Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

Merry Christmas and happy holidays!Just in time for your travels, I've chosen 3 episodes to re-release because they are JUST THAT GOOD.In this phenomenal episode of Speak of with Laura Camacho, Dr. Camacho has a crucial conversation with global expert on leadership communications, Gina London.Gina is CEO of a global consulting firm called Language of Leadership. She is an Emmy Award-winning former CNN correspondent and TedEx speaker based in Ireland. She now teaches members of the workforce worldwide to gain visibility and authentic confidence. Her work helps people to connect with themselves and others more comfortably and effectively.This insanely relevant conversation covers topics such as:The authenticity conundrum: what it is and why it’s a problemA better definition for authenticity (it’s all about values)The glory of self-acceptance and self-improvementWhy communications aka “the human stuff” is everythingHow to be kind with under-performers while getting them to step UPA step-by-step process for communicating at a higher levelWhy people zone out in your meetings and how to fix itWhat working visibly really means and how to do itThe power of inserting personal anecdotes into your presentationsThis helpful episode is brought to you by “The Practical Guide to Effective Communication” by Laura Camacho, PhD. It’s available on Amazon in paperback and digital format and has everything you need to be recognized for the value you already contribute.WIth Speak Up communication training, individuals learn to enhance their executive presence, 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 to engage audiences and beat imposter syndrome.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Just in time for your travels, I've chosen 3 episodes to re-release because they are JUST THAT GOOD. In this episode coach Jeff Klubeck and I have a ton of fun discussing influence, persuasion, accountability, and conflict resolution. Jeff is a fun communication coach and author of the much-needed book, The Integrity Game. He does a lot of work with helping leaders become magnetic public speakers, and dealing with all aspects of leader communication, especially issues around integrity.Jeff is quite entertaining and you'll pick up some interesting and helpful perspectives. Here is a sample of your takeaways:- The two key motivators you want to identify for any audience.- The absolute crux of getting rid of your fear of public speaking.- What you can do to hold peers accountable when collaborating.- Why Jeff is a fan of conflict.- A hyper-precision tool for more effective meetings.For more communication goodness visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. For more insight into the true role of integrity in any company or organization, visit www.integritygame.comWIth Speak Up communication training, individuals learn to enhance their executive presence, 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 to engage audiences and beat imposter syndrome.

Kathy Klotz-Guest's fascinating background, a former tech exec who also worked as a comedian, then became a podcast host and keynote speaker. She knows exactly what leaders need to build trust and connection. Without these key ingredients, your team cannot innovate.She and Laura discuss how using humor (not necessarily telling jokes) is a great way to be human at work. The reality is that trust is at an all time low and to retain top talent and be innovative, your team or group has to be a great place people WANT To work - where trust, laughter and connectionhappen.Bringing humor and levity is not about being funny; it's about connection and trust.Be inspired and grab your pen 🖋 to note these practical wisdom bombs:🙀What we’re really afraid of in being more authentic at work and how to face that💎How bringing humor or levity to work builds trust and connection🔑The truth about how so-called “professionalism” can be an artificial barrier to top performance💰The many benefits for leaders who bring levity to work, including being seen as more competent🎯What Gen Z expects from work and how they’re changing everythingABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:Kathy Klotz-Guest left a VP comms position in 2010, after 16 years in tech leading teams and business goals successfully, and years on comedy stages, to start Keeping it Human."Stop Boring Me!" How to create kick-ass marketing content, stories, products and ideas through the power of improv" (Amazon). Inc.com named it a "CMO must read." Her book is all about using stage tools to innovate ideas andstories, and advise global teams, women execs and senior leaders on how to be braver and do bigger work together.FOR YOU: This episode is brought to you by the Swiss Army knife of compelling communication, aka The Practical Guide to Effective Communication by Laura Camacho. Makes a helpful gift for anyone who wants to experiencesuccess in life as communication is about 90% of the value we bring to the table.To have Laura Camacho share all the goods on the skills needed to influence, schedule a quick call. See more about her work atwww.speakupwithlaura.comWant to make the world better? Please leave us a 5-star ⭐️podcast review to help others find this life-altering insight. We appreciate you!WIth Speak Up communication training, individuals learn to enhance their executive presence, 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 to engage audiences and beat imposter syndrome.

We agree that the purpose of television is to entertain. Most effective enterprise business leaders know how to make their key messages entertaining. All business owners either grab enough attention, or go out of business. And that’s what Maz Farrelly shares with us in this conversation: how to be more interesting."It’s not my job to be interested, it’s your job to be interesting."Like excellence in all things, paying attention to detail makes the cut. Whether it’s dressing in a signature look (á la Steve Jobs) or crafting unexpected metaphors, or even bringing the best cake in town to a client meeting, standing out from the vanilla beige crowd is the supreme competitive advantage. And Maz has the stories to prove it. And yes, they’re entertaining."There's no point in being incredible and making beautiful things if no one knows you exist."Grab your pencil ✏️ and take note of these life-altering takeaways!💰All the details that create strong connection with your easily-bored audience 😱The thing you’re not thinking hard enough about that will make you lots more $$$🥂How being interesting connects you to the upper echelon of your company💎 What it takes to make something interesting✏️How being interesting empowers you to change behaviors of othersABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Maz Farrelly has been to more showbiz parties than George Clooney’s knickers (underpants), and down more red carpets than a Dyson vacuum. Her contacts read like the toilet queue at the Oscars and her loo is packed full of international awards - BAFTAS, Logies, Astras, Royal Television Society Awards, the works.Maz has been the boss of the biggest TV shows in the world, with the biggest teams, budgets, audiences, and stars. Her content has been watched more than eight BILLION times, and she once broke Twitter, before it was X. Deliberately.Maz is on a mission to help the business world find their X Factor and deliver their message with the impact of a large cement fist in a soft, cashmere glove.FOR YOU: This episode is brought to you by the Swiss Army knife of compelling communication, aka The Practical Guide to Effective Communication by Laura Camacho. Makes a helpful gift for anyone who wants to experience success in life as communication is about 90% of the value we bring to the table.To have Laura Camacho delight at your upcoming event on the topic of influence, schedule a quick call. See more about her work at www.speakupwithlaura.com Want to make the world better? Please leave us a 5-star ⭐️podcast review to help others find this life-altering insight. We appreciate you!WIth Speak Up communication training, individuals learn to enhance their executive presence, 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 to engage audiences and beat imposter syndrome.

In this episode, Laura is excited to introduce you to Carlo Pignataro, whose uber cool job is to help companies & individuals add a touch of luxury and elegance to their business so they can stay out of price wars and build emotional links with their clients/stakeholders. How’s that for a unique approach to executive communication?We kick off by chatting about culture as top luxury brands, like other top companies, focus on retaining top talent. (Hint: no ping pong balls, beer, or even luxurious workspaces needed.)We spend a lot of time connecting the allure of luxury brands - theirdesirability, their quality, their stories, their courage to accept they’re not all things to all people in relationship to leadership and communication.15+ years of experience in the international luxury industry have taught me that value, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.– Carlo PignataroGrab your Cartier pencil ✏️ and take note of these takeaways andothers!🧩 What everyone craves that you can deliver💎The qualities of a story that make it resonate strongly with people💰How to decline or deny without saying the word “no”🎤The quality that luxury brands strive to attain that you don’t hearabout elsewhere🏆The way to listen that elevates the experience of you✂︎ Why you need courage to give something your best shotABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:Carlo Pignataro is an author, entrepreneur, consultant and trainingspecialist best known as “The Luxury Coach.”Born in Turin, Italy, and based between Dubai and Dublin, he travels the world consulting and training organizations who seek his help to align the value they bring to the marketplace with their perceived value.His experience and exposure to the strategies used by some of the most prestigious brands in the world makes him a global consultant and trainer for companies and individuals operating in various sectors, including Luxury Goods, Luxury Retail, Cosmetics, Banking, Automotive, and more.Carlo’s experience in the international luxury industry includesmanagerial roles with companies like Gucci, Damiani, TJF Group, and Al Tayer Group.As an NLP Master Practitioner, NHR Master Practitioner, Non VerbalHypnosis practitioner, Body Language Scholar, and Vocal Coach – he is a trained opera singer – Carlo has gained an international reputation as the sales coach with a luxury twist.FOR YOU: This episode is brought to you by the Swiss Army knife ofcompelling communication, aka The Practical Guide to EffectiveCommunication by Laura Camacho. Makes a helpful gift for anyone who wants to experience success in life as communication is about 90% of the value we bring to the table.See more about her work at www.speakupwithlaura.comEnjoy this episode? Please leave us a 5-star ⭐️podcast review to help others find this life-altering insight. We appreciate you!WIth Speak Up communication training, individuals learn to enhance their executive presence, 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 to engage audiences and beat imposter syndrome.

Today’s eclectic and engaging guest, Melissa Dinwiddie, helps us all think about work from a more creative perspective, especially through improv exercises. Did you know that improv can help you think on your feet faster? We even did a cool improv exercise on this episode. (Try it with an introverted member of your team!)Connectivity means more connected brains.Melissa regales us with her stories from the trenches and also shares hard research on the benefits of bringing improv practices and creativity in general, to your “non-creative” work.Time to grab your pencil ✏️ and note down these these takeaways:🛟An improv exercise that helps people connect better 💰Ways you can use humor to influence in challenging situations🎤A specific public speaking exercise that generates confidence🏆7 specific benefits of the improv practice, including self judgment🧩The role uncertainty intolerance plays in career progression and communicationABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: A trained improviser and former jazz singer, Melissa Dinwiddie helps senior tech leaders increase their influence and reduce conflict by helping their teams communicate and connect better so their research impacts the organization and they get a permanent seat at the table, all through her F.U.N. Method™. Her specialty is designing and facilitating interactive, playful team- and leadership development programs that attendees rave about because they acquire new skills and behaviors and build connections while having fun. Friends and colleagues refer to her as "the person the 'King of Engagement' (Facebook) goes to when they need to teach their researchers how to engage." Melissa is the author of The Creative Sandbox Way™, an interactive playbook to help readers break their creative block virtually overnight. FOR YOU: This episode is brought to you by the Swiss Army knife of compelling communication, aka The Practical Guide to Effective Communication by Laura Camacho. Makes a helpful gift for anyone who wants to experience success in life as communication is at least 90% of the value we bring to the table. See more about her work at www.speakupwithlaura.com Enjoy this episode? Please leave us a 5-star ⭐️podcast review to help others find this life-altering insight. Thank you so much.WIth Speak Up communication training, individuals learn to enhance their executive presence, 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 to engage audiences and beat imposter syndrome.

Today is special as for the very first time, we brought back a former podcast guest. That happens even less frequently than a Perseid meteor shower or a Triple Jovian Eclipse. Chris is back to share some of the highly effective communication tools he’s developed since we last spoke on Episode 127 when The First Minute was released back in May, 2021.Since then his two books have won quite a number of impressive awards!!!Chris’ technical background gives him particularly useful insight in that important communication flow between the IT side and the business side of any company. Chris and Laura are both astounded at the level of complexitywe all manage on a daily basis, and the cognitive load and the pace of change are only going to get heavier, which makes communication even more challenging.Stop what you’re doing, grab your pencil ✏️ and note down these these Swiss-Army knife quality takeaways and more!🧩How the “working memory” of your audience sabotages you if you don’t engage in the first 20 seconds🛟3 key elements of framing a message that set it up to be understood and accepted💰Why communication is not a skill and where to focus on getting better🎤 How a message without a headline never lands🏆Use the concept of the “magic box” to share ultra complex technical topics󰵗What the question, “How does X work?” really means3️⃣The 3 things your winning email subject line must haveABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:Chris Fenning is the author of two award-winning business books The First Minute and Effective Emails, and numerous business articles.He’s also a trainer in clear and concise business communication. Chris helps professionals communicate more clearly with one another, with an emphasis on (but not limited to) technical professionals working with their business colleagues.Conversations, emails and meetings can be concise, effective and elicit the desired responses, by using the right approach and a little practice. A former Senior Director, Chris teaches the communication methods that deliver better project management, help avoid serious commercial setbacks and reduce the frustration when communicating between teams and with leadership.FOR YOU: This episode is brought to you by the Swiss Army knife of compelling communication, aka The Practical Guide to Effective Communication by Laura Camacho. Makes a helpful gift for anyone who wants to experiencesuccess in life as communication is at least 90% of the value we bring to the table.See more about her work at www.speakupwithlaura.comEnjoy this episode? Please leave us a 5-star ⭐️podcast review to help others find this life-altering insight. With Speak Up communication training, individuals learn to enhance their executive presence, 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 to engage audiences and beat imposter syndrome.

Get the inside scoop on how to be the belle or beau of any gala ball in this fun conversation with the master of fundraising, Rob Giardinelli and Laura Camacho . Rob and Laura crack the code on how anyone, even the socially awkward, can become stunning guests at any social event. Rob’s attended literally over 2,000 gala events and is hand down the man who knows what works and what doesn’t.Grab your pencil ✏️ and note down these these takeaways just in time for the social season kicks off!🧩Learn the 3 party guest archetypes to embrace your social strengths🔑Keys to prepare your conversations to succeed at any gathering💰What to wear and all the benefits you get from socializing!🎤 The mindset you need for more invitations to uplevel your social life🎶The kind of questions that are music to others🏆Tips for getting invited back to the following year’s eventABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:Rob’s career started in technology sales and account managementwhere he spent 16 years in various senior national, regional, and global account roles, before moving into media. Over the past 13 years, Rob attended/chronicled over 2,000 galas, signature fundraising events, cocktail parties, and event activations as COO of publications including Curated Texan and Society Texas magazine. These events have raised over $250 million for some of the world's top nonprofits. Additionally, he has his own podcast, Fun In Fundraising to talk with people behind top nonprofit galas and signature fundraising events.FOR YOU: If you want personalized help with 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.With Speak Up communication training, individuals learn to enhance their executive presence, 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 to engage audiences and beat imposter syndrome. Learn how to be the inspiring leader others want to follow.

In this lively episode introverts Laura Camacho and Matthew Pollarddiscuss the actions we can take to fast-track our success, from how to shine at a dinner party to being a recession-proof professional.Adversity seeds the success of our future.Matthew is obsessed with accelerating growth for others, whether they work in a company or own a company. Starting without a college degree, connections or even a vision, he learned what it takes to connect with people, even if you’re a hardcore introvert.Every skill can be learned and mastered.See how you can be even more proactive and build your own influence, impact, and income.Among the influence takeaways, you’ll learn:🧩What you MUST know before building your personal brand🛟How to be the sparkling guest at a dinner party (and make your own dinner party the one A-listers talk about)💰Why hunkering down at work right now will get you laid off󰜼How to get your boss to see you as a valued asset🏆The biggest mindset block right in front of you and how to overcome itABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:Matthew Pollard is an internationally-recognized consultant, speaker, blogger, author, mentor, coach, and serial entrepreneur with five multi-million dollar business success stories under his belt, all before the age of 30. He is the founder and CEO of Rapid Growth, LLC, dedicated to achieving maximum ROI for businesses of all sizes.Though his client list includes multiple Fortune 500 companies, his real passion is helping small business owners end the overwhelm, eliminate the stress and guesswork, and get on a clear path to Rapid Growth.Called “the real deal” by Forbes, his methods have transformed over3500 businesses to date.FOR YOU: This episode is brought to you by the Swiss Army knife ofcompelling communication, aka The Practical Guide to EffectiveCommunication by Laura Camacho. Makes a helpful gift for anyone who wants to experience success in life as communication is at least 90% of the value we bring to the table.To bring Laura Camacho to your leadership team , schedule a quick call here. See more about her work at www.speakupwithlaura.comEnjoy this episode? Please leave us a 5-start ⭐️podcast review to help others find this life-altering insight. As in karma.WIth Speak Up communication training, individuals learn to enhance their executive presence, 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 to engage audiences and beat imposter syndrome.

Laura and Lisa Gaché met through a common client/friend in LA, where Lisa is the queen of helping media stars and execs mind their manners. Laura and Lisa hit it off like PB and dark chocolate and dropped so many juicy tips on influence through good manners. In this unfiltered conversation you’ll get the exact etiquette insights that NO ONE tells you (except maybe your mom 😎.)Manners are the glue that hold everything together. - Lisa GachéThey start off by diagnosing the reasons people are more rude today (haven’t you noticed that?) This means you have an unparalleled opportunity to build your own social intelligence and use it to amplify your influence.Check yo’self before you wreck yo’self. – Ice CubeTake advantage of this episode to get the inside scoop on improving your etiquette and your manners to build better relationships and enjoy more status and influence. There’s nothing that builds confidence more than being comfortable with any social situation.Among the sparkling takeaways, you’ll learn:🧩The difference between manners and etiquette and why both matter🛟How a mindset of being genuine is more helpful than authenticity💰The multiple benefits of having more social intelligence✍🏻The skinny on how thank-notes build relationships (especially important for introverts!)🏆Good manners actually enhance your social status in the eyes of othersABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Founder and CEO of Beverly Hills Manners, Lisa Gaché is a nationally recognized etiquette coach and lifestyle expert. She provides practical modern day solutions and helps clients use the power of social intelligence to enhance their lives, both personally and professionally.Based in Los Angeles, Lisa has become the credible “go-to” resource for the media and entertainment community, advising on everything from dining with decorum and red carpet etiquette to managing one‘s digital footprint. With gentle humor and a refreshing no-nonsense delivery, she helps her clients with tips, tools and guidance to help them know how to act and feel comfortable in every social situation.Lisa has advised Oscar®-winning celebrities, and high-profile brands such as Mattel, Tiffany & Co., Burberry, TJX Companies, American Girl, Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, and the Hotel Bel-Air.FOR YOU: This episode is brought to you by the Swiss Army knife of compelling communication, aka The Practical Guide to Effective Communication by Laura Camacho. Makes a helpful gift for anyone who wants to experience success in life as communication is at least 90% of the value we bring to the table.To bring Laura Camacho to your leadership team , schedule a quick call here. See more about her work at www.speakupwithlaura.com Enjoy this episode? Please leave us a 5-start ⭐️podcast review to help others find this life-altering insight. As in karma.WIth Speak Up communication training, individuals learn to enhance their executive presence, 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 to engage audiences and beat imposter syndrome.