Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step.

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.
→ Join the waitlist: here

Getting a seat at the table is supposed to feel like success…so why does it feel like you’re about to mess it up?

If you’re a high-performing leader, you’ve likely worked hard to earn visibility and influence—but when the pressure is on, communicating clearly in fast-moving, high-stakes conversations can feel overwhelming. Overthinking, second-guessing, and replaying conversations afterward isn’t just frustrating—it can quietly impact how others perceive your leadership.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
😳Why anxiety actually increases as you move into higher-level roles
🔑The real reason you feel like you’re “just trying to survive” at the top
🧩How to stop feeling like every high-stakes conversation is a test you might fail

Press play to learn how to communicate with clarity under pressure and show up as the leader you already are in every high-stakes conversation.

Today’s message is about showing up differently in the moments that actually define your trajectory. That’s exactly why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System.

Inside this program, we work directly on:

Structuring your thinking so you don’t freeze…
Preparing for high-stakes conversations without over-preparing…
And making sure that when you speak… It actually lands.

If this level of support is what you’re looking for, go to the top of these show notes, click the link above (or here)…and book a call.

We’ll get clear on where you’re holding back…And map out exactly how to fix it— Before your next high-stakes conversation.

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.

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.
→ Join the waitlist: here

Are your ideas actually influencing decisions—or stopping when you finish speaking?
Learn how to make your ideas easy to repeat
Use simple “repeatable lines” that drive decisions
Increase your influence—even when you’re not in the room

Executive Presence Reset (6-Day Series)
This week, we’re breaking down the small communication shifts that shape how senior leaders perceive you—often long before performance reviews.

The 6-Day Reset covers:
Day 1: Sound Confident
Day 2: Speak with Clarity
Day 3: Strengthen Credibility
Day 4: Show Ownership
Day 5: Handle Pushback
Day 6: Influence Beyond the Meeting
Ready to go deeper?

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.
→ Join the waitlist: here

For senior leaders:
If you’re ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level in the next 90–120 days, the Executive Presence Mastery System is your next step.
→ Learn more: here

New episodes of Speak Up drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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.

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.
→ Join the waitlist: here

What do you do when someone challenges your idea in a meeting?
Learn how to respond without over-explaining
Stay calm and credible under pressure
Use a simple structure to handle tough questions

Executive Presence Reset (6-Day Series)
This week, we’re breaking down the small communication shifts that shape how senior leaders perceive you—often long before performance reviews.

The 6-Day Reset covers:
Day 1: Sound Confident
Day 2: Speak with Clarity
Day 3: Strengthen Credibility
Day 4: Show Ownership
Day 5: Handle Pushback
Day 6: Influence Beyond the Meeting
Ready to go deeper?

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.
→ Join the waitlist: here

For senior leaders:
If you’re ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level in the next 90–120 days, the Executive Presence Mastery System is your next step.
→ Learn more: here

New episodes of Speak Up drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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.

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.
→ Join the waitlist: here

Are you sharing updates—but not being seen as a leader?
Learn how to turn updates into leadership moments
Understand what senior leaders actually listen for
Add clear recommendations that build trust

Executive Presence Reset (6-Day Series)
This week, we’re breaking down the small communication shifts that shape how senior leaders perceive you—often long before performance reviews.

The 6-Day Reset covers:
Day 1: Sound Confident
Day 2: Speak with Clarity
Day 3: Strengthen Credibility
Day 4: Show Ownership
Day 5: Handle Pushback
Day 6: Influence Beyond the Meeting
Ready to go deeper?

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.
→ Join the waitlist: here

For senior leaders:
If you’re ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level in the next 90–120 days, the Executive Presence Mastery System is your next step.
→ Learn more: here

New episodes of Speak Up drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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.

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.
→ Join the waitlist: here

Are you unintentionally weakening your message when you speak?
Identify the phrases that reduce your authority
Learn how to sound more confident instantly
Replace soft language with clear, direct statements

Executive Presence Reset (6-Day Series)
This week, we’re breaking down the small communication shifts that shape how senior leaders perceive you—often long before performance reviews.

The 6-Day Reset covers:
Day 1: Sound Confident
Day 2: Speak with Clarity
Day 3: Strengthen Credibility
Day 4: Show Ownership
Day 5: Handle Pushback
Day 6: Influence Beyond the Meeting
Ready to go deeper?

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.
→ Join the waitlist: here

For senior leaders:
If you’re ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level in the next 90–120 days, the Executive Presence Mastery System is your next step.
→ Learn more: here

New episodes of Speak Up drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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.