Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style Laura Camacho

Would you like an actual checklist to make sure others don’t perceive you as boring?
In today’s fast-paced, remote and hybrid-working world, high-performing business leaders must excel in communication to maintain their edge.
If you feel overwhelmed by the demands of constant virtual (and in person) meetings and unsure if your message is resonating, this episode is for you.

In today’s episode you’ll gain the edge with the following gems:

1. Which are the communication habits that might be making you seem boring

2. Actionable techniques to make your voice more engaging and ensure you’re always heard

3. Gain practical tips to foster more interactive and interesting conversations at work (and elsewhere!)

Play this episode now to unlock the secrets of captivating communication and ensure your voice is never overlooked again.

If you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse. The easiest way to get better is to hop on over to www.speakupwithlaura.com, scroll to the bottom and jot in good email address so you get a weekly actionable tip to keep you improving until you approach world domination. 🤣

On the Speak up podcast, learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style and executive presence to increase visibility for promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking to engage audiences effectively.

Would you like to know how to effortlessly establish genuine rapport with the most successful and accomplished people you meet?
In this episode of Speak Up, we reveal a foolproof compliment that builds instant rapport with high achievers. As a conscientious, high-performing business leader, you know the importance of meaningful connections.
Discover how this technique can enhance your leadership presence and foster authentic relationships with top-tier professionals.

Among your titanium-plated takeaways you’ll learn:

🎯 The specific compliment that resonates deeply with highly accomplished individuals, making them feel genuinely understood and appreciated.

🔥Gain a powerful tool to boost your confidence and elevate how others perceive you in professional settings.

🚀Understand why recognizing the challenges faced by successful people sets you apart and creates lasting, respectful connections.

Don't miss out on this game-changing episode—listen now and unlock the secret to building authentic rapport with the elite!

You have MORE charisma tips from Maz Farrelly in Speak up episode 262: 3 insider secrets to massively increase your executive presence from reality TV royalty. I’m a fangirl for sure, but for very good reasons. Maz Farrelly is top shelf.

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On the Speak up podcast, learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style and executive presence to increase visibility for promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking to engage audiences effectively. 

Did you know that as an introvert or ambivert you have a complete advantage in leading your team that can uplevel the success of an entire organization?
You have to create your own visibility - Steve McKenzie
In today's fast-paced business environment, being a highly-conscientious, high-performing business leader means more than just driving results—it's about connecting with your team on a deeper level to foster a culture of mutual respect and trust.

And THAT is precisely where introverts have the advantage.

This episode dives into the nuances of effective leadership styles, offering insights on how understanding and connecting with your team can significantly impact your business outcomes and your reputation.

In this rare interview with leading Atlanta artist, Steve McKenzie, Listeners will gain:

🎯 Practical strategies for fostering a culture where employees want to go above and beyond

✅The invisible but powerful connection between performance expectations and the leader’s emotional intelligence

🎤Real-life examples of how personalized leadership approaches lead to enhanced team dynamics and business success.

Tune in now to uncover the secrets of transformative leadership and start applying these strategies to elevate your team's performance and cohesion!

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ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
Leading Atlanta artist and award-winning designer, Steve McKenzie, found his creative niche in the interior design community, as a designer and namesake behind McKenzie Design LLC and online shop, steve mckenzie’s.

Steve, along with his wife Jill, launched their businesses in 2012 after Steve’s 20+ year tenure with Berkshire-Hathaway owned Larson-Juhl, a custom frame manufacturer and distributor, where he served most recently as the company’s President and CEO.

Steve’s keen eye and lifelong appreciation for design, starting when he was just a boy, made this a natural progression for his career. Since its inception, McKenzie Design LLC has completed projects throughout the southeast and Midwest, has been published in Atlanta magazine HOME, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, and has been recognized by other national publications, including House Beautiful and Traditional Home.

The inception of the interior design and home décor businesses have since parlayed into product line design with fabric, wallpaper, an upholstery collection, and a line of rugs through Verde Home.

FOR YOU:
To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Are you excelling at your job but still not getting the promotions you deserve? Have you realized that your top-notch performance reviews don’t translate into executive presence?
As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you know the frustration of being a top performer but not seeing your career advance as expected. This episode will tackle why your high performance might not be enough and what you can do about it.

In today’s episode you’ll learn actual career secrets that no else tells you like:

1. Discover the real reason high performance isn't translating into career advancement and how to change that.

2. Learn how to leverage your excellent performance record to enhance your executive presence effectively.

3. Gain practical micro skills to elevate your executive presence and get noticed for higher roles.

Tune in now to transform your executive presence and unlock new career opportunities!

If you want to be an A-list leader, make sure you’re getting out weekly communication dispatch, please without delay visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on the Speak Up A List!

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On the Speak up podcast, learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style and executive presence to increase visibility for promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking to engage audiences effectively.

How would it help you to know some easy and proven persuasion techniques that actually ELEVATE your executive presence, even if English is your second language?
Today’s A-List icon is Bushra Azhar - founder of the Persuasion Revolution.
Originally from Pakistan, she’s one of the most knowledgeable people on the planet on the topic of persuasion. And English is Bushra’s second or third language.
Today you will learn these persuasive techniques you can use to own any room:

🍰How to secretly have the advantage in winning people over in the conference room.

🔑A persuasion technique that elevates your executive presence and your reputation.

🪝An unassailable way to showcase your expertise.

These techniques are central to Bushra Azhar’s approach to persuasion and can be highly effective when applied thoughtfully and strategically in your communication at work. For more in-depth insights, her book Mass Persuasion Method is a comprehensive resource on persuasion.

If you’re not getting our life-altering weekly communication dispatch, please without delay visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on the Speak Up email list!

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Ever wonder why some professionals rise to the top effortlessly while others, who are often high performers, sometimes struggle to break through certain career ceilings?
For high-performing leaders like you, understanding the shift from being a standout individual contributor to an influential leader is crucial.

This transformation often pivots not just on what you do, but how you communicate, build relationships, and present your personal brand within complex corporate environments where executive presence is key.

In this dynamic episode, you'll pick up insider information from a leading public speaking coach, Diane Diaz, lead coach at Speak Your Brand.

We delve into titanium-plated tips like these :

🔑What your communication must have to build connections that elevate your leadership and reputation.

💎 Specific strategies and a proven framework that transforms technical information into compelling narratives that engage and influence your audience.

🔥Practical tips for integrating storytelling into your professional interactions to enhance thought leadership and team cohesion.

Unlock the secrets to amplifying your impact as a leader by listening to this episode now — a must-hear for anyone aiming to navigate the complexities of high-level roles effectively.

If you’re not getting our weekly drip of short and witty communication tips without delay please visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and join our Speak Up A list.

ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Diane Diaz understands the power of a well-crafted talk that tells a story and engages with the audience. She’s lead speaking coach at Speaking Your Brand.

These days Diane brings her years of experience in branding and marketing and my experience in and love of public speaking to Speaking Your Brand and work with entrepreneurs, business owners, and corporate professionals and teams to help them define their core message, develop their talks, and build their thought leadership through speaking.

FOR YOU:

Convinced about your executive presence when you walk into that meeting? Are you crushing your presentations? Do you use good metaphors? Such are the executive micro skills!!!

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.