403: Harvard Study Says THIS Is What Actually Gets You to the C-Suite and It’s Not Competence

In today’s episode you’ll discover what THIS Harvard Study insists that you need to reach senior leadership and it’s not competence.

In this game-changing episode, Laura Camacho, PhD, breaks down a surprising Harvard study that proves likability isn’t a “nice-to-have”—it’s a must-have for reaching senior leadership. If you’ve ever felt that your competence should speak for itself, this is the wake-up call you've been missing.

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By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:

🤨What a Harvard scientific study says is much more important than competence to reach senior leadership roles.

🎯Proven tactics to build authentic connections with key stakeholders, helping you boost your influence.

✅A simple, introvert-friendly strategy to amplify your visibility without exhausting your energy.

Hit play now to learn the exact moves that make competent professionals unforgettable leaders.

If you’ve ever been told you come off as “too cold” or “all business”—and that feedback left you frustrated because your work should speak for itself—but you still feel stuck at the same level, here’s the truth: Likability isn’t optional for leadership, and it doesn’t mean selling out your personality. 

That’s why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System—to help brilliant professionals like you learn to project warmth and trust authentically—without compromising your edge. Want to fast-track your leadership visibility?

Go to the show notes and click the first link or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to grab a time that works for you. I’ll show you how to stop being overlooked and start being seen as the leader others want to follow.

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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.