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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

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

472: Why Your Need to Sound Smart Is Alienating Senior Leaders and Destroying 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 spent your weekend on a presentation, rehearsing every word to make it perfect and to make sure others recognize your competence and excellence? If that’s you, this episode is going to sting... but in a really good way. If you're a high-performing introvert or experienced leader aiming for a senior executive role, the fear of looking “dumb” might be silently...

Oct 13, 2025•11 min•Ep. 472

471: 3 Things Successful Introverts Do to Get Instant Alignment with C-suite Execs

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Are your quiet habits in meetings silently sabotaging your executive presence and leadership potential? If you’ve ever walked out of a high-stakes meeting thinking, “I presented well — why didn’t it land?” — you’re not alone. Many high-performing introverts unknowingly block connection and visibility with senior leaders, even while doing great work. This episode unpacks t...

Oct 10, 2025•13 min•Ep. 471

470: Asking for Feedback Sabotages Your Leadership and Executive Presence Potential Here's What to Do Instead

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 asking the wrong ...

Oct 08, 2025•22 min•Ep. 470

469: Why Your Lack Of Executive Relationships Quietly Erases You From Key Conversations and Promotion Opportunities

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 delivering results but still ...

Oct 06, 2025•10 min•Ep. 469

468: How to Overcome the Charisma Gap that No One Talks About and Why It Matters for Senior Leaders

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. Think charisma is just for flaming ex...

Oct 03, 2025•13 min•Ep. 468

467: Your Metrics Mean Nothing If You Can’t Sell Their Impact So Use These 2 Frameworks to Fortify Your 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. Have you ever been promoted because y...

Oct 01, 2025•24 min•Ep. 467

466: Why Over 80% of High Performers NEVER Become Senior Leaders, And How To Use Executive Presence to Scale Your Influence & 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. Are you the go-to person who always g...

Sep 29, 2025•14 min•Ep. 466

465: The 3 Qualities that Make Someone Irresistibly Charismatic (Even If They’re Quiet)

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. Charisma isn’t just for extroverts—it...

Sep 26, 2025•10 min•Ep. 465
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