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Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

Laura Camachowww.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

532: Why Absolut x Tabasco Can Teach You Executive Presence That Gets You Promoted

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 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. Most high performers stay stuck b...

Feb 13, 202612 minEp. 532

531: 5 Mistakes High Performers Make When Trying to Join Executive Circles & How to Avoid Losing Your Leadership 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 90-120 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 h...

Feb 11, 202622 minEp. 531

530: Why You’re Still Operating One Level Below After the Promotion & How to Successfully Adapt 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 90-120 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. If you're a high-performing leade...

Feb 09, 20269 minEp. 530

529: 5 Concrete Ways Executive Presence Turns Technical Expertise into Real Business Wins

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 90-120 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 the key to faster decisio...

Feb 06, 202611 minEp. 529

528: Hollywood Writer Shares Executive Presence Secrets to Consistently Captivate Your Audience

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 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 your presentations packed wit...

Feb 04, 202626 minEp. 528

527: Why Over-Explaining Erases Your Executive Presence (Even If You Think You’re Being Helpful)

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 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 find yourself explain...

Feb 02, 20269 minEp. 527

526: What If The Thing You Think Is Undermining Your Executive Presence… Doesn’t Actually Exist?

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 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 walk into a high-stak...

Jan 30, 20268 minEp. 526

525: Why Your Obsession with KPIs Is Killing Your Leadership and Culture (Ken Blanchard Would Agree)

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 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 leading with executive in...

Jan 28, 202626 minEp. 525

524: Why Your Data Doesn’t Move the Board Room (Even When You’re Right)

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 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 ...

Jan 26, 20269 minEp. 524

523: Why the Senior Leaders Who Change Everything Are Rarely the Loudest in the Room But Exude Executive Presence

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 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. By the end of today’s episode, yo...

Jan 23, 20269 minEp. 523

522: 6 Ways Winners Show Leadership Presence Even Without Privilege or Executive Background

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 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 really need to be born int...

Jan 21, 202618 minEp. 522

521: Science Confirms Extrovert Bias Keeping Smart Introvert Leaders Out of Senior Ranks (& how to outwit them)

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 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. Link downloads the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment. Ever feel like it’s the cha...

Jan 19, 20268 minEp. 521

520: Not Everyone Has What It Takes to Go From Underestimated To Indispensable Executive Leader

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Today we’re talking about something that quietly determines who rises and who stalls , even when talent is off the charts. In this episode, Laura Camacho reveals the invisible edge that decides who rises and who stalls in their careers—even when raw talent isn’t the issue. Drawing from powerful contrasts between two elite NHL players, she breaks down the often-overlooked ...

Jan 16, 20268 minEp. 520

519: Stop Compromising Too Fast with the Executive Presence Skill That Changes Every Negotiation Outcome

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 away from negotiating a proposal or promotion offer thinking it was over—only to realize you probably left money on the table? In this episode, Harvard negotiation expert Joshua Weiss breaks down why even the best professionals give up too soon after a negotiation stalls—and how understanding the real dynamics at play can help you revive deals, secure...

Jan 14, 202630 minEp. 519

518: What to Do When You’re Expected To Show Up ‘A Step Higher’ Every Day and No One Tells You What That Actually Means.

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Discover why your biggest career win can quietly become your greatest source of stress. If you’ve made it to the executive level but feel more overwhelmed than empowered, you’re not alone. This episode breaks down the hidden emotional and strategic pressures that come after the big promotion — and why most high-achievers silently struggle in roles they’ve worked years to ...

Jan 12, 20268 minEp. 518

517: 3 Shifts That Take You From Proving to Positioning to Build Massive Executive Presence & Influence

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 I’m answering a question from listener Ibrahim, a sales agent at group vivendi Africa that deals with getting better results without working MORE. Many high-performing introverts think that outperforming their earlier self means logging more hours, proving value, or being ultra-responsive. But in today’s episode, you’ll discover why those strategies can...

Jan 09, 202613 minEp. 517

516: How Top Leaders Build Influence and Executive Presence Without Saying a Word—Yes, That’s a Thing

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 great at your job —but still locked outside the c-suite? In this powerful episode with Dre Baldwin , you'll discover why confidence —not just competence—is the critical multiplier in career success. If you’re constantly being relied upon but not recognized or elevated, it may not be about your output... it might be about your presence . Learn how people assess you...

Jan 07, 202632 minEp. 516

515: How to Build Strategic Visibility Turns Quiet Talent Into a Go-To Leader - 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Day 12

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Welcome back to Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts — including you social introverts — where we reveal the charisma and communication secrets of A-Listers so you get the recognition and opportunities you’ve earned. I’m your host, Laura Camacho, your magical executive presence coach, godmother, and strategist. 🎄 Today is the Last of the Speak Up 12 Days ...

Jan 05, 20265 minEp. 515

514: Why You Need THIS Introduction To Scale Your Executive Presence - 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Day 11

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Welcome back to Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts — including you social introverts — where we reveal the charisma and communication secrets of A-Listers so you get the recognition and opportunities you’ve earned. I’m your host, Laura Camacho, your magical executive presence coach, godmother, and strategist. 🎄 Welcome to the Speak Up 12 Days of Christm...

Jan 04, 20264 minEp. 514

513: The Surprising Trait That Makes Senior Leaders Feel You’re One of Them - 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Day 10

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . 🎄 These are the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 5 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 and today is Day 10. Today’s tiny shift changes how others treat you: 👥 People talk to you more 💬 Conversations get easier 📈 You’re trusted with b...

Jan 03, 20264 minEp. 513

512: The Surprising 3-P Practice A-List Leaders Use to Stay Calm and In Control Every Time - 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Day 9

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . 🎄 Welcome to the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 5 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 and today is Day 9. Before any meeting, conversation, or presentation, take nine minutes to, get clear on: 1️⃣ Point – What is the one thing they ne...

Jan 02, 20264 minEp. 512

511: The Executive Presence Voice Practice That Makes People Believe, Trust, and Remember What You Say - 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Day 8

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . Happy New Year and this is 🎄 Welcome to the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 5 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 and today is Day 8. Your voice tells people whether they should trust you, follow you, or question you — before your mess...

Jan 01, 20265 minEp. 511

510: How 7 Seconds Before a Meeting Can Change How People Perceive Your Leadership - 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Day 7

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . 🎄 Welcome to the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 5 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 and today is Day 7. Here’s a truth every executive knows: People make decisions about your competence before they hear a single word. This tiny rese...

Dec 31, 20253 minEp. 510

509: For Those Who Hate Small Talk Learn This Is the Real Secret to Conversational Executive Presence - 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Day 6

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . 🎄 Welcome to the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 5 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 and today is Day 6. There’s a pervasive myth in business communication: that magnetic people are the best talkers. But the leaders who draw others i...

Dec 30, 20253 minEp. 509

508: The 5 Words of Appreciation that Build Loyalty to Your Leadership - 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Day 5

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . 🎄 Welcome to the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 5 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 and today is Day 5. Here’s something many smart professionals miss: Competence will get you respect, but appreciation earns you loyalty. Sincere wor...

Dec 29, 20254 minEp. 508

507: The 4 Responses that Signal You’re a True Leader, Not a Reactor - 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Day 4

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . 🎄 Welcome to the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 6 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 and today is Day 4. Here’s a subtle secret of executive presence: Language shapes perception. And small wording choices reveal whether you’re a reac...

Dec 28, 20253 minEp. 507

506: Why THIS Strategic Omission Is Your Ultimate Confidence and Anti-Rambling Weapon - The 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Series Day 3

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . 🎄 Welcome to the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 6 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 and today is Day 3. Here’s something most people never notice: the leaders you admire don’t rush their words. They let silence work for them. Just t...

Dec 27, 20253 minEp. 506

505: The Fastest Way to Look More Executive — Without Saying a Word - The 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Series

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . 🎄 Welcome to the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 6 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 and today is Day 2. Your eyes speak before your words do, so the question is: what exactly should they say? Today’s micro-moment builds: 🤝 Instant ...

Dec 26, 20253 minEp. 505

504: The Hidden Trust Signal That Builds Executive Presence Faster Than Competence Ever Will: Day 1 in the 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Series

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here . 🎄 Welcome to the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 6 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 and today is Day 1. So if you’re ready to stop blending in and start standing out… let’s unwrap your first gift. Today’s gift is small, but it insta...

Dec 25, 20253 minEp. 504

503: Why Power Poses and Tiny Gestures Change Your Brain Chemistry & Elevate Your Executive Presence

If you ever nailed your message in a meeting—but still walked away feeling overlooked or dismissed it might not be what you’re saying, but how your body is saying it. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Furlich , author of Nonverbal Epiphany , breaks down the silent signals that make or break your executive presence. Whether you're aiming for the C-suite, pitching ideas, or navigating workplace politics, your nonverbal communication may be working against you—or unlocking your next big opportunity. By ...

Dec 24, 202524 minEp. 503
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