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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

412: Science Explains How Your Introversion Is Quietly Destroying Your Leadership & 3 Tips To Regain Charisma & Influence

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. In today’s episode, discover why when...

May 26, 2025•12 min•Ep. 412

411: Why Overpreparing Kills Connection and 3 A-list Charisma Tips Specific to Social Introverts

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. In today’s episode, you’ll discover h...

May 23, 2025•9 min•Ep. 411

410: Why the Way You're SPEAKING Makes You Lose Respect and Undermines Your Authority

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. In today’s episode you’ll discover wh...

May 21, 2025•30 min•Ep. 410

409: The REAL Reason You Don’t Sound Like Vice President Material & The 3 Traps Making You Look Amateur

Are you unknowingly sabotaging your shot at senior leadership every time you speak in meetings? 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 h...

May 19, 2025•11 min•Ep. 409

408: How Brainy Introverts Like You Can Achieve Massive Influence Using These A-list Charisma Skills

Are you an introvert who feels stuck in your career because you don't fit the traditional "outgoing leader" mold? 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 t...

May 16, 2025•10 min•Ep. 408

407: Why Trying To Make Elites Like You Is The WRONG Approach To Getting Ahead In Leadership & What To Do Instead

In today’s episode you’ll discover how you unknowingly lose the respect and attention of ultra high achievers because of how you communicate. 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 perfo...

May 14, 2025•27 min•Ep. 407

406: The Way You Deal with Authoritarian Personalities May Be Destroying Morale and Your Reputation

Have you ever felt steamrolled in meetings by domineering executives and wondered how to regain control without starting a conflict? 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 episo...

May 12, 2025•10 min•Ep. 406

405: Fast-track Your Leadership and Executive Presence with THIS Science-Backed 90-Second Practice

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. 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 ri...

May 09, 2025•9 min•Ep. 405

404: How To Instantly Build Trust With Senior Executives AND Avoid Being Laid Off

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. 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 Ex...

May 07, 2025•25 min•Ep. 404

403: Harvard Study Says THIS Is What Actually Gets You to the C-Suite and It’s Not Competence

In today’s episode you’ll discover what THIS Harvard Study insists that you need to reach senior leadership and it’s not competence. In this game-changing episode, Laura Camacho, PhD, breaks down a surprising Harvard study that proves likability isn’t a “nice-to-have”—it’s a must-have for reaching senior leadership. If you’ve ever felt that your competence should speak for itself, this is the wake-up call you've been missing. If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive comm...

May 05, 2025•14 min•Ep. 403

402: 3 A-list Charisma Secrets That Turn Personal Flaws into Assets and Make You the Unforgettable Leader

In today’s episode you’ll discover how someone with a thick accent, zero connections, and a “wrong” background became one of the most magnetic public figures in the world. Arnold Schwarzenegger turned his biggest perceived liabilities—his accent, his mistakes, and his rural origins—into sources of charisma and influence. If you're a high-performing introvert struggling to stand out or unsure how to use your unique story to lead, this one's for you. To set up a quick call to see if the Executive ...

May 02, 2025•10 min•Ep. 402

401: How Top CEOs Build Executive Presence Through THESE Simple Communication Tweaks

In today’s episode you’ll discover how to NEVER leave a meeting thinking, “I should’ve said something,” or worry that your message just isn’t landing the way you intended. In today’s noisy, fast-paced workplace, clear and compelling communication isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s a career-making skill. Whether you're leading a team, speaking to the C-suite, or trying to gain visibility, how you deliver your message has never been more critical. By the end of today’s conversation with Jane Hanson ...

Apr 30, 2025•26 min•Ep. 401

400: Why That Project You Care About Will Never Get Approved (Unless You Change This One Thing)

In today’s episode you’ll discover why your passion project meant to make meaningful change keeps getting sidelined. Not because the idea lacks merit, but because of an invisible persuasion deficit you haven't addressed. If your passion project keeps getting sidelined despite its potential, the problem isn’t your idea—it’s how you’re pitching it. High-performing introverts often lead with enthusiasm, but that excitement might be accidentally triggering resistance rather than buy-in. To set up a ...

Apr 28, 2025•10 min•Ep. 400

399: The Introvert's Dilemma: Why Being Yourself Is Both Essential and Insufficient for Executive Roles

In today’s episode you’ll discover why the advice to 'just be yourself' is both the most important and most misleading guidance for introverted leaders ever. If you're a high-performing introvert struggling to balance authenticity with executive presence, this episode is your permission slip to stop forcing what doesn't feel natural. The corporate advice to “speak up more” often leaves introverts feeling stuck, drained, or worse — invisible. To set up a quick call to see if the Executive Presenc...

Apr 25, 2025•8 min•Ep. 399

398: 5 Signs You're Undervalued at Work & How to Reclaim Your Identity for Long-Term Success

In today’s episode you’ll discover how to know if you’re being undervalued at work and what to do about it. Many top talent professionals are burning out not because of a lack of ability, but because they’re stuck in environments that don’t see or leverage their full value. In this episode, Charles Brown shares a hard-hitting, deeply personal conversation on what causes even the most capable leaders and technical pros to feel undervalued—and how to flip that dynamic using clarity, identity, and ...

Apr 23, 2025•31 min•Ep. 398

397: Why Normal Presentation Openings Massively Fail & What to Do Instead

In this episode you’ll discover how to hook any audience in just seven seconds. 💡 If you're leading a team, pitching a big idea, or stepping into senior leadership, those opening seconds are critical. This episode dives into how high-performing introverts can instantly elevate their presence and authority by mastering one overlooked communication skill: anticipation. To schedule an Executive Presence Mastery System discovery call with Laura click here . By the end of today’s short episode you’l...

Apr 21, 2025•14 min•Ep. 397

396: Are You Designing Your Presentation to Fail Without Realizing It? Leaving THIS Out Means Zero Executive Presence

In today’s episode, you’ll discover why even the most polished, data-packed presentations can fall flat—and what’s secretly sabotaging your impact without you even noticing. If you're a high-performing introvert or analytical thinker who pours time into crafting meticulous presentations—only to receive polite nods or blank stares—this episode is your wake-up call. Discover what’s silently sabotaging your impact and holding back your executive presence. By the end of this short episode you’ll: 🔑...

Apr 18, 2025•11 min•Ep. 396

395: Rewire Your Brain for Exceptional Leadership, Confidence, and Charisma with One Mindset Shift Part 2 of 2

In today’s episode you’ll discover if your group’s inadequate performance is a competence gap or a mindset issue. As a leader, you've likely encountered employees who are capable but constantly hold themselves back. Maybe they hesitate to speak up, second-guess themselves, or sabotage their own progress. In this episode, mindset expert John Assaraf shares how leaders can become transformational mentors , using neuroscience-backed tools to help team members shift their identity and build unshakab...

Apr 16, 2025•21 min•Ep. 395

394: Why Being a High Performer Is Stopping You From Being Promoted (& it's not what you think)

In today’s episode you’ll learn how the invisible ceiling is holding you back as a high performer and how it’s costing you thousands in lost opportunities and what to do about it. If you’ve been the go-to problem solver, the behind-the-scenes genius, and the person with all the answers—but you’re still not getting promoted—it’s not your skills that are lacking. You might be trapped under a silent career ceiling that most high performers don’t even know exists. By the end of this short episode yo...

Apr 14, 2025•10 min•Ep. 394

393: Stop Flailing Trying to Gain Influence Like an Extrovert and Use THESE Nonverbal Cues for Leadership Impact

In today’s episode you’ll learn why being told to “speak up more” or “put yourself out there” to get noticed by senior execs is not serving you or helping you. If you're a high-performing introvert, you’ve likely felt pressure to dial up your extroversion to get noticed. But what if the real power lies in doing less—strategically? This episode explores how you can wield quiet influence through aesthetic intelligence —a game-changing framework for expressing executive presence without sacrificing...

Apr 11, 2025•13 min•Ep. 393

392: Rewire Your Brain for Exceptional Leadership, Confidence, and Charisma with One Mindset Shift Part 1 of 2

In today’s episode you’ll discover if your lack of exceptional executive presence comes because you think you’re not “ready”—or is your mindset playing tricks on you? Whether you're struggling to speak up in meetings, get noticed by senior leadership, or ask for that well-deserved raise, the real issue might not be your skills—but your inner beliefs. In this powerful episode with mindset expert John Assaraf, we unpack the invisible barriers stopping high-potential professionals from owning their...

Apr 09, 2025•28 min•Ep. 392

391: The High Price of TMI and What Not Getting Your Point Across Actually Costs You

In today’s episode you’ll discover how you lose leadership credibility by taking too long to get your point across. If you're a high-performing introvert aiming for executive roles, learning to distill your brilliance into one sharp sentence could be the breakthrough you didn’t know you needed. In a world where attention is gold, your long explanations might be the reason you're not being taken seriously—or promoted. By the end of this short episode you’ll: 5️⃣Discover the 5 silent ways lack of ...

Apr 07, 2025•13 min•Ep. 391

390: These 12 Science-Backed Charisma Tactics Skyrocket Executive Presence & Leadership Impact

Are you leaving money, promotions, or influence on the table because your communication lacks charisma? Today we break down charisma into 12 science-backed, trainable tactics that will immediately raise your influence, impact, and leadership presence. If you've ever felt like your ideas are solid but you're not getting the traction you deserve, this episode delivers the communication edge you've been missing. Whether you’re leading meetings, pitching ideas, or navigating high-stakes conversation...

Apr 04, 2025•15 min•Ep. 390

389: Why “Just Speak Louder” Is Terrible Advice for Quiet Leaders and How to Use Your Voice for Strong Executive Presence

In this episode you’ll discover how In a boardroom meeting room, your voice could be your superpower—if you know how to use it. Do people ever misunderstand your tone—or worse, tune you out altogether—even when you have something important to say? The truth is, your voice—not just your words—impacts how others perceive your confidence, trustworthiness, and authority. In this episode, a voice and communication coach breaks down how posture, resonance, breathing, and vocal tone all influence how y...

Apr 02, 2025•28 min•Ep. 389

388: 5 Subtle Science-Backed Habits That Make Executives (and Other VIPs) Trust You Instantly

In this episode you’ll discover 5 Subtle Habits That Make Executives Trust You Instantly that *SURPRISE* are super introvert friendly. If you’re an introvert, you should be even MORE trusted than anyone else Are you tired of being the most competent person in the room—but still not the most trusted? If you're an introverted leader or high performer who's often overlooked in high-stakes conversations, this episode is your game-changer. Discover how trust—not volume—is your secret weapon to visibi...

Mar 31, 2025•12 min•Ep. 388

387: Top 8 Executive Presence Blunders Making You Look Ridiculous—And How to Instantly Elevate Your Charisma

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to instantly eliminate the charisma and executive presence blunders that derail your reputation. As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you’re constantly navigating the pressure to inspire trust and command respect—yet in today’s fast-paced, high-stakes environments, subtle charisma and presence blunders can quietly sabotage your influence, leaving you overlooked despite your stellar results. By the end of this short episode you’ll know: 🌟 How to...

Mar 28, 2025•14 min•Ep. 387

386: Why Your Communication Fails Are Killing Your Leadership Reputation & How AI Can Save You

In today’s episode you’ll discover exactly how to get ready for the biggest leadership shift of your lifetime ... are you using AI to your advantage or falling behind? Don’t lose your edge. In this must-listen episode, Mike Todasco—an AI leader with roots in finance, tech, and the arts—unpacks how artificial intelligence is transforming communication, leadership presence, and career growth. If you're a senior leader struggling to gain visibility, influence others, or sell your ideas with confide...

Mar 26, 2025•31 min•Ep. 386

385: The Secret Practice Top Executives Swear By to Level Up Their Leadership

In today’s episode, you will discover the secret practice top executives—swear by to keep their edge, outsmart stagnation, and dominate their field. Stay tuned—this one’s a game-changer. As a high-performing leader, you’re no stranger to the nagging doubt that creeps in after years in the same role—am I still sharp, still relevant, still worth my paycheck in a world that’s accelerating past me? This episode tackles that exact problem head-on, revealing a counter-intuitive practice that not only ...

Mar 24, 2025•10 min•Ep. 385

384: 7 Ways Imposter Syndrome Is Sabotaging your Career, Leadership & Visibility and 3 Simple Shifts To Regain Control

In today’s episode you’ll discover 7 ways imposter syndrome is blocking your reputation as a leader even more than you realize and 3 simple shifts to regain control of that narrative. As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you’re likely wrestling with a hidden hurdle—imposter syndrome—that’s keeping you from the recognition and influence you’ve earned, especially in today’s fast-paced, high-stakes work environment where stepping up isn’t optional, it’s essential. By the end of this s...

Mar 21, 2025•7 min•Ep. 384

383: Unclear Messages Tank Your Leadership Credibility How to Fix That with a Post-it Note

In today’s episode you’ll discover the secret to winning over your toughest stakeholders using a simple Post-it note and a five-minute chat. As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you’re constantly navigating the chaos of communicating complex ideas—whether it’s rallying your team for the 2025 strategy or convincing skeptical executives to greenlight your vision. This episode tackles a problem you face daily: how to bridge the gap between your expertise and your audience’s understand...

Mar 19, 2025•24 min•Ep. 383
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