In today’s episode you’ll discover how you unknowingly lose the respect and attention of ultra high achievers because of how you communicate.

If you've ever struggled to connect with executives, investors, or high-achieving leaders — this episode breaks down why most pitches, presentations, and conversations fail before they even start. Hint: It's not about being impressive. It's about understanding their world.

By the end of today’s episode with guest Jordan Edwards you’ll know:

• How elite performers really communicate — and why less is often more.

• The #1 mindset shift to instantly build trust with busy, high-level professionals.

• How lifestyle choices (yes, like running marathons or traveling in Europe) directly impact your executive presence and leadership confidence.

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

If you're ready to communicate with clarity, build trust faster, and become the kind of leader people want to follow — hit play and learn how the best do it.

So look, if you find yourself in situations where you're pitching your ideas to ultra high achievers — executives, investors, decision makers — and you keep walking away frustrated because it feels like you're not breaking through or being heard and it's making you feel like maybe you're not cut out for those rooms or those conversations... but deep down you know your ideas deserve a seat at the table... that's exactly why I created my Executive Presence Mastery System.

It's built to help high-achieving professionals like you communicate with clarity, confidence, and executive presence — especially in high-stakes moments. If you're tired of getting overlooked and you're ready to start owning the room — go to the show notes, click the first link you see, or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and grab a time to chat. I'd love to show you how we can get you speaking like the leader you already are.

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:

Jordan Edwards  is the founder of Edwards Consulting and Host of the #Clockedin Podcast. Jordan strives to create an exciting life through incredible experiences. From Hiking the Inca Trail to Traveling around the world (25 countries thus far). To Interviewing the Founder of Reebok, Joseph Foster and running the NYC Marathon to name a few. Also, Jordan helps businesses lower merchant processing fees through his relationships with experts in the field. Jordan shares these insights with his audience and clients.

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.

Have you ever felt steamrolled in meetings by domineering executives and wondered how to regain control without starting a conflict?

This episode dives deep into the hidden reasons behind bossy, overbearing behavior and how it threatens collaboration, productivity, and your executive presence — especially for introverted leaders who value thoughtfulness over confrontation.

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

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

3️⃣The top three hidden motivations driving authoritarian behavior.

🔥Actionable techniques to set and enforce boundaries in meetings.

🚀Body language and communication tactics that boost your confidence and authority, both privately and publicly.

Press play now to uncover how you can turn disruptive authority into an asset and create a respectful, collaborative environment where every voice is heard. 

Tired of dominant executives hijacking meetings? The Executive Presence Mastery System helps you assert boundaries and lead confidently. In this intense private coaching program designed to prepare you for successful executive roles, gives you a proven strategy to assert boundaries with even the most overbearing personalities, so you stop feeling overshadowed and finally lead the way you know you're capable of. 

Look to the beginning of these show notes, click the first link you see, or head over to  www.speakupwithlaura.com to schedule a time. Let’s get you the tools to turn even your toughest meetings into wins!

For more insight, visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning.  

Speak Up coaching helps leaders refine communication, boost influence, and overcome imposter syndrome for strategic, inspiring leadership.

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.

In this episode you’ll discover how to hook any audience in just seven seconds.💡

If you're leading a team, pitching a big idea, or stepping into senior leadership, those opening seconds are critical. This episode dives into how high-performing introverts can instantly elevate their presence and authority by mastering one overlooked communication skill: anticipation.

To schedule an Executive Presence Mastery System discovery call with Laura click here.

🎯The power skill that instantly commands attention and signals leadership to everyone in the room.

🔥How this executive presence ability positions YOU as someone with insight worth following.

🪝4 Different Ways to Hook an Audience in the First Seven Seconds.

Listen now to master the one presentation skill that instantly boosts your authority and executive presence.

If you find yourself stuck with uninspiring not-compelling presentations problem, and it's making you feel like you’re going nowhere professionally compared to your potential, but you really want to be seen as executive material...that's why we created the Executive Presence Mastery System to give you the 1-1 guidance you need to short cut your way to the c-suite without changing your personality.

If you're interested, look above in these show notes, click the first link you find or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and find a time that works for you.

I'd love to show you how our program can help you take things to that next level!

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.

You may be unknowingly sabotaging your own career by letting performance reviews and 1:1 meetings slip through your fingers.

As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you know that success isn’t just about doing the work—it’s about getting noticed for the impact you’re making.

But if your 1:1s and performance reviews feel more like routine check-ins than opportunities to shine, you’re not leveraging them to their full potential. It’s time to take control of these meetings and transform them into strategic career accelerators.

By the end of this episode you’ll know:

🏆 The secret to consistently positioning yourself as the go-to leader in your 1:1s, even if you’re not feeling 100% confident.

🗝 How to subtly but powerfully align your daily work with your company’s top goals to make your value unmistakable.

🚀 Find out how to navigate the tricky waters of promotion conversations with a proven method that keeps you on your boss’s radar without coming off as pushy.

Play this episode now and unlock the strategies that will turn your everyday meetings into powerful levers for career growth—don’t leave your success to chance!

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In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

This episode will turn everything you thought you knew about executive presence upside down.

If you’re a highly conscientious, high-performing business leader, you know that your success hinges not just on what you say, but how you say it.

In a world where your every word is scrutinized, understanding the subtle nuances of executive presence could be the difference between being overlooked and being the go-to authority in your field.

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

✨ The hidden power of your unique experiences to establish credibility in ways you’ve never considered.

💬 Why using a formal tone could be sabotaging your influence—even in the boardroom.

🎯 A game-changing, emotionally intelligent framework that will make your messages resonate deeper and stick longer.

Hit play now to uncover these unconventional secrets and start making your voice the most influential one in the room.

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

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In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Did you know that nearly half of today’s corporate leaders shouldn't be in their roles?

Today we uncover the hidden factors that truly determine leadership success—and why personality may be leading you astray.

As a high-performing business leader, you’re constantly striving for excellence, but what if the metrics you’re using to evaluate leadership potential are fundamentally flawed?

This episode uncovers the critical mistakes organizations make in hiring leaders and offers you a new lens to assess and develop leadership talent in your team.

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

🔍 Why traditional personality assessments may be costing your company millions in poor leadership hires. (and tbh why your boss may not be the best).

🎯 The five crucial talents that predict leadership success—and how to identify them.

🚀 Why 48% of executives don’t belong in their roles and what you can do to ensure you’re not one of them.

🎧 Don’t miss out on this game-changing discussion!

Hit play now to redefine your approach to hiring and leading with data-driven insights.

If you’re a leader, it will definitely help you to know your signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders

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About Our Guests:

In their new book THE FIVE TALENTS THAT REALLY MATTER: How Great Leaders Drive Extraordinary Performance (Hachette Go; 8/27/24), Barry Conchie, former Gallup Global Leadership Research and Development leader and coauthor of New York Times bestselling Strengths-Based Leadership, and business partner Sarah Dalton reveal a scientific model that reliably predicts an individual’s potential to convert their unique talents into high-performance leadership, as well as a template to help career-driven managers spot and hire extraordinary leaders

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Ever wonder why people just don’t listen—even when you have something crucial to say?

Here's the brutal truth: less than half of what you say is remembered, and that percentage could be as low as 25%. But it’s not just them—it might be you.

As a highly-conscientious, high-performing business leader, you’ve worked hard to earn your spot at the table. Yet, when you speak, it feels like your words vanish into thin air.

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

🧠 The exact reasons why people tune you out, so you can stop losing influence in critical moments.

🎯 Various ways to command attention instantly, even from those who don’t know you from Adam.

🚀 Useful insider techniques that make your message unforgettable—without feeling awkward or forced.

Transform how others perceive you and command the room—tap play now and start mastering your executive presence today.

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

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In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Imagine if you could command the room with the same powerful presence as a luxury brand—without changing who you are.

As a high-performing business leader, your executive presence directly impacts how you’re perceived and the opportunities that come your way.

But standing out can be challenging when everyone around you is equally competent. This episode will show you how to harness the tactics of top luxury brands to refine your presence and make an unforgettable impact.

Today, we’re revealing the game-changing secrets from Hermès, Rolex, Cartier, and Tiffany that will instantly elevate your perceived value as a leader.

By the end of this short A-list Charisma episode you’ll know:

🧭 How brands like Hermès create a unique identity that sets them apart from the crowd.

🗣 Learn the art of strategic storytelling from Cartier to connect with your audience and inspire action.

🛠 Discover how the hallmarks of Rolex and Tiffany—can bolster your credibility and make you memorable in any professional setting.

Press play now to learn how to elevate your executive presence with the powerful strategies of luxury brands and become the leader everyone remembers.

If you enjoy this conversation about luxury and executive presence, I know you’ll like my interview with luxury brand consultant Carlos Pignataro in episode 214.

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence.

Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

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In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Discover what might be sabotaging your leadership and learn the unconventional truth that could change everything.

As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you strive for excellence in everything you do. But what if your biggest blind spot is the way you perceive yourself and your impact on others?

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

🧠 The difference between an Inward vs. Outward Mindset and how that affects the people around you.

🔍 Learn actionable questions that will reveal the hidden ways you may be obstructing your team's success and how to turn it around.

🎯 Transform your leadership approach by understanding the nonobvious effects of self-deception, and how shifting your mindset can unlock new levels of collaboration and innovation.

Press play now to uncover the truths that will elevate your leadership and help you see the world—and yourself—with newfound clarity.

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

OUR SPONSOR THIS MONTH:

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ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Victoria Trammel is a senior consultant at the Arbinger Institute. A seasoned facilitator and leadership consultant, she brings almost two decades’ experience supporting the intelligence community to her work in strategic planning, employee engagement, leadership development and process improvement.

With a love of instructional design and facilitation, Victoria held leadership roles in the intelligence community from niche operational programs to enterprise-wide corporate culture initiatives.

LEADERSHIP AND SELF-DECEPTION: The Secret to Transforming Relationships and Unleashing Results (4th Edition; Berrett-Koehler; 8/27/24), The Arbinger Institute shows us how to recognize and overcome self-deception in both personal and professional relationships. With over 3 million copies sold and two decades of inspiring readers, the new edition applies timeless wisdom and fresh insights to a world that is constantly evolving.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

People make more than 10 significant decisions about you in less than 10 seconds of meeting you.

As a high-performing business leader, you're always on the lookout for ways to enhance your executive presence. But did you know that the first few seconds of any interaction could be shaping how others see you—and potentially undermining your success?

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

🔍 The psychology behind first impressions and how to ensure the right judgments are made about you.

💡 Learn unconventional techniques that go beyond the usual advice for creating memorable and positive impressions.

🚀 Unlock the power of unique personal style to stand out and be remembered for all the right reasons.

Don’t leave your first impression to chance—listen now to transform how others see you in those critical first moments.

These strategies go beyond the typical advice for making a good first impression by adding a level of thoughtfulness, creativity, and surprise that can truly make you stand out.

If you enjoyed today’s episode, you might also like Episode 211 from last year, How to Shine at a Gala: Be the A-List Guest with Charisma, Confidence, and Audience Engagement, from November 2023.

The cool feather bow ties I mentioned are made here in Charleston by Brackish.

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Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Sharing bad news with senior leaders can be a double-edged sword, where mishandling it can cost you your reputation and confidence.

As a highly conscientious, high-performing leader or IC, you know that facing difficult conversations is part of the job.

But how you deliver bad news can either cement your credibility or erode the trust you've worked so hard to build. This episode is your guide to navigating these tricky moments with confidence and poise.

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

🌟 How to turn even the toughest news into an opportunity to showcase your leadership.

🚀 The hidden art of presenting problems in a way that aligns with strategic priorities, making you indispensable to senior executives.

💡 A practical framework that ensures your communication is clear, honest, and solution-oriented, every time.

Tune into this episode now to master the art of delivering bad news like a true leader and boost your credibility in the process.

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

What if you could eliminate the daily 'paper cuts' of miscommunication and elevate your leadership without the burden of imposter syndrome?

By the end of today’s exciting episode with guest Jason Silver you’ll know:

1. A completely different way to look at imposter syndrome so it never takes over your brain again.

2. A new practical strategy to reduce invisible miscommunications that silently sabotage team performance.

3. Making decisions faster and better, dropping the quest for consensus and using a totally different approach instead.

With the ever-increasing pressures of modern business—especially in our globalized, remote workforce—communication breakdowns and decision paralysis are costing you more than you realize. Hit play now.

If you haven’t discovered your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Jason Silver is a multi-time founder of kids and a multi-time founder of companies. His recent book, Your Grass Is Greener is not about how to redefine your cosmic purpose or find a mythical new job you’re somehow supposed to enjoy for the rest of your career. Instead, it’s about how to transform your underlying approach to work so any job you do instantly gets better.

He gets his biggest thrill helping modern employees and their teams unlock a better way to work—surfing is a close second. He was an early employee at Airbnb and helped build an AI company from the ground up back before AI was the cool thing to do.

Today, he advises a startup portfolio valued in the billions on how to build great, lasting companies that people actually enjoy working for. When he’s not busy helping people solve their hardest workplace challenges, Jason’s kids are busy reminding him just how much of a work in progress he still is too.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Answering questions from senior leaders is a TRAP!

As a highly conscientious, high-performing leader or IC, you’re often in situations where your expertise is tested.

But what if your natural inclination to be thorough and accurate is actually holding you back? This episode is all about how to turn those tough moments of uncertainty into opportunities for influence and leadership.

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

💡 How sharing a less-than-perfect answer can actually *enhance* your reputation.

🎯 The subtle art of providing value even when you don’t have all the answers.

🧩 A useful and simple framework that transforms every tricky question into a chance to showcase your leadership.

Don’t miss out—play this episode now to learn how to elevate your communication and turn every challenge into a leadership opportunity.

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

FOR YOU:

Get on Laura's A-list of subscribers who enjoy the unfair advantage of practical executive communication tools. at www.speakupwithlaura.com.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

In today’s episode, you’ll discover why even the most polished, data-packed presentations can fall flat—and what’s secretly sabotaging your impact without you even noticing.

If you're a high-performing introvert or analytical thinker who pours time into crafting meticulous presentations—only to receive polite nods or blank stares—this episode is your wake-up call.

Discover what’s silently sabotaging your impact and holding back your executive presence.

By the end of this short episode you’ll:

🔑 Learn the #1 secret ingredient missing from most data-heavy presentations

🧩Discover 3 simple ways to add emotion and connection without sacrificing credibility

3️⃣ Understand how to transform your delivery to boost recognition and leadership potential

Listen now to uncover the subtle shifts that turn good presentations into powerful, career-elevating moments.

If you’re ready for the next career move, check out Laura Camacho’s 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System to uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day executive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

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.

How do you maintain charisma when the world seems to be against you?

Today, we’ll explore how tennis legend Novak Djokovic managed to keep his composure, confidence, and charismatic presence while facing global criticism and bans from top tournaments.

Among the takeaways you’ll learn:

✨ What happens to your charisma and leadership when you stick to your core beliefs under pressure or even being challenged by others.

💡3 techniques to maintain composure in challenging situations, making you appear more confident and in control.

🌟 Why focusing on the positive aspects, even when facing adversity, can enhance your influence and success.

Press play to uncover the secrets behind Novak Djokovic’s charismatic communication and how you can apply them to your professional life to maintain influence, even when the pressure is on.

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

You can actually command attention and inspire action by leaning into your natural strengths...If you know how.

Are you a high-performing leader (including ICs) who struggles with speaking up in meetings, fearing that your introverted nature holds you back?

This episode addresses your challenges head-on, offering practical techniques to enhance your executive presence and command respect.

By the end of this episode you’ll know:

🪝A specific tool to command attention when speaking up in a meeting.

🎯 Why it’s perfectly fine if you say the wrong thing.

🚫Two phrases NOT to say. Ever.

Listen now to transform your communication skills and become the leader you were meant to be—unlock your potential with Robert Kennedy III’s expert insights!

Also Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence.

Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

Until next time, keep using your voice to create a powerful impact.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Most interpersonal problems can be traced back to one thing: communication. It's at the core of expressing ideas, sharing experiences, and connecting perspectives. Effective communication requires confidence and clarity.

Achieving alignment in teams, ensuring everyone is moving in the same direction, at the right time, with the right amount of energy, requires powerful communication and purposeful leadership.

That's where Robert Kennedy 3 steps in. He helps managers and organizational leaders find the touchpoints to motivate their employees, enhance their personal performance, and create impactful and purposeful leadership through effective communication.

Robert assists organizations through keynote speaking, small group coaching & consulting, workshops, and training development.

His background as a teacher, trainer, organizational leader, and business owner allows him to empathize deeply with his clients and provide insights on navigating current challenges effectively.

Better communication = Better efficiency = Better results = Bigger profits.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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 walked out of a meeting wishing you had spoken up with more impact?

You can turn every meeting into an opportunity to showcase your leadership and influence by adding more value.

As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you understand the importance of making your voice heard. But in today's fast-paced corporate environment, the ability to communicate with compelling confidence and executive presence is crucial for driving outcomes and shaping decisions.

This episode is tailored to help you master those skills and stand out in any meeting.

🛠 Learn how to shift your mindset to ensure your contributions are valued and impactful.

🎯 Discover the power of timing in an executive meeting to set the tone and establish your presence early.

💬 Understand how asking the right questions and framing your points a certain way transforms your influence in discussions.

Ready to command attention and respect in every meeting? Hit play now to uncover five strategies that will elevate your communication and leadership presence to the next level.

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

In today's competitive business environment, the ability to communicate with clarity and charisma isn't just an asset—it's a necessity for any leader aiming to influence and inspire.

If you're a high-performing leader striving for excellence, you know that mastering communication is key to driving your team and projects forward.

But are you tapping into the full potential of your message? This episode explores how the communication style of Dr. Thomas Sowell can help you elevate your message from good to unforgettable, ensuring your ideas resonate and drive results.

Today you’ll learn:

🔥How to make even the most complex concepts clear and accessible to any audience.

🌟A two-step process to bulletproof your arguments, making your points unassailable.

🔑 Understand why conciseness alone isn’t enough and what else you need for high-stakes conversations.

Play this episode now to transform your communication skills and ensure your message hits the mark every time.

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Neurodiversity and ADHD traits can significantly impact high-performing individuals in their leadership communication and confidence.

Today we’re leaning into neurodiversity in leaders and learning strategies to manage these challenges effectively at work.

By the end of this episode you’ll know:

- How sometimes a diagnosis helps you understand why you’ve been having certain challenges at work.

- Ways to navigate communication with diverse personalities, from visual artists to corporate executives.

- Insights into leveraging your introverted strengths for authentic and effective leadership without compromising your true self.

Tune in now to uncover the secrets of effective communication and leadership tailored for introverts and high achievers—transform your interactions today!

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

Until next time, keep using your voice to create a powerful impact.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Based in Vancouver, Natalia Lebedinskaia strives to build and empower resilient teams and communities, creating meaningful connections between art and people. Her leadership and curatorial practice span national public art projects, grassroots initiatives, municipal galleries, and artist projects, all centered on deep relationship-building, reciprocity, and collaboration.

Natalia was most recently the Program Director at the Vancouver Biennale, where she oversaw the Open Air Museum public art program and International Artist Residencies, and served as the Creative Director at VMF.

Prior to moving to Vancouver in 2018, she was the Curator of Contemporary Art at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba and one of seven curators for LandMarks2017, a national series of contemporary art commissions marking the 150th anniversary of Confederation in Canada's National Parks.

Throughout her life and career, Natalia has lived and worked across Canada. Born in Moscow, Russia, she comes from a family of writers, poets, and mathematicians.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

People can tell how confident you are in a virtual meeting long before you say a word.

Find out how to come out ahead with the right silent signals.

As a highly conscientious high-performing business leader, projecting confidence in virtual meetings is crucial for leading effectively and maintaining a strong professional presence, especially in today’s remote work environment.

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

🔑The key non-verbal cues that silently convey your confidence.

✅What to do if no one wants their camera on during the meeting.

🎯How to start making these nonverbal improvements.

Tune into this episode to master the silent signals that will make you a standout leader in virtual meetings and elevate your professional image.

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence.

Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so you can be heard and respected in meetings, gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

If you liked this episode, check out 274: 5 Tips to Dramatically Improve Your Executive Presence in Leadership Meetings when You Don't Have Time to Prepare and/or 281: How You Prepare Makes or Breaks Your Success in Influencing Others.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Imagine staying so calm under pressure that it not only transforms your leadership but also catapults your team's performance and morale.

As a high-performing leader, staying composed in the face of pushback and even attacks in a meeting is crucial.

Today’s episode provides practical strategies to help you master this essential skill, ensuring your team thrives even in the most challenging situations.

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

1. How maintaining calmness under pressure deeply affects your team’s ability to focus and perform.

2. How Warriors Basketball coach Steve Green stays calm even under media scrutiny.

3. The essential connection between calm leadership and improved problem-solving, enabling your team to adapt swiftly and effectively.

Tune in now to learn the secrets of staying cool under pressure and become the leader your team needs.

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

To be in the Top 2% you need these 3 specific force multiplier skills.

As a high-performing leader, you understand the frustration of seeing others advance while you stay stagnant.

This episode addresses the critical disconnect between competence and confidence, providing actionable insights to enhance your self-promotion skills and achieve the recognition you deserve.

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

💎3 communication force multipliers that develop your “Super You” level of performance.

👀 What to ask yourself when you feel discouraged.

🎯Two ways you’re holding yourself back and how to stop them.

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is ANOTHER force multiplier for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Dre Baldwin is a former 9-year professional basketball player who's done 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative.

He's the author of 35 books, including The Third Day: The Decision That Separates The Pros From The Amateurs.

Dre has published over 8,000 videos to 142,000+ subscribers, his content being consumed over 103 million times.

Dre's daily Work On Your Game MasterClass has amassed over 2,900 episodes and more than 7.3 million downloads.

In just 5 years, Dre went from the end of his high school team's bench to a 9-year professional basketball career. He played in 8 countries including Lithuania, Germany, Montenegro, Slovakia and Germany.

Dre invented his Work On Your Game framework as a "roadmap in reverse" to help professionals with Mindset, Strategy, Systems & Accountability.

A Philadelphia native, Dre lives in Miami.

E: dre@dreallday.com

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Unlock the secret approach to making every conversation unforgettable and instantly captivating.

If you're a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader (including ICs), you know that effective communication is crucial for your success.

But did you know that there's a surprising approach that can make your conversations with anyone irresistible and get you and your team noticed?

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

🌟The secret sauce to pour into your conversations when you want to be memorable and engaging.

☄️Why you don’t need to bring dramatic stories to make a conversation irresistibly interesting.

💎Master and incorporate these techniques that builds deep connection with anyone, building stronger relationships and making a lasting impression.

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence.

Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

Until next time, keep sparking those irresistible conversations and making your mark!

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Too many people obsess about this and that’s literally blocking your influence.

Are you focusing on the right aspects to truly inspire and engage your team?

Today’s episode is inspired by the wisdom of A-Lister Angela Ahrendts, a business executive known for her transformative roles at Burberry (CEO) and Apple (SVP). (Note that the value of Burberry rose during her tenure from £2 billion to over £7 billion.)

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

✅ How to creatively use vision to inspire others like A-List Angela Ahrendts.

👀 What to focus on to get others interested in you and your work.

💎Angela’s secret to deep personal connection at work.

Discover how to captivate others with a compelling vision, learn the art of serving over selling to build genuine interest in your work, and uncover Angela Ahrendts' strategy for forging deep, personal connections that drive loyalty and success.

Don't miss out on these transformative insights—tune in now to elevate your leadership and communication game!

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

Until next time, keep using your voice to create a powerful impact.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

In today’s episode you’ll discover if your group’s inadequate performance is a competence gap or a mindset issue.

As a leader, you've likely encountered employees who are capable but constantly hold themselves back. Maybe they hesitate to speak up, second-guess themselves, or sabotage their own progress.

In this episode, mindset expert John Assaraf shares how leaders can become transformational mentors, using neuroscience-backed tools to help team members shift their identity and build unshakable self-worth.

In this 2nd part of my conversation with Mindset Master John Assaraf you’ll learn:

🔑 How to approach confidence issues among your reports with empathy, clarity, and practical steps.

🔥The reality that the Law of Consistency Compounds and how tiny actions create massive change over time.

✅Ways to help turn employees into leaders using  simple identity-building practices.

Tap play now to learn how to help your team members break out of self-doubt and start showing up with power, purpose, and confidence.

If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to senior executives, it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself.

My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

New episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Check us out at www.speakupwithlaura.com

About our guest:

John Assaraf  aka "The Brain Whisperer" is one of the leading high performance, success coaches in the world. He is a behavioral neuroscience researcher who has appeared numerous times on Larry King live, Anderson Cooper and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

As CEO and co-founder, he grew Re/Max of Indiana from startup to 85 offices and 1200 sales associates who sold over $4 Billion a year. John was also one of the founders of Bamboo/IPIX that went public on NASDAQ with a market cap of $2.5 Billion.

John has written 4 books including 2 New York Times best sellers that have been translated to 35 languages. He is the creator of the “Innercise” movement and has been featured in 11 movies, including the blockbuster hit “The Secret” and “Quest For Success” with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama.

Today, he is CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a neuroscience based company, dedicated to helping individuals strengthen their mindset, so they achieve their goals and dreams… faster and easier than ever before.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders 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.

Your perceived weakness might actually be your fast track to executive presence.

As a highly-conscientious leader, you constantly strive for better performance and stronger influence.

But what if the key to unlocking your next level of success lies in a simple shift in your communication style?

This episode explores how effective listening, empathy, and emotional intelligence helps you tackle the challenges of today’s fast-paced business environment.

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

🚀The surprising influence of prioritizing your listener's needs to enhance your influence and drive results.

🪝How to decode the language of your team and stakeholders to prevent misunderstandings.

🔑Insights into the overlooked power of emotional intelligence and personal alignment in achieving peak performance.

Tune in now to uncover these transformative strategies and elevate your leadership game.

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Seth Casden is the CEO and co-founder of Hologenix, a materials science company dedicated to developing products that amplify human potential, including its flagship innovation CELLIANT®. In 2021, Hologenix was named to the Inc. 5000 of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. for the third year in a row.

An industry thought leader, triathlete, and world traveler, Casden is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. He has been interviewed by, and authored content for, top-tier media publications such as Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Success, Fast Company, and Thrive Global. Before founding Hologenix in 2002, Casden worked in private equity. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. His mission is to bring the benefits of infrared into the everyday fabric of our lives and spaces.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Think telling people what to do makes you an effective leader? You’re wrong.

As a highly-conscientious, high-performing professional, you’re constantly seeking ways to enhance your leadership skills and achieve better outcomes.

This episode will show you how asking the right questions can transform your leadership, foster deeper relationships, and fuel your ambitions.

By the end of this episode you’ll know:

🏆 How a single question can forge deeper, more meaningful connections with colleagues.

🧩A specific question to improve any situation, no matter how stuck or overwhelmed you feel.

🎯Yet another question that activates your energy and motivation instantly.

Ready to revolutionize your leadership and relationships? Start from a different starting point, so you end at a different end point.

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

Until next time, keep using your voice to create a powerful impact.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here.

Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

What can a former elementary school drug dealer and shooting victim teach you about executive presence and charisma?

Uncover the unconventional strategies that transformed 50 Cent from a former drug dealer and shooting victim into a confident business mogul and master communicator.

As a highly-conscientious business leader, you’re always seeking ways to enhance your executive presence and achieve greater success. This episode delves into the mindset and tactics that 50 Cent used to turn adversity into a powerful tool for confidence and influence, providing you with actionable insights to apply in your own leadership journey.

By the end of this quick episode you’ll get the actual mindset you need to transform your setbacks into confidence and executive presence:

🎯 The exact mindset that drives success when you’ve been through adversity and maybe even trauma.

🍰The vital importance of making calculated decisions, even in unfamiliar territories to max out your potential.

🚀Understand how adaptability and viewing setbacks as learning opportunities can keep you relevant and prosperous.

Listen to this episode now and unlock the secrets to transforming your challenges into stepping stones for massive success and authentic executive presence.

By the way, 50 Cent's real name is Curtis James Jackson III. Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence.

Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Do you realize that more introverted high-performing leaders have a huge innate advantage in leading innovation amid uncertainty and change?

Our crazy days are defined by constant change and disruption; leaders are facing unprecedented challenges like dealing with AI advancements, technological shifts, or post-pandemic transformations.

Knowing how to navigate through the unspoken fear has become the new must-have leadership quality.

In Laura’s super dynamic conversation with Chris Deaver you’ll gain:

1. Practical strategies to build confidence and embrace change creatively.

2. Get far more done using the power of co-creation and “deep skills” to inspire your team and drive innovation.

3. Copy and paste these 3 specific questions that make your 1:1 conversations much easier and more meaningful.

Listen now to transform your leadership approach and become braver in these uncertain times.

DON’T FORGET here’s the link to access my free signature communication style assessment.

ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Chris Deaver serves as People/ HR business partner, Leadership coach, Culture Shaper, building high growth cultures people love.

Coaching Executives and influencing companies from the inside out, including Apple and Disney, working with inspiring teams that shaped iProducts and Star Wars experiences.

Co-author of BRAVE TOGETHER, featured in the Next Big Idea Club (with Malcolm Gladwell and Adam Grant), Forbes, and Fast Company. Cohost of the popular podcast Lead with a Question, cofounded other startups including a mentoring network with Stephen R. Covey.

Studied animation with the top program in the world at BYU, earned an MBA. Guest lecturer at the Marriott School at BYU.

Visit bravecore.co.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Did you know that emotional ads are almost twice as likely to drive profit growth compared to purely data-driven ads? This research finding has profound implications for you.

As a high-performer, you know the value of influence and recognition. Yet, in a world where everyone is vying for attention, being dull is THE SAME as being invisible.

This episode uncovers the costly mistake of being uninteresting and provides actionable insights so that your communication captivates and compels.

Laura literally drops so many scientific insights into what it takes to be interesting, including:

1. What your messaging must have to drive action and influence decisions.
2. 5 KEY questions to avoid the pitfalls of being dull and instead make you and your message stand out.
3. Quick elements that automatically make your message more relatable

Transform your communication and captivate your audience by tuning in to this Speak UP episode.

Listen now to gain the strategies you need to ensure you're never overlooked or underestimated again.

Don’t forget to take my signature communication style assessment—here’s the link.

RESOURCES:

Click here to see The Extraordinary Cost of Being Dull with Peter Field and Adam Morgan on Youtube.

My favorite business book is A Beautiful Constraint by Adam Morgan and Marc Barden.

AND here’s the link to access my free signature communication style assessment.

Episode 280: 3 Things You MUST Know About People to Really Influence Them

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Ever wish you had that sharp observational wit and relatability like comedian Jerry Seinfeld?

In today’s episode, we dive into some takeaways from famed comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s recent commencement speech at Duke University to help you be funnier and more charismatic.

This episode is especially relevant for highly conscientious business leaders who strive to enhance their communication skills and build stronger connections with their teams and clients.

Here’s what you’ll gain from listening to this episode:

💎 The FIRST thing you should do when speaking to an audience.

😎 Why you shouldn’t feel ashamed of being awkward ever.

🧩 How paying attention to certain details builds your confidence and charisma.

Tune in to find out how these Seinfeld-inspired strategies can transform your communication skills and boost your charisma.

Click play now and start mastering the art of humor at work!

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here.

Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Have you ever wondered how to transform your presentations into powerful tools of confident influence?

In this episode of Speak Up, we dive into the strategies that turn a simple presentation into an opportunity to captivate and persuade.

Today’s life-altering tips include:

🥂 Discover ways to connect better with your audience DURING the presentation.

🔥 Exactly how to prepare for ANY unexpected scenario during your presentation.

🔑 What to do if you’re feeling uncertainty because of ongoing layoffs in your industry or company.

Tune in to discover surefire ways to improve your presentation skills and take the elevator (not the stairs) to real influence.

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Find the captivating Shannon Alter at Leaders Exceed. Shannon works with organizations and leaders who want to communicate with clarity and help their leaders learn exactly what to say and how to say it.

Companies hire her when they want to gain a competitive edge by transforming how they communicate, persuade and impact others, both professionally and personally.

She is a workshop and keynote speaker.

FOR YOU:

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Have you ever wondered what exactly you need to know about your audience to win them over effortlessly and keep them engaged?

As a high-performing leader, knowing how to connect with and influence key stakeholders can be the difference between success and stagnation. This episode shares the inside scoop on really knowing your audience without extensive research.

Without stalking your key stakeholders on FB, you'll learn these research-backed executive presence gems:

🪝 Using the "flow of content hierarchy" what your audiences from you to enhance your executive presence and deliver your message effectively.

🎯 Easy ways to identify and adapt to the preferred communication styles of your key stakeholders.

🚀 Uncover the one essential question you need to ask yourself to make any presentation or proposal.

Tune into this episode now to elevate your communication skills and build stronger connections with your audience!

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

Want an answer to your communication conundrum? Email me (hello@speakupwithlaura.com) your question and I’ll answer it in an upcoming episode.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

The best professional photographers always score brilliant first impressions and connections with their subjects to capture that perfect photograph.

As a highly conscientious, high-performing leader, you know the importance of making a powerful first impression. However, you probably underestimate the power of the way you introduce yourself in meetings.

This podcast episode is here to help you refine your self-introduction to captivate your audience from the start, reduce social anxiety, and build meaningful connections.

In this episode on nonverbal communication tips, you'll discover how to:

🏆 What you must do to establish trust and rapport instantly.

🧩 A quirky tool that 100% makes your presentations and meetings more memorable.

🧠 A simple investment that instantly boosts your confidence, charisma, AND credibility!

Ready to transform your self-introduction and boost your executive presence?

Play the episode now and start making unforgettable first impressions!

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice is heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Don't let your ideas be overlooked in meetings when everyone is a senior leader and highly impatient ever again!

As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you understand the importance of winning communication.

Yet, the ability to capture attention and make your voice heard can be challenging, especially in leadership meetings.

In this episode you will learn how to ensure your ideas are recognized and valued.

Corporate Master Storyteller and author of Nothing Gets Sold Until the Story Gets Told, Steve Multer gives us a virtual MASTERCLASS with in charisma solid scientific research with these 3 takeaways to transform your storytelling skills (Studies and talks linked in the show notes):

1. What data-driven colleagues (and others) tell you they want versus what they actually need from you

2. What to know so that any executive audience values and acts on your ideas.

3. Get that balance between delivering data and telling a story that resonates without taking too much of your time.

Tune in now to transform your leadership presence and make your voice heard!

Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.

SCIENTIFIC RESOURCES MENTIONED:

This is Your Brain on Communication Ted talk by Princeton’s Uri Hasson.

The 10 Commandments of Dominance based on Desmond Morris’ The Human Zoo.

ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Steve Multer, author of Nothing Gets Sold Until the Story Gets Told, an insightful guide that will level up your public speaking skills, build your confidence onstage or on-camera, and position you as a more valuable representative for your company.

For over two decades, Steve has partnered with the world’s most powerful and influential brands to craft and share their most effective and successful value to the marketplace.

He’s delivered more than 20,000 talks at 800+ events for over 2 million customers, partners, and industry analysts, representing global organizations.

When Steve hits the stage for CISCO, SPLUNK, HP, INTEL, FUJIFILM, SIEMENS, BAYER, SPRINT, DISH, HEIDELBERG, LG, VOLVO, PANASONIC, SONY, XEROX, and many others, audiences feel the value, experience the passion, and discover the deeper brand connection.

As a keynote speaker, executive presence trainer, and presentation coach across North America, Europe, and Asia, Steve is an enthusiastic evangelist for better corporate storytelling, guiding executives, thought leaders, and sales teams toward stronger spoken content and increased communication success.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

In today’s episode you’ll learn how the invisible ceiling is holding you back as a high performer and how it’s costing you thousands in lost opportunities and what to do about it.

If you’ve been the go-to problem solver, the behind-the-scenes genius, and the person with all the answers—but you’re still not getting promoted—it’s not your skills that are lacking. You might be trapped under a silent career ceiling that most high performers don’t even know exists.

🔥Learn the surprising reason why excellence alone isn’t enough to land the raise or promotion you’ve earned.

💰Identify clear signs that you're being seen as a doer—not a leader—and how to shift that perception.

🔑Discover the hidden financial cost of staying invisible and how to strategically boost your visibility without faking a loud personality.

Press play now to learn the mindset shift and visibility strategy that helps introverted high performers finally get recognized—and rewarded—for their leadership potential.

If you’re feeling stuck professionally despite being a high performer, Laura Camacho’s 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System can grease the wheels to get that next promotion. We will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day executive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

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 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.

Do you realize that your executive presence and reputation begin—or not—by the way you introduce yourself in a meeting?

As a highly conscientious, high-performing leader, you know the importance of making a powerful first impression.

Yet, you often NEGLECT some of your prime opportunities to showcase your contribution!

This podcast episode will help you refine your self-introduction to ensure you captivate your audience from the get-go, reduce social anxiety, and build meaningful connections with less effort.

In this episode, you'll discover how to:

1. Craft a compelling and memorable self-introduction that highlights both your humanity and your competence.

2. Learn what the factor of an introduction makes the best impression on others.

3. Create a unique introduction that stands out in a positive way in any meeting.

Ready to transform your self-introduction and boost your executive presence?

Play the episode now and start making that unforgettable first impression in every meeting you attend!

Here’s your ELEVATOR PITCH tip sheet to help you nail that 1-sentence introduction that showcases your competence AND your personal warmth.

Your voice matters. Use it wisely and confidently.

Be sure to visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and toss in a good email address to get my weekly charisma tip!

On the Speak up podcast, learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style and executive presence to increase visibility for promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking to engage audiences effectively.

Have you ever thought if you had a more elite background or if you were more upper crust that you would have more executive presence and charisma?

As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you may often find yourself striving to be seen and heard.

This episode reveals how charisma and executive presence aren't about elitism, but about being genuine and relatable—qualities exemplified by Mike Rowe of "Dirty Jobs" fame.

Executive Presence is Not Elitist A List Charisma.

These 3 takeaways will transform your executive presence and charisma:

1. The 2 qualities that are much more impactful than having an elite background.

2. An easy way to tell stories with a business point to captivate and engage your audience, even with mundane topics.

3. How having a nontraditional or eclectic background is actually a massive asset in building executive presence.

Tune in now to uncover the secrets of Mike Rowe's captivating charisma and elevate your executive presence today!

Remember to visit www.speakupwithlaura.com, scroll to the bottom and enter a good email address to get our weekly tip to boost your charisma and communication skills.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360 or private coaching, schedule a quick call. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, leaders, teams and individuals 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.

Do you ever feel intimidated when presenting to ultra high-stakes investors or top executives?

As a conscientious, high-performing leader, you know the pressure of securing investments and how crucial it is to present your projects effectively.

This episode dives into practical strategies for mastering investor conversations and gaining confidence in your pitches.

You are going to love mega real-estate investor Jason Yarusi, a classic introvert who’s built a multi million dollar business where pitching to investors is his daily bread.

Tune in to get powerful insights like these:

1. What you create first to gauge interest and refine your presentation.

2. The mindset shift that positions you in the driver's seat during high-stakes meetings.

3. Get a new power tool to prioritize tasks and manage your energy to maintain peak performance.

Don't miss out on these invaluable tips—tune in now and transform your executive presentations into powerful, confident presentations!

If you’re not getting our weekly dispatch of helpful charisma and executive presence tips, please without delay visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on the Speak Up email list. Scroll to the bottom and jot in your email address.

ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

📈 Jason Yarusi is a Private fund manager of over $245 million dollars of Multifamily real estate. Since 2017 his company Yarusi Holdings has amassed over 2300 units of apartments. He is an avid ultra runner and workout enthusiast. Hosts The Multifamily Live Podcast and runs 7 Figure Multifamily Mastermind. Wakes up daily at 4:32 am. And most importantly, a husband and father to three amazing kids.

Jason also hosts The Multifamily Live Podcast that provides actionable content and tools to build and strengthen your multifamily business. Jason is the founder of the Multifamily Live Club with over 3,100 members that focuses on Multifamily Investing and trains others on the success formula for buying apartment buildings at www.7figuremultifamily.com

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Do you know the number one thing you need to do to VASTLY expand your executive presence and visibility?

If you lack visibility, if others take credit for your ideas, if the top people in your company don’t know who you are, or if you’ve been passed over for a promotion or a project, I guarantee you that speaking up more effectively in leadership meetings—not just your regular team meetings—is your ticket.

Great performance and spectacular performance reviews are good and necessary, but they are NOT enough to get you to senior leadership positions.

This is EXACTLY where extroverts have the advantage over introverts at work because it’s easier for them to speak up in meetings.

Today, you’ll add these to your toolbox:

1. How speaking up the right way elevates leadership perceptions of you.

2. Tools so you sound supremely confident even when you have no time to prepare.

3. When is the best moment in a meeting for you to speak up to build executive presence.

Ready to boost your influence and visibility?

Listen to the episode now and transform your leadership presence instantly!

Your voice matters. Use it wisely and confidently. Be sure to visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and toss in a good email address to get my weekly charisma tip!

Get your very own copy of my 5 Cancel-Proof Conversation Starters for massive success in any business or social gathering. 🚀

On the Speak up podcast, learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style and executive presence to increase visibility for promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking to engage audiences effectively.

Ever wonder how even a soft-spoken person can be a charismatic communicator who captivates audiences with epic executive presence?

As a highly-conscientious high-performing leader, you understand the importance of captivating your audience and leaving a lasting impression. In this episode, discover how you can harness a little-known charisma technique, used by Ayaan Hirsi Ali, to enhance your executive presence and make your messages more impactful, even if you're not naturally outspoken.

Get the skinny on how to easily use this technique to massively upgrade your communication today:

1. How this single powerful technique makes your message far more dynamic and engaging.

2. Enjoy 3 practical examples from Ayaan Hirsi Ali's speeches and interviews to see how this technique is effectively applied in real-world scenarios.

3. Learn 3 easy-to-implement actionable tools to incorporate so your ideas resonate better and stick with your audience.

Tune in now to master the secret of using contrast in your communication and elevate your executive presence effortlessly in less than 9 minutes!

If you want to communicate better and be an A-list leader, make sure you’re getting out weekly communication dispatch, please without delay visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on the Speak Up email list. Just scroll right to the button and enter a good email address.

On the Speak up podcast, learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style and executive presence to increase visibility for promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking to engage audiences effectively.

Ever realize that all those awards and certifications are not delivering the level of executive presence and influence you expected they would?

In this episode, with an Emmy award-winning television anchor and former tech executive we dive into how your untold stories—the setbacks and challenges that don't make it onto LinkedIn—shape you into a resilient and adaptable leader.

For high-performing business leaders, understanding and leveraging these experiences is crucial for continuous growth and achieving desired outcomes.

Tune in to take-away these career-altering insights and more:

1. Learn how to look your best on VIDEO from an Emmy award-winning television news anchor.

2. You can actually use past failures without hiding them.

3. Learn strategies to redefine your identity beyond your professional achievements and become a stronger leader.

Unlock the secrets to resilience and growth—click play now and start transforming your untold stories into your greatest strengths!

If you’re not getting our weekly dispatch of helpful charisma and executive presence tips, please visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on the Speak Up email list. Scroll to the bottom and jot in your email address.

ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

From the USA Gymnastics team to corporate leadership, with a background in Emmy-winning journalism and tech startups, Nina Sossamon-Pogue brings a unique perspective to the table.

Her framework for resilience equips leaders with tools to thrive amidst adversity, driving organizational success.

Drawing from her own setbacks, Nina provides actionable insights for leading with authenticity and resilience. Her message is clear: resilience is a skill that can be cultivated for organizational impact.

Based in Charleston, SC, Nina's influence extends beyond accolades. Recognized as a 'Woman of Distinction,' her impact in corporate leadership is undeniable.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Have you realized that you may actually be allowing, or even enabling others to take credit for your ideas?

As a highly-conscientious high-performing leader, you understand the frustration of seeing your brilliant ideas get overshadowed by more vocal colleagues.

In this episode, we delve into why this happens and, more importantly, how you can stop it to ensure you receive the visibility and recognition you’ve earned.

1. Communicate your ideas so that they are recognized as your own.

2. Do this to create a tangible record of your work with your contributions.

3. What to do to correct situations where others attempt to take credit for your ideas.

Tune in now to master these essential techniques and reclaim the recognition you deserve in your professional life!

If you want personalized help with your executive presence, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

On the Speak up podcast, learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style and executive presence to increase visibility for promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking to engage audiences effectively.

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.

Have you ever struggled to make your complex ideas relatable and engaging to your team?

In this episode, we dive into the art of simplifying complex concepts, a critical skill for high-performing business leaders.

With the pressures of remote work and information overload, your ability to communicate effectively can make or break your executive presence and leadership.

You’ll get so much value from these 3 frameworks for simplifying your complex concepts to get faster buy-in:

1. Practical strategies for breaking down intricate ideas into understandable, actionable steps

2. A Swiss-Army like strategic simplification tool

3. How to bridge the gap between complex theories and everyday understanding

Tune in now to transform your communication skills and ensure your ideas resonate with your audience!

If you want to communicate better and be an A-list leader, make sure you’re getting out weekly communication dispatch, please without delay visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on the Speak Up email list.

Just scroll right to the button and enter your best email address.

On the Speak up podcast, learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style and executive presence to increase visibility for promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking to engage audiences effectively.

Do you realize that your team may not actually feel truly safe and supported under your leadership?

As a highly-conscientious, high-performing business leader, creating a psychologically safe environment for your team is crucial.

This episode addresses the common challenge of fostering an atmosphere where employees feel comfortable taking risks and communicating openly, ultimately leading to a more innovative and productive workplace.

I’m sure you’re familiar with the famed Google research connecting psychological safety with high performance.

Former Navy pilot and Quantum Connections Chief Learning Officer, Jonathan Thorp shares with us:

🔑How using an energy budget helps introverts to build a safe, supportive work environment.

⚒️Get a practical tool to increase your relational competence even when the people you work with don’t communicate well.

🏆Practical techniques to encourage open communication and trust within your team whether it’s in person, hybrid or fully remote.

Play this episode now to discover how you can transform your leadership style and create a thriving, psychologically safe workplace for your team!

If you’re not getting our weekly dispatch of helpful charisma and executive presence tips, please without delay visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on the Speak Up email list.

ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Former Navy pilot Jonathan Thorp is CLO of Quantum Connections, founded by renowned relationship experts Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D., leverages over 40 years of expertise to provide individuals and organizations with invaluable relational competency skills rooted in neuro and quantum social sciences.

Serving small businesses, large corporations, global faith communities, educational institutions, and community organizations, along with individuals, Quantum Connections offers live and on-demand training, coaching certification, and resources to foster authentic connections through effective communication and skill development.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Would you like an actual checklist to make sure others don’t perceive you as boring?

In today’s fast-paced, remote and hybrid-working world, high-performing business leaders must excel in communication to maintain their edge.

If you feel overwhelmed by the demands of constant virtual (and in person) meetings and unsure if your message is resonating, this episode is for you.

In today’s episode you’ll gain the edge with the following gems:

1. Which are the communication habits that might be making you seem boring

2. Actionable techniques to make your voice more engaging and ensure you’re always heard

3. Gain practical tips to foster more interactive and interesting conversations at work (and elsewhere!)

Play this episode now to unlock the secrets of captivating communication and ensure your voice is never overlooked again.

If you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse. The easiest way to get better is to hop on over to www.speakupwithlaura.com, scroll to the bottom and jot in good email address so you get a weekly actionable tip to keep you improving until you approach world domination. 🤣

On the Speak up podcast, learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style and executive presence to increase visibility for promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking to engage audiences effectively.

In today’s episode you’ll learn why being told to “speak up more” or “put yourself out there” to get noticed by senior execs is not serving you or helping you.

If you're a high-performing introvert, you’ve likely felt pressure to dial up your extroversion to get noticed. But what if the real power lies in doing less—strategically? This episode explores how you can wield quiet influence through aesthetic intelligence—a game-changing framework for expressing executive presence without sacrificing authenticity.

🎯Why trying to influence like an extrovert drains your energy and doesn’t work

🛠️The subtle details that actually speak louder than words in executive communication

🧠How these refined nonverbal actions leave a lasting impact on sophisticated leaders

Press play to unlock your untapped influence using aesthetic intelligence and start leading powerfully—without saying a word too many.

Aesthetic intelligence is just one powerful tool to build your executive presence. Charisma’s your power to attract, influence, inspire—and it’s 100% trainable. It’s your edge to lead, win, and bank more. Want the full system? My 90-day Executive Presence Mastery System turns these tactics into your daily superpower.

In the 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System we’ll uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day executive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

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 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.

Would you like to know how to effortlessly establish genuine rapport with the most successful and accomplished people you meet?

In this episode of Speak Up, we reveal a foolproof compliment that builds instant rapport with high achievers. As a conscientious, high-performing business leader, you know the importance of meaningful connections.

Discover how this technique can enhance your leadership presence and foster authentic relationships with top-tier professionals.

Among your titanium-plated takeaways you’ll learn:

🎯 The specific compliment that resonates deeply with highly accomplished individuals, making them feel genuinely understood and appreciated.

🔥Gain a powerful tool to boost your confidence and elevate how others perceive you in professional settings.

🚀Understand why recognizing the challenges faced by successful people sets you apart and creates lasting, respectful connections.

Don't miss out on this game-changing episode—listen now and unlock the secret to building authentic rapport with the elite!

You have MORE charisma tips from Maz Farrelly in Speak up episode 262: 3 insider secrets to massively increase your executive presence from reality TV royalty. I’m a fangirl for sure, but for very good reasons. Maz Farrelly is top shelf.

Get your very own copy of my 5 Cancel-Proof Conversation Starters for massive success in any business or social gathering. 🚀

On the Speak up podcast, learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style and executive presence to increase visibility for promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking to engage audiences effectively. 

Did you know that as an introvert or ambivert you have a complete advantage in leading your team that can uplevel the success of an entire organization?

You have to create your own visibility - Steve McKenzie

In today's fast-paced business environment, being a highly-conscientious, high-performing business leader means more than just driving results—it's about connecting with your team on a deeper level to foster a culture of mutual respect and trust.

And THAT is precisely where introverts have the advantage.

This episode dives into the nuances of effective leadership styles, offering insights on how understanding and connecting with your team can significantly impact your business outcomes and your reputation.

In this rare interview with leading Atlanta artist, Steve McKenzie, Listeners will gain:

🎯 Practical strategies for fostering a culture where employees want to go above and beyond

✅The invisible but powerful connection between performance expectations and the leader’s emotional intelligence

🎤Real-life examples of how personalized leadership approaches lead to enhanced team dynamics and business success.

Tune in now to uncover the secrets of transformative leadership and start applying these strategies to elevate your team's performance and cohesion!

Get your very own copy of my 5 Cancel-Proof Conversation Starters for massive success in any business or social gathering. 🚀

ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Leading Atlanta artist and award-winning designer, Steve McKenzie, found his creative niche in the interior design community, as a designer and namesake behind McKenzie Design LLC and online shop, steve mckenzie’s.

Steve, along with his wife Jill, launched their businesses in 2012 after Steve’s 20+ year tenure with Berkshire-Hathaway owned Larson-Juhl, a custom frame manufacturer and distributor, where he served most recently as the company’s President and CEO.

Steve’s keen eye and lifelong appreciation for design, starting when he was just a boy, made this a natural progression for his career. Since its inception, McKenzie Design LLC has completed projects throughout the southeast and Midwest, has been published in Atlanta magazine HOME, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, and has been recognized by other national publications, including House Beautiful and Traditional Home.

The inception of the interior design and home décor businesses have since parlayed into product line design with fabric, wallpaper, an upholstery collection, and a line of rugs through Verde Home.

FOR YOU:

To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up and make things better.

In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals 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.

Are you excelling at your job but still not getting the promotions you deserve? Have you realized that your top-notch performance reviews don’t translate into executive presence?

As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you know the frustration of being a top performer but not seeing your career advance as expected. This episode will tackle why your high performance might not be enough and what you can do about it.

In today’s episode you’ll learn actual career secrets that no else tells you like:

1. Discover the real reason high performance isn't translating into career advancement and how to change that.

2. Learn how to leverage your excellent performance record to enhance your executive presence effectively.

3. Gain practical micro skills to elevate your executive presence and get noticed for higher roles.

Tune in now to transform your executive presence and unlock new career opportunities!

If you want to be an A-list leader, make sure you’re getting out weekly communication dispatch, please without delay visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on the Speak Up A List!

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On the Speak up podcast, learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style and executive presence to increase visibility for promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking to engage audiences effectively.