Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style - podcast cover

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
Last refreshed:
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

502: Why Your Small Town Roots Might Be Damaging Your Executive Presence Without You Realizing It

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Ever felt like you don’t quite belong in senior leadership because of where you’re from? If you grew up outside elite networks or prestigious backgrounds, you might be unintentionally shrinking in high-stakes settings—despite your competence. This episode dives into why smart, driven professionals stay invisible and what it truly costs them. By the end of today’s episode ...

Dec 22, 2025•11 min•Ep. 502

501: Try On The “Wrong Shoe Theory” for Instant Executive Presence and Memorable Leadership

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Are you tired of being seen as competent but not memorable in high-stakes meetings — especially when you know you bring strategic value? In today’s episode you’ll learn an executive-presence secret almost nobody teaches in corporate. Most high-performing introverts unknowingly fall into a communication trap: they’re too predictable. Today’s episode reveals how adding one ...

Dec 19, 2025•13 min•Ep. 501

500: Top 3 Transformational Executive Presence Breakthroughs from 500 Episodes

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Here’s a truth that still surprises even the highest-performing introverts who listen to this show: You can be brilliant at your job… and still be playing way below your potential simply because you haven’t learned how to develop that executive communication skill set. In this 500th episode celebration, I’m sharing the top 3 transformational executive presence breakthroug...

Dec 17, 2025•15 min•Ep. 500

499: The Science Behind Why Being the “Go-To Problem Solver” Doesn’t Get You to Executive Leadership

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . If your boss says you’re doing amazing and always relies on you for the complicated problems—but you’re still not seen as a trusted strategic voice in the room—this episode is your wake-up call. By the end of today’s episode you’ll know: 🚀Why being the "Go-To” problem solver might actually be holding you back 🎯What’s really keeping you from being trusted with bigger dec...

Dec 15, 2025•10 min•Ep. 499

498: Build Instant Connection with ANYONE Using This Simple Charisma Technique

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Think charisma means being loud or extroverted? Think again. What if one simple phrase could make you instantly more influential — without pretending to be someone you’re not? In this episode of Speak Up , we break down a science-backed technique from the world of improv that helps high-performing introverts sound more executive, build rapid rapport, and boost confidence ...

Dec 12, 2025•11 min•Ep. 498

497: THESE Sports Strategies Show Supreme Executive Presence Confidence Under Pressure

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Struggle to sound supremely confident and relaxed when the pressure’s on—like in front of execs or during high-stakes meetings? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to fake it to make it. In this episode, we sit down with Seahawks broadcaster turned communication strategist Jen Mueller to uncover the tools pros use to stay sharp, concise, and impactful—even when the clock ...

Dec 10, 2025•21 min•Ep. 497

496: 3 Signs You’re Not Communicating Executive Value — And How to Fix It to Get Seen

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . The reality is you can be excellent at your job and still be completely invisible to those specific leaders who control your next opportunity. If you’re a high-performing introvert, you’ve likely been told to let your work speak for itself. But in today’s episode, we break down why that advice is sabotaging your career and how visibility — not volume — is what drives infl...

Dec 08, 2025•9 min•Ep. 496

495: 7 Practical Tools To Instantly Increase Your Executive Presence & Charisma from One of the Best Communicators In Business

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Let's discover practical tools to massively increase your charisma from one of the best of the best communicators in business today… In today’s episode, we break down the communication style of stock analyst Daniel Ives — and why his calm clarity, relatable metaphors, and bold POVs (points of view) make him a masterclass in executive presence. By the end of today’s episod...

Dec 05, 2025•15 min•Ep. 495

494: 7 Over-Thinking Traps Derailing High Performers & How to Restore Your Executive Presence Using the AIR Method

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . In today’s episode you’ll discover why your nonstop thoughts and anxiety secretly sabotaging your leadership reputation—while you’re completely unaware. In this episode, executive coach and author John Rosemberg breaks down the thinking traps that keep high achievers stuck in survival mode—especially when they’re trying to lead, grow, or transition into senior roles. Whet...

Dec 03, 2025•27 min•Ep. 494

493: Why the Leadership Promotion You Earned Still Leaves You Feeling Out of Place at the Executive Table

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Have you ever walked into a meeting, fully qualified — and still found yourself freezing or staying silent? If you’ve been promoted, trusted, and experienced — yet still feel like an imposter in high-stakes rooms — this episode is for you. We’re unpacking why high-performing introverts often fall into the trap of under-communicating, and why charm and humor (yes, really) ...

Dec 01, 2025•12 min•Ep. 493

492: Why The Wrong Kind of Compliment is Worse For Your Executive Presence Than None At All

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Is your “nice job!” praise quietly damaging your leadership credibility? In today’s episode of Speak Up , Laura Camacho breaks down the hidden power (and danger) of giving and receiving compliments in professional settings—especially for high-performing introverts. Discover how what seems like harmless praise might actually be eroding trust and diminishing your executive ...

Nov 28, 2025•12 min•Ep. 492

491: Why Many High Performers Fail In Leadership And Executive Presence —And How To Avoid Being One Of Them

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Are you crushing it as a high performer but unsure how to step into a senior leadership role without burning out or losing control? In this powerful conversation, host Laura interviews Mara Dorne , a billion-dollar sales leader managing over 500 agents. Together, they unpack the real challenges of scaling leadership—especially when shifting from leading doers to leading o...

Nov 26, 2025•23 min•Ep. 491

490: The Harsh Reality of What It Takes for High Performers to Make It to Senior Leadership

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . In this episode you’ll learn the harsh reality about top-tier communication skills without which your career will stall—no matter how brilliant you are. This episode dives deep into the often invisible barrier keeping high-performing introverts from leadership roles: communication that lacks clarity, structure, and emotional resonance. If you've ever been told you “lack e...

Nov 24, 2025•11 min•Ep. 490

489: How Leaders Become Everyone’s Favorite Guest and Avoid Awkward Political Topics

Feel awkward or invisible at networking events and holiday parties? Here's how to become the person everyone wants to talk to. Social events aren’t just free drinks and awkward name tags—they’re powerful chances to build relationships, spark new opportunities, and make a lasting impression. But if you find yourself dreading these gatherings or defaulting to surface-level small talk, you’re not alone—and you’re leaving connection (and influence) on the table. Because by the end of this episode, y...

Nov 21, 2025•12 min•Ep. 489

488: The 'Anxious Parade of Knowledge' Is Killing Your Leadership & Executive Presence — Do This Instead

Are you the smartest person in the room—but still getting passed over, misunderstood, or ignored in executive meetings? Welcome back to Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts, including you social introverts, where we reveal the charisma & communication secrets of A-Listers so you get the recognition and opportunities you have earned. I am your host, Laura Camacho, your magical executive presence coach, godmother, and strategist. By the end of today’s episode featuring executiv...

Nov 19, 2025•29 min•Ep. 488

487: Reclaim and Rebuild Your Confidence After the Fall Before It’s Completely Too Late for Your Executive Presence

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Have you ever quietly but definitively lost your confidence after a professional setback that no one else noticed—but you still feel it deeply? This episode is for high-performing introverts and corporate leaders who’ve experienced the sting of an “invisible fall”—those career setbacks that don’t come with a demotion or headline, but slowly chip away at your executive pre...

Nov 17, 2025•11 min•Ep. 487

486: The Executive Presence Shortcut to Knowing What Senior Leaders Really Want to Hear (≠ Meeting Agenda)

You can have the smartest solution in the world… but if you talk about that instead of what the key stakeholders care about, it’s like playing your favorite song—on mute. If you're a high-performing introvert who leads with logic and expects the data to speak for itself, this episode will change the way you communicate. Discover why clarity alone isn't enough to persuade — especially when stakes are high and attention is short. By the end of this episode you’ll know: 🔥 The “Go-Rick” method for ...

Nov 14, 2025•9 min•Ep. 486

485: Why Your Slides Are Still Boring (Yes, Even the ‘Clean’ Ones) and What You’re Completely Missing To Upgrade Your Executive Leadership Presence

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . What if everything you’ve been taught about owning the room—especially as an introvert—is completely wrong? In high-stakes environments like boardrooms and courtrooms, performance matters. But it’s not your resume or facts that win minds—it's your energy, your storytelling, and your presence. If you're a brilliant, introverted high-performer struggling to translate quiet ...

Nov 12, 2025•26 min•Ep. 485

484: Why Your Message Is Landing… But You Still Don’t Sound Like a Senior Leader

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . You keep presenting solutions, interesting updates, or whatever is asked of you… but when you look across the table at your EVP, there’s no there there. If you've ever left an executive conversation thinking, "I said all the right things, so why didn’t they bite?" — this episode is for you. You’re putting in the work, preparing your message, and showing up ready to contri...

Nov 10, 2025•10 min•Ep. 484

483: Why You Need THIS Response Strategy to Turn Dreaded Questions Into Executive Presence Opportunities

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . In today’s episode you’ll discover how to reframe that moment—when someone throws a question at you during a meeting or presentation. Don’t see it as a pop quiz or a test. It’s not a trap. It’s a blue-diamond opportunity. Whether you're in meetings, giving presentations, or being interviewed on a podcast, handling questions well is critical—but most high performers miss t...

Nov 07, 2025•13 min•Ep. 483

482: What Executives Actually Notice When Evaluating Talent for a Senior Leadership Role

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Do you feel invisible at work—even though you're consistently delivering amazing results? In this episode, Aires CEO Josh Bruni offers a raw, real look at what leaders actually notice when evaluating talent—and why many high-performing introverts stay stuck in middle roles despite outperforming louder peers. If you've ever felt like the go-to “pack mule” but never the pro...

Nov 05, 2025•19 min•Ep. 482

481: 5 Signs You’re Overexplaining and How It’s Blocking Your Executive Presence

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Are you working overtime to “prove” your value with long updates, detailed slides, and full-context explanations—yet still not connecting and influencing the c-suite? In today’s episode, we’re unpacking a silent credibility killer that’s holding back countless high-performing professionals: overexplaining. If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting wondering why your brillian...

Nov 03, 2025•11 min•Ep. 481

480: Use This 3% Rule to Show Up Like a Charismatic Leader (Even If You Hate the Spotlight)

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . If you're a high-performing introvert, you’ve probably been told you need to “speak up” more or act more outgoing to succeed. But what if the key to executive presence isn’t about being louder—but about being 3% more intentional? In today’s episode you’ll discover some ways to be perceived as a charismatic icon without having to make a massive effort or take a huge risk. ...

Oct 31, 2025•12 min•Ep. 480

479: Why Being the Smartest Person in the Room Won’t Get You to Senior Leadership Without THIS

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Are you a high-performing leader frustrated that you're not being recognized—or promoted—despite doing everything “right”? In this episode, Jimmy Burrows —ex-British Army officer and performance leadership consultant—dives deep into why smart, capable professionals often stall at mid-management and what communication habits are sabotaging their leadership impact. If you’v...

Oct 29, 2025•30 min•Ep. 479

478: The Perfectionism Trap That’s Quietly Quashing Your Executive Presence and Leadership Reputation

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. Perfectionism may make you admired… but it also makes you overlooked. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking how perfectionism quietly sabotages your executive presence—and what to do instead so people finally see you as leadership material. In today’s episode of Speak Up , we unpack how perfectionism—despite being praised—may be the silent career killer that's keeping you st...

Oct 27, 2025•11 min•Ep. 478

477: The Brutal Truth About Why Top Executives Speak Differently to Avoid Rambling

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Are you unintentionally talking yourself out of executive promotions by saying too much? If you're a high-achieving introvert, especially in corporate settings, chances are your brilliance gets lost in the weeds—not because you lack value, but because you're rambling instead of communicating with impact. This episode breaks down why that happens and how to fix it without ...

Oct 24, 2025•11 min•Ep. 477

476: 3 Signs You’re Letting Subconscious Beliefs Sabotage Your Executive Presence in the Boardroom

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Do you walk into high-stakes meetings feeling like your brain short-circuits—even though you're the smartest one in the room? Today’s guest, a celebrity hypnotist, might have the answer. You’re not alone. Many high-achieving professionals sabotage their executive presence because of unconscious beliefs formed in childhood. In this episode, celebrity hypnotist and mindset ...

Oct 22, 2025•26 min•Ep. 476

475: Is Your Boring Communication Style Blocking Your Leadership Success? Here’s What Science Says

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Ever walked out of a meeting feeling that your message didn’t land, even though you had great ideas? What if being boring—not your work —is the real reason you’re being overlooked? In today's episode, we explore the surprising and research-backed career risks that come with boring communication. Whether you're leading meetings, pitching ideas, or just updating your team, ...

Oct 20, 2025•12 min•Ep. 475

474: 3 Ways To Start Off Any Presentation To Instantly Captivate Your Audience & Boost Your Leadership Reputation

Are you unknowingly sabotaging your executive presence in the first 15 seconds of your presentation? To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Even the most data-driven, high-performing introverts often lose the room before they’ve made their point. This episode uncovers how those first few moments can make or break your credibility—and reveals the exact openers that A-list communicators use to captivate any room...

Oct 17, 2025•11 min•Ep. 474

473: A Simple Framework That Transforms Your Anxiety About Speaking Off the Cuff Into Executive Presence

Are you tired of being overlooked in meetings—because you struggle to speak up on the fly with confidence? To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Whether you're an introvert, a non-native English speaker, or simply someone who wants to be more impactful in your career, this episode is your roadmap. Our guest, Philipp Schett , breaks down how staying quiet—even with the best ideas—can cost you promotions, energ...

Oct 15, 2025•24 min•Ep. 473
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android