Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

• 493: Why the Leadership Promotion You Earned Still Leaves You Feeling Out of Place at the Executive Table

  To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.Have you ever walked into a meeting, fully qualified — and still found yourself freezing or staying silent?If you’ve been promoted, trusted, and experienced — yet still feel like an imposter in high-stakes rooms — this episode is for you. We’re unpacking why high-performing introverts often fall into the trap of under-communicating, and why charm and humor (yes, really) might be the exact tools to break the silence.By the end of today’s short episode, you’ll know:😳 How imposter syndrome can derail you after that juicy promotion🚀The executive mindset shift that helps you speak up without spiraling into overthinking.🔥Practical strategies to use lightness and humor as a strategic communication edge — even in high-stakes rooms.Press play now to learn how to finally speak up with power, clarity, and authenticity — even when imposter syndrome tries to shut you down.If you would like FREE coaching for our episode #500 coming out December 17 send me your burning executive presence question, plus your first name, role and company to [email protected]. If you’re done letting imposter syndrome rent space in your head… Then this is the moment to shift.I’ve built a structured, proven program specifically for experts and executives like you — people who’ve earned the seat but still struggle to use their voice once they get there. 👉 Head to www.speakupwithlaura.com/speakup (or click the top link in these show notes).Inside, you’ll find a link to schedule a strategy call. We’ll break down what’s really holding you back and build the executive presence strategy for you so that you command respect — without faking, forcing, or posturing.This is the voice of the next version of your leadership.Let’s unlock it.To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New 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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• 492: Why The Wrong Kind of Compliment is Worse For Your Executive Presence Than None At All

  To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.Is your “nice job!” praise quietly damaging your leadership credibility?In today’s episode of Speak Up, Laura Camacho breaks down the hidden power (and danger) of giving and receiving compliments in professional settings—especially for high-performing introverts. Discover how what seems like harmless praise might actually be eroding trust and diminishing your executive presence. By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:😱Why giving and receiving compliments is so tricky and what happens with the wrong kind.🏆The 4 exact ingredients of any presence-building, gratitude practicing compliment.🎶How to receive a compliment gracefully without awkwardness.If you would like FREE coaching for our episode #500 coming out December 17 send me your question, your first name, role and company to [email protected] in now to unlock the power of compliments that strengthen your presence, elevate your influence, and leave a lasting impression.So look — if you’ve ever left a meeting feeling like you did everything “right,” but still didn’t get the recognition or influence you deserved… and it's starting to feel like charisma is this elusive trait only others were born with, but you still want to show up with natural confidence and authority in any room...That’s why we created the Executive Presence Scorecard. It’s a quick assessment based on the four pillars of my Executive Presence Mastery program, designed to pinpoint exactly where you shine and where you can grow — so you don’t waste time on things that won’t move the needle.To get it, email me at [email protected] with the word “score” in the subject line.To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New 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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• 491: Why Many High Performers Fail In Leadership And Executive Presence —And How To Avoid Being One Of Them

  To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.Are you crushing it as a high performer but unsure how to step into a senior leadership role without burning out or losing control?In this powerful conversation, host Laura interviews Mara Dorne, a billion-dollar sales leader managing over 500 agents. Together, they unpack the real challenges of scaling leadership—especially when shifting from leading doers to leading other leaders. If you're eyeing a VP or Senior Director role, but unsure if you're truly ready or equipped, this episode is your roadmap.By the end of this episode you’ll know:🚀The critical difference between managing people and leading them through influence.🧩Why many high performers fail in leadership—and how to avoid being one of them.🔥Practical insight into maintaining team culture and motivation at scale.If you would like FREE coaching for our episode #500 coming out December 17 send me your question, your first name, role and company to [email protected] play to learn how to scale your leadership the smart way—so your next move up isn’t your last.So look, if you find yourself stepping into a new leadership role — maybe you’ve just been promoted or you're managing multiple teams for the first time — and it's making you second guess whether you have the executive presence to lead other leaders… but you really want to walk into any room and be seen as the one to follow — that’s exactly why we created the Executive Presence Scorecard.It’s designed to help you quickly pinpoint the communication gaps and credibility leaks that might be holding you back — so you can scale your influence without being overlooked or second-guessed.To get access simply email me at [email protected] and put “score” in the subject line. To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New 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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• 490: The Harsh Reality of What It Takes for High Performers to Make It to Senior Leadership

  To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.In this episode you’ll learn the harsh reality about top-tier communication skills without which your career will stall—no matter how brilliant you are.This episode dives deep into the often invisible barrier keeping high-performing introverts from leadership roles: communication that lacks clarity, structure, and emotional resonance. If you've ever been told you “lack executive presence” without being told how to fix it, this episode is your roadmap. By the end of today’s episode you’ll know: 😳Why the skills that got you here won’t get you to the next level and it doesn’t matter that your team adores you🔥How one client landed a life-changing opportunity after one powerful tweak to his presentation💰How top-tier communication (not top-tier work) becomes the make-or-break factor as you move upIf you would like FREE coaching for our episode #500 coming out December 17 send me your question, your first name, role and company to [email protected] you're ready to be seen as the strategic leader you truly are, press play and learn how to master communication that commands attention in any room.But what you really want is to finally be seen as the strategic leader you are... to speak with calm authority in high-stakes meetings... to stop feeling like the invisible expert in a sea of performers...That’s exactly why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System—a 90-day intensive coaching program for brilliant, overlooked professionals who want to build undeniable visibility at the senior leadership level without becoming someone they’re not.If that sounds like your next step, head to speakupwithlaura.com/speakup or hit the link in the show notes above. Book a strategy call, and we’ll map out exactly what’s been keeping you invisible—and how to shift from overlooked to undeniable.To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New 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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• 489: How Leaders Become Everyone’s Favorite Guest and Avoid Awkward Political Topics

  Feel awkward or invisible at networking events and holiday parties? Here's how to become the person everyone wants to talk to.Social events aren’t just free drinks and awkward name tags—they’re powerful chances to build relationships, spark new opportunities, and make a lasting impression. But if you find yourself dreading these gatherings or defaulting to surface-level small talk, you’re not alone—and you’re leaving connection (and influence) on the table.Because by the end of this episode, you’ll know how to:🪝Project natural charisma with the powerful "Host Energy" mindset🧲3 easy conversation openers that actually create real connection🚀Subtle ways to stand out (without showing off) and make people remember youPress play now to discover how to walk into any room with confidence, connect with ease, and leave with meaningful new relationships.To get into the Speak Up communication loop, visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on our email list!To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New 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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