409: The REAL Reason You Don’t Sound Like Vice President Material & The 3 Traps Making You Look Amateur
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your shot at senior leadership every time you speak in meetings?Even the most brilliant directors and senior managers can miss out on promotions because their communication doesn't match executive expectations. In this episode, Laura Camacho breaks down how subtle messaging missteps can be perceived as insecurity or inexperience by VPs and C-Suite leaders—without anyone ever telling you what went wrong.Want personalized help to elevate your communication? Click here to book a chat about our Executive Presence Mastery System.By the end of this short episode you’ll know:3️⃣The three most common communication traps that derail high performers from advancing.🛠️ How executives think differently—and how your messaging needs to align.😳What is happening to you in real time when you get caught in these traps.If you're ready to start sounding like the senior leader you truly are, listen to this episode and upgrade how you communicate in high-stakes rooms.If you’re stuck sharing smart ideas but not being heard, questioning your VP readiness. If you’re stuck at the director or senior director level — even though you’ve done the work, led the teams, and have the ideas — but somehow your message just isn’t landing with execs — that’s why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System. We help smart, strategic people like you cut the fluff, speak with credibility, and finally get seen as C-suite material. Sound like what you need? Look to the top of these show notes, click that first link or head over to www.speakupwithlaura.com and find a time that works. Let’s make sure your ideas actually get you the seat you deserve.For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our 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.
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408: How Brainy Introverts Like You Can Achieve Massive Influence Using These A-list Charisma Skills
Are you an introvert who feels stuck in your career because you don't fit the traditional "outgoing leader" mold?In this episode, Laura Camacho breaks down how Nicole Shanahan—a self-described introvert from a humble background—became a nationally recognized figure by embracing her quiet charisma. You'll uncover why you don't need a fancy pedigree, how to use your natural strengths to build powerful executive presence, and why speaking less can sometimes influence more.To set up a quick call to see if the Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:🎯Why you don’t need upper class pedigree to mix with powerful American aristocracy like the Kennedy family🧲How to leverage what you’re already good at to build compelling executive presence🧩What you can do without saying anything that builds massive influencePress play now to learn how to command executive presence without faking a louder personality—and finally get the recognition you deserve!Please check out my free Executive Presence Self Assessment. This assessment is designed to help you evaluate your executive presence across 10 critical qualities, from communication clarity to poise under pressure. By identifying your strengths and areas for improvement, you'll gain a clearer understanding of how to refine your leadership style. Get your copy here.For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our 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.
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407: Why Trying To Make Elites Like You Is The WRONG Approach To Getting Ahead In Leadership & What To Do Instead
In today’s episode you’ll discover how you unknowingly lose the respect and attention of ultra high achievers because of how you communicate.If you've ever struggled to connect with executives, investors, or high-achieving leaders — this episode breaks down why most pitches, presentations, and conversations fail before they even start. Hint: It's not about being impressive. It's about understanding their world.By the end of today’s episode with guest Jordan Edwards you’ll know:How elite performers really communicate — and why less is often more.The #1 mindset shift to instantly build trust with busy, high-level professionals.How lifestyle choices (yes, like running marathons or traveling in Europe) directly impact your executive presence and leadership confidence.To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.If you're ready to communicate with clarity, build trust faster, and become the kind of leader people want to follow — hit play and learn how the best do it.So look, if you find yourself in situations where you're pitching your ideas to ultra high achievers — executives, investors, decision makers — and you keep walking away frustrated because it feels like you're not breaking through or being heard and it's making you feel like maybe you're not cut out for those rooms or those conversations... but deep down you know your ideas deserve a seat at the table... that's exactly why I created my Executive Presence Mastery System.It's built to help high-achieving professionals like you communicate with clarity, confidence, and executive presence — especially in high-stakes moments. If you're tired of getting overlooked and you're ready to start owning the room — go to the show notes, click the first link you see, or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and grab a time to chat. I'd love to show you how we can get you speaking like the leader you already are.For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morningAbout our guest:Jordan Edwards is the founder of Edwards Consulting and Host of the #Clockedin Podcast. Jordan strives to create an exciting life through incredible experiences. From Hiking the Inca Trail to Traveling around the world (25 countries thus far). To Interviewing the Founder of Reebok, Joseph Foster and running the NYC Marathon to name a few. Also, Jordan helps businesses lower merchant processing fees through his relationships with experts in the field. Jordan shares these insights with his audience and clients.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.
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406: The Way You Deal with Authoritarian Personalities May Be Destroying Morale and Your Reputation
Have you ever felt steamrolled in meetings by domineering executives and wondered how to regain control without starting a conflict?This episode dives deep into the hidden reasons behind bossy, overbearing behavior and how it threatens collaboration, productivity, and your executive presence — especially for introverted leaders who value thoughtfulness over confrontation.To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:3️⃣The top three hidden motivations driving authoritarian behavior.🔥Actionable techniques to set and enforce boundaries in meetings.🚀Body language and communication tactics that boost your confidence and authority, both privately and publicly.Press play now to uncover how you can turn disruptive authority into an asset and create a respectful, collaborative environment where every voice is heard. Tired of dominant executives hijacking meetings? The Executive Presence Mastery System helps you assert boundaries and lead confidently. In this intense private coaching program designed to prepare you for successful executive roles, gives you a proven strategy to assert boundaries with even the most overbearing personalities, so you stop feeling overshadowed and finally lead the way you know you're capable of. Look to the beginning of these show notes, click the first link you see, or head over to www.speakupwithlaura.com to schedule a time. Let’s get you the tools to turn even your toughest meetings into wins!For more insight, visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning. Speak Up coaching helps leaders refine communication, boost influence, and overcome imposter syndrome for strategic, inspiring leadership.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.
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405: Fast-track Your Leadership and Executive Presence with THIS Science-Backed 90-Second Practice
In today’s episode you’ll discover a science-backed habit that builds trust AND likability for your leadership and executive presence in less than 10 seconds.In fast-paced professional environments, trust and connection can make or break your next big opportunity. If you're an ambitious introvert or a rising leader, the ability to instantly build rapport and executive presence isn't optional—it’s your competitive edge.To set up a quick call to see if the Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.By the end of this episode, you’ll know:🚀A surprisingly simple yet science-backed habit that boosts trust and likability in seconds.🔑A secret to projecting executive presence that makes you instantly more likable and influential in any room.🛠️A practical trick to master name recall, even when your brain feels like it’s juggling a million things.Hit play now to unlock the habit that could transform your networking, elevate your leadership brand, and boost your visibility—starting today.If your brain feels overloaded from trying to keep up with everything—and remembering names just isn’t happening anymore... the Executive Presence Mastery is for you—so you can learn proven habits (like the name strategy from this episode) to boost connection and confidence without needing to be “on” all the time.If that sounds like what you need next, look up to the top of these show notes, click that first link, or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Let’s get you to that next level where your presence matches your potential.For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our 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.
About Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style
Do you often feel sidelined in discussions, wanting to speak up and have more influence?
Got a dream project to make the world a better place and need buy in?
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 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
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