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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

434: Why Nobody Actually Wants you To Succeed at Work & How To Use Your Introvert Skills To Do It Anyway

Ever wonder how some leaders always seem to be in the right room at the right time—leading the charge during pivotal moments? 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 conv...

Jul 16, 2025•22 min•Ep. 434

433: Why You End Up Sounding like a Robot in High Stakes Meetings and How to Fix It Now

To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here . 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 ...

Jul 14, 2025•11 min•Ep. 433

432: Why Trying to “Sound Polished” Is the Completely Wrong Approach to Executive Presence (& a wacky word leadership theory)

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. Do you ever feel like your thoughts a...

Jul 11, 2025•14 min•Ep. 432

431: How To Rebuild Your Leadership After Career Devastation Without Losing Your Identity

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. Have you ever felt like one wrong mov...

Jul 09, 2025•26 min•Ep. 431

430: This Immature Sounding Communication Trap Is Blocking Your Executive Presence & Leadership Reputation

Discover two common forms of overexplaining that derail your message and credibility, whether it's giving too much history or circling back with unnecessary details. Surprising research links this habit to social anxiety and perceived incompetence, making leaders seem immature or insecure. Learn practical, real-time techniques to stop overexplaining instantly and develop a more confident, impactful communication style to elevate your executive presence.

Jul 07, 2025•11 min•Ep. 430

429: Turn Your Fear Into Fuel & Master Irresistibly Persuasive Executive Presence using this Leadership Hack

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. Have you ever frozen during a big mee...

Jul 04, 2025•13 min•Ep. 429

428: Why Being Too Flexible at Work Gets You Labeled as a Loser Behind Your Back & Undermines Your Leadership

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 ho...

Jul 02, 2025•26 min•Ep. 428

427: Why Your Data-Driven Presentation Is Costing You Leadership Credibility

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. Is your data putting your audience to...

Jun 30, 2025•9 min•Ep. 427

426: Use These 3 Behaviors to Instantly Charm the Most Powerful Person in the Room

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. What if you could win over even the m...

Jun 27, 2025•12 min•Ep. 426

425: The Compensation You Didn't Get Isn't About Performance—It's About Psychology and 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. In today’s episode you’ll discover wh...

Jun 25, 2025•26 min•Ep. 425

424: The 1 Meeting Behavior Exposing You As Inadequate For a Leadership Promotion & the Magic Communication Trick To Overcome It

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. Have you ever left a meeting kicking ...

Jun 23, 2025•12 min•Ep. 424

423: 2 Essential Mindset Shifts You NEED to Be Perceived as an Irresistibly Confident Leader without Having to Say a Word

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. Ever feel like you're doing all the r...

Jun 20, 2025•10 min•Ep. 423

422: Why Hustling Harder Under Stress Actually Hurts Your Leadership Performance and 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. In today’s episode you’ll discover wh...

Jun 18, 2025•24 min•Ep. 422

421: 2 Unwritten Rules that Are Keeping You Out of Senior Leadership and How to Crack That Invisible Ceiling

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 th...

Jun 16, 2025•12 min•Ep. 421

420: Why Your Sincere Bluntness Is Killing Your VP Leadership Dreams & 3 Tips to Fix That Now

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 w...

Jun 13, 2025•13 min•Ep. 420

419: This Overused Approach to Executive Presence Drives Senior Leaders Bonkers and Weakens Their Respect for You

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 ho...

Jun 11, 2025•31 min•Ep. 419

418: STOP Spinning Your Wheels on Projects that Sound Impressive but Aren’t Moving Your Career Forward

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 ex...

Jun 09, 2025•10 min•Ep. 418

417: You're Probably Asking the Wrong Kind of Questions and This A-list Veteran Lays Out the Exact Question Type that Motivates Others

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. Do the questions you ask as a leader ...

Jun 06, 2025•9 min•Ep. 417

416: 7 Things You Need to Know to Be the Irresistible Leadership Candidate During Any Job Interview

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...

Jun 04, 2025•23 min•Ep. 416

415: Your Brilliance Isn’t Enough When Talking To Power Players Because You’re Missing THIS

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. Are you unknowingly triggering anxiet...

Jun 02, 2025•9 min•Ep. 415

414: This Genius Introvert's Tool Helps You Crush Your Enemies & Be the Most Influential Leader In Any Room

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 w...

May 30, 2025•11 min•Ep. 414

413: Why Your AI Initiative Will Likely Fail Before It Starts and the Leadership Blind Spot No One’s Talking About

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 th...

May 28, 2025•21 min•Ep. 413

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
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