386: Why Your Communication Fails Are Killing Your Leadership Reputation & How AI Can Save You

In today’s episode you’ll discover exactly how to get  ready for the biggest leadership shift of your lifetime ... are you using AI to your advantage or falling behind? Don’t lose your edge.

In this must-listen episode, Mike Todasco—an AI leader with roots in finance, tech, and the arts—unpacks how artificial intelligence is transforming communication, leadership presence, and career growth. 

If you're a senior leader struggling to gain visibility, influence others, or sell your ideas with confidence, this conversation reveals how AI can sharpen your skills, elevate your voice, and amplify your impact—no matter your background.

In my conversation with Mike Todasco, you’ll learn:

🔥How to train AI tools to match your personal communication style and instantly draft powerful emails or presentations.

🛠️How to use AI as your personal feedback coach for meetings, coaching sessions, and even difficult conversations.

✅Actionable frameworks for storytelling, pitching ideas up the ladder, and increasing your visibility—even if you're introverted and/or deeply technical.

Let’s get to it.

Hit play to learn how to use AI as your secret weapon to speak up, lead boldly, and stand out in today’s fast-evolving workplace.

If your story feels more like that of a workhorse instead of a 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.

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.

For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.

About our guest:

Mike Todasco is an AI expert with deep experience in innovation and

business strategy, having previously served as Director of Innovation

at PayPal. He’s passionate about how AI is reshaping communication,

leadership, and workplace dynamics.

How AI can enhance workplace communication and leadership presence.

The future of human-AI collaboration and its impact on professional visibility.

Mike shares his strategies for leveraging AI tools to improve confidence and clarity in conversations. He has also been granted over 100 US utility patents.

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.