Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

Do you often feel sidelined in discussions, wanting to speak up and have more influence? Got a dream project to make the world a better place and need buy in?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 projects2. How to expand your influence, to reclaim your recognition, get green lights, and avoid your ideas being taken credit for by others3. How to develop your confidence, to participate actively in senior leadership and executive meetings and beyondHost Laura Camacho, with 15 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 5-minute charisma 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 221: 5 Steps to Be More Articulate In Your Leadership Communication: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-221-5-steps-to-be-more-articulate-in-your-leader/id1368646965?i=1000642628170

401: How Top CEOs Build Executive Presence Through THESE Simple Communication Tweaks
Apr 30, 2025 – 25:38
400: Why That Project You Care About Will Never Get Approved (Unless You Change This One Thing)
Apr 28, 2025 – 10:14
399: The Introvert's Dilemma: Why Being Yourself Is Both Essential and Insufficient for Executive Roles
Apr 25, 2025 – 07:45
398: 5 Signs You're Undervalued at Work & How to Reclaim Your Identity for Long-Term Success
Apr 23, 2025 – 30:52
397: Why Normal Presentation Openings Massively Fail & What to Do Instead
Apr 21, 2025 – 13:30
396: Are You Designing Your Presentation to Fail Without Realizing It? Leaving THIS Out Means Zero Executive Presence
Apr 18, 2025 – 10:47
395: Rewire Your Brain for Exceptional Leadership, Confidence, and Charisma with One Mindset Shift Part 2 of 2
Apr 16, 2025 – 20:31
394: Why Being a High Performer Is Stopping You From Being Promoted (& it's not what you think)
Apr 14, 2025 – 10:05
393: Stop Flailing Trying to Gain Influence Like an Extrovert and Use THESE Nonverbal Cues for Leadership Impact
Apr 11, 2025 – 12:56
392: Rewire Your Brain for Exceptional Leadership, Confidence, and Charisma with One Mindset Shift Part 1 of 2
Apr 9, 2025 – 27:56
391: The High Price of TMI and What Not Getting Your Point Across Actually Costs You
Apr 7, 2025 – 13:17
390: These 12 Science-Backed Charisma Tactics Skyrocket Executive Presence & Leadership Impact
Apr 4, 2025 – 14:32
389: Why “Just Speak Louder” Is Terrible Advice for Quiet Leaders and How to Use Your Voice for Strong Executive Presence
Apr 2, 2025 – 28:01
388: 5 Subtle Science-Backed Habits That Make Executives (and Other VIPs) Trust You Instantly
Mar 31, 2025 – 12:12
387: Top 8 Executive Presence Blunders Making You Look Ridiculous—And How to Instantly Elevate Your Charisma
Mar 28, 2025 – 14:14
386: Why Your Communication Fails Are Killing Your Leadership Reputation & How AI Can Save You
Mar 26, 2025 – 31:03
385: The Secret Practice Top Executives Swear By to Level Up Their Leadership
Mar 24, 2025 – 10:17
384: 7 Ways Imposter Syndrome Is Sabotaging your Career, Leadership & Visibility and 3 Simple Shifts To Regain Control
Mar 21, 2025 – 07:14
383: Unclear Messages Tank Your Leadership Credibility How to Fix That with a Post-it Note
Mar 19, 2025 – 23:40
382: 3 Steps To Prevent Misinformation & Workplace Rumors That are Threatening Your Leadership
Mar 17, 2025 – 08:34
381: The REAL Reason Executives Don't Take You Seriously & 3 Tips To Fix It Fast
Mar 14, 2025 – 10:03
380: This Fatal Flaw is Sabotaging Your Elevator Pitch and 4 Steps to Make Yours Irresistible
Mar 12, 2025 – 32:47
379: Easily Influence Executives and Build Your Leadership Reputation Using Magnetic Metaphors
Mar 10, 2025 – 09:24
378: Be Effortlessly Attractive & Magnetic Using These 4 Secret Charisma Boosting Habits
Mar 7, 2025 – 09:35
377: How Your Response To Stress as a Leader Wrecks Your Executive Presence and What To Do About It
Mar 5, 2025 – 31:24
376: 5 Subtle Behaviors That Make You Forgettable & Sabotage Your Leadership Reputation
Mar 3, 2025 – 11:12
375: The Ridiculously Simple Tool That Builds Your Authority & Makes Your Message UNMISSABLE
Feb 28, 2025 – 11:06
374: Keys to Transform “Precise but Unremarkable” Into Executive Presence Power
Feb 26, 2025 – 26:04
373: Why Strategically Speaking Less Gives You MORE Influence & Executive Presence
Feb 24, 2025 – 10:40
372: How You're Killing Your Executive Presence with these Overused and Boring Phrases (& How to Upgrade Them)
Feb 21, 2025 – 11:38
371: How To Align With The Most Powerful People In The Room & Lead With Confidence When You're NOT in Charge
Feb 19, 2025 – 27:57
370: This One Leadership Communication Skill Builds MASSIVE Influence Faster than ANY Other
Feb 17, 2025 – 09:33
369: Charisma Gets You NOWHERE Without This 1 Underlying Leadership and Executive Presence Skill
Feb 14, 2025 – 11:41
368: Why “Team-Building Games” Like Spaghetti Towers NEVER Build Your Team's Morale (And What Actually Does)
Feb 12, 2025 – 22:55
367: 5 Shocking Things People Instantly Notice About Your Appearance & What Each Says About You
Feb 10, 2025 – 11:48
366: The 3 Hidden Motives Behind Your Boss’s Pushback on Your Plan
Feb 7, 2025 – 09:34
365: Elevate Your Leadership Using Invisible Communication Patterns of Power
Feb 5, 2025 – 20:02
364: Instantly Turn Criticism To Your Advantage During High-Stakes Meetings Using This 1 Charisma Boosting Tool
Feb 3, 2025 – 09:26
363: Saying the Wrong Thing in a Meeting Won’t Tank Your Career (And How to Recover Like a Pro)
Jan 31, 2025 – 09:19
362: Why Being Nice Is NOT the Key to Getting Noticed at Work & What To Do Instead That Boosts Team Performance + Innovation
Jan 29, 2025 – 29:26
361: This Executive Presence Communication Tool Beats A Harvard MBA All Day Every Day
Jan 27, 2025 – 12:08
360: The One Thing To Be Instantly Clear & Concise, To Get Noticed as a Leader in Key Meetings from Charisma A-lister Steve Jobs
Jan 24, 2025 – 10:11
359: Traditional Leadership Is Failing and How High-Performing X Teams Innovate and Excel
Jan 22, 2025 – 28:15
358: The Missed Leadership Opportunity To Inspire Employees that No One Talks About → Use THIS to Your Advantage!
Jan 20, 2025 – 10:09
357: Thinking A-list Charisma Is Just for Extroverts Is Holding You Back Learn 3 Leadership Communication Strategies from Dr. King
Jan 17, 2025 – 10:11
356: How Leaders with Massive Executive Presence Unlock Hidden Value in Conversations With THIS Simple Mindset Shift
Jan 15, 2025 – 32:28
355: Why 'Just Be Confident' Is Terrible Advice and the Real Tool to Own the Room (Even When You Don’t Have All the Answers)
Jan 13, 2025 – 12:34
354: 4 Techniques Filmmakers Use to Captivate Audiences and What Leaders Can Learn From Their A-list Charisma Playbook
Jan 10, 2025 – 16:04
353: The Secret to Mastering High-Stakes Communication from Media Events to the Boardroom
Jan 8, 2025 – 30:38
352: Does Saying No Really Hurt Your Leadership Reputation? Here's the Real Truth
Jan 6, 2025 – 09:49

Recent Reviews

Ivna Curi

Insightful and Inspiring

Lots of practical tips and takeaways per episode. Perfect for introverts and ambiverts, because it will help you leverage your strengths to speak up.
Joel Zeff

Inspiring, Motivating, and Powerful Content

I loved my conversation with Laura. She is thoughtful, and cares deeply about HELPING her listeners. Her conversations energize her listeners with powerful lessons that lead to success. Huge TA DA!
Misty | Lead-Her Ministries

Keep The Content Coming

Each episode is packed with content that counts. Step by step, Laura helps high level executives (and those of us who aren’t) succeed in our mission to become better. It’s easy to binge these episodes, but make sure you stop and put into practice what you’re learning! You can’t help but grow! So great.
scashnick

Sharing Essential Skills for Success

What I love most about this show is how it recognizes the differences and uniqueness of those who are less extroverted. Extroverts look natural at some skills but mostly it is because they have done them more. But the techniques discussed on this show can level that playing field. Great Stuff!
Let's Go Win

Awesome show and amazing host!

Don’t miss out! This podcast is fun, entertaining, and educational. Truly a triple threat!
iowadoc77

Yes please!

Need help with your communication? Look no further! Laura offers valuable strategies to level up your life and your game in this absolutely worth your time podcast!
noodleswalk

Hi from the most

Hi from the most boring person in the room. I wish I could talk to someone.
mhbucklin

A must listen for anyone looking to improve communication skills

Speak Up with Laura Camacho is a transformative podcast for anyone looking to enhance their communication skills. Laura’s engaging and practical advice helps listeners refine their style, boost confidence, and increase visibility in professional settings. Her unique approach makes learning enjoyable and impactful.
LeadersExceed

Listen in!

If you haven’t heard Laura’s podcast yet, now’s the time to listen in! I loved the opportunity to chat with Laura about all things communication and connection. She’s engaging, interested and informative too- nothing better!
Diane Diaz

Real world guests with real world practical insight

I love this podcast because the guests and host share so many real world insights that can be applied for using our voice and building executive presence and thought leadership. It no-fluff content is inspiring and actionable. I learn something new every time I listen! Well worth subscribing and adding to your queue.
TheArtofDoingLifeBetter

Making a difference to each person you meet

I never tire of hearing a Podcast with Laura. Her guests are thoughtful and engaging; her skills in making each episode FIVE STAR always make me feel better, thanks to her and the guest speakers. Each episode is a warm and engaging conversation, which has me going from excitement to smiling to recognizing each person that I speak/meet with, is a one-of-a-kind person! Recognizing other people’s gifts, discovering what their potential can be is both exciting, humbling and mind-blowing when the light bulb turns on! It’s humbling to see how each person can make a positive impression by something as simple as “being a helper”. How can you be a helper? Listen and appreciate each person you cross paths with is unique where both can grow and smile from a heart-led conversation.
Stacey/ Southern Discourse

A Must!

Whether from her podcasts or her in-person sessions, Laura’s knowledge and insight is a must for professional and personal development. I always learn something that pushes me to grow in important ways I never would have on my own! Thanks, Laura!
mamasock

So Thoughtful and Relevant

I have saved more episodes of this podcast that most of my others combined (and I listen to A LOT). Laura does a fantastic job of bringing on experts with relatable and relevant content. I recommend it to everyone!
dhceydudbbsjdjcbcbajaiev

Super informative

Laura’s podcast is full of interesting nuggets of communication wisdom, and I always hear something I can easily apply to my work. She has a relatable, easy approach. It doesn’t hurt that she calls her listeners ‘attractive’ either. 💁‍♀️
Rider 01

PRO TIP #1000

I have attend a variety of platforms to engage and learn from a Laura and each platform is better than the last! From one-on-one personal coaching, to Live Webinars, to company sponsored Leadership Workshops - each one is targeted, impactful, and on-point! Any time you spend with Laura is Time Well Spent!
Improv Fan in CLT

Keeps me guessing - in the best way!!

Laura finds the most interesting guests & teases out their unique expertise in such a fun and engaging way. I love listening to these interviews for inspiration and new ideas for approaching my work and bringing my authentic self to the table. The tips she and her guests share are pure gold that you won’t find anywhere else. These are one-of-kind conversations!
Neat is Smart !

A must listen

I always learn something new with these interviews and find ways to improve my communication strategies. This is a must listen whether you work for yourself or in a corporate environment to better understand yourself and how others communicate.
LillaLoves

Lydia Menzies

Laura creates the most interesting conversations with her guests! I love listening bc each episode is full of value and I always learn something! Thanks, Laura!
ALW81USA

Must listen

I keep a small list of must listen podcasts and this is one of them! As someone who has worked in corporate America for 20 years, I can still find something new to learn. A delightful listen.
Columbus Lori

Always learn something new

I’ve been listening to Speak Up for years and it keeps getting better and better. There are so many small things to do to improve communications and this podcast keeps me up-to-date!
thecheerfulbaker

A perfect podcast for anyone

This is one of my favorite podcasts. Laura’s audience is filled primarily with high performing introverts who want to improve their communication skills. As a very strong extrovert with good communication skills I can tell you that I learn valuable information with each and every episode. I highly recommend this podcast if you want to improve your communication skills. We can all do that!
LAM713

Interesting and insightful

This is a fabulous podcast with an array of guests and topics. I have listened to a handful of episodes and always walk away with new knowledge, fresh ideas, and normally enjoy a few laughs along the way.
ChristinaOBrien

Amazing Professional Development Tips

A must listen for anyone in corporate America. Laura is a fun host, asks interesting questions, and overall helps the listener gain extremely valuable content that can be applied in the workplace.
DonInSF

Insightful takeaways

Great host and quality guests. I learn something every time!
BeTheHostess

So Helpful!

I just started listening in the last few days and can’t believe how much I have learned. Learning new communication skills can affect almost every part of your life. Thank you for sharing your expertise Laura!
Carollinian1

E 150

interview and execution were uplifting and motivating in this climate of uncertainty. Many thanks. CMx
TGLorenz

Excellent!!

Laura’s curiosity, enthusiasm and communication expertise make her podcast not only a pleasure to listen to, but one with actionable take-aways that feel totally doable (and coming from an introvert, that’s saying a lot!). I love the unique perspectives that her guests bring and the thoughtful questions Laura asks them to help us understand how to communicate more effectively in professional and personal environments. Highly recommend.
JFW in NYC

Terrific podcast

Laura is engaging and real, about topics and with her guests. Interesting, helpful, and entertaining. That’s what you want in a podcast, right?
Haasgrad

Finally, simple advice that works!

I love the real world applicability of Laura’s suggestions. They have been easy to implement and incredibly effective! I loved her idea on having a conversation objective as it has really helped me navigate my performance reviews with my boss. Highly recommend!
Salesguy23

Great communications tips!

As someone who thinks about communication every day, I found this to be a useful podcast full of great tips from experts. Definitely worth a listen for anyone looking to step up their communication game!
Mixonianreview

Emotional Intel

This is great! I can definitely relate to what Laura is talking about. I feel all emotions are good and serve a purpose. I like the way Laura has an easy way to try to deal with future issues that may arise in different circumstance. Laura is amazing and so creative. Her ideas for navigating the business world are stellar!! Pam Rhoades
Fair kaye

3 Ways Luxury Brands Master Perceptions

This podcast was inspiring, because the suggestions she gave seemed easy for anyone to do, even for those of us who hate going to networking events where we don't know many people. I feel much better about the next one.