477: The Brutal Truth About Why Top Executives Speak Differently to Avoid Rambling

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Are you unintentionally talking yourself out of executive promotions by saying too much?

If you're a high-achieving introvert, especially in corporate settings, chances are your brilliance gets lost in the weeds—not because you lack value, but because you're rambling instead of communicating with impact. This episode breaks down why that happens and how to fix it without sacrificing your authenticity.

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

✅The 3 main reasons smart people ramble and they’re not what you would think

🔥Proven tools you can use to speak with confidence and clarity

🎯What senior executives specifically aim for so their messages command attention and inspire action

Press play to unlock the simple communication strategies that will help you influence top decision-makers and finally step into the recognition you deserve.

So look, if you’ve ever felt like your ideas are brilliant but you struggle to get them across without over-explaining, and that tendency to ramble is quietly sabotaging your shot at senior leadership... and what you really want is to speak in a way that commands attention and drives decisions fast...

That’s why we created the Executive Presence Scorecard—to help you shift from being the overlooked expert to the obvious leader, by mastering concise, strategic communication.

If you’re ready to stop diluting your value with too many words and start getting noticed for all the right reasons, get access to the Executive Presence Scorecard by emailing me at hello@speakupwithlaura.com and put “score” in the subject line. I will get you that access pronto. 

For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Fresh 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.