Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

byLaura Camacho

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🏆 Ranked #1 Business Communication Podcast by Million Podcasts 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 proje...

Episodes(40 episodes)

610: 3 Lessons from the Luxury Brand Playbook to Create Instant Credibility and Massive Executive Presence

Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities: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.What if the biggest lesson for your executive presence isn't coming from the boardroom—but from luxury brands like Hermès, Ferrari, and Rolex?Most talented professionals assume that expertise alone should earn influence. But before you ever speak in a meeting, people have already formed expectations about your confi...

Published: Aug 7, 2026Duration: 11m 15s

609: Why Being Nice is Crumbling Your Executive Presence and Team's Performance

Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities: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.Do your meetings end with everyone agreeing… but nothing actually improves?If you've ever held back an idea because you assumed it wouldn't make a difference—or watched your team avoid difficult conversations in the name of "being nice"—this episode will completely change how you think about communication. Gus...

Published: Aug 5, 2026Duration: 24m 54s

608: Why No One Knows Exactly What You Stand For (Which Is Why You Have Zero Executive Presence)

Are you Director or Above Who Wants Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders.👉 Book Your Executive Strategy Call hereIf a senior executive had to describe what you’re about in one sentence today, would everyone give the same answer—or would they struggle to explain what you actually stand for?Many talented professionals believe exceptional work is enough to earn recognition, influen...

Published: Aug 3, 2026Duration: 11m 37s

607: The 6 Patterns that Make a Leader Captivating - Insights from the 2026 Executive Influence Index

Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities: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.Why do some leaders instantly command a room while others struggle to keep people's attention—even when they have equally great ideas? Learn what the latest research says.If you've ever felt like your expertise isn't getting the recognition it deserves, this episode uncovers why. Drawing from inte...

Published: Jul 31, 2026Duration: 11m 59s

606: Stop Sounding Like Every Other Wannabe C Suite Exec & Boost Your Executive Presence By Doing THIS

Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities: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.Have you ever delivered a presentation or message you knew was packed with valuable information—only to watch your audience lose interest pretty soon?Many leaders spend hours perfecting slides and polishing their content, yet their message still blends into every other presentation. In this episode, presentation expert Meredith Grun...

Published: Jul 29, 2026Duration: 20m 12s

605: Who's Blocking Your Access to Senior Leaders? The Hidden Cost of Executive Gatekeeping

Are you Director or Above Who Wants Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. 👉 Book Your Executive Strategy Call hereWho is shaping your leadership reputation when you're not in the room—and is their version of your thinking helping or hurting your next promotion?As your career advances into director and executive-level leadership, delivering strong business results is no longer enough. Senior leade...

Published: Jul 27, 2026Duration: 11m 55s

604: Why You’re Already Enjoying the Compound Interest of Executive Presence and What Happens As a Result of That

Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities: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 promotedRight now...you could be listening to true crime. A comedy podcast.Or replaying that awkward meeting in your head for the 437th time.Instead...You're listening to a podcast about becoming a better communicator. What does that say about you?...

Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 9m 51s

603: Does Your Lack of Executive Presence & Leadership Style Make People Afraid to Tell You the Truth?

Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities: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. Access the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment here.Have you ever walked away from a conversation wishing you had connected more deeply—or wondering why it felt awkward, forced, or one-sided?Most people believe great conversations come from asking better questions or having the perfect thing to say. In this epis...

Published: Jul 22, 2026Duration: 25m 29s

602: The Higher You Rise, the Less Your Résumé Matters (The Executive Presence Shift)

Are you Director or Above Who Wants Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. 👉 Book Your Executive Strategy Call hereWhat if the career strategy that got you promoted for the last twenty years is the very thing keeping you from the next level and you’re too busy to do anything about it?Most high-performing professionals believe the path to executive leadership is si...

Published: Jul 20, 2026Duration: 9m 5s

601: What I've Noticed After Coaching Hundreds of Executives That Leadership Experts NEVER Mention

Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities: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. Access the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment here.Have you ever looked at a leader and thought, "I don't know what it is about them...but they're attractive." Not because they're exceptionally good looking. I have a theory about executive presence that almost no one talks about.If you wonder wh...

Published: Jul 17, 2026Duration: 8m 4s

600: Why Avoiding Conflict Is Destroying Your Executive Presence, Your Leadership Trajectory & What To Do Instead

Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities: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. Access the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment here.Do difficult conversations make you anxious—or do you avoid them altogether because you're afraid they'll damage the relationship or somehow sabotage your leadership?Most professionals were never taught how to navigate conflict effectively. Instead, we learn to avoid uncomfortable conversations, interrupt othe...

Published: Jul 15, 2026Duration: 26m 49s

599: How Executive Presence Wins Promotions Before the Job Is Posted

Are You Director level or Above Seeking Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders.👉 Book Your Call hereWhat if your next promotion is already being decided—even though the position hasn't been posted?Most professionals believe the real competition begins when a leadership role opens.In reality, senior decision-makers are forming opinions every day through your communication, judgment, relationships, and the c...

Published: Jul 13, 2026Duration: 10m 29s

598: 5 Things Every Director and VP Should Do Before September to be in a Stronger Position When Leadership Opportunities Open This Fall

Knowledge is Power Access the Executive Presence Scorecard: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. Access the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.Are you treating summer like a slow season—while the leaders getting promoted are quietly using it to get ahead?As calendars empty and meetings slow down, most professionals ease off the gas. But experienced executives recognize that summer offers a rare oppo...

Published: Jul 10, 2026Duration: 12m 48s

597: Why Memorizing Your Speech Erases Your Executive Presence and How Engaging Leaders Present

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. 👉 Book Your Call hereHave you ever finished a presentation wondering why your audience looked disengaged—even though your content was great?Whether you're leading meetings, speaking at conferences, or planning company events, keeping people engaged has never been more challenging. Attention spans are shorter, audiences expect interaction, and simply delivering information isn't enough anymore. In th...

Published: Jul 8, 2026Duration: 30m 50s

596: The Hidden Cost of Being the Expert Rather than the Executive and Can You Be Both?

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders.👉 Book Your Call hereAre you getting more responsibility every year—but not more influence, visibility, or promotions?If you're the dependable expert everyone relies on, you may have unknowingly fallen into the "Expert Trap." While your technical excellence earns trust, it can also reinforce a reputation that keeps you focused on execution instead of leadership. In this...

Published: Jul 6, 2026Duration: 8m 50s

595: The 5 Hidden Traits of Executive Presence and Leadership in the American DNA

Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1)A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice.→ LAST DAY TO REGISTER hereAs Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, I started wondering: What does executive presence look like through the lens of the American spirit?Not politics. Not history class. But the qualities that have made certain American leaders unforgettable.Many talented professionals believe executive presence comes from experience, credentials, or confidence. But the leaders who...

Published: Jul 3, 2026Duration: 14m 47s

594: Why Introverts Secretly Have the Edge in Humor and Confidence and How These Catapult Your Executive Presence

Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1)A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice.→ Enroll hereHave you ever felt confident in your expertise but hesitant to speak up because you didn't want to look incompetent, awkward, or too vulnerable?Many high-achieving professionals mistakenly believe confidence means being outgoing, assertive, and effortlessly charismatic. In this episode, Dr. Dan Rosenfeld challenges that belief and reveals why introverts often underestimate their confidence by comparing themselves to an extroverted idea...

Published: Jul 1, 2026Duration: 25m 0s

593: The Hardest Career Lesson Nobody Tells High Performers Until It's Too Late

Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders.👉 Book Your Call hereWhat I'm about to say might be one of the most uncomfortable career truths you'll ever hear. But you need to know what you're dealing with.If you're a high-performing professional who consistently delivers results, you may believe that excellence alone should earn recognition and advancement. But as careers progress, the rul...

Published: Jun 29, 2026Duration: 9m 20s

592: What OpenAI's CFO Can Teach You About Executive Presence (Even If You Can’t Read a Balance Sheet)

Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities: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. Are you trying to improve your executive presence—but still unsure what actually makes leaders influential at the highest levels?Many professionals believe executive presence is about confidence, charisma, appearance, or executive polish. But what if those assumptions are completely wrong?In this episode, Laura Cama...

Published: Jun 26, 2026Duration: 13m 1s

591: Leadership Tension Is Actually Your Executive Presence Test; How Are You Scoring?

Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities: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. What if the most difficult colleague at work is actually teaching you one of the most important leadership lessons of your career?Most professionals view having difficult colleagues as something ideally to avoid, survive, or win. But what if it isn't really about the other person at all? In th...

Published: Jun 24, 2026Duration: 23m 41s