives, investors, or high-achieving leaders — this episode breaks down why most pitches, presentations, and conversations fail before they even start. Hint: It's not about being impressive. It's about understanding their world.
By the end of today’s episode with guest Jordan Edwards you’ll know:
How elite performers really communicate — and why less is often more.
The #1 mindset shift to instantly build trust with busy, high-level professionals.
How lifestyle choices (yes, like running marathons or traveling in Europe) directly impact your executive presence and leadership confidence.
To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.
If you're ready to communicate with clarity, build trust faster, and become the kind of leader people want to follow — hit play and learn how the best do it.
So look, if you find yourself in situations where you're pitching your ideas to ultra high achievers — executives, investors, decision makers — and you keep walking away frustrated because it feels like you're not breaking through or being heard and it's making you feel like maybe you're not cut out for those rooms or those conversations... but deep down you know your ideas deserve a seat at the table... that's exactly why I created my Executive Presence Mastery System.
It's built to help high-achieving professionals like you communicate with clarity, confidence, and executive presence — especially in high-stakes moments. If you're tired of getting overlooked and you're ready to start owning the room — go to the show notes, click the first link you see, or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and grab a time to chat. I'd love to show you how we can get you speaking like the leader you already are.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.co…
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406: The Way You Deal with Authoritarian Personalities May Be Destroying Morale and Your Reputation
12 mei 2025 · 10 min
Have you ever felt steamrolled in meetings by domineering executives and wondered how to regain control without starting a conflict? Lees meer
This episode dives deep into the hidden reasons behind bossy, overbearing behavior and how it threatens collaboration, productivity, and your executive presence — especially for introverted leaders who value thoughtfulness over confrontation.
To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
3️⃣The top three hidden motivations driving authoritarian behavior.
🔥Actionable techniques to set and enforce boundaries in meetings.
🚀Body language and communication tactics that boost your confidence and authority, both privately and publicly.
Press play now to uncover how you can turn disruptive authority into an asset and create a respectful, collaborative environment where every voice is heard.
Tired of dominant executives hijacking meetings? The Executive Presence Mastery System helps you assert boundaries and lead confidently. In this intense private coaching program designed to prepare you for successful executive roles, gives you a proven strategy to assert boundaries with even the most overbearing personalities, so you stop feeling overshadowed and finally lead the way you know you're capable of.
Look to the beginning of these show notes, click the first link you see, or head over to www.speakupwithlaura.com to schedule a time. Let’s get you the tools to turn even your toughest meetings into wins!
For more insight, visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning.
Speak Up coaching helps leaders refine communication, boost influence, and overcome imposter syndrome for strategic, inspiring leadership.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to inc…
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405: Fast-track Your Leadership and Executive Presence with THIS Science-Backed 90-Second Practice
9 mei 2025 · 9 min
In today’s episode you’ll discover a science-backed habit that builds trust AND likability for your leadership and executive presence in less than 10 seconds. Lees meer
In fast-paced professional environments, trust and connection can make or break your next big opportunity. If you're an ambitious introvert or a rising leader, the ability to instantly build rapport and executive presence isn't optional—it’s your competitive edge.
To set up a quick call to see if the Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.
By the end of this episode, you’ll know:
🚀A surprisingly simple yet science-backed habit that boosts trust and likability in seconds.
🔑A secret to projecting executive presence that makes you instantly more likable and influential in any room.
🛠️A practical trick to master name recall, even when your brain feels like it’s juggling a million things.
Hit play now to unlock the habit that could transform your networking, elevate your leadership brand, and boost your visibility—starting today.
If your brain feels overloaded from trying to keep up with everything—and remembering names just isn’t happening anymore... the Executive Presence Mastery is for you—so you can learn proven habits (like the name strategy from this episode) to boost connection and confidence without needing to be “on” all the time.
If that sounds like what you need next, look up to the top of these show notes, click that first link, or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Let’s get you to that next level where your presence matches your potential.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.
By honing communication skills and f…
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404: How To Instantly Build Trust With Senior Executives AND Avoid Being Laid Off
7 mei 2025 · 25 min
In today’s episode you’ll discover how to have tough conversations successfully at work AND be the one who DOES NOT get laid off. Lees meer
If you're a leader or aspiring executive, delivering bad news is part of the job — but most people aren’t trained to do it well. Whether you're an introvert, a people-pleaser, or just afraid of rocking the boat, learning how to communicate hard truths without hurting your credibility is crucial for career growth and company success.
To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.
In this episode with C-Suite master Mahesh Guruswamy you'll learn:
🔑A transformative way to think about your team for massive and impressive leadership impact.
🔥How to build executive visibility without self-promotion.
🎯The real reason bad news feels risky — and how to get better at sharing it without losing your cool
Tap play now to learn how to deliver hard truths with clarity, confidence, and executive-level composure.
If you're feeling invisible to senior leadership — like you're doing good work but no one's noticing — and it's making you frustrated, stuck, or worried about your career trajectory... but what you really want is to be seen as someone executives trust, promote, and listen to — that’s exactly what we help leaders do inside the Executive Presence Mastery System.
I'll show you how to build visibility the right way: by learning the language of execs, offering help, and positioning yourself like an investment, not a cost. Head to the show notes, hit that first link, or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and let's get you on the radar of the people who can change your career.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication styl…