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In today’s episode, you’ll discover why being told you’re “too blunt” is silently sabotaging your shot at the VP role —and three A-list charisma tips from leaders to be direct, stay authentic, and still win people over.
For high-performing introverts, blunt communication isn’t just natural—it feels efficient and honest. But in corporate environments, especially when eyeing VP-level roles, this directness can get misread as abrasiveness. This episode uncovers what that feedback really means and how to reframe it without losing your voice.
By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:
🔑 The hidden meaning behind the “too blunt” label and how it impacts your executive presence
💰Three charisma-backed techniques from Elon Musk and Satya Nadella to be direct and magnetic
🎯A 4-step framework to give impactful feedback that builds trust and credibility at senior levels
Listen now to turn your bluntness into a leadership superpower that accelerates your path to executive roles.
Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.
For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.
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.
