Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

In today’s episode you’ll discover why the advice to 'just be yourself' is both the most important and most misleading guidance for introverted leaders ever.If you're a high-performing introvert struggling to balance authenticity with executive presence, this episode is your permission slip to stop forcing what doesn't feel natural. The corporate advice to “speak up more” often leaves introverts feeling stuck, drained, or worse — invisible.To set up a quick call to see if the Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.In this episode, you'll discover:👍🏻Why the tension between being authentic and having executive presence is a complete myth.🧠The #1 mindset shift that lets introverted leaders stand out without selling out.🎯Practical strategies to speak up, add value, and command attention — while still feeling 100% like yourself.Press play now to learn how to turn your introvert strengths into your ultimate leadership advantage.If this resonates with you—if you’re tired of feeling stuck between being yourself and being seen—I want to invite you to take the next step. Book a call with me using the link above or here at www.speakupwithlaura.com and together, we’ll uncover the specific barriers holding you back and explore whether my Executive Presence Mastery System is the right fit to help you achieve the impact and recognition you’re capable of. 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.

In today’s episode you’ll discover how to know if you’re being undervalued at work and what to do about it.Many top talent professionals are burning out not because of a lack of ability, but because they’re stuck in environments that don’t see or leverage their full value. In this episode, Charles Brown shares a hard-hitting, deeply personal conversation on what causes even the most capable leaders and technical pros to feel undervalued—and how to flip that dynamic using clarity, identity, and real-world strategy.By the end of today’s episode you’ll:➜ Learn how your true identity shapes your leadership presence—and how misalignment leads to frustration.🔥Discover the difference between being “nice” and being effective—and how that subtle shift can change your career trajectory.✅Understand how to apply Lean Six Sigma thinking to your own mindset and value proposition—especially in knowledge work.Tune in now to learn how to define your value, ditch the people-pleasing, and show up with executive presence that’s rooted in who you really are.Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right—delivering great work, being the team player—and still, you’re somehow not getting the recognition, promotions, or influence you’ve earned?It’s not about working harder. It’s about being seen differently.The truth is, executive presence isn’t about faking confidence or becoming someone you’re not. It’s about turning up the volume on who you already are.That’s exactly what we do in my 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System.You’ll uncover blind spots that are quietly holding you back, learn to communicate with authority without losing your authenticity, and master the four key leadership signals that senior executives recognize and reward.If you’re ready to stop being overlooked and start being trusted, heard, and promoted—let’s talk.Book your free discovery call here.About our guest:Charles Browne helps high-consequence leaders thrive in demanding roles by mastering executive presence, decisive leadership, and peak performance under pressure. With a career spanning nuclear engineering, fast-attack submarines, corporate leadership, and high-performance coaching, he brings a unique blend of precision, discipline, and human behavior expertise to leadership development.As the author of The Pursuit of Identity & Purpose and a Certified Nice Guy Coach, Charles has coached over 200 clients, helping them transition from reactive, hesitant decision-making to calm, confident leadership in the face of extreme pressure. His LEAD Coaching Program (Leadership Excellence and Development) is designed for emerging executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders navigating high-stakes transitions.In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders 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.

In this episode you’ll discover how to hook any audience in just seven seconds.💡If you're leading a team, pitching a big idea, or stepping into senior leadership, those opening seconds are critical. This episode dives into how high-performing introverts can instantly elevate their presence and authority by mastering one overlooked communication skill: anticipation.To schedule an Executive Presence Mastery System discovery call with Laura click here.By the end of today’s short episode you’ll know:🎯The power skill that instantly commands attention and signals leadership to everyone in the room.🔥How this executive presence ability positions YOU as someone with insight worth following.🪝4 Different Ways to Hook an Audience in the First Seven Seconds.Listen now to master the one presentation skill that instantly boosts your authority and executive presence.If you find yourself stuck with uninspiring not-compelling presentations problem, and it's making you feel like you’re going nowhere professionally compared to your potential, but you really want to be seen as executive material...that's why we created the Executive Presence Mastery System to give you the 1-1 guidance you need to short cut your way to the c-suite without changing your personality. If you're interested, look above in these show notes, click the first link you find or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and find a time that works for you. I'd love to show you how our program can help you take things to that next level!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.

In today’s episode, you’ll discover why even the most polished, data-packed presentations can fall flat—and what’s secretly sabotaging your impact without you even noticing.If you're a high-performing introvert or analytical thinker who pours time into crafting meticulous presentations—only to receive polite nods or blank stares—this episode is your wake-up call. Discover what’s silently sabotaging your impact and holding back your executive presence.By the end of this short episode you’ll:🔑 Learn the #1 secret ingredient missing from most data-heavy presentations🧩Discover 3 simple ways to add emotion and connection without sacrificing credibility3️⃣ Understand how to transform your delivery to boost recognition and leadership potentialListen now to uncover the subtle shifts that turn good presentations into powerful, career-elevating moments.If you’re ready for the next career move, check out Laura Camacho’s 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System to uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day executive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.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.

In today’s episode you’ll discover if your group’s inadequate performance is a competence gap or a mindset issue.As a leader, you've likely encountered employees who are capable but constantly hold themselves back. Maybe they hesitate to speak up, second-guess themselves, or sabotage their own progress. In this episode, mindset expert John Assaraf shares how leaders can become transformational mentors, using neuroscience-backed tools to help team members shift their identity and build unshakable self-worth.In this 2nd part of my conversation with Mindset Master John Assaraf you’ll learn:🔑 How to approach confidence issues among your reports with empathy, clarity, and practical steps.🔥The reality that the Law of Consistency Compounds and how tiny actions create massive change over time.✅Ways to help turn employees into leaders using  simple identity-building practices.Tap play now to learn how to help your team members break out of self-doubt and start showing up with power, purpose, and confidence.If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to senior executives, it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself.My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.New episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Check us out at www.speakupwithlaura.comAbout our guest:John Assaraf  aka "The Brain Whisperer" is one of the leading high performance, success coaches in the world. He is a behavioral neuroscience researcher who has appeared numerous times on Larry King live, Anderson Cooper and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.As CEO and co-founder, he grew Re/Max of Indiana from startup to 85 offices and 1200 sales associates who sold over $4 Billion a year. John was also one of the founders of Bamboo/IPIX that went public on NASDAQ with a market cap of $2.5 Billion.John has written 4 books including 2 New York Times best sellers that have been translated to 35 languages. He is the creator of the “Innercise” movement and has been featured in 11 movies, including the blockbuster hit “The Secret” and “Quest For Success” with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama.Today, he is CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a neuroscience based company, dedicated to helping individuals strengthen their mindset, so they achieve their goals and dreams… faster and easier than ever before.In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders 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.

In today’s episode you’ll learn how the invisible ceiling is holding you back as a high performer and how it’s costing you thousands in lost opportunities and what to do about it.If you’ve been the go-to problem solver, the behind-the-scenes genius, and the person with all the answers—but you’re still not getting promoted—it’s not your skills that are lacking. You might be trapped under a silent career ceiling that most high performers don’t even know exists.By the end of this short episode you will:🔥Learn the surprising reason why excellence alone isn’t enough to land the raise or promotion you’ve earned.💰Identify clear signs that you're being seen as a doer—not a leader—and how to shift that perception.🔑Discover the hidden financial cost of staying invisible and how to strategically boost your visibility without faking a loud personality.Press play now to learn the mindset shift and visibility strategy that helps introverted high performers finally get recognized—and rewarded—for their leadership potential.If you’re feeling stuck professionally despite being a high performer, Laura Camacho’s 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System can grease the wheels to get that next promotion. We will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day executive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.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 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.

In today’s episode you’ll learn why being told to “speak up more” or “put yourself out there” to get noticed by senior execs is not serving you or helping you.If you're a high-performing introvert, you’ve likely felt pressure to dial up your extroversion to get noticed. But what if the real power lies in doing less—strategically? This episode explores how you can wield quiet influence through aesthetic intelligence—a game-changing framework for expressing executive presence without sacrificing authenticity.In today’s episode you’ll learn:🎯Why trying to influence like an extrovert drains your energy and doesn’t work🛠️The subtle details that actually speak louder than words in executive communication🧠How these refined nonverbal actions leave a lasting impact on sophisticated leadersPress play to unlock your untapped influence using aesthetic intelligence and start leading powerfully—without saying a word too many.Aesthetic intelligence is just one powerful tool to build your executive presence. Charisma’s your power to attract, influence, inspire—and it’s 100% trainable. It’s your edge to lead, win, and bank more. Want the full system? My 90-day Executive Presence Mastery System turns these tactics into your daily superpower.In the 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System we’ll uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day executive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.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 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.

In today’s episode you’ll discover if your lack of exceptional executive presence comes  because you think you’re not “ready”—or is your mindset playing tricks on you?Whether you're struggling to speak up in meetings, get noticed by senior leadership, or ask for that well-deserved raise, the real issue might not be your skills—but your inner beliefs. In this powerful episode with mindset expert John Assaraf, we unpack the invisible barriers stopping high-potential professionals from owning their voice and advancing in their careers.In today’s episode part one of my conversation with Mindset Master John Assaraf you’ll learn: How the Law of Secondary Gain silently reinforces your self-doubtHow to identify whether your challenges stem from a lack of competence, skill, or mindsetA step-by-step approach to rewiring your self-image using tools like visualization, affirmations, and identity-based practice.Press play to learn how to stop self-sabotaging and start showing up as the confident, respected leader you truly are.If you have tried to uplevel your mindset and its still not there, if you’re ready to develop true charisma and confidence as a leader...it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself. My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.New episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Check us out at www.speakupwithlaura.comAbout our guest:John Assaraf  aka "The Brain Whisperer" is one of the leading high performance, success coaches in the world. He is a behavioral neuroscience researcher who has appeared numerous times on Larry King live, Anderson Cooper and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.As CEO and co-founder, he grew Re/Max of Indiana from startup to 85 offices and 1200 sales associates who sold over $4 Billion a year. John was also one of the founders of Bamboo/IPIX that went public on NASDAQ with a market cap of $2.5 Billion.John has written 4 books including 2 New York Times best sellers that have been translated to 35 languages. He is the creator of the “Innercise” movement and has been featured in 11 movies, including the blockbuster hit “The Secret” and “Quest For Success” with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama.Today, he is CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a neuroscience based company, dedicated to helping individuals strengthen their mindset, so they achieve their goals and dreams… faster and easier than ever before.In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders 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.

In today’s episode you’ll discover how you lose leadership credibility by taking too long to get your point across.If you're a high-performing introvert aiming for executive roles, learning to distill your brilliance into one sharp sentence could be the breakthrough you didn’t know you needed. In a world where attention is gold, your long explanations might be the reason you're not being taken seriously—or promoted.By the end of this short episode you’ll:5️⃣Discover the 5 silent ways lack of clarity sabotages your executive presence.🔥Learn the "Einstein Method" to condense your ideas into one memorable, high-impact sentence.🎯Walk away with real-world examples from top CEOs that prove clarity = authority.Press play now to master the one-sentence skill that makes you look sharp, sound strategic, and lead like a legend.Laura Camacho’s 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day executive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.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 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.

Are you leaving money, promotions, or influence on the table because your communication lacks charisma?Today we break down charisma into 12 science-backed, trainable tactics that will immediately raise your influence, impact, and leadership presence. If you've ever felt like your ideas are solid but you're not getting the traction you deserve, this episode delivers the communication edge you've been missing.Whether you’re leading meetings, pitching ideas, or navigating high-stakes conversations, this episode equips you with practical tools that build both verbal and nonverbal charisma.Here’s what you’ll gain from tuning in:🔑Discover the 12 charisma tactics proven to elevate executive presence and influence.🎯Learn simple, actionable exercises to boost your communication impact instantly.🔥Understand how small changes in your language, tone, and gestures translate to real-world rewards like promotions and pay bumps.Start using the power of science-backed charisma to build your executive presence—listen now and unlock the communication edge you've earned.Charisma is your power to attract, influence, inspire—and it’s trainable. Start with one skill—maybe metaphors—and build. It’s your edge to lead, win, and bank more. Want the full system? My 90-day Executive Presence Mastery System turns these tactics into your daily superpower. Boardrooms, stages—you’ll own ‘em. Laura Camacho’s 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day executive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.Resources mentioned in this episode:The study with the 12 charisma tactical straight from Dr. Antonakis’ playbook.379: Easily Influence Executives and Build Your Leadership Reputation Using Magnetic Metaphors369: Charisma Gets You NOWHERE Without This 1 Underlying Leadership and Executive Presence Skill375: The Ridiculously Simple Tool That Builds Your Authority & Makes Your Message UNMISSABLE388: 5 Subtle Science-Backed Habits That Make Executives (and Other VIPs) Trust You Instantly In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders 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.