Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

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🏆 Ranked #1 Business Communication Podcast by Million Podcasts Do you often feel sidelined in discussions, wanting to speak up and have more influence? Ever experience that you say something in a meeting and then it seems like people maybe are still not getting what you’re saying? Do you need more executive presence in high stakes meetings? Discover tactics to confidently assert yourself and make your ideas count on Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts and ambiverts. You'll learn: 1. Visibility Strategies from the art of persuasion, ensuring your voice is heard and respected in meetings and sought after for key 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

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August 21, 20269 min

616: Why THIS New Status Signal Gives Leaders the Executive Presence Advantage

August 19, 202626 min

615: Why Most Leaders Lack Executive Presence and Completely Misread the People Around Them

Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities: Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. What if the biggest advantage in your next executive meeting isn't what you say—but what you notice? Most leaders focus so much on delivering the perfect message that they miss the valuable information happening all around them. In this fascinating conversation, Laura Camacho sits down with former undercover intelligence operative Don Weber to explore how elite observation skills, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness can help leaders communicate more effectively, build trust, and navigate high-pressure situations with confidence. Drawing on years of experience working in dangerous international intelligence operations and coaching Fortune 500 executives, Don shares practical lessons that translate directly from covert operations to the corporate boardroom. By the end of Laura’ conversation with Don Weber you’ll know: 🔥How intelligence professionals read body language, voice patterns, and behavioral changes to better understand people in high-stakes conversations 🔑Practical strategies for building executive presence through observation, listening, emotional self-awareness, and stronger interpersonal judgment 🔎Insights into navigating office politics, earning trust, working across cultures, and positioning yourself for greater leadership opportunities Press play to discover how sharpening your observation skills can dramatically improve your executive presence, influence, and leadership effectiveness in every high-stakes conversation. Access the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment here . About our guest: Don Weber , who spent 15+ years gathering intelligence across 90+ countries, including time undercover in Antwerp's diamond trade and within organized crime networks. In intelligence work, Don learned that authority comes from composure under pressure. Leaders who stayed calm, spoke with clarity, and understood subtle behavioral signals were the ones people trusted. Today he helps Fortune 500 CEOs and EU diplomats strengthen executive presence, communicate with precision, and build influence without overcompensating. To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com . New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning. The Speak Up Podcast helps high-performing professionals develop executive presence through strategic communication, executive confidence, and leadership influence. Each episode provides practical strategies to help you speak up in meetings, communicate with senior leaders, present ideas with clarity, build executive visibility, strengthen your leadership presence, influence without authority, stop overexplaining, answer difficult questions with confidence, and become a trusted executive leader. Whether you're preparing for your next Vice President promotion or looking to communicate with greater credibility and gravitas, you'll learn actionable executive communication skills that accelerate career growth. Topics covered in this episode: Executive presence and leadership communication Intelligence techniques applied to corporate leadership Reading body language and nonverbal communication Active listening and executive listening skills How to read the room during meetings Building trust through observation and emotional intelligence Recognizing confidence versus competence Communication under pressure Managing high-stakes presentations and board meetings Executive influence through situational awareness Office politics, mentors, and organizational influence Protecting your ideas and professional reputation Leadership self-awareness and emotional regulation Cross-cultural communication in global organizations Leadership differences between U.S., European, and Japanese business cultures Building executive gravitas and presence Preparing for difficult executive conversations Stakeholder management and influencing without authority Developing observational skills for better leadership decisions

August 17, 202610 min

614: To Have Executive Presence You Must Understand that Every Executive Promotion Is Really a Risk Decision

Are you Director or Above Who Wants Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. 👉 Book Your Executive Strategy Call here Have you ever watched someone else get the executive promotion and wondered why they were chosen over you—even though your track record was stronger? If you're a director, senior director, vice president, or aspiring executive, you've probably been told that working harder, delivering bigger results, and taking on more responsibility will eventually earn you the next promotion. But at the executive level, leadership isn't rewarding yesterday's performance—they're deciding whether you're the safest bet for tomorrow's challenges. In this episode, Dr. Laura Camacho reveals the mindset shift that changes how executive promotions really happen and explains why trust, judgment, and executive presence matter more than another successful project. By the end of this episode you’ll know: 🎯Why executive promotions are fundamentally risk decisions—not rewards for past performance—and how that changes your career strategy 🔑Different ways executive presence reduces uncertainty and builds the trust senior leaders need before promoting you into larger, higher-stakes roles. ✅How to intentionally demonstrate your judgment, strategic thinking, and Executive Narrative Capital so leadership sees you as the obvious choice for bigger opportunities. Press play to learn how to become the low-risk, high-trust leader executives confidently choose for their next promotion. Executive promotions are almost never rewards for past performance. They are bets on future performance. And every bet involves risk. If you’re already a director or above, partner, or senior functional leader—and you're tired of hearing vague advice like "be more strategic" or "have more executive presence"—this is exactly what we work on inside the Executive Presence Mastery System. Together, we build the communication, executive narrative, and strategic positioning that make senior decision-makers experience you as the low-risk choice for higher leadership. Because people don't get promoted to executive roles simply because they're excellent performers. They get promoted when leadership trusts them with a bigger future. If you're ready to become that leader, you'll find the application link at the top of these 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. The Speak Up Podcast helps high-performing professionals develop executive presence through strategic communication, executive confidence, and leadership influence. Each episode provides practical strategies to help you speak up in meetings, communicate with senior leaders, present ideas with clarity, build executive visibility, strengthen your leadership presence, influence without authority, stop overexplaining, answer difficult questions with confidence, and become a trusted executive leader. Whether you're preparing for your next Vice President promotion or looking to communicate with greater credibility and gravitas, you'll learn actionable executive communication skills that accelerate career growth. Topics covered in this episode: Executive presence Executive promotions Executive Narrative Capital Active listening and executive listening skills Building trust through observation and emotional intelligence Recognizing confidence versus competence Managing high-stakes presentations and board meetings Executive influence through situational awareness Protecting your ideas and professional reputation Leadership self-awareness and emotional regulation Building executive gravitas and presence Preparing for difficult executive conversations Stakeholder management and influencing without authority

August 14, 202611 min

613: The Real Reason SpaceX Is Trusted (And What It Means for Your Executive Presence)

Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities: Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. What if one of the biggest reasons SpaceX has become one of the most trusted companies in the world...has nothing to do with rockets? What makes Gwynne Shotwell , President and COO of SpaceX, one of the most trusted executives in one of the world's highest-risk industries? It's not a flawless track record—it's her ability to communicate with calm, clarity, and consistency when the stakes couldn't be higher. In this episode, Laura Camacho unpacks what Shotwell's leadership teaches us about executive presence, why trust is built long before results are final, and how you can develop the kind of leadership narrative that earns bigger opportunities, greater influence, and lasting credibility. By the end of this episode, you'll know: 🚀Why SpaceX COO and President Gwynne Shotwell's calm, consistent communication has helped make SpaceX one of the world's most trusted companies. 3️⃣Habits that build executive trust, strengthen your executive presence, and increase confidence in your leadership, even during uncertainty. 🔑An intentional leadership narrative that positions you as someone senior executives trust with bigger challenges, greater influence, and future promotions. Press play to learn how every meeting, presentation, and conversation can strengthen your leadership reputation and help you become the executive people trust with their biggest opportunities. To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com . New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning. The Speak Up Podcast helps high-performing professionals develop executive presence through strategic communication, executive confidence, and leadership influence. Each episode provides practical strategies to help you speak up in meetings, communicate with senior leaders, present ideas with clarity, build executive visibility, strengthen your leadership presence, influence without authority, stop overexplaining, answer difficult questions with confidence, and become a trusted executive leader. Whether you're preparing for your next Vice President promotion or looking to communicate with greater credibility and gravitas, you'll learn actionable executive communication skills that accelerate career growth. Topics covered in this episode: Executive presence Executive Narrative Capital Building trust as a leader Gwynne Shotwell leadership lessons SpaceX leadership communication Leadership reputation Executive communication skills Trust and credibility in leadership Calm leadership under pressure Consistent leadership messaging Influencing senior executives Career advancement strategies Communication during uncertainty Stakeholder management Leadership branding Emotional regulation in leadership Executive influence Professional reputation High-performance leadership Introverted leadership communication

August 12, 202627 min

612: Why Most Executive Presence Advice including “Speak Your Truth” Collapses Under Pressure

Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities: Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Why do some people effortlessly influence difficult conversations while everyone else ends up explaining, defending, and getting nowhere? If you've ever left a meeting wishing you'd said the perfect thing—or felt unheard despite doing everything "right"—this episode is for you. Laura sits down with renowned negotiation expert Kwame Christian to challenge conventional communication advice and reveal why influence isn't about talking more, persuading harder, or simply "being empathetic." By the end of Laura’s conversation with Kwame Christian you’ll know: 🎧Why competitive listening can dramatically increase your influence and earn instant credibility 🧮A practical framework for staying calm, emotionally prepared, and effective during high-pressure conversations 🎨The art of asking powerful questions that build trust, uncover hidden information, and generate genuine buy-in instead of resistance Press play to discover the communication strategies that will help you handle difficult conversations with greater confidence, influence, and lasting impact. Access the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment here . 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: Kwame Christian is a negotiation expert, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of the world's #1 negotiation podcast. Once a self-described people-pleaser who avoided conflict and difficult conversations, Kwame transformed his approach after realizing that confidence, negotiation, and clear communication aren't personality traits—they're learnable skills. That insight became the foundation of his work and has helped thousands of leaders navigate high-stakes conversations with greater clarity, confidence, and influence. Today, Kwame works with Fortune 500 companies and organizations around the world, training leaders, attorneys, sales teams, procurement professionals, and executives to negotiate more effectively, manage conflict, and influence without relying on authority. As the longtime host of Negotiate Anything , he produced more than 1,800 episodes reaching listeners in over 180 countries and generating more than 16 million downloads. He is also the creator of Big Swings Only , a podcast featuring inspiring stories of people who achieved extraordinary results by refusing to play small. A LinkedIn Top Voice and two-time bestselling author, Kwame's mission is simple: to help people discover that the best opportunities in life and business are waiting on the other side of difficult conversations. The Speak Up Podcast helps high-performing professionals develop executive presence through strategic communication, executive confidence, and leadership influence. Each episode provides practical strategies to help you speak up in meetings, communicate with senior leaders, present ideas with clarity, build executive visibility, strengthen your leadership presence, influence without authority, stop overexplaining, answer difficult questions with confidence, and become a trusted executive leader. Whether you're preparing for your next Vice President promotion or looking to communicate with greater credibility and gravitas, you'll learn actionable executive communication skills that accelerate career growth. Topics covered in this episode: Negotiation strategies Executive communication Difficult conversations Competitive listening Compassionate curiosity Executive presence Emotional intelligence in leadership Managing conflict at work Influencing without authority Asking better questions Building trust and buy-in Persuasion and negotiation psychology Managing emotions under pressure Communication for senior leaders Speaking up with confidence Active listening vs. competitive listening Handling pushback and objections Psychological safety in conversations Leadership communication skills High-stakes workplace conversations

August 10, 202613 min

611: Being Quiet is NOT the Reason Your Executive Presence Is Weak and You Keep Getting Passed Over for Promotions

Are you Director or Above Who Wants Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. 👉 Book Your Executive Strategy Call here You probably think you keep getting passed over because you’re too quiet. Because you’re an introvert, or you don’t speak quickly enough in meetings, or you aren’t political. Find out the truth today. If you've ever believed your quiet personality, introversion, or lack of charisma was holding back your career, this episode challenges that assumption. Discover why executive promotions aren't based on who knows the most—they're based on who consistently improves the quality of leadership's thinking. Learn how to shift from being seen as a dependable expert to becoming a trusted strategic leader. By the end of this episode you’ll know: 🚀Why domain competence alone isn't enough to earn executive-level promotions and what senior leaders are actually evaluating 🔑How to build Executive Narrative Capital so decision-makers begin viewing you as someone who brings clarity, judgment, and strategic insight 🎯 The practical questions and communication strategies you can use in your very next leadership meeting to strengthen your executive presence Press play to learn how making every conversation smarter—not louder—can transform your reputation and accelerate your path to executive leadership. You may have spent years assuming that being quieter than your peers was the reason you were being overlooked. Quiet leaders get promoted every day. Introverts become exceptional executives every day. The real issue is whether leadership consistently experiences your presence as valuable to the way they think. Your goal is to become associated with clarity, judgment, enterprise thinking, and better decisions. If you are tired of being known as the person who delivers exceptional work but still not being seen as ready for the next level, this is exactly what we work on inside the Executive Presence Mastery System. We help senior leaders move beyond being valued only for execution and begin building the communication, positioning, and strategic visibility that causes decision-makers to experience them differently. Set up a call here . To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com . New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning. The Speak Up Podcast helps high-performing professionals develop executive presence through strategic communication, executive confidence, and leadership influence. Each episode provides practical strategies to help you speak up in meetings, communicate with senior leaders, present ideas with clarity, build executive visibility, strengthen your leadership presence, influence without authority, stop overexplaining, answer difficult questions with confidence, and become a trusted executive leader. Whether you're preparing for your next Vice President promotion or looking to communicate with greater credibility and gravitas, you'll learn actionable executive communication skills that accelerate career growth. Topics covered in this episode: Executive Narrative Capital Executive Presence Executive Promotions C-Suite Promotion Executive Credibility Executive Presence Mastery Executive Presence Strategies Executive Communication Introvert Leadership Communication

August 7, 202611 min

610: 3 Lessons from the Luxury Brand Playbook to Create Instant Credibility and Massive Executive Presence

Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities: Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. What if the biggest lesson for your executive presence isn't coming from the boardroom—but from luxury brands like Hermès, Ferrari, and Rolex? Most talented professionals assume that expertise alone should earn influence. But before you ever speak in a meeting, people have already formed expectations about your confidence, credibility, and leadership potential. In this episode, you'll discover how the psychology behind the world's most iconic luxury brands can help you communicate your value more effectively, build stronger executive presence, and position yourself for greater leadership opportunities—without becoming louder or more extroverted. By the end of this short episode you’ll know: 💰The three luxury branding principles that instantly elevate executive presence and strengthen leadership credibility. 🪝Ways subtle communication habits—shape how others perceive your expertise. 🚀How to create confidence and trust so your ideas receive the attention, influence, and recognition they deserve. Press play to discover how applying the luxury brand playbook to your communication can help you build executive presence, earn greater influence, and make every interaction strengthen your leadership reputation. Sometimes...you simply need to communicate your value the way luxury brands do—consistently, intentionally, and with quiet confidence. If today's episode made you realize that executive presence isn't about working harder—it's about managing the expectations you create before you even open your mouth—then don't leave that perception to chance. Most talented professionals have blind spots they can't see on their own, and those small communication habits can quietly limit promotions, influence, and leadership opportunities. Access the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment here . To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com . New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning. The Speak Up Podcast helps high-performing professionals develop executive presence through strategic communication, executive confidence, and leadership influence. Each episode provides practical strategies to help you speak up in meetings, communicate with senior leaders, present ideas with clarity, build executive visibility, strengthen your leadership presence, influence without authority, stop overexplaining, answer difficult questions with confidence, and become a trusted executive leader. Whether you're preparing for your next Vice President promotion or looking to communicate with greater credibility and gravitas, you'll learn actionable executive communication skills that accelerate career growth. Topics covered in this episode: Executive presence Leadership communication Executive communication skills Influence without authority Communication psychology Professional credibility Quiet confidence Introverted leadership Leadership influence Workplace communication Speaking with confidence Strategic communication Executive coaching Leadership development High-performance leadership Building trust as a leader Luxury brand psychology Perception vs. reality in leadership Leadership reputation

August 5, 202624 min

609: Why Being Nice is Crumbling Your Executive Presence and Team's Performance

Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities: Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Do your meetings end with everyone agreeing… but nothing actually improves? If you've ever held back an idea because you assumed it wouldn't make a difference—or watched your team avoid difficult conversations in the name of "being nice"—this episode will completely change how you think about communication. Gustavo Razzetti explains why silence isn't usually caused by fear, but by the belief that speaking up won't change anything. He introduces the concept of conversational debt and explains how avoiding honest dialogue quietly damages trust, innovation, and business performance. After listening to Dr. Laura’s conversation with Gustavo Razzetti , you'll know how to: 🧩Recognize the hidden signs of conversational debt before it hurts your team. 🎯 Replace false harmony and groupthink with healthier, more productive disagreement. 🪝Use practical conversation frameworks that lead to better decisions, stronger executive presence, and higher-performing teams. If you want your team to make smarter decisions, communicate with more confidence, and build a culture where the best ideas actually surface, don't miss this conversation with Gustavo Razzetti. Want to know how your executive presence measures up? Take my free Executive Presence Scorecard to identify your greatest strengths, uncover your biggest blind spots, and discover the skills that will increase your influence in every conversation and meeting. Get your personalized assessment here . About our guest: Gustavo Razzetti is a culture strategist, workshop facilitator, and keynote speaker with over 25 years of experience—first as a marketing and advertising executive, now as CEO of Fearless Culture, a culture design consultancy. He’s facilitated more than 1,500 workshops with leadership teams at Mars, Microsoft, Merck, the Inter-American Development Bank, and hundreds of organizations across the world. Razzetti is the creator of the Culture Design Canvas , now used by over 500,000 practitioners worldwide, and the Forward Talk framework. He helps teams surface issues early, challenge groupthink, and turn avoided conversations into decisions that stick. His work has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, Forbes, and Fortune. He’s a regular contributor to Psychology Today. Gustavo is the bestselling author of Forward Talk , Remote, Not Distant , and Stretch for Change. Gustavo helps teams say what everyone’s thinking, but no one’s saying. To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com . New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning. The Speak Up Podcast helps high-performing professionals develop executive presence through strategic communication, executive confidence, and leadership influence. Each episode provides practical strategies to help you speak up in meetings, communicate with senior leaders, present ideas with clarity, build executive visibility, strengthen your leadership presence, influence without authority, stop overexplaining, answer difficult questions with confidence, and become a trusted executive leader. Whether you're preparing for your next Vice President promotion or looking to communicate with greater credibility and gravitas, you'll learn actionable executive communication skills that accelerate career growth. Topics covered in this episode: Executive presence Speaking up in meetings Conversational debt False harmony in the workplace Groupthink and decision-making Honest leadership communication Executive communication skills Leadership influence Receiving feedback Challenging ideas respectfully Consensus vs. better decisions Decision-making frameworks Conversational agency Communication that drives business value Leading without formal authority Executive influence High-performing teams Leadership development

August 3, 202611 min

608: Why No One Knows Exactly What You Stand For (Which Is Why You Have Zero Executive Presence)

Are you Director or Above Who Wants Faster Promotions, More Influence, and Stronger Executive Presence? Book a confidential Executive Presence Strategy Call to discover the communication patterns that help high performers get seen as senior leaders. 👉 Book Your Executive Strategy Call here If a senior executive had to describe what you’re about in one sentence today, would everyone give the same answer—or would they struggle to explain what you actually stand for? Many talented professionals believe exceptional work is enough to earn recognition, influence, and promotions. But senior leaders rarely experience your work firsthand—they experience the stories, perspectives, and judgments attached to it. If you haven't intentionally shaped that narrative, you may be limiting your executive presence without even realizing it. By the end of this episode you’ll know: 🧩Why "letting your work speak for itself" is one of the biggest career myths holding high performers back 🔬More in depth understanding into the concept of Executive Narrative Capital and how it builds long-term confidence in your leadership judgment 🎯Practical questions you can use immediately to become known for a clear point of view that positions you for even greater responsibility Press play to learn how to intentionally build the leadership narrative that makes senior executives see you as the obvious choice for your next opportunity. If you're tired of watching equally talented—or even less talented—colleagues become the go-to people for strategic projects while you're overlooked, it's probably not because they're better. It's because they've built a leadership narrative that executives remember. That's why I invite you to book an Executive Presence Strategy Call . Together, we'll assess how senior leaders are likely describing you today, identify the gaps between your reputation and your potential, and create a clear strategy to help you become known for the judgment, perspective, and leadership qualities that accelerate careers. If that sounds like the next step you need, head to the show notes, click the first link, and schedule your Executive Presence Strategy Call to see if the Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you. To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com . New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning. The Speak Up Podcast helps high-performing professionals develop executive presence through strategic communication, executive confidence, and leadership influence. Each episode provides practical strategies to help you speak up in meetings, communicate with senior leaders, present ideas with clarity, build executive visibility, strengthen your leadership presence, influence without authority, stop overexplaining, answer difficult questions with confidence, and become a trusted executive leader. Whether you're preparing for your next Vice President promotion or looking to communicate with greater credibility and gravitas, you'll learn actionable executive communication skills that accelerate career growth. Topics covered in this episode: Executive Presence Executive Narrative Capital Personal Brand at Work Leadership Visibility Career Advancement Strategies Building Influence with Executives Strategic Communication Leadership Storytelling Developing a Leadership Point of View High Performer Career Mistakes Earning Executive Trust Becoming Known for Your Expertise Leadership Judgment vs. Technical Competence Influence in Executive Meetings Positioning Yourself for Senior Leadership

July 31, 202611 min

607: The 6 Patterns that Make a Leader Captivating - Insights from the 2026 Executive Influence Index

Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities: Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Why do some leaders instantly command a room while others struggle to keep people's attention—even when they have equally great ideas? Learn what the latest research says. If you've ever felt like your expertise isn't getting the recognition it deserves, this episode uncovers why. Drawing from interviews with 50 executives, communication experts, producers, military leaders, and top performers, Laura Camacho shares the surprising communication patterns behind leaders who consistently capture attention, earn trust, and influence decisions. The good news? These are intentional habits—not personality traits—and every leader can learn them. By listening to this episode, you'll discover: 6️⃣The six communication habits shared by today's most captivating and influential leaders 🤫The kind of messaging that creates far more impact than trying to sound impressive 🎯Practical ways to simplify your message, create curiosity, and leave every conversation with a memorable takeaway Press play to discover the research-backed communication habits that will help you become the kind of leader people naturally pay attention to—and remember long after you've finished speaking. As I continue building the 2026 Executive Influence Index , I'll keep sharing the patterns that emerge from these remarkable conversations. Your company probably has quite a number of brilliant people whose ideas are harder to follow than they need to be. Imagine if every leader in your organization knew how to make complex ideas clearer, meetings more engaging, and recommendations more memorable. That's exactly the conversation I love having with leadership teams. If your organization is looking for a keynote or leadership workshop grounded in practical research and real-world executive experience—not just theory—I would love to help. Email me at hello@speakupwithlaura.com to schedule a call, or if you want, I can send you my Impact Report. To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com . New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning. The Speak Up Podcast helps high-performing professionals develop executive presence through strategic communication, executive confidence, and leadership influence. Each episode provides practical strategies to help you speak up in meetings, communicate with senior leaders, present ideas with clarity, build executive visibility, strengthen your leadership presence, influence without authority, stop overexplaining, answer difficult questions with confidence, and become a trusted executive leader. Whether you're preparing for your next Vice President promotion or looking to communicate with greater credibility and gravitas, you'll learn actionable executive communication skills that accelerate career growth. Topics covered in this episode: Executive influence Executive presence Leadership communication Executive communication Communication skills for leaders Executive storytelling Communication clarity Introverted leaders Leadership development 2026 Executive Influence Index