To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Have you ever been told you need more executive presence—but no one can explain what that actually means? Are you frustrated by vague feedback that feels impossible to act on? 

You're not alone. Vague feedback like “speak up more” or “be more strategic” can leave you second-guessing your natural communication style—and still getting passed over for promotions.

In this episode, you'll discover:

🚀The three-part formula to build authentic executive presence without changing who you are

🧩Why advice like “be more assertive” might actually be backfiring on you

🏋️What executives really mean when they say they want presence—and how to deliver it confidently as an introvert

If you’re tired of confusing feedback holding you back, hit play and finally decode the mystery of executive presence with clear, actionable strategies that work.

What you really want is to walk into any room and command respect naturally, without pretending to be someone you're not...

That's exactly why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System. It breaks down this mysterious quality into specific, actionable techniques that work especially well for introverts and ambiverts.

If you're interested, look above in the show notes, click the first link you find or visit speakupwithlaura.com... book a strategy call where we'll decode your specific executive presence gaps and show you exactly how to close them.

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.

To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Imagine as an introvert in a boardroom, you’re feeling like a wallflower at a disco. Then, you drop a comment sharper than a paper airplane in a hurricane, and suddenly, everyone’s listening. 

As a high-performing introvert, you already have the depth—now it’s time to add a spark of humor to amplify your presence, gain trust faster, and influence the room without shouting over it.

In this episode, you'll learn how to use humor as your leadership edge—even if you’re not naturally funny or hate telling jokes.

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

😂How humor transmits massive confidence and builds trust faster than the speed of light

🎯5 tips you can use to incorporate humor into your presentation or meeting, even if you’re an accountant

🚀How to own any room with your wit even if you’re terrible at telling jokes

Want more skills and strategy and support like this? Get on my  newsletter! It’s free. Simply visit 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.

To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

What if everything you were taught about soft skills doesn’t actually help your leadership performance at all? Learn what’s even more important.

In this eye-opening interview, Two Fish in a Tree author (& introvert) Brice Jaggers reveals why traditional performance reviews, poor hiring filters for soft skills, and misaligned promotions are stalling careers and damaging morale. Whether you’re a leader or a high-performing introvert, these insights will shift the way you think about growth.

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

🧲How to spot and elevate your workplace “superpowers” instead of fixing what's “wrong”

🧩Why role realignment beats termination—and how it unlocks performance

🛠️Real-life stories of transformation, from overlooked employees to high-impact leaders

Hit play now to learn how to stop climbing the wrong tree—and start thriving in your natural environment.

If you want to lead with even more confidence, clarity, and connection—especially when stakes are high and it's a pressure cooker, get your copy of my Executive Presence Self-Assessment here. My compliments. It goes through the 10 qualities that make up executive presence that are essential for success as a senior executive.

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:

Two Fish and the Tree shatters the myth that poor soft skills can be greatly improved through training and mentoring. In this paradigm-shifting work, Brice E. Jaggars presents a controversial yet compelling argument that will change how you view workforce development.

Jaggars exposes flaws in traditional development programs, focusing instead on role alignment. Through a blend of cutting-edge research, revealing case studies, and personal insights, he demonstrates how this approach catalyzes:

This isn’t just another business book—it's a blueprint for unlocking your workforce's true capabilities. Whether you’re steering HR strategy, managing teams, or navigating your own career, Brice will transform your understanding of human potential in the workplace. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew about talent management—and discover a new path to success.

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.

To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Ever wonder why you're exceeding targets but getting zero recognition precisely during promotion season…while everyone says you’re doing a great job?

If you’ve ever been told to "just keep doing what you’re doing"—only to see less qualified colleagues move up—this episode breaks down the real reason why results alone aren’t enough to climb the corporate ladder.

In this episode, you'll discover:

🐴Why being the reliable workhorse is actually hurting your career advancement

🔑The real reason decision-makers promote people who deliver less than you do

🚀A clear 5-step to-do list to boost your executive presence and visibility

Hit play now to find out exactly how to stop being overlooked and start being the obvious choice for your next big promotion.

If you’re stuck in this cycle—delivering exceptional results but watching others get promoted ahead of you, feeling resentful and undervalued… and what you really want is to be the obvious choice for that next leadership role, with the salary and recognition to match—then I’ve got something for you.

That’s exactly why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System. It’s designed for high performers like you who are tired of being invisible despite their achievements. We’ll work together to pinpoint exactly why you’re being overlooked and build a tailored visibility strategy that makes you impossible to ignore.

Here’s what to do next: Look up in the show notes and click the first link you see, or visit speakupwithlaura.com. Book a strategy call with me, and we’ll map out a plan to help you show up as the leader you’re meant to be and nail that  next promotion.

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

As promised in the episode, here’s a concise 5-item to-do list for listeners get promoted to senior leadership:

1. Showcase Strategic Impact: Translate your work into executive language—connect how your results drive the company’s big-picture goals.

2. Build Visibility: Share your wins in meetings, emails, or one-on-ones with decision-makers, focusing on outcomes, not just effort.

3. Cultivate Executive Presence: Practice confident and structured communication—clear, concise, and aligned with leadership priorities.

4. Build relationships with senior leaders to ensure they know your name and contributions.

5. Create a compelling story about your value and leadership potential, and share it consistently.

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.

To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

In today’s episode, you’ll discover how to build your unique charisma, courage, and connections— all inspired by a trailblazing rapper’s unconventional journey to global influence.

In this episode of Speak Up, Laura Camacho shows how introverts can use this summer's relaxed energy to build authentic charisma, everyday courage, and real connections—without becoming someone they’re not.

Inspired by rapper and podcast host Zuby, this episode flips the script on traditional networking and visibility strategies.

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

🎶How to build authentic charisma without being loud or fake, inspired by Nigerian English rapper Zuby

🧲Insights on taking small, bold risks to empower you to step out of your comfort zones and increase your visibility

🎯Why seeking too much approval drains your charisma

To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Tap play now to unlock a bold yet authentic strategy for standing out this summer—your way.

Want more skills and strategy and support like this? Get on my  newsletter! It’s free. Simply visit speakupwithlaura.com.

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.

Ever wonder how some leaders always seem to be in the right room at the right time—leading the charge during pivotal moments?       

In this episode, we speak with Michael Cerda—startup veteran, former MySpace and Facebook exec, and author of Build Something—about navigating career pivots, influencing without authority, and building culture from the middle out. If you're a leader or specifically a product manager struggling to find your voice or get buy-in, this is for you.

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

🎯How to communicate with cross-functional teams when you have no formal authority.

✍🏻The true power of writing as a leadership tool for introverts

🔑The overlooked signals that reveal whether someone’s a true culture fit—or just saying the right things.

To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

If you want practical, battle-tested insight into becoming a more confident and strategic leader, hit play now.

To lead with more confidence, clarity, and connection—especially when stakes are high and it's a pressure cooker, get your copy of my Executive Presence Self-Assessment here. My compliments. It goes through the 10 qualities that make up executive presence that are essential for success as a senior executive.

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:

Michael Cerdá is a veteran product and technology leader who has served as Chief Product Officer and executive at several of the world’s most influential companies. As VP of Product for Disney Streaming, he helped launch Disney+ to over 100 million subscribers. 

Previously, he was Chief Project Officer at Goldman Sachs’ Marcus division, Chief Experience Officer at Live Nation/Ticketmaster, and Director of Product at Facebook. He has also founded multiple venture-backed startups and holds two technology patents. 

His new book, Build Something: Building Products, Business & Culture – A Journey of Hard-Won Lessons and Impactful Outcomes (Feb. 20, 2025), reveals the untold true stories behind some of the most transformative technologies of our time. Learn more at www.build-something.com.

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.

To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Have you ever walked into a high-stakes meeting, heart racing, knowing it’s your moment to shine… only to freeze?

If you’ve ever frozen in a high-stakes meeting or felt like a shadow of your true self around senior leaders, you’re not alone. This episode reveals the real reason introverts shut down under pressure — and how to break the cycle for good.

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

🤖The reasons behind your "robot mode" in high-stakes meetings, recognizing it’s a learned response, not a fixed trait

🥶 How freezing up in key moments can stall your career by limiting visibility and opportunities

🔥A framework to leverage your natural strengths, like introvert qualities, to stay authentic and influential, plus a clear next step to build executive presence

Listen now to reclaim your confidence, boost visibility, and show up powerfully in every leadership conversation.

If you’re tired of freezing in high-stakes meetings, of watching opportunities pass you by because you’re not showing up as your best self… and if you’re ready to finally show up as your authentic, confident self—whether you’re with your peers or the CEO—I’ve got something for you.

That’s why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive designed for directors and senior managers who are done letting “robot mode” hold them back. This program helps you diagnose exactly why you’re freezing up and gives you the step-by-step techniques to stay grounded and influential in any room.

Here’s what to do next: Look up in the show notes and click the first link you see, or visit speakupwithlaura.com. Book a strategy call with me, and we’ll pinpoint what’s triggering your freeze response and map out a plan to help you show up as the leader you’re meant to be.

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 feel like your thoughts are brilliant—but when you speak, they just don’t land especially with executive audiences?

If you’re a high-performing introvert, you’ve likely struggled with expressing yourself clearly in meetings or talks—especially when the room favors louder voices. In this episode, we reveal how introvert actor Chris Pine mastered the art of articulation using three simple but powerful practices that you can easily adopt.

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

🪝What it means to be articulate and why that matters

🚀3 super simple introvert-friendly practices to be more articulate

🧲How using Laura’s Wacky Word Leadership Theory adds more pizazz to your communication

Hit play now to unlock three introvert-friendly techniques inspired by Chris Pine that will instantly boost your clarity, charisma, and confidence when you speak.

If you find yourself over-preparing for every meeting or talk—but when the moment comes, your words still fall flat, and it’s leaving you frustrated and unheard—yet what you really want is to express yourself with crisp, vivid language that inspires action…that’s why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System.

It helps high-performing introverts like you build natural clarity and charisma without sounding fake or robotic. Look up in these show notes, click that first link, or visit speakupwithlaura.com to book a call. I’d love to show you how to make your voice resonate powerfully.

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 felt like one wrong move could destroy everything you've worked for — your reputation, your income, your identity?

In this episode, we unpack what it really means to experience public shame and professional cancellation — and how to come out stronger, wiser, and more aligned. Whether you're navigating a leadership setback, recovering from failure, or quietly carrying the weight of "not enough," this is the mindset shift you've been waiting for.

By the end of today’s conversation with Julie Condliffe you’ll know:

💡How to pivot when your professional path is no longer available

🧠The difference between reacting and reframing after a crisis

👉Gain visibility without compromising your values or authenticity

Press play to hear Julie Condiffe’s raw, powerful breakdown of what it takes to turn public shame into personal power — and walk away unbreakable.

FREE GIFT!! Download my The Practical Guide to Effective Communication here (it retails for $9.99 on Amazon!) and read chapter 4 all about choosing your mindset!! Everything else follows from mindset leading to your voice being heard and respected in meetings, gaining more influence, and understanding better how to reach key stakeholders.

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:

There was a time Julie Condiffe was breaking barriers in law—a Black woman attorney, bestselling author, mentor, and voice for the voiceless.

But then the storm came. Including a digital smear campaign, false accusations, and Investigations. The headlines were loud. But her truth? Buried beneath the noise.

Her career paused. Her name dragged through the mud. She lost clients, income, and even the person she thought she was. But she found something far more powerful: Clarity. Courage. Calling

Unbreakable is her fifth bestselling book, and most personal yet. She’s not just a storyteller, she’s a story strategist—someone who helps others find language for pain they never dared to name.

If you have a story you’re scared to tell, Julie will help you find the words, the power, and the platform to speak it—with boldness, not shame.

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 falling into this communication trap?

In this episode, communication expert Laura Camacho reveals how overexplaining—especially in meetings—can make you seem immature or insecure, even when you’re the most prepared person in the room.

If you're a high-performing introvert or social introvert aiming for executive presence, this is a must-listen.

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

2️⃣ The two main forms of overexplaining that derail your message and credibility

😱Surprising research linking overexplaining to social anxiety and perceived incompetence

🎯Practical, real-time techniques to stop overexplaining and sound more confident instantly

Press play now to master the art of concise, high-impact communication and elevate your executive presence today.

If you want a complimentary Clear Point of View cheatsheet mentioned send an email with POV in the subject line to [email protected].

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.