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Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

Laura Camacho•www.speakupwithlaura.com
🏆 Ranked #1 Business Communication Podcast by Million Podcasts Do you often feel sidelined in discussions, wanting to speak up and have more influence? Ever experience that you say something in a meeting and then it seems like people maybe are still not getting what you’re saying? Do you need more executive presence in high stakes meetings? Discover tactics to confidently assert yourself and make your ideas count on Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts and ambiverts. You'll learn: 1. Visibility Strategies from the art of persuasion, ensuring your voice is heard and respected in meetings and sought after for key projects 2. How to expand your influence, to reclaim your recognition, get green lights, and avoid your ideas being taken credit for by others 3. How to develop your confidence, to participate actively in senior leadership and executive meetings and beyond Host Laura Camacho, with 20 years of coaching experience, guides high-performing professionals to express their ideas clearly and build executive presence. Tune in every Monday for a 10-minute executive communication skill, Wednesdays for a half-hour industry leader interview, and Fridays for a 8 to 10-minute charisma or leadership tip from leading personalities like JK Rowling and Elon Musk. If you're ready to move forward in your career, listen to Speak Up episode 390: These 12 Science-Backed Charisma Tactics Skyrocket Executive Presence & Leadership Impact: https://pod.fo/e/2c2b5e
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Episodes

584: The Executive Positioning Mistake That Makes Smart Leaders Sound Junior

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. 👉 Book Your Call here Have you ever walked out of a leadership meeting feeling like people underestimated your intelligence or overlooked your value? Many highly capable professionals assume promotions and executive influence come purely from competence. But in high-level environ...

Jun 08, 2026•7 min•Ep. 584

583: The Executive Presence Habit That Made A-Lister Jensen Huang One of the Most Trusted CEOs Ever

Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1) A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice. → Enroll here What if executive presence has less to do with charisma and more to do with clarity? Most high-performing professionals believe sounding detailed and complex makes them appear more intelligent. But senior leaders often interpret overexplaining, rambling, and verbal clutter as a lack of clarity and confidence. In this ...

Jun 05, 2026•12 min•Ep. 583

582: How High-Level Executives Build Presence, Credibility & Influence Under Pressure

In this episode, Laura Camacho and cybersecurity executive MK Palmore discuss how high-level executives build presence, credibility, and influence. They explore why communication, not just technical expertise, is crucial for senior leaders, emphasizing the importance of framing risk as business decisions rather than just data. The conversation also provides practical techniques for owning the room, managing nerves, and engaging audiences during high-stakes presentations to foster trust and facilitate decision-making.

Jun 03, 2026•31 min•Ep. 582

581: How Smart, Caring Leaders Accidentally Sabotage Their Executive Presence

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. 👉 Book Your Call here Your empathy isn’t making people respect you more at work. It’s making people stop seeing you as executive material. Many high-performing professionals believe empathy and helpfulness are leadership superpowers. And while empathy absolutely matters, constant...

Jun 01, 2026•8 min•Ep. 581

580: Why This Hospitality Principle Is the Ultimate Power Move in Executive Presence and Leadership

Laura Camacho explains how senior leaders benefit from adopting 'unreasonable hospitality,' focusing on making interactions smoother and clearer rather than just commanding attention. She outlines three key shifts: prioritizing audience experience, proactively anticipating concerns, and simplifying communication to empower others. This strategic approach builds trust and elevates leaders who reduce confusion and create momentum.

May 29, 2026•13 min•Ep. 580

579: A Simple Mindset Shift That Instantly Upgrades Executive Presence for Engineers and other Nerds

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. Book Your Call here What does it really take for an engineer or other technical leader to quickly earn trust, influence decisions, and lead at the executive level? As AI, automation, and robotics rapidly transform industries, leaders everywhere are being forced to adapt faster tha...

May 27, 2026•25 min•Ep. 579

578: Stop Overthinking Every Word and Use This Approach to Executive Presence to Own the Room

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. Book Your Call here Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. Have you ever walked out of an important meeting replayin...

May 25, 2026•9 min•Ep. 578

577: The Surprising Executive Presence & Charisma Lesson Hidden in Michael Jackson’s Interviews

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. Book Your Call here Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executiv...

May 22, 2026•10 min•Ep. 577

576: What Senior Executives Secretly Notice About You That Impacts Promotions, Influence & Perceived Leadership Presence

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. Book Your Call here Are you unintentionally limiting your executive influence every time you avoid difficult conversations? Many high-performing professionals struggle to speak up in critical conversations — especially when senior leaders, strong personalities, or conflicting prio...

May 20, 2026•22 min•Ep. 576

575: Why High Performing Leaders Stay Stuck (Even After Years of Proving Themselves)

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. Book Your Call here Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. You can be incredible at your job… and still quietly get ...

May 18, 2026•10 min•Ep. 575

574: Why Executive Presence Right Now Is Really About THIS Quality and Not Confidence

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. Book Your Call here Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. What if the real reason you’re not seen as executive mate...

May 15, 2026•9 min•Ep. 574

573: How Relationship Currency Became the Ultimate Executive Presence Advantage (And Why You’re Missing It)

Ravi Rajani discusses how relationship currency is crucial for influence and career growth, often overlooked by high-performers. He explains how reactive, transactional behaviors undermine long-term credibility, advocating for relationship-driven influence. The episode provides practical methods like the "Movie Trailer Method" for high-stakes meetings, the "ASI framework" for authentic appreciation, and "conscious questions" to build trust, loyalty, and empower teams. It emphasizes personal practices to become a regulated, more effective leader.

May 13, 2026•28 min•Ep. 573

572: You Finally Got a Seat at the Table… And Now You’re Afraid You’ll Blow It

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. Book Your Call here Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. Getting a seat at the table is supposed to feel like succ...

May 11, 2026•8 min•Ep. 572

571: How Strong Senior Leaders Influence Decisions and Build Executive Presence WITHOUT Being in the Room (Executive Presence Reset: Day 6)

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. Book Your Call here Are your ideas actually influencing decisions—or stopping when you finish speaking? Learn how to make your ideas easy to repeat Use simple “repeatable lines” that drive decisions Increase your influence—even when you’re not in the room Executive Presence Reset ...

May 09, 2026•7 min•Ep. 571

570: The Way to Handle Tough Questions Without Having a Nervous Breakdown or Losing Credibility (Executive Presence Reset: Day 5)

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. Book Your Call here What do you do when someone challenges your idea in a meeting? Learn how to respond without over-explaining Stay calm and credible under pressure Use a simple structure to handle tough questions Executive Presence Reset (6-Day Series) This week, we’re breaking ...

May 08, 2026•6 min•Ep. 570

569: What Successful Senior Leaders Do to Turn Simple Updates Into Strategic Influence (Executive Presence Reset Day 4)

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. Book Your Call here Are you sharing updates—but not being seen as a leader? Learn how to turn updates into leadership moments Understand what senior leaders actually listen for Add clear recommendations that build trust Executive Presence Reset (6-Day Series) This week, we’re brea...

May 07, 2026•5 min•Ep. 569

568: Why Changing This One Phrase Transforms How You’re Perceived (Executive Presence Reset Day 3)

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. Book Your Call here Are you unintentionally weakening your message when you speak? Identify the phrases that reduce your authority Learn how to sound more confident instantly Replace soft language with clear, direct statements Executive Presence Reset (6-Day Series) This week, we’...

May 06, 2026•5 min•Ep. 568

567: How Your Unclear Communication Leads to Missed Opportunities (Executive Presence Reset Day 2)

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. Book Your Call here Do your ideas ever get overlooked—even when they’re good? Learn how to make your point instantly clear Avoid the common habit that dilutes your message Sound more strategic without saying more Executive Presence Reset (6-Day Series) This week, we’re breaking do...

May 05, 2026•6 min•Ep. 567

566: How Top Performers Go From Invisible to Influential By Changing One Meeting Habit (Executive Presence Reset Day 1)

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. Book Your Call here Are you doing great work—but still not getting noticed in meetings? Learn the simple habit that instantly increases your visibility Understand why timing—not just ideas—shapes perception Start showing up as confident from the first 5 minutes Executive Presence ...

May 04, 2026•4 min•Ep. 566

565: The Little-Known Hierarchy That Transforms Your Ignored Emails Into Real Influence

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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. Access the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment. Are you spending too much time crafting emails th...

May 01, 2026•10 min•Ep. 565

564: What Actually Drives Investors, Leaders, And Stakeholders To Say “Yes” So You Can Finally Build True Executive Presence

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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 people aren’t investing in your idea… b...

Apr 29, 2026•23 min•Ep. 564

563: Why Even Senior Leaders Freeze in High-Stakes Moments — And What It Signals About their Executive Presence

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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. Access the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment. Why do even experienced senior leaders hesitate o...

Apr 27, 2026•8 min•Ep. 563

562: It's My Anniversary and 3 Simple Shifts for Influence & Executive Presence

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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 would you do if your career weirdly disapp...

Apr 24, 2026•10 min•Ep. 562

561: Why Being Impressive and Using Logic Fail to Win People Over (The Neuroscience of Influence)

This episode delves into the neuroscience of influence, challenging the common belief that logic or self-focus leads to persuasion. Host Laura Camacho and guest Joshua Bandoch reveal how emotions truly drive decisions and introduce the "persuader's mindset"—putting others first. They provide practical techniques like strategic listening, compelling storytelling, and using silence to build trust and achieve desired outcomes, offering a transformative approach to leadership communication.

Apr 22, 2026•27 min•Ep. 561

560: 8 Subtle Signs You Don’t Trust Your Own Authority (And It’s Costing You More Than You Think)

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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’s the real cost of staying quiet—or over-e...

Apr 20, 2026•9 min•Ep. 560

559: The 1% Executive Presence Shift That Makes You Trusted—and Promotable

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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 thinking… I said e...

Apr 17, 2026•6 min•Ep. 559

558: Why 16-Hour Grinds Are Quietly Crushing Your Executive Presence and Leadership Reputation

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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 working harder than ever—but still feel...

Apr 15, 2026•26 min•Ep. 558

557: Why “You’re Too Valuable Where You Are” Is Not a Compliment — It’s a Career Trap

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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 been told you’re “too valuable where y...

Apr 13, 2026•8 min•Ep. 557

556: Why Your Updates Are Closing Conversations—Not Opening Your Door to the Executive Suite

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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. Your updates might be too good. And that’s exac...

Apr 10, 2026•8 min•Ep. 556

555: Why Even The Smartest Leaders Plateau When They Avoid Discomfort, Hide Their Ideas, Or Wait For Permission. Do This Instead.

Do you feel like you're doing everything right in your career but still not being seen, promoted, or energized? Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that executive promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence Mastery in the next 90-120 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 ha...

Apr 08, 2026•26 min•Ep. 555
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