
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style
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-minute charisma 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 221: 5 Steps to Be More Articulate In Your Leadership Communication: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-221-5-steps-to-be-more-articulate-in-your-leader/id1368646965?i=1000642628170
Latest episodes

Jun 9, 2025 • 10min
418: STOP Spinning Your Wheels on Projects that Sound Impressive but Aren’t Moving Your Career Forward
Discover the disconnect between executive presence and impressive projects. Learn how simply using advanced tools like AI isn’t enough without tying them to real business outcomes. Find out how to grab leadership’s attention and leverage AI for your career growth. A standout real-life example shows innovative use beyond tech sectors. Get ready to turn your AI projects into significant leadership opportunities that truly impact your career trajectory!

Jun 6, 2025 • 9min
417: You're Probably Asking the Wrong Kind of Questions and This A-list Veteran Lays Out the Exact Question Type that Motivates Others
Do the questions you ask push your team away? Discover how effective questioning can elevate your leadership style. High-performing introverts may unintentionally undermine their credibility by asking the wrong questions. Learn three powerful questions that foster collaboration and trust. This discussion reveals how refining your inquiry can transform team dynamics and enhance your executive presence without excess talk. Elevate your leadership by mastering the art of asking the right questions!

Jun 4, 2025 • 23min
416: 7 Things You Need to Know to Be the Irresistible Leadership Candidate During Any Job Interview
Matthew Sorenson, an executive recruiter and interview coach, shares his insights on acing job interviews. He reveals the common pitfalls candidates face, especially introverts, and emphasizes the need to present oneself as the solution to a company's challenges. Discover a three-part pitch formula that helps you stand out without overselling. Plus, learn effective strategies for salary negotiations and how to navigate tough scenarios with confidence. Sorenson's tips will transform your approach, ensuring you're the irresistible candidate every employer wants.

Jun 2, 2025 • 9min
415: Your Brilliance Isn’t Enough When Talking To Power Players Because You’re Missing THIS
Uncover the hidden emotional barriers that can trigger anxiety instead of trust when presenting to executives. Learn how to shift your pitch to prioritize feelings of safety, making leaders more receptive. Delve into why corporate risk aversion stifles innovation, and discover strategies to address this challenge. The secrets revealed can help you become a trusted voice in the room, ensuring your ideas get the attention they deserve.

May 30, 2025 • 11min
414: This Genius Introvert's Tool Helps You Crush Your Enemies & Be the Most Influential Leader In Any Room
Discover how intelligent introverts leverage powerful metaphors to boost their influence in high-stakes situations. A strategic communication tool used during U.S.-China talks is unveiled, showing how subtle shifts can control energy in any room. Learn how to simplify complexity and build trust through impactful analogies, all while remaining authentic. If you've ever felt overlooked in discussions, this discussion offers the keys to commanding respect and leading effectively without changing who you are.

7 snips
May 28, 2025 • 21min
413: Why Your AI Initiative Will Likely Fail Before It Starts and the Leadership Blind Spot No One’s Talking About
Steve Lucas, a three-time CEO and author of "Digital Impact," dives into the vital role of trust in successful digital transformations. He reveals that the key to AI adoption isn’t just about the tech, but how leaders communicate the ‘why’ behind initiatives. Lucas discusses the importance of storytelling and adjusting communication styles to connect with various audiences. He also addresses AI's dual role in job disruption and creation, emphasizing the need for skill development to thrive in this evolving landscape.

May 26, 2025 • 12min
412: Science Explains How Your Introversion Is Quietly Destroying Your Leadership & 3 Tips To Regain Charisma & Influence
Explore the hidden dynamics that lead to idea misattribution, where louder voices can overshadow introverts’ contributions, costing them visibility and influence. Discover practical strategies to ensure that your ideas are heard, remembered, and rightly attributed to you. Learn how to boost your confidence in meetings while embracing your unique communication style. This discussion offers empowering insights into how introverts can navigate extroverted environments and reclaim their leadership presence.

5 snips
May 23, 2025 • 9min
411: Why Overpreparing Kills Connection and 3 A-list Charisma Tips Specific to Social Introverts
Discover the art of storytelling that makes complex ideas irresistible! Learn how high-performing introverts can toggle between visibility and reflection to lead authentically. Uncover essential questions that build personal connections and enhance likability. Dive into charisma lessons from Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, and master the balance between charisma and depth. These practical strategies will empower introverts and ambiverts to communicate with greater power and presence.

May 21, 2025 • 30min
410: Why the Way You're SPEAKING Makes You Lose Respect and Undermines Your Authority
In this engaging discussion, Mario Lanzarotti, a coach for high-performing business owners and creator of the Zenpreneur Method, uncovers why even the brightest minds struggle with confident communication. He reveals how childhood experiences shape our speaking styles and the impact of imposter syndrome. Mario shares actionable techniques for mastering meetings, suggesting that mindful speaking speed can command respect. He emphasizes emotional awareness and the art of genuine storytelling to foster influence and connection in leadership.

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May 19, 2025 • 11min
409: The REAL Reason You Don’t Sound Like Vice President Material & The 3 Traps Making You Look Amateur
Are you missing out on senior leadership roles due to poor communication? Discover the three common pitfalls that may be sabotaging your success. Learn how execs think differently and why aligning your messaging is crucial. Find out what happens in real-time when you fall into these traps. Gain practical strategies to enhance your clarity, confidence, and credibility, allowing you to present your ideas effectively in high-stakes meetings. Upgrade your communication to finally be recognized as C-suite material!