Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

439: The Secret You NEED To Know To Get Promoted, That Your Boss Isn't Telling You About

Jul 28, 2025

Discover the secret ingredients to building authentic executive presence without losing your uniqueness. Learn a three-part formula designed for introverts to enhance their leadership style. Get insight into what executives really mean by presence and how to confidently express it. Uncover why typical advice like 'be more assertive' might backfire. Transform vague feedback into actionable strategies and finally command respect in any situation.

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Essence of Executive Presence

Executive presence is the ability to make others feel confident in your judgment.
It is not about being loud or charismatic but about communicating with clarity and impact at a strategic level.

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Why Feedback on Presence Is Vague

Many executives struggle to give clear feedback on executive presence because they don't explicitly know what it means.
Vague comments often reflect unconscious feelings rather than concrete guidance.

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Presence Is Learned, Not Innate

Executive presence is a learned set of behaviors, not an innate trait.
You can develop the skills needed to command respect naturally over time.

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Have you ever been told you need more executive presence—but no one can explain what that actually means? Are you frustrated by vague feedback that feels impossible to act on?

You're not alone. Vague feedback like “speak up more” or “be more strategic” can leave you second-guessing your natural communication style—and still getting passed over for promotions.

In this episode, you'll discover:

🚀The three-part formula to build authentic executive presence without changing who you are

🧩Why advice like “be more assertive” might actually be backfiring on you

🏋️What executives really mean when they say they want presence—and how to deliver it confidently as an introvert

If you’re tired of confusing feedback holding you back, hit play and finally decode the mystery of executive presence with clear, actionable strategies that work.

What you really want is to walk into any room and command respect naturally, without pretending to be someone you're not...

That's exactly why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System. It breaks down this mysterious quality into specific, actionable techniques that work especially well for introverts and ambiverts.

If you're interested, look above in the show notes, click the first link you find or visit speakupwithlaura.com... book a strategy call where we'll decode your specific executive presence gaps and show you exactly how to close them.

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.