Have you ever walked into a room and instantly commanded attention, not because of your title, but because of an irresistible energy and confidence? In today's world, where leadership is about influence as much as it is about merit, understanding and cultivating executive presence is crucial. Whether you're aiming to elevate your leadership or unlock your full potential, this podcast episode delves into the secrets behind the transformative trait of executive presence: 1. Gain insights into the ...
Mar 27, 2024â˘13 minâ˘Ep. 232
Today is Friday which means itâs time for your 5-minute A-List Charisma Booster. Last week covered the introduction to a speech by John Cleese and today weâre taking notes from JK Rowling, the beloved author of the Harry Potter series. I love how she offers us a compelling example of how introverts can wield charisma in the public eye. Despite her deeply introverted nature, Rowling has captivated millions of us with her storytelling superpower, advocacy for social issues, and being sincere about...
Mar 22, 2024â˘8 minâ˘Ep. 231
On the topic of charisma the vast majority of people got Robin Williams completely wrong and weâre going into that. This episode is especially for you if you want a) want to have more influence, b) want to cultivate your own charisma c) need a quick battery charge right now or d) are tired of being looked over Welcome 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 recog...
Mar 20, 2024â˘13 min
Welcome to Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts and ambiverts where we reveal the charisma & communication secrets of A-Listers so you get the recognition and opportunities you deserve. Iâm your host Laura Camacho, your magical communication godmother, coach, and strategist. Take note that we now release episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. FOR YOU: To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a...
Mar 15, 2024â˘7 min
This episode is especially for you if you want: a) to develop your creativity b) massively boost your public speaking skills, or c) want to be charismatic but think youâre too quiet or d) are curious about what itâs like working in the pop music industry. Who knew that the factors that make a hit song actually have a lot in common with great public speaking? (Hint: a lot has to do with the right hemisphere of the brain!) Drew Lawrence is a multi-platinum selling songwriting and recording artist ...
Mar 13, 2024â˘23 min
Today Laura chats with architect Kevin Ervin Kelley, co-founder with Terry Shook, FAIA, of the strategic design firm Shook Kelley, who is all about creating places and experiences that have the power to convene people. Doesnât that sound cool? Making the audience the star of the place allows both Creators and Capitalists to get clear on what kind of payoff they need to provide to consumers in exchange for their time, energy, and expense. Successful architects and designers are also master commun...
Mar 05, 2024â˘37 min
Lydia Menzies started her career as the second-grade teacher we all wish we had -> creating igloos in the classroom that doubled as reading centers and that would later transform into space ships. (Her lessons occasionally blew out the schoolâs electricity.) In this conversation, Laura and Lydia talk about what makes an event exceptional and the details that make it memorable. Lydiaâs a pro at building communities through extraordinary social events, such as Supper Club for business owners (L...
Feb 27, 2024â˘31 min
Drastically improve your process for hiring people AND applying for a job. Starting today. Post-COVID the science of interviewing has advanced radically. Todayâs guest, Anna Papalia, is a career influencer and TikTok Interview Expert that lays so many game-changing truths on us. Because 90% of hiring managers aren't trained on how to interview, they fall prey to their implicit bias when judging candidates and making hiring decisions. Job seekers, equally as mystified by the process, follow stale...
Feb 20, 2024â˘33 min
Today is your chance to get a glimpse into the future of business growth. Youâll learn about newly-minted mindsets like âKaleidoscopic Visionâ and âSynchronized Performanceâ. Laura chats with senior Prophet Partner Ted Moser, author of WINNING THROUGH PLATFORMS. Moser is known for helping companies thrive in the face of change, developing methodologies for growth acceleration as the customer journey evolves. Growth is the main focus of this conversation, where Ted shares examples from platform p...
Feb 13, 2024â˘34 min
What a treat youâre in for! Learn from Lauraâs chat with a scrappy farm girl Jane Boulware, to learn how she made it from the Iowan cornfields to become a marketing whiz at Kimberly-Clark and then to the top levels of leadership at Microsoft. Jane makes it so clear that being nice and being firm are not mutually exclusive. Sheâs all about supporting and empowering others, even after making a career change that appeared to be a big mistake for quite some time. Laura gets this former Microsoft exe...
Feb 06, 2024â˘33 min
Todayâs international guest, JosĂŠ Ucar, author of Global Influence breaks down how to amplify oneâs global impact and create meaningful connections across cultures and borders. Everyone listening to this podcast either works for a global brand, or a company with international teams, or a company with international clients and/or suppliers. We are all working in the global economy. This conversation between Laura and JosĂŠ drops so many tips and anecdotes to help leaders develop their ability to i...
Jan 30, 2024â˘32 min
In this mini podcast episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho, the host, Laura, focuses on the executive theme of being articulate. The episode is concise, lasting less than 20 minutes, and is part of a series where Laura delves into specific topics without conducting interviews. 80% of what we do, probably it's more like 99%, is communication and it needs to be effective. Even with intimidating audiences. You must be able to get your point across and persuade other people and be likable. ( I know...
Jan 23, 2024â˘19 min
Laura chats with a totally different kind of guest this week - entrepreneur, investor, and luxury Modern Victorian home builder, John Gioffre. Not an introvert, Gioffre became an industry thought leader while acting as an industry outsider, meaning he doesnât always follow the rules of how youâre supposed to work in the real estate development and luxury home construction business. You may have seen Johnâs work online as he was the first to build a home in the Modern Victorian style, which set o...
Jan 16, 2024â˘39 min
Merry Christmas and happy holidays!! Just in time for your travels, I've selected 3 episodes to re-release because they are JUST THAT GOOD. This is the 3rd of three :) Welcome to episode #2 in the Supper Club Series! This conversation spotlights publicist Patricia Mae Olson (@patricia_mae_olson), an influencer, owner of Piqued PR, podcaster, and member of the Supper Club, a group of high-end lifestyle business owners. Patriciaâs PR firm, Piqued PR operates in the suburbs of Philadelphia and offe...
Jan 09, 2024â˘37 min
Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Just in time for your travels, I've chosen 3 episodes to re-release because they are JUST THAT GOOD. In this phenomenal episode of Speak of with Laura Camacho, Dr. Camacho has a crucial conversation with global expert on leadership communications, Gina London. Gina is CEO of a global consulting firm called Language of Leadership. She is an Emmy Award-winning former CNN correspondent and TedEx speaker based in Ireland. She now teaches members of the workforce w...
Jan 02, 2024â˘42 min
Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Just in time for your travels, I've chosen 3 episodes to re-release because they are JUST THAT GOOD. In this episode coach Jeff Klubeck and I have a ton of fun discussing influence, persuasion, accountability, and conflict resolution. Jeff is a fun communication coach and author of the much-needed book, The Integrity Game. He does a lot of work with helping leaders become magnetic public speakers, and dealing with all aspects of leader communication, especiall...
Dec 19, 2023â˘43 min
Kathy Klotz-Guest's fascinating background, a former tech exec who also worked as a comedian, then became a podcast host and keynote speaker. She knows exactly what leaders need to build trust and connection. Without these key ingredients, your team cannot innovate. She and Laura discuss how using humor (not necessarily telling jokes) is a great way to be human at work. The reality is that trust is at an all time low and to retain top talent and be innovative, your team or group has to be a grea...
Dec 12, 2023â˘37 min
We agree that the purpose of television is to entertain. Most effective enterprise business leaders know how to make their key messages entertaining. All business owners either grab enough attention, or go out of business. And thatâs what Maz Farrelly shares with us in this conversation: how to be more interesting. "Itâs not my job to be interested, itâs your job to be interesting." Like excellence in all things, paying attention to detail makes the cut. Whether itâs dressing in a signature look...
Dec 05, 2023â˘50 min
In this episode, Laura is excited to introduce you to Carlo Pignataro, whose uber cool job is to help companies & individuals add a touch of luxury and elegance to their business so they can stay out of price wars and build emotional links with their clients/stakeholders. Howâs that for a unique approach to executive communication? We kick off by chatting about culture as top luxury brands, like other top companies, focus on retaining top talent. (Hint: no ping pong balls, beer, or even luxu...
Nov 28, 2023â˘47 min
Todayâs eclectic and engaging guest, Melissa Dinwiddie, helps us all think about work from a more creative perspective, especially through improv exercises. Did you know that improv can help you think on your feet faster? We even did a cool improv exercise on this episode. (Try it with an introverted member of your team!) Connectivity means more connected brains. Melissa regales us with her stories from the trenches and also shares hard research on the benefits of bringing improv practices and c...
Nov 21, 2023â˘46 min
Today is special as for the very first time, we brought back a former podcast guest. That happens even less frequently than a Perseid meteor shower or a Triple Jovian Eclipse. Chris is back to share some of the highly effective communication tools heâs developed since we last spoke on Episode 127 when The First Minute was released back in May, 2021. Since then his two books have won quite a number of impressive awards!!! Chrisâ technical background gives him particularly useful insight in that i...
Nov 14, 2023â˘41 min
Get the inside scoop on how to be the belle or beau of any gala ball in this fun conversation with the master of fundraising, Rob Giardinelli and Laura Camacho . Rob and Laura crack the code on how anyone, even the socially awkward, can become stunning guests at any social event. Robâs attended literally over 2,000 gala events and is hand down the man who knows what works and what doesnât. Grab your pencil âď¸ and note down these these takeaways just in time for the social season kicks off! đ§ŠLea...
Nov 07, 2023â˘39 min
In this lively episode introverts Laura Camacho and Matthew Pollard discuss the actions we can take to fast-track our success, from how to shine at a dinner party to being a recession-proof professional. Adversity seeds the success of our future. Matthew is obsessed with accelerating growth for others, whether they work in a company or own a company. Starting without a college degree, connections or even a vision, he learned what it takes to connect with people, even if youâre a hardcore introve...
Oct 31, 2023â˘45 min
Laura and Lisa GachĂŠ met through a common client/friend in LA, where Lisa is the queen of helping media stars and execs mind their manners. Laura and Lisa hit it off like PB and dark chocolate and dropped so many juicy tips on influence through good manners. In this unfiltered conversation youâll get the exact etiquette insights that NO ONE tells you (except maybe your mom đ.) Manners are the glue that hold everything together. - Lisa GachĂŠ They start off by diagnosing the reasons people are mo...
Oct 24, 2023â˘46 min
Everything you need to know about answering questions in a meeting or presentation with graciousness and calm. Letâs re-frame your brainâs attitude toward questions, show how you can use them to build your relationships and your reputation. Laura lets you in on the reasons you WANT people to ask you questions, how to make preparation easier by anticipating questions, how to deal with absolutely any question from anyone, even your frenemies, with graciousness. Following up on Lauraâs most popular...
Oct 17, 2023â˘22 min
There is a point where powering through doesnât work. If you feel stuck in your career trajectory, it could be youâre caught in the performance paradox. Join this fascinating conversation about what to do when working harder stops working. In this interview with Growth-Mindset expert, Eduardo BriceĂąo, Laura highlights ways leaders can strengthen their team cultures, cultivate growth mindsets in their teams, and adapt better learning strategies. Eduardoâs book, The Performance Paradox, was just r...
Oct 10, 2023â˘41 min
In this episode, Laura introduces you to the transformative Tammy Alvarez, the mastermind behind the Career Winners Circle. Drawing from her prolific C-Suite career on Wall Street, Tammy shares her useful "Break all the Rules" approach, leveraging her extensive experience leading at powerhouse companies like AIG and Bank of America. Now, through her innovative coaching programs at the Career Winners Circle, Tammy equips leaders to amplify their potential and extend their impact. Press play to re...
Oct 03, 2023â˘40 min
Former TEDx Senior Speaker Coach, Jacqueline Farrington, joins Laura Camacho to talk ALL the things to uplevel your presentation skill. NOTE: In the podcast Laura says Jacqueline teaches Theatre at Yale. That is PAST tense. She hasn't taught there since 2005. Being able to give outstanding presentations can be your defining career catalyst. The difference between a good presenter and a compelling one is 100 different details, and that is exactly what Laura and Jacqueline talk about in this conve...
Sep 26, 2023â˘34 min
Bob Dilenschneider is the kind of guy who does podcast interviews from his car in Manhattan while his driver pulls over for this conversation! Heâs also the kind of guy whoâs been rubbing shoulders with the whoâs who of national and international politics, media and culture since the 1990s. Bobâs been around the block and has a sharp nose for whatâs signal and whatâs noise. Heâs a charming, straight shooter, old school type. There is so much from our conversation, gems like... đĽWhat to NEVER ta...
Sep 19, 2023â˘23 min
Talking to Peggy was so much fun, Laura is planning to visit her next time sheâs in New Mexico. The problem with âtooting your own hornâ is that smart people tend to remember only the painful examples and develop fear of coming across as boring and/or annoying. There are actually delightful ways to talk about your accomplishments that provoke authentic and rich conversations. These have the bonus of letting people know who you really are. (Which many people will find encouraging, btw.) Being abl...
Sep 12, 2023â˘33 min
