Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

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

Episodes

August 11, 2025 9 mins

Are you still trying to earn your seat at the executive leadership table by knowing everything—only to feel like you’re left out of the critical executive conversations? 

This episode is for high-performing introverts and technical experts who’ve mastered their craft but feel shaky when stepping into strategic conversations.


If you’re stuck thinking leadership equals deep expertise in every area, you’re probably holding your...

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Ever hold back your brilliant idea because you’re terrified of criticism? Learn how to take criticism to make your voice stronger, not silent.

If you're an introvert who dreads meetings because you’re afraid your ideas might get shot down, this episode is your roadmap to confidence. Discover how to reframe criticism, own your voice, and speak up without compromising your calm presence—all while learning from the real-life leadership...

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When you explain what’s going on, are people blinking at you with blank stares — even though you're right and the situation is extremely complex?

If you're a technical expert who's ever been frustrated that people “just don’t get it,” this episode is for you. Messaging coach and former cybersecurity leader Joel Benge reveals why being brilliant isn’t enough — and why even the smartest people struggle to connect when it counts most.

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To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

What if you could unlock the secret to getting a "yes" from anyone—without being pushy, annoying, or loud?


In this episode of Speak Up, Laura Camacho breaks down exactly why high-performing introverts often get overlooked—and how you can flip the script using 9 proven persuasion tactics drawn from leading psychology rese...

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To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Let’s be real: you’re solving problems, crunching numbers, and quietly saving the day—while others argue over who gets the good conference room.


This episode speaks directly to high-performing introverts who feel stuck in their careers despite being the smartest person in the room. If you've ever felt like your quiet com...

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To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Do you freeze up when it’s time to pitch your ideas, speak to senior execs, or simply advocate for yourself—despite knowing your stuff inside out?


In today’s high-pressure workplaces, visibility and persuasion matter just as much as competence—especially for introverts who often feel overlooked. This episode breaks down ...

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To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Have you ever been told you need more executive presence—but no one can explain what that actually means? Are you frustrated by vague feedback that feels impossible to act on? 


You're not alone. Vague feedback like “speak up more” or “be more strategic” can leave you second-guessing your natural communication style—...

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To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Imagine as an introvert in a boardroom, you’re feeling like a wallflower at a disco. Then, you drop a comment sharper than a paper airplane in a hurricane, and suddenly, everyone’s listening. 


As a high-performing introvert, you already have the depth—now it’s time to add a spark of humor to amplify your presence, g...

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To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

What if everything you were taught about soft skills doesn’t actually help your leadership performance at all? Learn what’s even more important.


In this eye-opening interview, Two Fish in a Tree author (& introvert) Brice Jaggers reveals why traditional performance reviews, poor hiring filters for soft skills, and mi...

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To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Ever wonder why you're exceeding targets but getting zero recognition precisely during promotion season…while everyone says you’re doing a great job?


If you’ve ever been told to "just keep doing what you’re doing"—only to see less qualified colleagues move up—this episode breaks down the real reason why results alone are...

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To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

In today’s episode, you’ll discover how to build your unique charisma, courage, and connections— all inspired by a trailblazing rapper’s unconventional journey to global influence.


In this episode of Speak Up, Laura Camacho shows how introverts can use this summer's relaxed energy to build authentic charisma, everyday co...

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Ever wonder how some leaders always seem to be in the right room at the right time—leading the charge during pivotal moments?       

                 

In this episode, we speak with Michael Cerda—startup veteran, former MySpace and Facebook exec, and author of Build Something—about navigating career pivots, influenc...

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To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Have you ever walked into a high-stakes meeting, heart racing, knowing it’s your moment to shine… only to freeze?


If you’ve ever frozen in a high-stakes meeting or felt like a shadow of your true self around senior leaders, you’re not alone. This episode reveals the real reason introverts shut down under pressure — and h...

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To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Do you ever feel like your thoughts are brilliant—but when you speak, they just don’t land especially with executive audiences?


If you’re a high-performing introvert, you’ve likely struggled with expressing yourself clearly in meetings or talks—especially when the room favors louder voices. In this episode, we reveal how...

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To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Have you ever felt like one wrong move could destroy everything you've worked for — your reputation, your income, your identity?


In this episode, we unpack what it really means to experience public shame and professional cancellation — and how to come out stronger, wiser, and more aligned. Whether you're navigating a lea...

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To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Are you unknowingly sabotaging your credibility by falling into this communication trap?


In this episode, communication expert Laura Camacho reveals how overexplaining—especially in meetings—can make you seem immature or insecure, even when you’re the most prepared person in the room.


If you're a high-performing intr...

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To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Have you ever frozen during a big meeting, feeling like your brilliant ideas are stuck in your head while extroverts steal the show?


You’re not alone. Today, we’re diving into a game-changer leadership hack inspired by Scott Adams’ persuasion magic.


If you’re a high-performing introvert with brilliant ideas but strug...

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To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

In today’s episode you’ll discover how you are unintentionally giving away your power in everyday conversations and meetings at work.


Most professionals don’t realize they’re negotiating all the time — in meetings, budget discussions, team assignments, or advocating for their own performance. In this episode, negotiation...

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To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Is your data putting your audience to sleep—or inspiring executive action?


If you’ve ever poured hours into dashboards only to get polite nods and no real traction, this episode unpacks why even brilliant data isn’t enough. You’ll learn how shifting your mindset can turn your insights into influence—and get you noticed a...

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To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

What if you could win over even the most intimidating executive—not with more words, but with less?


In this episode of Speak Up, communication strategist Laura Camacho breaks down three surprising behaviors inspired by Keanu Reeves that introverts can use to command attention and build trust, especially in high-stakes se...

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