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 expertise into commanding leadership, this episode will show you how to flip the script.

By the end of today’s fascinating conversation with A-list attorney Brian Beckcom, you’ll know:

🔑Why reframing nerves as something else is a powerful mindset shift even elite trial attorneys use

💰How to use personal storytelling and body language to instantly increase your influence

🪝Why authenticity beats perfection—and how to stop overpreparing and start connecting.

Hit play now to learn how to show up with power and presence—even when the stakes are sky-high and your instinct is to stay small.

If you’ve spent years being technically brilliant but still feel overlooked or underestimated in critical moments, it’s time to fix the missing link: your executive presence.

That’s why I created the Executive Presence Scorecard—to help high performers like you identify the invisible blockers keeping you from the influence and recognition you deserve.

So if you’re ready to see what you need to address to stop proving and start connecting, get access to the scorecard by emailing me at hello@speakupwithlaura.com and put “score” in the subject line.

To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.

About our guest:

Mr. Beckcom is a Computer Scientist, Philosopher, & Trial Lawyer based in Houston, Texas. He has been voted a Texas Super Lawyer 14 consecutive times, every single year he has been eligible. Brian’s law firm, VB Attorneys, is one of the best law firms in the United States, and has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars for the firm’s clients, including many record-breaking results

Brian Beckcom is also host of Lessons From Leaders, a popular podcast featuring military leaders, sports stars, New York Times best selling authors, scientists, and more.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

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