446: What Powerful Executives Really Pay Attention To Goes Far Beyond The Words Spoken

Think you're a good listener because you're an introvert? Think again. What if your well-meaning habits are actually blocking your ability to lead?

In this transformative episode, executive presence coach Laura Camacho speaks with renowned listening expert Oscar Trimboli to uncover the truth about deep, impactful listening. You’ll learn why most professionals are stuck in shallow, transactional conversations—and how to become the leader everyone wants to follow just by listening differently.

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By the end of today’s conversation with Oscar Trimboli you’ll know:

🏋️A powerful question that can change the entire tone and productivity of your meetings

🚀 The secret to dealing with over-talkers without interrupting them or being rude

🛠️The real reason most people feel misunderstood—and how you can build instant trust by doing this one thing before speaking.

Tune in now to learn the listening techniques that build trust, shorten meetings, and instantly elevate your executive presence.

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About our guest:

Oscar Trimboli, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening, is a sought-after keynote speaker, and author of how to listen: discover the hidden key to better communication.

Along with the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, he is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace.

Through his work with chairs, boards of directors, and executive teams, Oscar has experienced first-hand the transformational impact leaders can have when they listen beyond words.

Oscar is a marketing and technology industry veteran working for Microsoft, PeopleSoft, Polycom, and Vodafone. He consults with organizations, including American Express, AstraZeneca, Cisco, Google, HSBC, IAG, Montblanc, PwC, Salesforce, Sanofi, SAP, and Siemens.

His book how to listen – discover the hidden key to better communication – is the most comprehensive book about listening in the workplace, Deep Listening – Impact beyond words and Breakthroughs: How to Confront Assumptions



Oscar loves his afternoon walks with his wife, Jennie, and their dog Kilimanjaro. On the weekends, you will find him playing Lego with his grandchildren.

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.