Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style
Laura Camacho
đ Ranked #1 Business Communication Podcast by Million Podcasts
Do you often feel sidelined in discussions, wanting to speak up and have more influence?
Ever experience that you say something in a meeting and then it seems like people maybe are still not getting what youâre saying?
Do you need more executive presence in high stakes meetings?
Discover tactics to confidently assert yourself and make your ideas count on Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts and ambiverts.
You'll learn:
1. Visibility Strategies from the art of persuasion, ensuring your voice is heard and respected in meetings and sought after for key projects
2. How to expand your influence, to reclaim your recognition, get green lights, and avoid your ideas being taken credit for by others
3. How to develop your confidence, to participate actively in senior leadership and executive meetings and beyond
Host Laura Camacho, with 20 years of coaching experience, guides high-performing professionals to express their ideas clearly and build executive presence.
Tune in every Monday for a 10-minute executive communication skill, Wednesdays for a half-hour industry leader interview, and Fridays for a 8 to 10-minute charisma or leadership tip from leading personalities like JK Rowling and Elon Musk.
If you're ready to move forward in your career, listen to Speak Up episode 390: These 12 Science-Backed Charisma Tactics Skyrocket Executive Presence & Leadership Impact: https://pod.fo/e/2c2b5e
Do you often feel sidelined in discussions, wanting to speak up and have more influence?
Ever experience that you say something in a meeting and then it seems like people maybe are still not getting what youâre saying?
Do you need more executive presence in high stakes meetings?
Discover tactics to confidently assert yourself and make your ideas count on Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts and ambiverts.
You'll learn:
1. Visibility Strategies from the art of persuasion, ensuring your voice is heard and respected in meetings and sought after for key projects
2. How to expand your influence, to reclaim your recognition, get green lights, and avoid your ideas being taken credit for by others
3. How to develop your confidence, to participate actively in senior leadership and executive meetings and beyond
Host Laura Camacho, with 20 years of coaching experience, guides high-performing professionals to express their ideas clearly and build executive presence.
Tune in every Monday for a 10-minute executive communication skill, Wednesdays for a half-hour industry leader interview, and Fridays for a 8 to 10-minute charisma or leadership tip from leading personalities like JK Rowling and Elon Musk.
If you're ready to move forward in your career, listen to Speak Up episode 390: These 12 Science-Backed Charisma Tactics Skyrocket Executive Presence & Leadership Impact: https://pod.fo/e/2c2b5e
Episodes
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Feb 13, 2026 ⢠12min
532: Why Absolut x Tabasco Can Teach You Executive Presence That Gets You Promoted
A quick playbook for sounding like a leader without speaking more or louder. Uses surprising pairingsâthink Absolut x Tabascoâto create contrast and instant credibility. Covers five practical tactics to add a second lens (timing, risk, reputation) and short templates to reframe points. Shows how linking execution to consequence makes meetings more memorable and senior leaders take notice.
Feb 11, 2026 ⢠22min
531: 5 Mistakes High Performers Make When Trying to Join Executive Circles & How to Avoid Losing Your Leadership Presence
Callum Laing, bestselling author and entrepreneur who helps leaders win board seats. He shares the CARES framework for engineering access and influence. Youâll hear practical moves to expand your reach, build third-party authority, turn introductions into equity, and use service as a magnet for meaningful connections.
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Feb 9, 2026 ⢠9min
530: Why Youâre Still Operating One Level Below After the Promotion & How to Successfully Adapt Your Executive Presence
A discussion about why over-preparing can undermine visibility after a promotion. Topics include shifting from technical mastery to strategic communication and the confidence drop leaders face. The three behaviors that signal executive presence are highlighted. Guidance on moving from proving competence to shaping the narrative is explored.
Feb 6, 2026 ⢠11min
529: 5 Concrete Ways Executive Presence Turns Technical Expertise into Real Business Wins
Why presence matters more than more data. How showing up with clarity turns technical skill into faster decisions and better alignment. Ways to surface risk early, secure resources, and reduce meeting friction. Practical tactics: frame before explaining, tie complexity to consequences, and steady the room under pressure.
Feb 4, 2026 ⢠26min
528: Hollywood Writer Shares Executive Presence Secrets to Consistently Captivate Your Audience
Lee Schneider, former TV writer/producer who now teaches storytelling to professionals, shares Hollywood techniques for business talks. He explains emotional story arcs and how to turn data into people-driven narratives. Practical tips include visualization, rehearsal, memorization hacks, and bold openings to keep audiences glued.
Feb 2, 2026 ⢠9min
527: Why Over-Explaining Erases Your Executive Presence (Even If You Think Youâre Being Helpful)
They explore how over-explaining can undermine executive presence and signal self-doubt. The conversation highlights five behavioral signs that dilute influence and lose listeners. Listeners are encouraged to shift from explaining every detail to curating key insights. Practical guidance includes leading with a clear recommendation tied to business impact and pausing for questions.
Jan 30, 2026 ⢠8min
526: What If The Thing You Think Is Undermining Your Executive Presence⌠Doesnât Actually Exist?
A leader explores why the barrier to being seen may be an internal story, not performance. A psychology study is used to show how expectations warp perceptions of others. Common self-limiting beliefs that act like invisible âscarsâ are named. A simple mindset reset is offered to shift from self-conscious to strategic presence.
Jan 28, 2026 ⢠26min
525: Why Your Obsession with KPIs Is Killing Your Leadership and Culture (Ken Blanchard Would Agree)
Martha Lawrence, biographer and longtime collaborator of Ken Blanchard, former editor with decades in publishing. She explores Blanchardâs legacy and the power of âcatching people doing things right.â Short takes cover servant leadership as influence, reframing interruptions as opportunities, and measuring organizational vitality instead of obsessing over KPIs.
Jan 26, 2026 ⢠9min
524: Why Your Data Doesnât Move the Board Room (Even When Youâre Right)
They explore why airtight data often gets blank stares and fails to move decision makers. The conversation highlights how emotional connection and perceived warmth boost influence. Learn why starting with why and anchoring facts to real-world impact matters. Practical tactics for handling tough questions and shifting from expert explainer to trusted advisor are discussed.
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Jan 23, 2026 ⢠9min
523: Why the Senior Leaders Who Change Everything Are Rarely the Loudest in the Room But Exude Executive Presence
Explore the surprising dynamics of influence in leadership, discovering how the quiet voices often drive change. Learn about the concept of 'creative minority' leadership and why timing and framing matter more than volume. Real-life examples illustrate how a well-placed comment can shift the direction of decision-making. Consider how historical figures like Eisenhower and Volcker used their calm authority to effect change without noisy rhetoric. Finally, gain practical strategies for conveying insights clearly to ensure your voice is heard.
