Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

• 380: This Fatal Flaw is Sabotaging Your Elevator Pitch and 4 Steps to Make Yours Irresistible

  What if the secret to captivating any audience isn’t about dazzling them with information, but unlocking a hidden puzzle they’re desperate to solve?As a high-performing leader, you’re constantly navigating the challenge of cutting through the noise—whether it’s distracted teams, skeptical stakeholders, or networking small talk—to deliver messages that stick and inspire action. In this episode, persuasion expert Neil Gordon reveals how to turn your introverted strengths into a superpower for influence, addressing the exact problem you face: how to make an impact when everyone’s too busy or distracted to care.In Laura’s fascinating conversation with persuasion expert Neil Gordon you will learn:🧩 The tool to hook your audience that keeps them leaning in, desperate for your next word—without ever overwhelming them with data. 🔑 How to distill your expertise into one unforgettable “silver bullet” that shifts perspectives and drives decisions.🌟 Turn quiet power into bold impact with a simple, four-step framework to craft elevator pitches and presentations.Hit play now to uncover game-changing persuasion secrets and get a free, actionable framework that’ll transform your next talk—because your leadership impact deserves to be heard.My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System offers you a 90-day elite career accelerator where high-performing introverts master CEO-level communication and boost C-Suite visibility. We 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:Neil Gordon: Most visionaries make a critical mistake when giving speeches, writing books, and otherwise attracting others to their ideas.They believe that their job is to provide information. But this is the information age. People have plenty of information. What they actually want is change.And people are persuaded by an idea when they believe change is possible.When a speaker comes to me to help them make over their signature talk, our main task isn't to write out their life story and produce a few tips. The task isn't to provide a bunch of stuff.It's to build to a single, empowering idea as a climactic moment so that each audience member has a sudden epiphany around how to create change.And because my client is the source of that epiphany, they get flooded with opportunities at the end.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.

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• 379: Easily Influence Executives and Build Your Leadership Reputation Using Magnetic Metaphors

  What if the secret to captivating the toughest executive audience isn’t more data or louder pitches—but a single, unforgettable metaphor that lights up their path like a tracer bullet?As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you’re constantly battling to stand out in a world where top stakeholders—think C-suite execs, investors, or big decision-makers—are bombarded with noise and juggling endless distractions. This episode dives into a skill that cuts through their boredom and positions you as the brilliant strategist they can’t ignore, solving the all-too-real challenge of being heard and remembered in high-stakes moments.By the end of this short episode you will know: 🌌 A mental shortcut to clarity: Discover how unexpected use of language transforms complex ideas into vivid, sticky concepts —elevating your leadership presence instantly. 🔥 A way to ignite your career rocket fuel: Learn a simple, four-step process to craft metaphors that signal strategic genius, making you the go-to voice for bigger opportunities. 🌊How to access a subtle superpower that leverages your introverted strengthsHit play now to snag this game-changing tool and watch your executive audience lean in, eager to hear more from *you*—complete with a process you can use by the end of your next commute!Link to 372: (iTunes) How You're Killing Your Executive Presence with these Overused and Boring Phrases (& How to Upgrade Them)If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a senior leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to executives and board members, 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.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.

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• 378: Be Effortlessly Attractive & Magnetic Using These 4 Secret Charisma Boosting Habits

  You're not born charismatic—you become charismatic. The most magnetic leaders aren’t the loudest, the funniest, or even the most impressive. They have a secret weapon that makes people naturally want to listen to them, follow them, and say yes to them. As a high-performing leader, you know that executive presence isn't just about competence—it’s about how people feel when they’re around you. But here’s the problem: you may be unknowingly repelling people instead of drawing them in. In today’s episode, you’ll discover how small, intentional tweaks can make you the kind of leader people instinctively respect, trust, and want to work with.By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:✅ A mindset shift that flips charisma from an "it" factor into a learned leadership skill—and why this is great news for introverts.✅ The counterintuitive habit that instantly makes you more magnetic in meetings (hint: it’s not about being impressive).✅ How to command attention without demanding it—so people naturally seek your input and see you as the go-to leader.Press play now to unlock the subtle but powerful charisma habits that make you stand out—without changing who you are.If you’re ready to unlock the potential of your premium personal brand and start seeing massive shifts in how people respond to you, my 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System may be just what you need. Together we will uncover blind spots, equip you with executive communication skills and strategies to position you as a senior leader executives respect. Click here to schedule a quick chat—it might just be the turning point in your career.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.

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• 377: How Your Response To Stress as a Leader Wrecks Your Executive Presence and What To Do About It

  Most people think resilience is the key to success—but what if that’s only half the story? If you're just "bouncing back" from challenges, you're playing defense. As a high-performing leader, you’re constantly facing pushback, high-stakes decisions, and relentless pressure. You prepare, you deliver, and yet—someone in the room still tears your work apart. Do you let it shake your confidence? Or do you turn that moment into a growth accelerator? This episode unveils the science-backed mindset shift that will make you unstoppable.By the end of today’s episode with 2 anti-fragility experts you will know:🎯 How to Rewire Your Response to Pressure to see stress as fuel for peak performance, rather than a threat.💡 The Hidden Power of Negative Visualization: and what elite performers do to improve their performance🔥 How to Engineer Anti-Fragile Confidence using a game-changing framework that top athletes, military leaders, and executives use to thrive under uncertainty.Stop letting stress dictate your performance. Tap into your anti-fragile potential—press play now and start training yourself to rise stronger in every high-stakes situation.If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a senior 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.Being a part of the 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.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 GUESTS:Dr. Nick Holton, an international expert on the science of human flourishing, and Dr. Adam Wright, current Director of Mental Performance for Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals and a long-time performance coach.Nick and Adam co-founded an organization that specializes in antifragility training – the art of not just surviving but thriving in the face of challenges. They are committed to democratizing the science behind well-being, resilience, and performance.Nick also works with top performers across a variety of fields such as Meta, the NBA, and NCAA. He’s an international expert on the science of human flourishing (the science of the good life) and co-hosts a podcast sponsored by the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard and Oxford.Dr. Nick Holton’s work focuses on helping individuals, teams, businesses and organizations become better versions of themselves through the application of the cutting-edge science of human flourishing – a synergistic development of both peak performance and overall well-being and fulfillment. Nick currently serves as a private coach and consultant, working with individuals and groups ranging from professional athletes, NCAA programs, educational institutions, and Fortune 500 businesses. Adam consults with clients in such disparate performance arenas as the front office of the NFL, MLB, the European PGA, MLS, Hollywood, and Wall Street. As a practitioner-scientist, Adam draws from decades of practical experience as a coach and athlete, as well as lessons learned as a researcher...

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• 376: 5 Subtle Behaviors That Make You Forgettable & Sabotage Your Leadership Reputation

  In today's episode you'll discover how you may be secretly sabotaging your leadership reputation.For high-performing leaders like you, being a hard worker and problem-solver got you to this point. But here’s the catch: those same habits can hold you back if you don’t shift gears. This episode is your friendly nudge to stop blending into the background and start showing up like the leader you’re meant to be.By the end of this episode you’ll know:🎯 Five “totally normal” habits that might be quietly hurting your leadership reputation—and how to fix them without overhauling your personality.🗣️ Simple tweaks to share your ideas that can instantly boost your credibility.💡 Tips to help you stand out in meetings, so people actually remember what you said—and want to hear more.Hit play now and learn how to make a few easy adjustments that will completely change how people see you as a leader!If you’re ready to truly transform how you show up in executive leadership conversations, let’s take it further. You can stop being overlooked and start leading with strong executive presence.If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program (learn bespoke skills + strategies) 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.

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