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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

554: Why Really Smart Professionals Lose Influence the Moment They Start Talking

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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. You’re not being overlooked because you’re not ...

Apr 06, 2026•8 min•Ep. 554

553: The 4 Captain America Traits That Instantly Signal Executive Presence (No Serums Required)

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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 one of the best leadership mentors for ...

Apr 03, 2026•9 min•Ep. 553

552: How One Idea Is Reframing Executive Presence for Success in the Influence Economy

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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 reason you're not getting promoted,...

Apr 01, 2026•28 min•Ep. 552

551: The Way You Explain Things Is Eroding Your Executive Presence and Makes You Sound Weak

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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 feel like you have to explain everything...

Mar 30, 2026•9 min•Ep. 551

550: What This Legendary Music Producer Knows About Executive Presence That Most Leaders Miss

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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're going to discover wh...

Mar 27, 2026•10 min•Ep. 550

549: Why High Performers Fail at Senior Leadership & Executive Presence (And Don’t Even Know It)

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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 focusing so much on productivity and re...

Mar 25, 2026•23 min•Ep. 549

548: How High Performer Leaders Stall Right Before the C-Suite (And the Shift That Changes Everything)

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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. You’re already doing the executive job… setting...

Mar 23, 2026•8 min•Ep. 548

547: The Hidden Science Used by The Godfather and Other Leaders to Command Any Room

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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. Why do some people instantly command attention ...

Mar 20, 2026•9 min•Ep. 547

546: If It’s Boring, It’s Broken. These High-Stakes Executive Presence Tools Make People Listen….Especially In Chaos

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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 realize how easy it is to turn a small w...

Mar 18, 2026•19 min•Ep. 546

545: Why Agreeing in Meetings Won’t Get You Promoted (And What Top Executives Actually Respect)

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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 known as a leader who’s “easy to work w...

Mar 16, 2026•10 min•Ep. 545

544: How You Are Accidentally Making Yourself Sound Replaceable Every Time You Give An Update (& the Instant Executive Presence Upgrade)

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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 accidentally making yourself sound repl...

Mar 13, 2026•10 min•Ep. 544

543: How Introverted Relationship Builders Create Leadership Opportunities Most People Never See

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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 been working hard a long time with gre...

Mar 11, 2026•22 min•Ep. 543

542: Why the Safest-Looking Role in 2026 Might Be the Most At Risk

The most dangerous place to be in 2026 isn’t entry-level. It’s mid-level. Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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 Pres...

Mar 09, 2026•8 min•Ep. 542

541: It’s Not My Job to Be Interested. It’s Your Job to Be Interesting. Here’s How.

Warning... This may sting but it’s true. It’s not your boss’s job to be interested. It’s your job to be interesting. Learn how today. Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to explore the Executive Presence Mastery System to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — 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 ge...

Mar 06, 2026•8 min•Ep. 541

540: How Successful Leaders Turn Boring Updates into Stories That Stick (Even as an Introvert)

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step. 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 and pitches packed with ...

Mar 04, 2026•25 min•Ep. 540

539: The Problem with Your Executive Presence Is Not that You’re Being Overlooked. It’s How You’re Categorized

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to explore the Executive Presence Mastery System to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — 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. “You’re not being overlooked. You’ve already been categorized.” And...

Mar 02, 2026•12 min•Ep. 539

538: Why the Smartest Leaders Often Undersell Themselves & How to Reverse That Today

Have you ever noticed that the smartest person in the room is seldom the one with the most influence? If you work in tech, finance, engineering, data, or operations, you were likely rewarded early in your career for being accurate, responsive, and helpful. But as you move into senior leadership, those same behaviors may be quietly signaling execution—not authority. This episode breaks down why technical excellence alone doesn’t translate to influence and how perceived value—not effort—determines...

Feb 27, 2026•11 min•Ep. 538

537: Why Pretending to Be a ‘Perfect Leader’ Is Draining Your Energy and Executive Presence plus Stalling Your Career

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that executive promotion / visibility…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. Have you e...

Feb 25, 2026•23 min•Ep. 537

536: Why “No News Is Good News” Is Hurting Your Executive Presence at Senior Levels

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to explore the Executive Presence Mastery System to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — 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. Have you made it to senior leadership… but noticing the feedback ha...

Feb 23, 2026•9 min•Ep. 536

535: 5 Unexpected Neuroscience Tips to Slash Cognitive Friction and Instantly Gain Trust From Senior Leadership

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that executive promotion / visibility …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...

Feb 20, 2026•13 min•Ep. 535

534: Why Perfectionism Makes You a Bad Leader and Cancels Out Your Executive Presence (Even If Your Work Is Great)

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 high standards quietly k...

Feb 18, 2026•24 min•Ep. 534

533: The Quiet Executive Presence Risk that Makes You Lose Momentum

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that executive promotion / visibility …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. You’re re...

Feb 16, 2026•8 min•Ep. 533

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, 2026•12 min•Ep. 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, 2026•22 min•Ep. 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, 2026•9 min•Ep. 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, 2026•11 min•Ep. 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, 2026•26 min•Ep. 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, 2026•9 min•Ep. 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, 2026•8 min•Ep. 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, 2026•26 min•Ep. 525
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