Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style
Laura Camacho
Do you often feel sidelined in discussions, wanting to speak up and have more influence?
Ever experience that you say something in a meeting and then it seems like people maybe are still not getting what you’re saying?
Do you need more executive presence in high stakes meetings?
Discover tactics to confidently assert yourself and make your ideas count on Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts and ambiverts.
You'll learn:
1. Visibility Strategies from the art of persuasion, ensuring your voice is heard and respected in meetings and sought after for key projects
2. How to expand your influence, to reclaim your recognition, get green lights, and avoid your ideas being taken credit for by others
3. How to develop your confidence, to participate actively in senior leadership and executive meetings and beyond
Host Laura Camacho, with 20 years of coaching experience, guides high-performing professionals to express their ideas clearly and build executive presence.
Tune in every Monday for a 10-minute executive communication skill, Wednesdays for a half-hour industry leader interview, and Fridays for a 8 to 10-minute charisma or leadership tip from leading personalities like JK Rowling and Elon Musk.
If you're ready to move forward in your career, listen to Speak Up episode 390: These 12 Science-Backed Charisma Tactics Skyrocket Executive Presence & Leadership Impact: https://pod.fo/e/2c2b5e
Ever experience that you say something in a meeting and then it seems like people maybe are still not getting what you’re saying?
Do you need more executive presence in high stakes meetings?
Discover tactics to confidently assert yourself and make your ideas count on Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts and ambiverts.
You'll learn:
1. Visibility Strategies from the art of persuasion, ensuring your voice is heard and respected in meetings and sought after for key projects
2. How to expand your influence, to reclaim your recognition, get green lights, and avoid your ideas being taken credit for by others
3. How to develop your confidence, to participate actively in senior leadership and executive meetings and beyond
Host Laura Camacho, with 20 years of coaching experience, guides high-performing professionals to express their ideas clearly and build executive presence.
Tune in every Monday for a 10-minute executive communication skill, Wednesdays for a half-hour industry leader interview, and Fridays for a 8 to 10-minute charisma or leadership tip from leading personalities like JK Rowling and Elon Musk.
If you're ready to move forward in your career, listen to Speak Up episode 390: These 12 Science-Backed Charisma Tactics Skyrocket Executive Presence & Leadership Impact: https://pod.fo/e/2c2b5e
Episodes
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Nov 14, 2025 • 9min
486: The Executive Presence Shortcut to Knowing What Senior Leaders Really Want to Hear (≠ Meeting Agenda)
Learn how to captivate senior leaders by focusing on what truly matters to them. Discover the 'Go-Rick' method to align your messages with stakeholder priorities. Find out why starting with emotional relevance can outshine technical data, and how to effectively frame messages around audience impact. Hear powerful examples of shifting perspectives from tech to real-world consequences. Elevate your communication skills by understanding the fears and motivations of decision-makers to enhance your impact.
Nov 12, 2025 • 26min
485: Why Your Slides Are Still Boring (Yes, Even the ‘Clean’ Ones) and What You’re Completely Missing To Upgrade Your Executive Leadership Presence
Join Brian Beckcom, an accomplished trial lawyer and philosopher, as he shares insights on harnessing executive presence. He redefines nerves as excitement and emphasizes the power of storytelling over credentials. Discover how authentic body language enhances influence and why slides should be more visual and less wordy. With tips on scripting speeches to manage anxiety, Beckcom highlights the importance of being genuine to connect with audiences. Perfect for introverts looking to elevate their communication skills!
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Nov 10, 2025 • 10min
484: Why Your Message Is Landing… But You Still Don’t Sound Like a Senior Leader
Ever felt like your well-prepared message fell flat in front of senior leaders? Discover why detailed updates might not be engaging executives and how to close the communication gap. Learn a three-part framework that helps translate your insights into the strategic narratives decision-makers crave. Find out how to capture attention by focusing on clarity, urgency, and impactful outcomes. Elevate your executive presence and transform your messages into decision triggers that prompt immediate action.
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Nov 7, 2025 • 13min
483: Why You Need THIS Response Strategy to Turn Dreaded Questions Into Executive Presence Opportunities
Discover how to transform audience questions into powerful opportunities for growth. Uncover a four-step framework to respond with clarity and confidence. Learn why withholding certain details can boost engagement and trust. Delve into how skillfully answering questions showcases leadership and sophistication. Explore techniques to build connections in the moment, making you memorable and quotable. Embrace every question as a chance to elevate your executive presence and influence.
Nov 5, 2025 • 19min
482: What Executives Actually Notice When Evaluating Talent for a Senior Leadership Role
In this insightful chat, Josh Bruni, CEO of Aires and seasoned leader in consumer and health-tech sectors, reveals what executives truly seek when evaluating senior talent. He discusses the importance of clearly defining success and aligning contributions with broader business goals. Josh emphasizes authenticity as a key visibility strategy and suggests that high performers must shift from being dependable executors to strategic leaders. He also highlights the power of supporting others and preparing successors as vital steps in career advancement.
Nov 3, 2025 • 11min
481: 5 Signs You’re Overexplaining and How It’s Blocking Your Executive Presence
Discover the hidden impact of overexplaining on your executive presence. Learn the three key reasons why smart professionals fall into this trap. Hear about five telltale signs that you might be diluting your message. Explore how unnecessary tangents undermine your influence and audience connection. Find out why clarity is essential for trust and effectiveness in leadership. Simplifying your communication could be the key to getting the recognition you deserve!
Oct 31, 2025 • 12min
480: Use This 3% Rule to Show Up Like a Charismatic Leader (Even If You Hate the Spotlight)
Explore how a small, intentional shift—just 3%—can boost your charismatic presence. Discover Virgil Abloh's approach to creativity and how tiny tweaks can make a big impact. Learn to move past perfectionism and embrace authenticity in your communications. Practical ideas, like handwritten notes and engaging openers, help you stand out without overwhelming effort. Embrace your unique background as a strength and take meaningful action towards becoming a more magnetic leader.
Oct 29, 2025 • 30min
479: Why Being the Smartest Person in the Room Won’t Get You to Senior Leadership Without THIS
Jimmy Burroughes, a former British Army officer turned performance leadership consultant, shares insights on breaking through communication barriers to enhance leadership impact. He highlights three invisible hurdles that even top performers face, and introduces his "Simplify to Amplify" method to boost team performance. Jimmy emphasizes the importance of clarity in communication, offering practical strategies for leaders to demonstrate readiness for promotion, build trust, and refocus on high-impact work rather than firefighting. A must-listen for anyone feeling stuck in their career!
Oct 27, 2025 • 11min
478: The Perfectionism Trap That’s Quietly Quashing Your Executive Presence and Leadership Reputation
Perfectionism might earn you admiration, but it can also render you invisible in leadership. High-achieving introverts often strive for flawless work, which may sabotage their executive presence. Discover when perfectionism is helpful versus harmful, and how it can mask fear and delay progress. Learn to shift your focus from mere execution to visionary leadership. Embrace meaningful communication that showcases your leadership style, transforming polished work into purposeful impact.
Oct 24, 2025 • 11min
477: The Brutal Truth About Why Top Executives Speak Differently to Avoid Rambling
To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.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 actionPress 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.
