Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style
🏆 Ranked #1 Business Communication Podcast by Million Podcasts Do you often feel sidelined in discussions, wanting to speak up and have more influence? Ever experience that you say something in a meeting and then it seems like people maybe are still not getting what you’re saying? 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 proje...
633: Stop Trying to Win the Argument and What to Do Instead to Build Real Influence
Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities:
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.
What if the secret to becoming more influential at work isn’t talking more—but learning how to listen like a hostage negotiator?
Whether you’re asking for more resources, pushing back on a senior leader, dealing with an attack in a meeting, or negotiating for something you need, your abi...
632: How To Make Yourself INDISPENSABLE At Executive Tables Rather Than Trying to Get Invited
Are you Director or Above Who Wants Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?
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You can be the person doing the most important work in the room—and still be the person leadership forgets to invite into it.
And if that's happening to you, doing even better work probably isn't going to fix it.
You...
631: Create Influence By The End of 2026 With These 5 High ROI Moves To Change How Leadership Sees You
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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.
With only 97 days remaining in 2026, working harder probably won’t change that story. You need one unmistakable piece of new evidence. Today I give you 5 options to develop that evidence and multiply your influence.
In this Fun Friday episode, Laura shares five unexpected, research-supported moves that can change how seni...
630: 3 Essential Moves to Build Executive Influence and Get Promoted WITHOUT Playing Corporate Politics
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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.
Are you working hard, delivering results, and doing everything expected of you—yet still struggling to get recognized, influence senior leaders, or move to the next level?
Being great at your job is important, but results alone may not be enough to move from director to VP or become a mo...
629: You’re Ready for VP. So Why Do You Keep Freezing in Executive Meetings?
Are you Director or Above Who Wants Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?
Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders.
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Have you ever been asked for your opinion in an executive meeting, only to have your brain freeze—even though you knew exactly what you wanted to say five minutes earlier?
You’ve delivered the results. You know the business. Your team already sees yo...
628: Why Spencer Pratt Is Better at Storytelling and Executive Presence While Most Polished Leaders Bore Their Audiences
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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.
Many accomplished leaders tell the kind of story that leaves the audience checking their latest Slack message or maybe their upcoming Amazon delivery.
What if your story doesn't need more polish?
What if they need to feel less finished?
In this ep...
627: Why Your Team Stops Telling You What You Need to Know—and What It Means for Your Executive Presence
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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.
Today you can actually learn how to know if your executive influence is where you think it is. Listen today to learn this life changing skill.
Under pressure, it’s easy to slip into a reactive, defensive, or judgmental mindset. But the questions you ask yourself and others can dete...
626: When You’re a Highly Respected Leader at Work but Nothing Is Ever Good Enough for Your Difficult Boss
Are you Director or Above Who Wants Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?
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If you’re highly respected everywhere else, but one relationship at work has you second-guessing everything you say and do, your expertise may not be the problem.
You can have decades of experience, a strong track record, and complete confidence in your expertise—and sti...
625: Why Exceptional Work Without Executive Presence Won’t Earn You More Than the Average 2027 Merit Raise
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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.
Are you waiting until your performance review to make the case for a bigger 2027 raise? By then, the decision may already be taking shape.
With merit raises making a comeback and average performance-based increases expected to hover around 3.5%, organizations have more reason to differentiate between their highest-value leaders and ev...
624: Stop Fighting Imposter Syndrome When It Can Multiply Your Executive Presence and Get You Promoted
Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities:
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.
What if the self-doubt you’ve been trying to eliminate is actually one of your greatest advantages in high-stakes meetings?
When you’re presenting to the C-suite, defending a proposal, or answering an unexpected question, it’s easy to become consumed by how you’re being perceived. But Avi Liran offe...
623: You Did the Work. Your Boss Got the Executive Credit. Is That a Bad Thing?
Are you Director or Above Who Wants Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?
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Are you doing executive-level thinking behind the scenes—only to watch your boss get recognized as the strategic leader in the room?
If you’re a Director, Senior Director, VP, partner, or executive, doing excellent work isn’t always enough to move your career fo...
622: To Rescue Your Executive Presence from the Dumpster Fire Stop Doing These 5 Things (from the 2026 Executive Influence Index)
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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.
What if the behaviors you think make you look hardworking, prepared, and smart are actually making you look less executive? It happens more often than you think.
High performers are often rewarded for knowing more, doing more, explaining more, and working harder. But as you move into senior leadership, th...
621: Everything You Thought You Needed To Do To Demonstrate Executive Presence Is Actually Making You Less Effective
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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.
What if everything you thought you needed to do to demonstrate executive presence was actually making you less effective?
Executive presence isn't about dominating the conversation, knowing every answer, or burying senior leaders in data. For high-performing professionals who want to move into the C-suite, the real differentiators are of...
620: You Know What Needs to Change. Why Can't You Get Executive Buy-In?
Are you Director or Above Who Wants Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?
Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders.
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This episode is for those of you who can see exactly what needs to change in your organization but somehow, you cannot get everyone else to see it, especially the top executives. Learn what to do, that does NOT involve day drinking….
At the d...
619: Why Some Leaders Are Remembered—and Others Are Forgotten by Lunch | New Findings from the 2026 Executive Influence Index
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What makes one leader unforgettable years after a meeting while most presentations are forgotten before lunch?
In today's workplace, your audience is overwhelmed by nonstop emails, meetings, messages, AI summaries, and constant distractions. Standing out isn't about speaking more or having more confidence—it's about communicating in a way that...
618: The Link Smart Leaders Miss Between High Performance And Executive Presence
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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. What if your executive presence has less to do with what you say—and more to do with how well your body is functioning?
Most professionals spend hours preparing for important meetings, perfecting presentations, and refining their communication skills. But if you're running on poor sleep, chronic stress, brain fog, or burnout, your body...
617: Why Your Perfectionism Is Sabotaging Your Career & Leadership Opportunities When You're Not Even In The Room
Are you Director or Above Who Wants Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?
Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders.
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What story are senior leaders telling about you after you leave the meeting—and did you write it?
If you've ever walked out of an important meeting thinking, "I should have said that," you're not alone. Many high-performing leaders assume exceptional work will natur...
616: Why THIS New Status Signal Gives Leaders the Executive Presence Advantage
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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.
What if the most powerful executive status signal today isn't your title, your expertise, or even your confidence—but your ability to make everyone else think better?
As hybrid work reshapes organizations and AI makes expertise easier to imitate, the traditional signals of leadership are fading.
If...
615: Why Most Leaders Lack Executive Presence and Completely Misread the People Around Them
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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.
What if the biggest advantage in your next executive meeting isn't what you say—but what you notice?
Most leaders focus so much on delivering the perfect message that they miss the valuable information happening all around them. In this fascinating conversation, Laura Camacho sits down with former undercover inte...
614: To Have Executive Presence You Must Understand that Every Executive Promotion Is Really a Risk Decision
Are you Director or Above Who Wants Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?
Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders.
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Have you ever watched someone else get the executive promotion and wondered why they were chosen over you—even though your track record was stronger?
If you're a director, senior director, vice president, or aspiring executive, you've probably been told that working harder, deliv...
613: The Real Reason SpaceX Is Trusted (And What It Means for Your Executive Presence)
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What if one of the biggest reasons SpaceX has become one of the most trusted companies in the world...has nothing to do with rockets?
What makes Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of SpaceX, one of the most trusted executives in one of the world's highest-risk industries? It's not a...
612: Why Most Executive Presence Advice including “Speak Your Truth” Collapses Under Pressure
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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.
Why do some people effortlessly influence difficult conversations while everyone else ends up explaining, defending, and getting nowhere?
If you've ever left a meeting wishing you'd said the perfect thing—or felt unheard despite doing everything "right"—this episode is for you. Laura sits down with renowned negotiation expert Kwame...
611: Being Quiet is NOT the Reason Your Executive Presence Is Weak and You Keep Getting Passed Over for Promotions
Are you Director or Above Who Wants Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?
Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders.
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You probably think you keep getting passed over because you’re too quiet.
Because you’re an introvert, or you don’t speak quickly enough in meetings, or you aren’t political. Find out the truth today.
If you've ever believ...
610: 3 Lessons from the Luxury Brand Playbook to Create Instant Credibility and Massive Executive Presence
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What if the biggest lesson for your executive presence isn't coming from the boardroom—but from luxury brands like Hermès, Ferrari, and Rolex?
Most talented professionals assume that expertise alone should earn influence. But before you ever speak in a meeting, people have already formed expectations about your confi...
609: Why Being Nice is Crumbling Your Executive Presence and Team's Performance
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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.
Do your meetings end with everyone agreeing… but nothing actually improves?
If you've ever held back an idea because you assumed it wouldn't make a difference—or watched your team avoid difficult conversations in the name of "being nice"—this episode will completely change how you think about communication.
Gus...
608: Why No One Knows Exactly What You Stand For (Which Is Why You Have Zero Executive Presence)
Are you Director or Above Who Wants Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?
Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders.
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If a senior executive had to describe what you’re about in one sentence today, would everyone give the same answer—or would they struggle to explain what you actually stand for?
Many talented professionals believe exceptional work is enough to earn recognition, influen...
607: The 6 Patterns that Make a Leader Captivating - Insights from the 2026 Executive Influence Index
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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.
Why do some leaders instantly command a room while others struggle to keep people's attention—even when they have equally great ideas? Learn what the latest research says.
If you've ever felt like your expertise isn't getting the recognition it deserves, this episode uncovers why. Drawing from inte...
606: Stop Sounding Like Every Other Wannabe C Suite Exec & Boost Your Executive Presence By Doing THIS
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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.
Have you ever delivered a presentation or message you knew was packed with valuable information—only to watch your audience lose interest pretty soon?
Many leaders spend hours perfecting slides and polishing their content, yet their message still blends into every other presentation. In this episode, presentation expert Meredith Grun...
605: Who's Blocking Your Access to Senior Leaders? The Hidden Cost of Executive Gatekeeping
Are you Director or Above Who Wants Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?
Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders.
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Who is shaping your leadership reputation when you're not in the room—and is their version of your thinking helping or hurting your next promotion?
As your career advances into director and executive-level leadership, delivering strong business results is no longer enough. Senior leade...
604: Why You’re Already Enjoying the Compound Interest of Executive Presence and What Happens As a Result of That
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Right now...you could be listening to true crime. A comedy podcast.
Or replaying that awkward meeting in your head for the 437th time.
Instead...
You're listening to a podcast about becoming a better communicator. What does that say about you?
...603: Does Your Lack of Executive Presence & Leadership Style Make People Afraid to Tell You the Truth?
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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. Access the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment here.
Have you ever walked away from a conversation wishing you had connected more deeply—or wondering why it felt awkward, forced, or one-sided?
Most people believe great conversations come from asking better questions or having the perfect thing to say. In this epis...
602: The Higher You Rise, the Less Your Résumé Matters (The Executive Presence Shift)
Are you Director or Above Who Wants Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?
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What if the career strategy that got you promoted for the last twenty years is the very thing keeping you from the next level and you’re too busy to do anything about it?
Most high-performing professionals believe the path to executive leadership is si...
601: What I've Noticed After Coaching Hundreds of Executives That Leadership Experts NEVER Mention
Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities:
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. Access the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment here.
Have you ever looked at a leader and thought, "I don't know what it is about them...but they're attractive." Not because they're exceptionally good looking. I have a theory about executive presence that almost no one talks about.
If you wonder wh...
600: Why Avoiding Conflict Is Destroying Your Executive Presence, Your Leadership Trajectory & What To Do Instead
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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. Access the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment here.
Do difficult conversations make you anxious—or do you avoid them altogether because you're afraid they'll damage the relationship or somehow sabotage your leadership?
Most professionals were never taught how to navigate conflict effectively. Instead, we learn to avoid uncomfortable conversations, interrupt othe...
599: How Executive Presence Wins Promotions Before the Job Is Posted
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What if your next promotion is already being decided—even though the position hasn't been posted?
Most professionals believe the real competition begins when a leadership role opens.
In reality, senior decision-makers are forming opinions every day through your communication, judgment, relationships, and the c...
598: 5 Things Every Director and VP Should Do Before September to be in a Stronger Position When Leadership Opportunities Open This Fall
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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. Access the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
Are you treating summer like a slow season—while the leaders getting promoted are quietly using it to get ahead?
As calendars empty and meetings slow down, most professionals ease off the gas. But experienced executives recognize that summer offers a rare oppo...
597: Why Memorizing Your Speech Erases Your Executive Presence and How Engaging Leaders Present
Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?
Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders.
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Have you ever finished a presentation wondering why your audience looked disengaged—even though your content was great?
Whether you're leading meetings, speaking at conferences, or planning company events, keeping people engaged has never been more challenging. Attention spans are shorter, audiences expect interaction, and simply delivering information isn't enough anymore. In th...
596: The Hidden Cost of Being the Expert Rather than the Executive and Can You Be Both?
Want Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence?
Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders.
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Are you getting more responsibility every year—but not more influence, visibility, or promotions?
If you're the dependable expert everyone relies on, you may have unknowingly fallen into the "Expert Trap." While your technical excellence earns trust, it can also reinforce a reputation that keeps you focused on execution instead of leadership. In this...
595: The 5 Hidden Traits of Executive Presence and Leadership in the American DNA
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As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, I started wondering: What does executive presence look like through the lens of the American spirit?
Not politics. Not history class. But the qualities that have made certain American leaders unforgettable.
Many talented professionals believe executive presence comes from experience, credentials, or confidence. But the leaders who...
594: Why Introverts Secretly Have the Edge in Humor and Confidence and How These Catapult Your Executive Presence
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Have you ever felt confident in your expertise but hesitant to speak up because you didn't want to look incompetent, awkward, or too vulnerable?
Many high-achieving professionals mistakenly believe confidence means being outgoing, assertive, and effortlessly charismatic. In this episode, Dr. Dan Rosenfeld challenges that belief and reveals why introverts often underestimate their confidence by comparing themselves to an extroverted idea...
