Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days.

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. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.

Are you delivering results but still not getting tapped for senior leadership roles?

You’re not alone. For high-performing introverts and strategic minds like you, the real blocker isn’t skill—it’s being unknown to the people who hold the keys to your next big opportunity. In today’s episode, we uncover why your lack of executive relationships could be quietly erasing you from high-stakes conversations—and how to fix it.

In today’s episode you’ll discover 3 reasons why you don’t have a solid executive network and the mindset shift you need to move into the inner executive circle.

By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:

🧩The 3 career-killing reasons VPs struggle to build executive connections

😥The invisible damage your lack of executive connections is doing to your career trajectory

🧲Practical, introvert-friendly strategies to build trust and visibility with senior leaders

Hit play to learn how small shifts in mindset and behavior can make your promotion to SVP not just possible—but inevitable.

Like in Don Corleone in The Godfather, it’s not just what you can do, it’s who knows you can do it.

And if you’re ready to make this your reality, I invite you to book a strategy call with me to discuss the Executive Presence Mastery System. Together, we’ll map out how to build your executive presence, influence, and connections so your next promotion becomes inevitable. Click the link at the top of these notes or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and set up time for us to chat about your future.

We release episodes 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..

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days.

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. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.

Think charisma is just for flaming extroverts or polished TED Talk speakers? Today we’re diving into how you can unleash YOUR natural charisma by amplifying the impact of what you are already doing.

Many high-performing introverts—especially those with strong analytical or operational skills—believe charisma is reserved for flashy extroverts or born speakers. But in reality, executive presence is built by amplifying your natural strengths—not pretending to be someone else.

This episode shows you how.

By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:

🚀A proven shortcut to massively expand your influence & visibility

🧩 Why charisma is the deciding factor for executive roles—and why your results alone aren’t enough.

🔑The “Amplify Already” approach to enhance your presence, confidence, and communication without faking it

Listen now to learn how to unlock your executive charisma by amplifying what already makes you effective—without hype, scripts, or pretending.

Link to David Hieatt’s 3 Things Newsletter.

If you’ve ever thought, “Charisma just isn’t my thing — I’m more analytical, not flashy,” and that belief has kept you from showing up fully in meetings or interviews…

That’s why I created the Executive Presence Scorecard — to help high-performing thinkers like you uncover your natural charisma style and amplify what already works, without faking extroversion or hype.

Email me at [email protected] and get access to the scorecard today.

For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our 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.

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days.

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. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.

Have you ever been promoted because you were great at your job—only to realize senior leadership requires a completely different skill set?

While you probably don’t work in customer experience, your success as a leader hinges on how others experience working with you. In this episode, Ty, a seasoned CX consultant, reveals why operational excellence—not just being “nice”—is the real driver behind customer satisfaction, stakeholder buy-in, and career growth.

By the end of today’s conversation with CX expert Ty Givens, you’ll know:

🧩Two proven communication frameworks—RISE and IMPACT—that translate your work into real business value

😎How introverts can build executive presence without “performing” or dominating meetings

🔥The hidden leadership gap that causes promotions to backfire—and how to avoid it

Hit play now to learn how to communicate your value with clarity, build trust across functions, and lead like the executive you're becoming.

So look, if you’re constantly being told you’re doing a great job, but you're still getting passed up for promotions, and it’s making you feel invisible despite all your hard work—especially when you know you’re outperforming your peers—that’s why we created the Executive Presence Scorecard.

It helps you identify exactly how others experience you, so you can finally bridge the gap between being competent and being seen as leadership material. If you're tired of wondering what you're missing, simply email me at [email protected]. Be sure to put “score” in the subject line.

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:

Ty Givens, founder and CEO of the CX Collective, is a seasoned customer experience (CX) leader with over 20 years of hands-on experience building, scaling, and fixing CX & customer support organizations.

She is the Founder & CEO of CX Collective (formerly The Workforce Pro), a consulting & strategy firm designed to help startups and growth‑stage companies build support functions and CX systems that are both efficient and built to scale.

Her expertise includes:

1. Leading teams and operations during hyper‑growth phases.
2. Developing and implementing frameworks and tools that improve customer service metrics, reduce response times and handle high volumes while maintaining quality.
3. Translating customer experience insights into strategic business outcomes.
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Ty is known for combining empathy with operational rigor — she “builds customer experience systems that are clear, strategic, and built to grow with you,” rather than generic approaches that don’t adapt.

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.

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days.

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. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.

Are you the go-to person who always gets things done, but feels unable to break into that next level of leadership?

If you feel stuck in the “doer” role despite being a high-performer, you’re not imagining it. Over 80% of top performers are passed over for executive roles—not because they lack skill, but because they haven’t made the mindset shift from executor to leader.

This episode reveals what’s really keeping you stuck, and how to finally scale your influence and visibility.

By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:

😳The 5 mindset barriers sabotaging your leadership visibility—and how to overcome them

💰The secret to projecting executive presence without faking it or “self-promoting”

🔥3 small but powerful shifts to reposition yourself as a strategic, scalable leader

Listen now to learn the real reason high performers are overlooked—and how you can break out of the "doer" trap and start leading at the level you’re meant for.

If your calendar is jam-packed, you're constantly putting out fires, and still feeling like you’re not getting the recognition you deserve—you’re not alone.

It’s what happens when your value is tied to execution, not leadership. But here's the thing: high performers don’t get promoted. Strategic leaders do.

That’s why I built the Executive Presence Mastery System—to help you shift your identity from “doer” to leader and finally get seen by the decision-makers who hold the keys to your next level. If you’re ready to get your time, your confidence, and your visibility back, go to the show notes, click the first link, or head over to www.speakupwithlaura.com and find a time that works for you. Let’s talk about how this system can change the game for you.

Our 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.

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days.

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. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.

Charisma isn’t just for extroverts—it’s your secret weapon, your unfair advantage, too and in today's episode you’ll get granular details on what quiet charisma looks like and how to increase your CQ today.

In today’s episode of Speak Up, we’re uncovering the truth about “quiet charisma”—the kind that introverts naturally possess but rarely know how to amplify. If you’ve ever felt overlooked in meetings or misunderstood at work, this episode gives you a roadmap to turning your natural strengths into magnetic presence.

By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:

🎯3 unique traits of charismatic introverts that command respect and trust

🔑Real-world examples of leaders who inspire with few words and deep presence

🛠️Practical, micro-adjustments to boost your charisma quotient (CQ) immediately

Press play now to discover how to show up with quiet confidence and influence without faking extroversion.

Now for some of you charisma is exhausting. If you've ever left a meeting thinking, “Why didn’t I speak up?” or felt like you needed a nap after every interaction because trying to be “on” all day is exhausting — you're not alone.

But charisma doesn’t have to drain you. In fact, it can feel energizing when you use your natural quiet power the right way.

That’s why I built the Executive Presence Scorecard — to help you discover how to lead with presence, spark influence, and build trust — all while staying grounded in your introverted strengths.

It helps you assess your current strengths and gaps across the four pillars of executive presence.

If that sounds like what you need, email me at [email protected] with the word “score” in the subject line. I’ll send it to you personally!

For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our 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.

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days.

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. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.

Do you ever over-prepare for big meetings, only to freeze when it's time to speak up?

If you're a high performer who suddenly loses confidence in front of senior leaders or high-stakes audiences, you're not alone. This episode unpacks why intelligence and preparation aren't always enough—and how your mindset may be the real barrier to owning the room.

By the end of today’s episode with guest Whitney Faires you’ll know:

🔥Why your over-preparation habit might be sabotaging your leadership presence.

🚀How to identify your personal “power zone” and use it to perform under pressure.

🧲The exact mindset shifts and conversational strategies to handle executive pushback with confidence.

If you're ready to finally show up with clarity and command in your biggest meetings, hit play and learn how to bet on yourself—without needing all the answers.

If you’re feeling stuck — like you might actually be your biggest obstacle — constantly battling the inner critic that drives you to overperform but also second-guess yourself… and yet what you really want is to feel in command, clear, and confident no matter who’s in the room.

That’s why we created the Executive Presence Scorecard — to help high-achieving professionals like you identify your unique “Power Zone” so you can lead from strength instead of fear. It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence. And it starts with awareness…

Email me at [email protected] and I will send it to you personally.

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

About our guest:

Whitney Faires is an internationally recognized executive coach, keynote speaker, and leadership advisor with 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Formerly Chief of Staff to the CFO at Intuitive Surgical, she led high-impact organizational health initiatives, launched global leadership development programs, and coached rising professionals into senior roles. Her multifaceted career spans sales, finance, and commercial operations, where she spearheaded the creation of a $2 billion international leasing portfolio.

As the founder of Whitney Faires Coaching, she developed the Courageous Leader Roadmap - a practical approach for leaders to show up authentically, navigate adversity, and drive meaningful results.

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.

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days.

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. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.

What if the reason less qualified people get promoted while you—someone who delivers miracles—stay overlooked… isn’t because they’re louder, but because they’re adding value in ways you don’t even see?

If you're a high-performing introvert who's tired of watching others get the credit and advancement you’ve earned, this episode reveals the missing piece most people overlook: you're not just under-visible—you’re under-valued in the eyes of leadership. This episode shows you how to bridge that gap without faking confidence or turning into someone you're not.

By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:

1. Why trying harder at self-promotion will probably backfire
2. Three ways your executive presence adds visible value to any conversation
3. Simple, low-stakes ways to advocate for yourself without feeling fake

Hit play now to learn how to turn your results into recognition—and finally get the leadership opportunities you deserve.

If you've ever said, “I practically run this place, but I’m still not the one they promote,”—listen, you're not alone. But you're also not stuck.

The truth is: promotions don’t go to the loudest voice—they go to the most trusted presence. And if leadership doesn’t see you as the person who can lead 300 people without breaking a sweat, it’s time to show them.

That’s why I built the Executive Presence Mastery System—a 90-day intensive that gives you the tools to build visible value, speak with energy, and lead with meaning—without selling out your personality.

👉 If you’re done waiting and ready to rise, look up in these show notes and click the first link—or head to speakupwithlaura.com to book your strategy call now. Let’s make your next move your biggest yet.

Our 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.

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days.

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. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.

Are you unknowingly sabotaging your credibility by being too authentic at work?

If you're a high-performing introvert or senior leader aiming to strengthen your executive presence, today's episode is your wake-up call. We’re breaking down brand-new Harvard Business Review research that reveals how the "bring your whole self to work" movement may be quietly undermining your authority, your team’s stability, and your career progression.

By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:

😭Why unfiltered authenticity can backfire—especially in leadership roles

🔥How power impacts your personality (in ways you might not notice)

🪝5 practical strategies to be authentic without oversharing or weakening your influence

Press play to discover how to lead with purpose, boundaries, and presence—without losing your authenticity or your edge.

So if you’re a high performer with your eye on that next-level leadership role, but you’re not sure where the line is between “being real” and “being reckless” — and maybe that uncertainty is holding you back — but you still want to lead with impact and empathy without slipping into overexposure... that’s exactly why we built the Executive Presence Scorecard.

It helps you assess your current strengths and gaps across the four pillars of executive presence — so you can start showing up like a leader who gets noticed and respected. If that sounds like what you need, email me at [email protected] with the word “score” in the subject line. I’ll send it to you personally!

The HBR article by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Why Leaders Should Bring Their Best Self—Not Their Whole Self—to Work.

For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our 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.

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days.

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. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.

Does your communication to the executive leadership team feel like information overload—yet still fall flat? You might be doing everything "right" and still boring everyone to tears.

In this powerful episode, Laura interviews Mobeen Tahir, a finance and economics strategist who once buried audiences in data… until he learned the mindset and techniques that turned everything around.

Whether you’re a technical expert, finance pro, or just tired of getting glazed-over stares in meetings, this episode gives you the communication clarity you didn’t know you needed.

By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:

😱Why your intelligence might be hurting your executive communication—and how to fix it

🔥 The simple storytelling shift that makes any technical presentation instantly more relatable

🧲 How to tailor your message without “dumbing it down”—and get your ideas heard and respected

If you're ready to stop overwhelming people with data and start engaging them with impact, hit play now and transform how you present—starting today.

To get your complimentary access to the Executive Presence scorecard simply email me with “score” in the subject line at [email protected].

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

About our guest:

Mobeen Tahir is an investment strategist based in London, working in the asset management industry. His role involves synthesizing insights on financial markets and investment products to help his firm’s clients make informed decisions.

Public speaking is central to Mobin’s work. He hosts two podcasts, frequently appears on live television, and regularly speaks at conferences. Over the years, he has developed a distinctive style to captivate audiences. The lessons he has learned—and continues to learn—from these experiences can be applied across industries to enhance communication and engagement.

Mobin holds a BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Financial Management from Loughborough University and an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is also a CFA Charterholder.

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.

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days.

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. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.

Struggling to think on your feet under pressure? In today’s episode you’ll discover how to break free from the “I need time to process” trap and boost your executive presence.

If speaking off the cuff feels impossible, you’re not alone. Many high-performing introverts lose opportunities because they hesitate or stumble in the spotlight. This episode reveals why your brain shuts down under pressure—and how you can retrain it to respond with confidence, clarity, and impact.

In today’s episode you’ll learn:

🪝The real reason your mind goes blank in unscripted moments.

💰The hidden costs of not speaking up—and how they affect your career trajectory.

3️⃣Three practical tools to start building your “speak on your feet” muscle today.

Press play now to learn how to turn nerve-wracking moments into powerful opportunities that boost your confidence and visibility at work.

So look—if you find yourself stuck in high-stakes meetings where your mind goes blank and you walk out kicking yourself for not speaking up, and it’s been like that for months or even years, but you really want to show up with clarity, confidence, and influence in the rooms that matter... that’s exactly why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day coaching intensive to prepare high performers for senior leadership roles. I can show you the way to speak off the cuff with ease—without the constant anxiety, self-doubt, or fear of being judged.

👉 If that sounds like what you need, head to the show notes, click the first link in these show notes, or visit speakupwithlaura.com and book a strategy call. I’d love to help you unlock the presence and voice you already have inside you.

Our 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.