Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

463: Think You’re Too Introverted For Executive Leadership? Here's the REAL Problem

Sep 22, 2025

High-performing introverts may find themselves overlooked, not due to lack of merit but because of visibility gaps. The discussion highlights how less talkative colleagues gain traction by signaling safety to executives. Practical strategies are shared for making your contributions more visible, like quantifying results and confidently managing energy. Listeners learn that understanding and aligning with mission-driven goals can enhance recognition without compromising authenticity. It's time to turn hard work into well-deserved advancement.

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Visibility Is About Perceived Value

Promotions favor people who transmit value in visible ways, not just the loudest voices.
Leadership trusts signals of commitment and confidence more than quiet results.

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The Visibility Gap Is A Value Gap

The visibility gap is a 'value opportunity' problem, not just a volume problem.
Executives use chatter as a heuristic that someone can handle risk and larger teams.

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Executives Rely On Heuristics

Senior leaders are risk averse and remember the bold, talkative contributors more easily.
Silence can be misread as lack of commitment or disinterest in hybrid or remote environments.

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What if the reason less qualified people get promoted while you—someone who delivers miracles—stay overlooked… isn’t because they’re louder, but because they’re adding value in ways you don’t even see?

If you're a high-performing introvert who's tired of watching others get the credit and advancement you’ve earned, this episode reveals the missing piece most people overlook: you're not just under-visible—you’re under-valued in the eyes of leadership. This episode shows you how to bridge that gap without faking confidence or turning into someone you're not.

By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:

Why trying harder at self-promotion will probably backfire
Three ways your executive presence adds visible value to any conversation
Simple, low-stakes ways to advocate for yourself without feeling fake

Hit play now to learn how to turn your results into recognition—and finally get the leadership opportunities you deserve.

If you've ever said, “I practically run this place, but I’m still not the one they promote,”—listen, you're not alone. But you're also not stuck.

The truth is: promotions don’t go to the loudest voice—they go to the most trusted presence. And if leadership doesn’t see you as the person who can lead 300 people without breaking a sweat, it’s time to show them.

That’s why I built the Executive Presence Mastery System—a 90-day intensive that gives you the tools to build visible value, speak with energy, and lead with meaning—without selling out your personality.

👉 If you’re done waiting and ready to rise, look up in these show notes and click the first link—or head to speakupwithlaura.com to book your strategy call now. Let’s make your next move your biggest yet.

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