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? 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 to 10-minute charisma or leadership 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 390: These 12 Science-Backed Charisma Tactics Skyrocket Executive Presence & Leadership Impact: https://pod.fo/e/2c2b5e

  1. 1D AGO

    530: Why You’re Still Operating One Level Below After the Promotion & How to Successfully Adapt Your Executive Presence

    Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 days. Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment. If you're a high-performing leader who preps endlessly but still hesitates to speak up at the table, this episode reveals the exact reason you're being overlooked — and how communication, not competence, is now your career driver. By the end of today’s episode you’ll know: 🔥Why over-preparing is a leftover habit that’s now working against you. 🚀The 3 executive behaviors that signal leadership — and have nothing to do with technical skills. 🎯 How to shift from sounding smart to sounding strategic — so you're trusted, not just respected. Listen now to learn how to match your communication to your title and finally get recognized at the level you’ve already earned. Are you still leading with data instead of decisions? Waiting to be invited to speak instead of shaping the narrative? If you’ve been promoted but feel like you're being overlooked for the next opportunity, you're not alone—and it’s not a skills problem. That’s why I built the Executive Presence Mastery System—to help senior leaders like you stop relying on technical perfection and start building trust through strategic communication. Because presence, judgment, and communication now make up 70% of your leadership evaluation. So if you're ready to stop playing small and start signaling real leadership, go to the show notes, click the first link you find, or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com/speakup to schedule a time that works for you. I'd love to help you close the presence gap once and for all. 🔗 Research & References Mentioned in This Episode 🎯 Executive Presence & Leadership PerceptionCarol Kinsey Goman – The Silent Language of Leadershttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10401591-the-silent-language-of-leadersCenter for Talent Innovation – Executive Presence (2014 Study)https://www.talentinnovation.org/_private/assets/ExecutivePresence-CTI-Research.pdfBain & Company – What Separates Top Leadersa href="https://www.bain.com/insights/what-executive-presence-means-and-why-it-matters/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    9 min

  2. 4D AGO

    529: 5 Concrete Ways Executive Presence Turns Technical Expertise into Real Business Wins

    Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 days. Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment. What if the key to faster decisions, clearer alignment, and more resources isn't more data—but how you show up in the room? If you're a high-performing technical leader—engineer, analyst, finance expert—chances are your work is excellent, but your message isn’t landing with decision-makers. This episode reveals why executive presence, not more technical detail, is what actually drives business outcomes and accelerates your influence. By the end of today’s episode you’ll know: 🚀5 specific ways executive presence leads to better, faster decisions. 🎯How to present complex ideas so senior leaders see the value instantly. 🏆 Shift from simply “explaining work” to actually driving outcomes and influence in high-stakes rooms. Listen now to uncover how your executive presence could be the key to turning your technical expertise into tangible business impact. If this episode hit close to home, you already know: You don’t need to be louder. You need to be clearer, steadier, and more intentional in how you show up.And that’s exactly what we build here on Speak Up. To get access to the Executive Presence scorecard assessment click the link in the second paragraph of these show notes! To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning. In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives 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.

    11 min

  3. 6D AGO

    528: Hollywood Writer Shares Executive Presence Secrets to Consistently Captivate Your Audience

    Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 days. Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment. Are your presentations packed with facts but still falling flat? Learn the storytelling techniques Hollywood uses to keep people glued to their screens—and how you can apply them in your next meeting. Whether you’re an introvert leader dreading public speaking or a professional who regularly presents reports, this episode will show you why transferring information isn’t enough. You’ll learn how to structure your message with emotional impact, even when talking about numbers, finance, or technical topics. By the end of today’s episode you’ll know: 🎯 The storytelling framework used by professional TV writers to structure engaging communication. 🚀 Practical memorization and delivery techniques, especially tailored for introverts. 💰How to turn data-heavy presentations into compelling narratives that move people to action. Hit play to learn how to build presentations that hook your audience from the first sentence and leave them thinking long after it ends. So if you're an introvert executive who's tired of dreading every presentation — feeling like you're just surviving your time in the spotlight instead of owning the room — and deep down, you know you're capable of delivering something meaningful and memorable... That’s exactly why we created the Executive Presence scorecard — to give you an accurate view of your strengths and opportunities related to your executive presence. If that resonates, go to the show notes, click the first link in the second paragraph. About our guest: Former television writer and producer, Lee Schneider teaches storytelling masterclasses for architects, design professionals, and startup founders. He is an introvert who gives keynote presentations and moderates panel discussions. Lee has taught a media making and storytelling class at the University of Southern California's School of Architecture for over 10 years. He's the founder of Red Cup Agency, an award-winning podcast production company. Previously a writer/producer for major networks, he now focuses on practical storytelling frameworks for thought leaders. To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning. In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives 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.

    26 min

  4. FEB 2

    527: Why Over-Explaining Erases Your Executive Presence (Even If You Think You’re Being Helpful)

    Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 days. Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment. Do you ever find yourself explaining every aspect of your work just to make sure they see everything that’s involved? What if your “thoroughness” is actually sending the wrong signal? If you're a thoughtful, high-performing introvert who’s constantly trying to make your message clear and helpful, this episode reveals how over-explaining can be quietly costing you credibility, promotions, and influence—especially in high-stakes conversations. And by the end of today’s episode, you’ll know: 🔥 The 5 sneaky signs you’re over-explaining (and how others silently react) 🔑 The internal belief that drives the habit—and how to reframe it for executive-level impact 💰 A simple shift that turns you from "explainer" to respected, concise communicator Listen now to learn how to stop diluting your message—and start showing up with the clarity, authority, and presence your ideas deserve. If you recognize yourself in this episode—and you’re tired of watching your ideas get diluted, ignored, or overtaken by louder voices—this is exactly why the Executive Presence Mastery System exists. It’s designed to help you get heard, not just listened to. So head to the top of these show notes, click the first link, or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com/speakup. Because leadership isn’t about saying more. It’s about saying what matters—and stopping. To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning. In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives 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.

    9 min

  5. JAN 30

    526: What If The Thing You Think Is Undermining Your Executive Presence… Doesn’t Actually Exist?

    Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 days. Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment. Do you ever walk into a high-stakes meeting convinced people are judging you—only to shrink back, second-guess yourself, and lose your voice? If you're a high-performing leader who still feels invisible in high-stakes rooms, it may not be your voice, your experience, or even your presence that’s holding you back—it’s the story you’re telling yourself. And it could be the very thing blocking your promotion. By the end of today’s episode you’ll know: 🚀 The subtle psychological trap that’s making you misinterpret neutral behavior as rejection 🔑A powerful 3-step reset that immediately shifts you from self-conscious to strategically impactful 🔥How to show up with real executive presence—without trying to "perform" or prove yourself Press play now to uncover the invisible barrier sabotaging your executive presence—and learn how to erase it for good. After 16 years...helping high performing leaders get the visibility they have earned (AND promotions) it's clear that most people struggle with speaking up in a way that has the impact desired, especially in interactions with top executives. My Executive Presence Scorecard is a self assessment tool you can use to pinpoint executive presence strengths and opportunities. The link is at the top of these show notes. Resource Link: This study linked below shows how believing you’re being judged can cause you to misread neutral behavior—explaining why executive presence often falters not from lack of competence, but from self-monitoring driven by false assumptions 🔗 Kleck, R. E., & Strenta, A. (1980). Perceptions of the impact of negatively valued physical characteristics on social interaction 📄 Available (preprint upload) on ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232481827_Perceptions_of_the_impact_of_negatively_valued_physical_characteristics_on_social_interaction To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning. In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives 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.

    8 min

  6. JAN 28

    525: Why Your Obsession with KPIs Is Killing Your Leadership and Culture (Ken Blanchard Would Agree)

    Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 days. Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment. Are you leading with executive influence or just holding a title? What if the secret to lasting leadership success isn’t about performance metrics—but something totally unexpected? In this episode, we explore the legendary leadership philosophy of Ken Blanchard with his longtime collaborator and biographer, Martha Lawrence. If you're feeling overlooked in your role or struggling to gain influence despite stellar results, this conversation reveals the crucial mindset shift that could unlock your next level of leadership. By the end of today’s conversation with legendary Ken Blanchard’s biographer, Martha Lawrence you’ll know: 🎯Why “catching people doing things right” is more than just feel-good advice—it’s a strategy for building organizational vitality 🧩How Blanchard’s concept of servant leadership can help you grow influence without chasing titles 🚀 Be inspired by real stories of how intentional culture and human-first leadership drive results in high-performing companies Listen now to discover the timeless leadership principles that can help you gain influence, elevate your team, and transform your impact—starting today. About our guest: Martha C. Lawrence, a former editor for Simon & Schuster and Harcourt Publishers, and an executive editor at Blanchard, has worked closely with Ken Blanchard for over twenty years. Her deep understanding of his work and legacy makes her uniquely positioned to tell this compelling story. Lawrence authored Catch People Doing Things Right: How Ken Blanchard Changed the Way the World Leads (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Hardcover, October 21, 2025.) This insightful biography explores the origins and evolution of the impactful concept of "Catching People Doing Things Right,” and traces the life of its pioneer, bestselling author of One Minute Manager, and leadership expert, Ken Blanchard. From his beginnings as a self-proclaimed "mediocre student" to becoming a global icon in management thought, the book delves into how Blanchard revolutionized leadership worldwide. He is the co-founder of management and leadership training company, Blanchard. To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning. In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase...

    26 min

  7. JAN 26

    524: Why Your Data Doesn’t Move the Board Room (Even When You’re Right)

    Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 days. Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment. In today’s episode, discover why you can walk into the room with rock-solid data, a clear proposal, and the credentials to back it up… and still, you get blank stares, surface-level nods, or worse—resistance. If you're a highly skilled expert who's constantly overlooked in high-stakes rooms—despite your prep, your clarity, and your credentials—this episode will show you the real reason why your message isn't landing (and it’s not what you think). It's not about more facts, better grammar, or louder delivery—it's about connection. By the end of today’s episode you’ll know: 💰The hidden cost of being brilliant but not heard in decision-making spaces 🔑The key mindset and messaging shift that transforms experts into trusted advisors 😱Exactly what to do when you're asked a tough question mid-presentation Listen now to learn how to stop leading with data—and start moving the room with your message. If you know your ideas deserve more traction than they’re getting, if you’re ready to move from explainer to trusted advisor, go to the top of these show notes, click the first link you find, or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com/speakup and book a call. I’ll show you how we help experts like you speak up, get seen, and start leading at the level you’ve already earned. We’ll get on a call and see if this is the right step for you. To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning. In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives leaders 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.

    9 min

  8. JAN 23

    523: Why the Senior Leaders Who Change Everything Are Rarely the Loudest in the Room But Exude Executive Presence

    Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 days. Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment. By the end of today’s episode, you’ll understand why history—and modern organizations—are shaped by a small group of people who speak less, but matter more. In today's episode of Speak Up, Laura Camacho unpacks the surprising truth behind who actually drives decisions in rooms full of noise—and it’s rarely the loudest voice. If you’ve been told to “speak up more” but still feel like your insights aren’t landing, you’re not alone. The problem isn’t your ideas—it’s your timing and framing. By the end of today’s episode you’ll know: 🎯How to recognize and embody “creative minority” leadership—even if you're not the most chatty 🧲 Real-world examples (from military to boardrooms) showing how one sentence can shift everything 🌴A practical mindset shift to help you translate insight into influence—without changing your personality Press play to learn how to lead the room without raising your volume—just your clarity. If you’ve ever felt overlooked despite being capable, grounded, and prepared, this may be why: You’re already thinking like the creative minority. You just haven’t been taught how to translate insight into influence. And that is a skill—not a personality trait. If you want to pinpoint exactly where your executive presence is leaking, you can access the Executive Presence Scorecard through a link at the top of these show notes. To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning. In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives 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.

    9 min
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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 to 10-minute charisma or leadership 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 390: These 12 Science-Backed Charisma Tactics Skyrocket Executive Presence & Leadership Impact: https://pod.fo/e/2c2b5e

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