245 episodes

Do you often feel sidelined in discussions, wanting to speak up and have more influence?

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 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 15 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 5-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

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

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Do you often feel sidelined in discussions, wanting to speak up and have more influence?

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 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 15 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 5-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

    E 248 Actual Ways to Communicate Confidently to the CEO

    E 248 Actual Ways to Communicate Confidently to the CEO

    Welcome to Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts and ambiverts where we reveal the charisma & communication secrets of A-Listers so you get the recognition and opportunities you deserve.
    I’m your host Laura Camacho, your magical communication godmother, coach, and strategist. We now release episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

    Whenever a leader goes through a transition and they're entering into a new role or a new organization there’s a heavy scrutiny on the early messages that they make and things they say.

    This episode #248 is especially for you if you want
    a) to learn what the C-suite wants from YOU in terms of messaging,
    b) to join the C-suite or
    c) to improve your leadership communication skills.

    🔥Why CEO communication is so challenging and mission-critical

    🎯What your CEO would like you to know

    🎤What most CEOs are missing

    😎The mindset and perspective you need to reach the c-suite

    🗑A big, huge mistake less experienced leaders make in their communication

    ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:
    CEO performance reverberates well beyond the corner office, affecting everyone from employees to shareholders, governments to business partners.

    In The New CEO: Lessons from CEOs on How to Start Well and Perform Quickly (Minus the Common Mistakes) global lead of Russell Reynolds Associates’ CEO and Executive Transition practice, Ty Wiggins, shares the ingredients of successful CEO transitions, providing actionable analysis of what works and what doesn’t.

    He spoke candidly with CEOs including PepsiCo’s Ramon Laguarta, Campbell’s Mark Clouse, UPS’s Carol Tomé, Verizon’s Hans Vestberg, Forever21’s Winnie Parks, and more, and conducted qualitative and quantitative research with 200 new CEOs, shedding much needed light on the things CEOs wish they had done sooner and better.

    FOR YOU:
    Now you can know ALL of these juicy key details on your specific executive presence (or lack thereof), thanks to our brand spanking-new Speak Up 360.
    It’s a cutting-edge leadership development 360 tool designed exclusively for highly-conscientious senior leaders like you. It’s focused exclusively on HIGH-IMPACT communication skills!

    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.

    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!

    • 35 min
    E 247 How to Use Humor To Deliver a Sensational Speech & Increase Your Executive Presence

    E 247 How to Use Humor To Deliver a Sensational Speech & Increase Your Executive Presence

    Want to transform the most mundane message ever into something captivating and unforgettable?
    Welcome to Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts, including you social introverts, where we reveal the charisma & communication secrets of A-Listers so you get the recognition and opportunities you deserve.

    I’m your host Laura Camacho, your magical communication godmother, coach, and strategist.

    As a conscientious, high-performing leader, you understand the importance of communication. But how do you make your messages stand out in a sea of information overload?

    Today's episode holds the key to injecting humor and lightheartedness into your communication style, enhancing your influence, and connecting with your audience.

    There are many benefits to bringing a lighthearted touch and possibly humor to your communication. Here are some of the diamond-studded takeaways:

    🪝A practical easy-ish tool for making your message sticky and elevating your executive presence in a flash

    💰How using humor makes you smarter, more creative...and even more attractive!

    🔑 The golden communication tools that sets you apart as a trusted and influential leader.

    Ready to level up your communication skills and unlock new opportunities for recognition and success? Tune in to this episode now and master the dash of the unexpected that makes your message stick

    Thank you so much for listening and being here. If you’re not getting our weekly communication dispatch, please without delay visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on the Speak Up A plus mailing list.

    • 11 min
    E 246 A-List Charisma Use Intelligent Humor to Fortify Your Leadership Communication

    E 246 A-List Charisma Use Intelligent Humor to Fortify Your Leadership Communication

    Curious about how comedians like Jen Fulwiler find humor in everyday life? Want to be funnier at work?
    Welcome to Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts, including you social introverts, where we reveal the charisma & communication secrets of A-Listers so you get the recognition and opportunities you deserve. I’m your host Laura Camacho, your magical communication godmother, coach, and strategist.
    In today's fast-paced world, injecting humor into your communication can make you stand out and connect with others more effectively. Join us as we dissect the charisma of Jen Fulwiler, an Austin-based comedian and mother of six, to uncover the secrets of her charismatic comedic genius.
    By learning from Jen’'s charisma, you'll discover how to:

    🎯Sharpen your wit

    🏆Build confidence

    🎤Master the art of engaging storytelling.

    These skills will not only make you a more captivating communicator but also help you navigate professional challenges with ease and charm.

    Ready to infuse your communication with humor and charisma? Tune in to this episode to unlock the secrets of Jen Fulwiler's comedic style and elevate your communication game.

    Thank you so much for listening and being here. If you’re not getting our weekly communication dispatch, please without delay visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on the Speak Up A plus 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.

    • 7 min
    E 245 How to Have Courageous Conversations that Transform & Elevate Your Leadership

    E 245 How to Have Courageous Conversations that Transform & Elevate Your Leadership

    Ever felt caught off guard by unexpected conflicts or uncomfortable conversations at work?
    Dive into this episode with Laura Camacho and Justin Jones-Fosu, author of the just-published I respectfully disagree. How to have difficult conversations in a divided world. In this dynamic chat the two uncover how navigating such situations can transform your leadership approach.
    Welcome to Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts, including you social introverts, where we reveal the charisma & communication secrets of A-Listers so you get the recognition and opportunities you deserve.
    As a conscientious high-performer, you know the importance of fostering a positive workplace culture. But what happens when disagreements arise?
    Discover how mastering conflict resolution can not only enhance team dynamics but also elevate your leadership effectiveness in today's rapidly evolving corporate landscape.

    Laura even learned why it’s considered dismissive to “agree to disagree” and many other takeaways including:

    🎯Real-life examples of conflict resolution strategies, including how personal experiences can shape leadership behavior.

    🔑 Multiple practical techniques for navigating conflicts with courage and empathy, ultimately fostering a culture of respect and collaboration within your organization.

    😎How radical is the transformative power of apologizing and seeking forgiveness, even in situations where fault may not be entirely yours, to cultivate stronger relationships and build trust among team members.

    Tune in now to unlock the secrets of effective conflict resolution and elevate your leadership impact in just a single episode!

    If you’re not getting our weekly communication dispatch, please without delay visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on the Speak Up A plus List!

    ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

    Justin Jones-Fosu Sr, MBA, CSP is a fun-loving and goofy dad who also happens to be a highly sought after business speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, and business consultant. He speaks 60-70 times per year to companies, organizations, and associations in the US and Internationally.

    He is passionate about helping organizations and individuals take action to achieve amazing results.

    Justin’s latest best-selling book is I respectfully disagree. How to have difficult conversations in a divided world to address the deep need for a practical and accessible guide to having challenging conversations in any situation, from the workplace to the classroom to the dinner table.

    As a speaker and workshop facilitator, Justin Jones-Fosu loves turning events into memorable experiences with his humorous and engaging delivery as well as with his research-based content!

    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 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...

    • 44 min
    E 244 Break Through Your Leadership Bubble To Boost Executive Presence

    E 244 Break Through Your Leadership Bubble To Boost Executive Presence

    Would you like to learn about an extremely common blind spot in leaders that impairs decision making, squashes employee engagement and slows down problem solving?
    Welcome to Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts, including you social introverts, where we reveal the charisma & communication secrets of A-Listers so you get the recognition and opportunities you deserve.
    I’m your host Laura Camacho, your magical communication godmother, coach, and strategist. Take note that we now release episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

    As a highly-conscientious leader, you already know the importance of making well-informed decisions and fostering a culture of open communication within your team. But what if your position of authority inadvertently hinders the flow of honest feedback, leading to blind spots and missed opportunities for improvement?

    As you move up the leadership ladder, the fact is people become less truthful with you.

    Among other takeaways in this packed mini episode you’ll learn:

    🎯Why you’re not getting accurate feedback

    🔥How not getting timely feedback blocks your leadership success

    🔑 3 action steps that allow you to enjoy the benefits of encouraging an open feedback culture

    Ready to transform your leadership approach and unlock your team's full potential? Tune in now to learn practical strategies for fostering a culture of open feedback and driving exceptional results in your organization.

    Thank you so much for listening and being here. If you’re not getting our weekly communication dispatch, please without delay visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on the Speak Up A plus List!

    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.

    • 9 min
    E 243 A-List Charisma & the Power of Being Relatable in Building Executive Presence

    E 243 A-List Charisma & the Power of Being Relatable in Building Executive Presence

    Ever wonder how a Catholic priest topped the charts with a podcast on the Bible?
    For the third year in a row, Catholic priest Fr. Mike Schmitz is the host of the #1 podcast on Apple Podcasts in all categories at the start of January 2023.
    In today's competitive world, charisma isn't just for celebrities; it's a crucial tool for business leaders like you.
    Father Mike Schmitz's success offers valuable insights into how authenticity, relatability, and enthusiasm can transform your communication style and impact.

    By learning from Father Mike's charisma, you'll unlock the secrets to:

    🔑Connect with diverse audiences.

    🧠How to make complex topics relatable.

    🧩What it takes to inspire action.

    Ready to elevate your charisma and communication skills? Tune in to this episode to discover how Father Mike's approach can help you stand out as a charismatic leader in your industry.

    Thank you so much for listening and being here. If you’re not getting our weekly communication dispatch, please without delay visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on the Speak Up A plus 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.

    • 7 min

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