Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

Have you ever frozen during a big meeting, feeling like your brilliant ideas are stuck in your head while extroverts steal the show?

You’re not alone. Today, we’re diving into a game-changer leadership hack inspired by Scott Adams’ persuasion magic.

If you’re a high-performing introvert with brilliant ideas but struggle to get noticed in a room full of extroverts, this episode gives you a toolkit to flip that dynamic. Inspired b...

In today’s episode you’ll discover how you are unintentionally giving away your power in everyday conversations and meetings at work.

Most professionals don’t realize they’re negotiating all the time — in meetings, budget discussions, team assignments, or advocating for their own performance. In this episode, negotiation expert and author Saad shares why most people fail to speak up effectively and how “being nice” can actually back...

Is your data putting your audience to sleep—or inspiring executive action?

If you’ve ever poured hours into dashboards only to get polite nods and no real traction, this episode unpacks why even brilliant data isn’t enough. You’ll learn how shifting your mindset can turn your insights into influence—and get you noticed as a strategic leader, not just a technical expert.

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

😅Why the whol...

What if you could win over even the most intimidating executive—not with more words, but with less?

In this episode of Speak Up, communication strategist Laura Camacho breaks down three surprising behaviors inspired by Keanu Reeves that introverts can use to command attention and build trust, especially in high-stakes settings. If you’ve ever felt like confidence is out of reach in the boardroom, this is for you.

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In today’s episode you’ll discover why you can be doing all the right things at work, yet something invisible is holding you back from enjoying the compensation you have earned.

In this episode, we dive deep with Doug Lynam—a Marine turned monk turned money manager—who shares how personality psychology, childhood trauma, and our unconscious beliefs about money can sabotage success for even the smartest, most driven professionals.

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Have you ever left a meeting kicking yourself for not speaking up — even though you had the perfect response in your head after the fact?

If you’re a high-performing introvert or socially reserved leader, you already know how it feels to freeze when the pressure’s on. This episode breaks down exactly how to respond to unexpected questions or disagree with senior leadership — without triggering drama, fear, or regret.

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Ever feel like you're doing all the right things but still not being seen as leadership material?

If you're a high-performing introvert or someone told you to “speak up more” to be taken seriously, this episode is your game changer. Learn why being talkative isn’t the key — and how your mindset might be sabotaging your executive presence without you even knowing it.

To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery Syst...

In today’s episode you’ll discover why the harder you push through stress at work, the more burned out you become—even though you're known for being resilient.

In this episode, psychologist Dr. Ute reveals to us why traditional definitions of resilience are outdated and even harmful—especially for high achievers and neurodivergent professionals. We explore how control, internalized narratives, and workplace pressure are quietly erod...

In today’s episode you’ll discover there’s a right way and a wrong way to kiss the ring and what you’re missing that’s keeping you out of senior leadership roles.

This episode dives into the invisible wall many high-performing introverts hit on their way to senior leadership—and it’s not about your KPIs. Discover the real reasons you're stalling and what no one is telling you about how the game changes above director level.

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In today’s episode, you’ll discover why being told you’re “too blunt” is silently sabotaging your shot at the VP role —and three A-list charisma tips from leaders to be direct, stay authentic, and still win people over. 

For high-performing introverts, blunt communication isn’t just natural—it feels efficient and honest. But in corporate environments, especially when eyeing VP-level roles, this directness can get misread as abr...

In today’s episode you’ll discover how this absolutely normal and common approach to executive presence is a major turn off for senior leaders.  

Whether you’re a new manager, a technical expert stepping into leadership, or just someone who struggles to feel supremely confident communicating up the chain, this episode is packed with clarity and practical strategies. You’ll hear exactly how to find your voice, project execu...

In today’s episode you’ll discover exactly what the smartest leaders are missing about AI and projects, and their careers.

Let's break down why simply using fancy new tools isn’t enough to boost your executive presence or get on the CEO’s radar — and why only tying innovation to specific business outcomes like revenue or cost savings makes you stand out.

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

🚀The fastest way to get top ...

Do the questions you ask as a leader actually alienate your team—even when you're trying to be helpful?

If you're a high-performing introvert or quiet leader, you likely favor concise, directive communication. But skipping questions or asking the wrong ones could be undermining your credibility, trust, and executive presence—without you realizing it.

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In today’s episode you’ll discover why you bombed certain job and promotion interviews and how to successfully pitch yourself as the leadership solution.

This episode dives deep into one of the biggest mistakes job seekers make: failing to position themselves as the solution during interviews.

If you're relying on your resume or qualifications to speak for themselves, you're missing the mark—and likely missing offers. Whether yo...

Are you unknowingly triggering anxiety instead of trust when presenting to senior executives?

If you’re a high-performing introvert struggling to get executive buy-in, it’s likely not your logic or presentation—it’s a missing emotional undercurrent: safety. In this episode, discover the one shift that makes execs lean in, trust your pitch, and greenlight your ideas.

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In today’s episode, you’ll discover what extremely smart introverts use to increase influence exponentially and take control over the energy in the room.

In this episode, Laura Camacho breaks down a powerful communication move used by the Treasury Secretary that shifted the energy during U.S.-China trade talks—proving that introverts can command any room by using the right kind of metaphor.

If you’re a high performer trying to get n...

In today’s episode you’ll discover the exact kinds of communication that get buy in for any AI or other transformation you’re implementing

In this eye-opening episode, we explore why so many digital transformation efforts fail—not because the tech is broken, but because leaders skip the most critical element: trust. If you're a high-performing professional navigating AI adoption, you’ll learn why communicating the why behind your in...

In today’s episode, discover why when you share a great idea in a meeting, someone is repeating it louder and getting all the credit...

If you’re a high-performing introvert (including social introverts), this episode uncovers the hidden psychology behind why your ideas often go unnoticed—costing you influence, visibility, and leadership opportunities.

Learn why louder voices dominate and how you can reclaim credit without chang...

In today’s episode, you’ll discover how to unlock a simple storytelling trick that makes even your toughest ideas irresistible to any audience.

If you're a high-performing introvert or ambivert aiming to lead with clarity and connection, this episode breaks down the #1 storytelling skill that will elevate your executive presence and influence. Featuring A-list charisma lessons from Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, we explore how to bala...