Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

If your audience doesn’t walk away remembering one thing from what you’ve said in that meeting or presentation, you failed. You may have lost credibility as a leader.High-performing leaders like you face razor-thin executive attention spans, and in today’s fast-paced business world, your ability to simplify and deliver a clear message is the ultimate differentiator. But how can you ensure your ideas stick, resonate, and influence senior decision-makers without sounding overly complex or unprepared?By the end of today’s short episode you’ll know:🎯 A game-changing tool to enhance your executive presence instantly, making you appear more confident and decisive.🧠 How to align your ideas with executive priorities so they land with power and purpose.🚀The exact strategies Steve Jobs used to simplify complex ideas into memorable, actionable takeaways. Press play now to master the clarity and conciseness that will make your message unforgettable—and your leadership undeniable.Distilling down what you want to say is extremely challenging for high performers because of what is known as the curse of knowledge. Which is why getting an outsider to help you with key messages is so helpful.That’s why I created an intense 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 intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.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.

🔥 What used to work in leadership doesn’t anymore. Learn what kind of leadership communication actually yields innovative results and growth.As a high-performing leader, you’re constantly juggling responsibilities while navigating rapid change. But what if the key to staying ahead isn’t perfection—but embracing your unique leadership style and leveraging others' strengths? This episode dives into groundbreaking strategies to help you lead with confidence, innovate effectively, and build a team that’s greater than the sum of its parts.By the end of Laura’s amazing conversation with Deborah Ancona, founder of the  MIT Leadership Center, you’ll know:🌟 Learn how a certain leadership style empowers your entire organization to innovate and adapt faster🚀 Uncover your unique leadership signature and use it to inspire confidence🔑 Discover the hidden assets in your “family ghosts” and how to leverage them for greater executive presence🎧 Don’t wait—tune in now to transform the way you lead and secure your place as a forward-thinking, impactful leader!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. This is the year to finally show up with massive executive presence.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.About our guest:Deborah is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management. She is best known for her pioneering research on high-performing teams, distributed nimble leadership and leadership signatures.Deborah is also the founder of the MIT Leadership Center, which is revolutionizing traditional leadership to solve the toughest problems in the world of management.    Her book X-Teams gives deep insights on how to create innovative, successful teams with examples from Microsoft, Takeda, and the Museum of Modern Art. She also co-founded xLEAD, which develops research-based tools to encourage creative leadership across management levels. Her work bridges theory and practice bringing novel ideas into leadership practice. Deborah has been with MIT for over 20 years and in 2018, was awarded the Jamieson Prize, MIT Sloan’s highest teaching honor. Her widely acclaimed research on how family upbringing affects workplace behavior was published in the Harvard Business Review, titled “Family Ghosts in the Executive Suite”, as was her article on the 4-CAPS+ model, “In Praise of the Incomplete Leader”.  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.

Discover the secret weapon most leaders overlook—a simple yet transformative tool that can inspire loyalty, rally teams, and define your legacy with just a few impactful words.If you're a high-performing leader striving for recognition and influence, understanding how to craft and deliver an inaugural speech can elevate your leadership presence, especially during moments of transition or uncertainty.By the end of today’s short episode you’ll know how to: ✨ Set the Stage for Leadership Excellence: Craft a compelling vision that inspires confidence and aligns your team with your leadership priorities. 🌍 Unite Your Team with a Shared Purpose: Discover how to articulate common goals and values that bring people together, even in the most challenging times. 🛠️ Build Trust and Momentum Instantly: Use proven strategies to address uncertainty and outline key priorities that position you as a confident and capable leader.Hit play now to uncover how inaugural speeches can transform your leadership style and make you the leader everyone rallies around—starting today!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.Ready to stop being overlooked and start leading with presence? 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.

Discover how charisma isn't just for extroverts—it's a skill anyone can hone! Learn to master storytelling to turn dry data into captivating narratives. Find out how aligning your message with shared values can help you connect deeply with your audience. Plus, explore the importance of leading with realistic optimism to build trust in your team. These strategies will elevate your executive presence and make you irresistible to decision-makers!

🎯Influence is the most sustainable form of leverage—learn how to extract information from your current conversations to multiply your influence and leverage.High-performing leaders often struggle with building genuine influence and creating trust-filled environments where people feel empowered to tell the truth. Whether it's navigating difficult conversations or getting honest feedback, mastering these skills can make or break your leadership journey.By the end of Laura’s fascinating chat with forensic interviewer, Michael Reddington, you’ll know:✨ Learn how to turn "chit-chatters" into insightful contributors by redirecting their energy into meaningful dialogue.🌟 Discover why time is the enemy of empathy and how shifting your focus can elevate your leadership game.💡 Unlock the secret phrase that keeps you in control of conversations while making others feel valued.🎧 Don't miss this episode—press play to learn actionable strategies that will transform how you better leverage the conversations you’re ALREADY having.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.About our guest:Michael Reddington CFI (Certified Forensic Interviewer), is author of the book, The Disciplined Listening Method: How A Certified Forensic Interviewer Unlocks Hidden Value in Every Conversation.As a Certified Forensic Interviewer, Michael traveled all over not only conducting interrogations, but also teaching professional investigators how to get to the truth using non-confrontational techniques. His experience in the interrogation room helped him see the persuasion techniques that help to actually influence others. Now, he coaches leaders working to build relationships and make their mark.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.For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com 

🧠Being told to 'just be more confident' is not advice; it’s a cop-out. The real power lies in how you frame your message, not in forcing fake confidence.As a high-performing leader, you’ve likely been mislabeled as “lacking confidence” when, in reality, you’re simply unsure how to position your message effectively. This episode dives into the art of framing, a skill that empowers you to shape perceptions, steer conversations, and elevate your executive presence—without pretending to be someone you’re not.By the end of this episode you’ll know:✨ Discover why low confidence is often misdiagnosed and learn what actually drives leadership impact.🛠️ Master the CLEAR framework to craft compelling narratives, even when you’re caught off guard or don’t have all the answers.🎯 Turn challenges like budget cuts or career gaps into opportunities by reframing them in ways that inspire action and confidence.🎧 Stop letting bad advice hold you back—hit play now and learn how to use the power of framing to take control of the narrative in your next big meeting or presentation!Framing isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about setting the stage for constructive dialogue and shared solutions. 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.Ready to stop being overlooked and start leading with presence? Book a free discovery call with me now, and let’s create a clear path to your next promotion. Click here to get started.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.

🎥 Every blockbuster film starts with a single frame—and your executive presence starts with a single moment. Are you ready to direct your own leadership masterpiece?As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you’ve mastered the technical skills of your role, but translating that into executive presence can feel elusive. This episode unpacks how award-winning filmmakers’ techniques can solve the frustrating gap between your expertise and the recognition or opportunities you deserve.By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:✨ How to craft impactful leadership moments by planning and delivering clear, engaging communication that commands attention and strengthens your executive presence.🎥 Own the room by knowing the precise factors filmmakers use to  project authority and charisma.🎙️ What you need to deliver the message with precision and impact to enhance your leadership influence.🎧 Ready to direct your leadership story? Hit play now and learn how to captivate your audience like the great filmmakers do—because your next opportunity is waiting for a star performance!If you’re tired of being overlooked for promotions or recognition despite delivering exceptional results, 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 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.Ready to stop being overlooked and start leading with presence? Book a free call with me here.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.See more at www.speakupwithlaura.com. 

In this engaging discussion with Tracey Peppers, a media expert and life coach, listeners discover the crucial mindset shifts needed for high-stakes communication. Tracey shares how to turn anxiety into authentic presence, emphasizing the power of emotional storytelling to connect with audiences. She provides practical techniques to conquer self-doubt, harness sensory engagement, and transform self-criticism into strategic clarity. This conversation is a treasure trove for those looking to elevate their executive presence and communicate with confidence.

If you’ve ever felt trapped between pleasing everyone and holding your ground, this episode is your way out.High-performing leaders like you often struggle with pushback: saying "yes" too often dilutes your value, while saying "no" can spark unnecessary conflict. But what if there’s a way to assert your priorities and elevate perceptions of your leadership at the same time?In this episode, we tackle this common yet crippling dilemma head-on, showing you how to manage demands with confidence and finesse—without jeopardizing relationships or your reputation.By the end of today’s short and brilliant episode, you’ll know:🌟 A step-by-step strategy to push back while positioning yourself as a leader who gets things done.✨ The secret language techniques luxury brands use to elevate their image—and how you can apply them to your communication.💡 Practical scripts to move conversations forward, even when dealing with uncertainty, chaos, or a demanding team.Hit play now and discover how to transform tough conversations into powerful opportunities that showcase your executive presence and leadership mastery!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.Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.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.

You may be improving your executive presence already. I hope so. Here’s how to know when you've leveled up.Highly conscientious leaders like you often strive to balance speaking up with adding value. If you've ever wondered whether your executive presence is making the impact you want—or if you're ready for bigger opportunities—this episode provides the clarity you need.By the end of this very short episode you’ll know:✨3 distinct things that happen when you elevate your presence🌍 How exactly Executive Presence adds value🚀 The new problem that is created…sorry to break the bad newsHit play now to uncover the unmistakable signs that your executive presence is taking you to the next level—plus strategies to navigate your growing influence effectively!The quote from Adam Grant:The most valuable participant in the room is not the person who talks the most.It’s the person who says the most with the fewest words.The best way to contribute more is not to take up more airtime. It’s to increase your ratio of insight to airtime.This is what happens to you when you start contributing more value through elevated executive presence. Your ratio of confident insight to airtime IS the value you add to any meeting or conversation or presentation.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.Ready to stop being overlooked and start leading with presence? Book a free discovery call with me now, and let’s create a clear path to your next promotion. Click here to get started.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.