Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

Feel awkward or invisible at networking events and holiday parties? Here's how to become the person everyone wants to talk to.Social events aren’t just free drinks and awkward name tags—they’re powerful chances to build relationships, spark new opportunities, and make a lasting impression. But if you find yourself dreading these gatherings or defaulting to surface-level small talk, you’re not alone—and you’re leaving connection (and influence) on the table.Because by the end of this episode, you’ll know how to:🪝Project natural charisma with the powerful "Host Energy" mindset🧲3 easy conversation openers that actually create real connection🚀Subtle ways to stand out (without showing off) and make people remember youPress play now to discover how to walk into any room with confidence, connect with ease, and leave with meaningful new relationships.To get into the Speak Up communication loop, visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on our email list!To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New 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.

Are you the smartest person in the room—but still getting passed over, misunderstood, or ignored in executive meetings?Welcome back to Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts, including you social introverts, where we reveal the charisma & communication secrets of A-Listers so you get the recognition and opportunities you have earned. I am your host, Laura Camacho, your magical executive presence coach, godmother, and strategist.                                                                                                        By the end of today’s episode featuring executive leader, Dr. Sam Deutsch you’ll know:🪝The powerful difference between "being right" and "being heard" in executive spaces🥂How to translate deep expertise into business strategy leaders actually care about🔑Avoid the credibility-killing habits that hold back even the smartest technical professionalsListen now to learn how to present your expertise in a way that earns trust, gets buy-in, and builds real executive presence.Perhaps deep down, you know you’ve got what it takes to lead at a higher level—if you could just package your ideas and credibility more effectively…That’s exactly why we created the Executive Presence Scorecard—to help high-performing professionals like you finally get the recognition, influence, and promotions your expertise deserves.Simply send me an email to hello@speakupwithlaura.com with the word “score” in the subject line and I’ll get you that access right away.To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.Have you ever quietly but definitively lost your confidence after a professional setback that no one else noticed—but you still feel it deeply?This episode is for high-performing introverts and corporate leaders who’ve experienced the sting of an “invisible fall”—those career setbacks that don’t come with a demotion or headline, but slowly chip away at your executive presence, confidence, and clarity. Whether you’ve been overlooked, edged out, or doubting yourself more than ever, you’re not alone—and it’s time to talk about it.                                                                                            By the end of today’s episode you’ll know: 😳How to recognize the subtle but damaging signs of an invisible fall.🔥Why imposter syndrome thrives after a silent setback—and how to interrupt it.💰A mindset and strategy shift to start rebuilding your confidence brick by brick.Press play now to reclaim your confidence, rebuild your executive edge, and rise stronger from your fall—because your next chapter starts with this pivot.My Executive Presence Mastery System is built for high-performing, overlooked leaders who’ve taken a fall—but are done holding back.If that sounds like your next step, head to speakupwithlaura.com/speakup or hit the link in the show notes above.To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New 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 can have the smartest solution in the world… but if you talk about that instead of what the key stakeholders care about, it’s like playing your favorite song—on mute.If you're a high-performing introvert who leads with logic and expects the data to speak for itself, this episode will change the way you communicate. Discover why clarity alone isn't enough to persuade — especially when stakes are high and attention is short.By the end of this episode you’ll know:🔥The “Go-Rick” method for understanding what your audience truly cares about✅Why emotional relevance beats technical brilliance in high-stakes communication🌴How to make any presentation more persuasive by starting with what’s at stake for your audienceListen now to learn how to speak with power and precision by aligning your message with what truly matters to decision-makers.Remember—when you speak to what your audience already cares about, you don’t have to push your ideas… they’ll lean in to pull them from you. If you’re ready to see how strong your communication impact really is, take my Executive Presence Scorecard—it’s free, and it’ll show you exactly where your influence soars and where it’s leaking.Simply email me at hello@speakupwithlaura.com and put “score” in the subject line and I’ll get you access to the Executive Presence Scorecard.To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.What if everything you’ve been taught about owning the room—especially as an introvert—is completely wrong?In high-stakes environments like boardrooms and courtrooms, performance matters. But it’s not your resume or facts that win minds—it's your energy, your storytelling, and your presence. If you're a brilliant, introverted high-performer struggling to translate quiet expertise into commanding leadership, this episode will show you how to flip the script.By the end of today’s fascinating conversation with A-list attorney Brian Beckcom, you’ll know:🔑Why reframing nerves as something else is a powerful mindset shift even elite trial attorneys use💰How to use personal storytelling and body language to instantly increase your influence🪝Why authenticity beats perfection—and how to stop overpreparing and start connecting.Hit play now to learn how to show up with power and presence—even when the stakes are sky-high and your instinct is to stay small.If you’ve spent years being technically brilliant but still feel overlooked or underestimated in critical moments, it’s time to fix the missing link: your executive presence.That’s why I created the Executive Presence Scorecard—to help high performers like you identify the invisible blockers keeping you from the influence and recognition you deserve.So if you’re ready to see what you need to address to stop proving and start connecting, get access to the scorecard by emailing me at hello@speakupwithlaura.com and put “score” in the subject line.To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.About our guest:Mr. Beckcom is a Computer Scientist, Philosopher, & Trial Lawyer based in Houston, Texas. He has been voted a Texas Super Lawyer 14 consecutive times, every single year he has been eligible. Brian’s law firm, VB Attorneys, is one of the best law firms in the United States, and has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars for the firm’s clients, including many record-breaking resultsBrian Beckcom is also host of Lessons From Leaders, a popular podcast featuring military leaders, sports stars, New York Times best selling authors, scientists, and more.In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.You keep presenting solutions, interesting updates, or whatever is asked of you… but when you look across the table at your EVP, there’s no there there. If you've ever left an executive conversation thinking, "I said all the right things, so why didn’t they bite?" — this episode is for you.You’re putting in the work, preparing your message, and showing up ready to contribute. But when it comes to executive conversations, your ideas fall flat—not because they’re bad, but because they’re not landing the way leaders need to hear them. This episode is for high-performing professionals who feel invisible in the boardroom despite doing everything “right.”                                                                    By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:3️⃣The 3-part framework to instantly increase your executive presence.🔑A hidden communication gap between detailed thinkers and decision-makers.🏆How to present strategic ideas in ways that get approved—not just acknowledged.Press play now to learn how to shift your message so executives actually hear—and act on—what you’re saying.You can learn this. You can totally get better in 30 days. You can walk into your next executive meeting and watch their posture change halfway through your first sentence.If this is resonating—if you’ve ever left a VP meeting feeling like you nailed the prep but still missed the landing—then let’s change that.Go to the link in the show notes and book a strategy call with me to see if my Executive Presence Mastery system is a logical next step for you. Set that up here or use the link at the top of the show notes.To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.In today’s episode you’ll discover how to reframe that moment—when someone throws a question at you during a meeting or presentation. Don’t see it as a pop quiz or a test. It’s not a trap. It’s a blue-diamond  opportunity. Whether you're in meetings, giving presentations, or being interviewed on a podcast, handling questions well is critical—but most high performers miss the chance to build their reputation. This episode reveals how to flip the script and use questions to elevate your executive presence, influence, and career opportunities.                                                                                                       By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:💰A 4-step framework to answer any question with clarity, confidence and warmth🔥Why it’s better to intentionally withhold certain information from your presentation🧲How to leverage the power of “micro-relationship builders” that make you more trustworthy and memorableHit play now to learn how to turn any question into a spotlight moment that builds your credibility, influence, and personal brand.If you're on a path to the C-suite—or already there—these moments are where your executive presence is either built or diminished. My clients are smart, experienced, and high-performing. But what sets them apart is the extra edge—the ability to be memorable, quotable, and undeniably credible.If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting and thought, “Ugh, I wish I’d answered that question better,” and it’s left you second-guessing your performance or wondering if you left the right impression…That’s why we built the Executive Presence Scorecard. It helps you quickly assess the key areas that make you magnetic, memorable, and quoted—instead of overlooked. Simply email me at hello@speakupwithlaura.com with “Score” in the subject line.For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.Do you feel invisible at work—even though you're consistently delivering amazing results?In this episode, Aires CEO Josh Bruni offers a raw, real look at what leaders actually notice when evaluating talent—and why many high-performing introverts stay stuck in middle roles despite outperforming louder peers. If you've ever felt like the go-to “pack mule” but never the promoted one, this conversation will resonate deeply.                                                             By the end of today’s episode you’ll know: 💯Why you must first define and articulate what “winning” looks like so leaders can’t ignore you✅The mindset shift that separates future executives from dependable executors🔑Clear strategies to increase your visibility—without becoming someone you're notHit play now to learn how to lead, influence, and rise—quietly but powerfully—from someone who's done it himself.If you’ve been told you’re great at what you do, but never quite seen as a strategic leader… and that disconnect is starting to wear on you—making you question if you’ll ever actually move up—that’s a signal, not a dead end.In this episode, we break down the exact mindset shift that separates dependable doers from future execs—and in the Executive Presence Scorecard you will see your strengths and opportunities in this domain.To get access simply email me with “score” in the subject line  at hello@speakupwithlaura.com. For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. We release episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.About our guest:Josh Bruni is the visionary CEO of Aires, a pioneering force in category creation and a global voice at the intersection of technology and human health. With over two decades of executive leadership, he has shaped household-name brands such as Pacsun, Reckitt Benckiser, and Ancestry.com, while scaling high-growth startups through operational excellence and innovative growth marketing strategies. His career journey—from building global brands to fostering inventive ventures—is defined by deep curiosity, creative problem-solving, and a passion for distilling complex challenges into clear, accessible insights. Respected for his authentic and thoughtful approach to today's toughest questions, Josh blends holistic, systems-level thinking with fearless exploration of new ideas, earning him a reputation as a thought leader in digital innovation.At Aires (airestech.com), Josh is redefining how people interact with technology to enhance health and wellness, crafting solutions grounded in real science yet attuned to the rhythms of modern life—how we connect, perform, and thrive in a rapidly evolving world. In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing...

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.Are you working overtime to “prove” your value with long updates, detailed slides, and full-context explanations—yet still not connecting and influencing the c-suite?In today’s episode, we’re unpacking a silent credibility killer that’s holding back countless high-performing professionals: overexplaining. If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting wondering why your brilliant insight didn’t land—or why someone else got credit with a 60-second update—this episode is for you.By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:3️⃣The 3 core reasons smart people tend to overexplain (and how to shift this habit)😱What overexplaining signals to senior leadership—and why it’s the opposite of confidence🔑How getting to the point is an act of respect and executive leadershipListen now to learn how simplifying your message can unlock executive-level trust, influence, and recognition.If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting thinking, ‘They just don’t see my value,’ this is your wake-up call. Clarity isn’t optional—it’s your leadership language. That’s exactly why I developed the Executive Presence Mastery System - to prepare high-performing introverts to be successful senior leaders. If you’re a senior leader tired of feeling unheard or overlooked, head to www.speakupwithlaura.com/speakup and book a clarity call. Let’s make your brilliance impossible to ignore.We release fresh episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring. 

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.If you're a high-performing introvert, you’ve probably been told you need to “speak up” more or act more outgoing to succeed. But what if the key to executive presence isn’t about being louder—but about being 3% more intentional? In today’s episode you’ll discover some ways to be perceived as a charismatic icon without having to make a massive effort or take a huge risk. By the end of this episode you’ll know:🔑The low-effort 3% Rule that made Virgil Abloh a global style icon—and how it applies to your communication🚀 How to ditch perfectionism and build sustainable charisma 🏆 Walk away with real-life tweaks you can apply to emails, meetings, and presentations that make you more magnetic without burning out.Hit play to learn the simple 3% strategy that helps introverts lead with authenticity and finally get noticed.So look—if you’re stuck in perfectionism and it’s keeping you from speaking up or taking that next bold step, and it's starting to feel like all your prep still isn’t landing you the recognition you deserve, even though you’re doing everything “right”—that’s exactly why we created the Executive Presence Mastery System. It’s a 90-day coaching intensive designed to help high-performing introverts like you stand out with magnetic charisma—without burning out.If you’re ready to replace overthinking with innovative communication and sustainable presence, head to the show notes or go to www.speakupwithlaura.com/speakup and book a strategy call. A brief history of Virgil Abloh.For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.Are you a high-performing leader frustrated that you're not being recognized—or promoted—despite doing everything “right”?  In this episode, Jimmy Burrows—ex-British Army officer and performance leadership consultant—dives deep into why smart, capable professionals often stall at mid-management and what communication habits are sabotaging their leadership impact. If you’ve ever felt stuck, undervalued, or unsure how to truly show up as a leader, this conversation is a must-listen.By the end of today’s conversation with Jimmy you’ll know:🚀 The 3 invisible communication barriers even high performers face—and how to eliminate them🎯The “Simplify to Amplify” method that’s been shown to boost team performance by 40%🧲Game-changing scripts and leadership frameworks to build trust, clarity, and strategic influence—even if you're introvertedThis episode is a roadmap for anyone feeling "stuck despite doing everything right"—it's not about working harder, but communicating smarter to unlock promotions and respect. If it resonates, definitely hit play for the full scripts and stories from Jimmy's Army-to-boardroom journey.If you’ve been promoted into leadership and suddenly feel like you’re carrying your old “manager backpack” full of outdated habits — juggling too much, solving problems instead of leading through others, and wondering why you’re not being seen as “executive-ready” — this episode should be your wake-up call.That’s exactly why we created the Executive Presence Scorecard — to help leaders like you identify which old skills to let go of, and which new leadership behaviors to develop to step confidently into that next-level role.So if you’re serious about upgrading your leadership operating system, email me hello@speakupwithlaura.com with “score” in the subject line and I’ll send you access to the Scorecard.About our guest:Jimmy Burroughes is a global leadership expert who transforms how leaders and teams operate in high-pressure environments. His journey from British Military Officer to renowned consultant uncovered a pivotal insight: traditional leadership approaches often breed burnout while undermining sustainable success. To address this, he founded JBL High Performance, empowering leaders to escape the cycle of endless firefighting and deliver exceptional results without exhaustion. As the author of Beat Burnout – Ignite Performance and Escape the Multitasking Trap, Burroughes has crafted methodologies that elevate leadership effectiveness across Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups, fusing military precision with cutting-edge corporate strategies that teams can apply right away.What distinguishes Burroughes' programs is their unwavering practicality—he doesn't merely impart concepts but weaves them seamlessly into a team's everyday workflows. His no-nonsense facilitation style merges captivating storytelling with proven, battle-hardened techniques to foster trust, enhance alignment, and sharpen clarity among participants. In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and...

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.Perfectionism may make you admired… but it also makes you overlooked.In today’s episode, we’re unpacking how perfectionism quietly sabotages your executive presence—and what to do instead so people finally see you as leadership material.In today’s episode of Speak Up, we unpack how perfectionism—despite being praised—may be the silent career killer that's keeping you stuck. If you're a high-achieving introvert who's constantly striving to prove your worth with flawless work, this episode reveals why that very habit might be making you invisible to decision-makers.By the end of this episode, you’ll know:1️⃣ How perfectionism shows up in executive communication—and why it's mistaken for safety, not strategy🧲Where perfectionism is useful, and where it's quietly costing you visibility and influence🔑Practical mindset shifts to replace perfection with purposeful progress—and finally be seen as VP-readyIf you're done being the reliable workhorse and ready to be seen as the visionary leader, press play now and start leading with conviction instead of caution.My Executive Presence Mastery System was built for high-performing professionals like you—the introverts, the perfectionists, the kind but overlooked leaders—who are ready to show up like they own the room.Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com/speakup or check the show notes above to schedule your confidential strategy call.We’ll map out exactly what’s been holding you back—and create a personalized strategy so you can lead with conviction, not caution.We release fresh episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.Are you unintentionally talking yourself out of executive promotions by saying too much?If you're a high-achieving introvert, especially in corporate settings, chances are your brilliance gets lost in the weeds—not because you lack value, but because you're rambling instead of communicating with impact. This episode breaks down why that happens and how to fix it without sacrificing your authenticity.By the end of today’s episode, you’ll know:✅The 3 main reasons smart people ramble and they’re not what you would think🔥Proven tools you can use to speak with confidence and clarity🎯What senior executives specifically aim for so their messages command attention and inspire actionPress play to unlock the simple communication strategies that will help you influence top decision-makers and finally step into the recognition you deserve.So look, if you’ve ever felt like your ideas are brilliant but you struggle to get them across without over-explaining, and that tendency to ramble is quietly sabotaging your shot at senior leadership... and what you really want is to speak in a way that commands attention and drives decisions fast...That’s why we created the Executive Presence Scorecard—to help you shift from being the overlooked expert to the obvious leader, by mastering concise, strategic communication.If you’re ready to stop diluting your value with too many words and start getting noticed for all the right reasons, get access to the Executive Presence Scorecard by emailing me at hello@speakupwithlaura.com and put “score” in the subject line. I will get you that access pronto. For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Fresh Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.Do you walk into high-stakes meetings feeling like your brain short-circuits—even though you're the smartest one in the room? Today’s guest, a celebrity hypnotist, might have the answer.You’re not alone. Many high-achieving professionals sabotage their executive presence because of unconscious beliefs formed in childhood. In this episode, celebrity hypnotist and mindset coach Tim Schurr reveals why your past could be hijacking your performance in the boardroom—and how to rewire your brain to lead with confidence.                                                                                                     By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:😱If you have “malware” beliefs secretly running your mental software—and how to uninstall them for good🚀Tim’s 3-step ‘belief hunting’ process to instantly shift your mindset before your next presentation🔑Why introverts and nontraditional professionals may be sitting on hidden superpowers they haven’t unlocked—yet.Tap play now to learn how to dismantle self-doubt at the root and unlock unshakable confidence in high-stakes situations.If you're the one who always gets the job done but deep down feels like you’re just one wrong move away from being “found out”… maybe it’s because you didn’t go to the “right” school, or English isn’t your first language, or your background doesn’t look like everyone else’s in the room… and that belief is quietly holding you back from sharing your ideas with power—especially in high-pressure meetings—that’s exactly why we built the Executive Presence Scorecard.If you want insight into your Executive Presence strengths and opportunities get the scorecard by emailing me at hello@speakupwithlaura.com with “score” in the subject line.About our guest:Tim Shurr, MA, is a globally recognized Celebrity Hypnotist, award-winning speaker, and author of six transformational books, including the bestseller One Belief Away™. As co-star of the acclaimed film Zero Limits, Tim has become a trusted voice in personal development. With over 36 years of experience and more than 16,000 hypnotherapy sessions, Tim has developed the revolutionary One Belief Away™ Method—a breakthrough approach that has helped people rewire their minds, eliminate trauma, and unlock rapid, lasting transformation. 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...

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.Ever walked out of a meeting feeling that your message didn’t land, even though you had great ideas? What if being boring—not your work —is the real reason you’re being overlooked?In today's episode, we explore the surprising and research-backed career risks that come with boring communication. Whether you're leading meetings, pitching ideas, or just updating your team, weak presentation skills could be holding back your promotions, reputation, and income—especially if you're a high-performing introvert. By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:😱The three biggest leadership career consequences of boring presentations that even top performers face (backed by research)🧩Five subtle signs you're losing your audience’s attention—and what they really mean🎯 One simple recovery trick to regain control when you've already lost the roomTap play now to learn how to avoid the hidden career-killers and turn every presentation into a high-impact opportunity.So if you’ve been consistently passed over for promotions—even though your results are stellar—and you're starting to feel like you're capped at mid-level... let me tell you, the issue might not be your performance. It might be how you show up in the room.Today’s episode exposed how boring updates and presentations erode your leadership credibility, cost you high-visibility roles, and can silently stall your career.That’s why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System—So if you’re tired of playing it safe and ready to command the room without second-guessing yourself, go to the top of these show notes, click the first link, or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com/speakup to book your strategy call. I’ll show you how to flip the script and step into the influence you’ve earned.We release fresh episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.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.

Are you unknowingly sabotaging your executive presence in the first 15 seconds of your presentation?To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.Even the most data-driven, high-performing introverts often lose the room before they’ve made their point. This episode uncovers how those first few moments can make or break your credibility—and reveals the exact openers that A-list communicators use to captivate any room, fast.By the end of today’s episode, you’ll know:✅The presentation opening you will never ever use again🔥How fast (according to the neuroscience) people judge your executive leadership potential🧲3 high-impact opening techniques that build trust, grab attention, and show authorityPress play now to master your first 30 seconds and transform every presentation into a powerful moment of influence.If you’ve ever caught yourself starting a presentation with “thank you for being here,” and instantly felt like you were fading into the background…And then spent the rest of your talk trying to recover — second-guessing your words, your tone, and wondering if you even made an impact…That’s why we built the Executive Presence Scorecard — to help high-performing introverts like you stop undervaluing your message and start opening with confidence, clarity, and commanding presence.Get access to the Executive Presence Scorecard by emailing me at hello@speakupwithlaura.com and put “score” in the subject line. I will get you that access pronto. 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.

Are you tired of being overlooked in meetings—because you struggle to speak up on the fly with confidence?To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.Whether you're an introvert, a non-native English speaker, or simply someone who wants to be more impactful in your career, this episode is your roadmap. Our guest, Philipp Schett, breaks down how staying quiet—even with the best ideas—can cost you promotions, energy, and professional visibility. He introduces a deceptively simple framework that helps you speak with clarity, structure your thoughts, and lead with influence: OKRs.                                                                                                  By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:🔥A powerful mindset and communication tool introverts can use to gain visibility without changing their personality🔑How OKRs (Objectives & Key Results) help you speak with clarity and impact—even in high-stakes executive meetings🎯Why working "in public" (inside your organization) is the secret to being seen as a leader before you’re promotedIf you're ready to step up and start speaking like an executive, hit play now to unlock the OKR framework that could transform your executive presence.Speaking off the cuff is something a lot of us struggle with and I really appreciate Philipp’s Objectives and Key Results as a framework for presenting your ideas successfully.So look, if you find yourself stuck in meetings where you know you have great ideas—but you're holding back, second-guessing your voice, and watching other people with less experience get the credit or the promotion… and it’s starting to eat away at your energy and even your sense of identity…That’s exactly why we created the Executive Presence Mastery System—to help you pinpoint exactly what’s holding you back from being seen as a strategic leader and give you the structure to show up with clarity, confidence, and impact.If that sounds like what you need, just head to the top of these show notes, click the first link you see, or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com/speakup —and find a time that works for you. I'd love to show you how this can help you build the presence that actually moves your career forward.We release episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.About our Guest:Philipp Schett's expertise in strategic alignment and organizational communication directly addresses the core challenges high-performing introverts face. His experience implementing OKRs across 250+ organizations gives him unique insights into how quiet leaders can gain visibility and influence through structured communication frameworks.In Speak Up communication and executive

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.Have you ever spent your weekend on a  presentation, rehearsing every word to make it perfect and to make sure others recognize your competence and excellence?If that’s you, this episode is going to sting... but in a really good way.If you're a high-performing introvert or experienced leader aiming for a senior executive role, the fear of looking “dumb” might be silently sabotaging your visibility, influence, and confidence. This episode reveals why trying to appear flawless can actually block your executive presence—and what to do instead.By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:🎯How overpreparation, risk aversion, and comparison are hurting your leadership brand🔑The mindset shift from proving your intelligence to owning your brilliance3️⃣ Practical strategies to speak with more magnetism, clarity, and executive presenceHit play now to learn how to show up with unshakable confidence without sacrificing your intellect or authenticity.If you’ve been leading for 12–18 years and you're aiming for that next senior executive role—but you’re holding back in meetings unless your ideas feel bulletproof—this fear of looking “incompetent” is costing you visibility, influence, and impact.This episode hits hard because it exposes exactly how trying to prove your intelligence is keeping you from truly leading.That’s why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System—to help you shift from overthinking and overpreparing to showing up with the kind of confident clarity that gets you promoted.So if you’re tired of playing it safe and ready to command the room without second-guessing yourself, go to the show notes, click the first link, or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com/speakup to book your strategy call. I’d love to help you make the mindset shift from proving your brilliance to owning it.We release fresh episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.Are your quiet habits in meetings silently sabotaging your executive presence and leadership potential?If you’ve ever walked out of a high-stakes meeting thinking, “I presented well — why didn’t it land?” — you’re not alone. Many high-performing introverts unknowingly block connection and visibility with senior leaders, even while doing great work. This episode unpacks the subtle behaviors and simple strategies that help you shift from being overlooked to being seen as a strategic player.                                                                                                      By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:😭 The normal introvert behaviors that close off connection with people you’re just meeting🧲 How you can align with key stakeholders without groveling or kissing up✅A phrase you can use repeatedly use to gain alignment and what to do with points of disagreementListen now to learn how to master executive alignment and finally get recognized for the leader you already are.Maybe you’ve been trying to “prove yourself” by working harder, preparing more slides, or staying quiet until called on — but it hasn’t given you the recognition you deserve. Instead, you’re feeling stuck in the grind while others, with less substance, are being seen as leaders. Frustrating, right?That’s why I designed the Executive Presence scorecard  inside my coaching program — to give you proven strategies like affirming and adding insight, matching emotional energy, and using strategic pauses. These simple shifts shortcut your way to executive presence without the years of trial and error.So if you want to finally know where you stand with the elements of Executive Presence, email me hello@speakupwithlaura.com with “score” in the subject line.Take note that we release new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. See more at www.speakupwithlaura.com.In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.Are you unknowingly asking the wrong question at work—and getting useless feedback in return? In this episode, we explore groundbreaking research on how subtle shifts in how we ask for input—like replacing "feedback" with "advice"—can dramatically improve the quality of what we receive. Plus, we dive into how overlooked communication channels, like audio, might be the key to building stronger relationships in today’s hybrid workplaces.              By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:🎯Why "feedback" often fails and what actually leads to more specific, actionable insight🧲How small tweaks in your communication strategy can preserve relationships and reduce friction—even when rejecting someone's advice🪝Why audio-only communication may outperform video in conveying warmth and competence—especially in emotionally charged or remote work settingsHit play to learn how to improve your workplace communication strategy with research-backed tips that can boost performance, trust, and collaboration—fast.If you’re in a leadership role but you’re not getting the kind of feedback you need to grow—or you’re unsure how your team really perceives you—it’s time to stop guessing. That ambiguity can quietly cap your influence and stall your next-level growth. That’s why we built the Executive Presence Scorecard: to give you a no-fluff, data-backed view of how you’re showing up and what’s next.📬 Just email me at hello@speakupwithlaura.com and I’ll send it your way. This might be the clarity boost you didn’t know you needed.For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morningAbout our guest:Hayley Blunden, Assistant Professor of Management at American University’s Kogod School of Business, is an expert in workplace interactions, and was just named a 2025 Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professor by Poets & Quants. Her research centers on one of the most universally relevant yet underexplored challenges in the modern workplace: how to make our everyday work interactions more effective and productive. Professor Blunden offers a fresh, research-backed perspective on topics at the heart of the future of work and thriving in today’s evolving professional landscape. Her work explores the dynamics of virtual work, impression management, delegation, advice exchange, and digital communication, offering practical insights for both emerging leaders and seasoned professionals. Her insights have been featured in leading outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, and Fast Company. Professor Blunden also brings real-world experience to the table, having worked in consulting, internal strategy, and finance before transitioning into academia. This...