Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 days.
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. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.

Do you ever walk into a high-stakes meeting convinced people are judging you—only to shrink back, second-guess yourself, and lose your voice?

If you're a high-performing leader who still feels invisible in high-stakes rooms, it may not be your voice, your experience, or even your presence that’s holding you back—it’s the story you’re telling yourself. And it could be the very thing blocking your promotion.

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

🚀 The subtle psychological trap that’s making you misinterpret neutral behavior as rejection
🔑A powerful 3-step reset that immediately shifts you from self-conscious to strategically impactful
🔥How to show up with real executive presence—without trying to "perform" or prove yourself

Press play now to uncover the invisible barrier sabotaging your executive presence—and learn how to erase it for good.

After 16 years...helping high performing leaders get the visibility they have earned (AND promotions) it's clear that most people struggle with speaking up in a way that has the impact desired, especially in interactions with top executives. My Executive Presence Scorecard is a self assessment tool you can use to pinpoint executive presence strengths and opportunities. The link is at the top of these show notes.

Resource Link:
This study linked below shows how believing you’re being judged can cause you to misread neutral behavior—explaining why executive presence often falters not from lack of competence, but from self-monitoring driven by false assumptions
🔗 Kleck, R. E., & Strenta, A. (1980). Perceptions of the impact of negatively valued physical characteristics on social interaction
📄 Available (preprint upload) on ResearchGate:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232481827_Perceptions_of_the_impact_of_negatively_valued_physical_characteristics_on_social_interaction

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.

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 days.
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. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.

Are you leading with executive influence or just holding a title? What if the secret to lasting leadership success isn’t about performance metrics—but something totally unexpected?

In this episode, we explore the legendary leadership philosophy of Ken Blanchard with his longtime collaborator and biographer, Martha Lawrence. If you're feeling overlooked in your role or struggling to gain influence despite stellar results, this conversation reveals the crucial mindset shift that could unlock your next level of leadership.

By the end of today’s conversation with legendary Ken Blanchard’s biographer, Martha Lawrence you’ll know:

🎯Why “catching people doing things right” is more than just feel-good advice—it’s a strategy for building organizational vitality

🧩How Blanchard’s concept of servant leadership can help you grow influence without chasing titles

🚀 Be inspired by real stories of how intentional culture and human-first leadership drive results in high-performing companies

Listen now to discover the timeless leadership principles that can help you gain influence, elevate your team, and transform your impact—starting today.

About our guest:
Martha C. Lawrence, a former editor for Simon & Schuster and Harcourt Publishers, and an executive editor at Blanchard, has worked closely with Ken Blanchard for over twenty years. Her deep understanding of his work and legacy makes her uniquely positioned to tell this compelling story.
Lawrence authored Catch People Doing Things Right: How Ken Blanchard Changed the Way the World Leads (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Hardcover, October 21, 2025.)
This insightful biography explores the origins and evolution of the impactful concept of "Catching People Doing Things Right,” and traces the life of its pioneer, bestselling author of One Minute Manager, and leadership expert, Ken Blanchard. From his beginnings as a self-proclaimed "mediocre student" to becoming a global icon in management thought, the book delves into how Blanchard revolutionized leadership worldwide. He is the co-founder of management and leadership training company, Blanchard.

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...

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 days.
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. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.

In today’s episode, discover why you can walk into the room with rock-solid data, a clear proposal, and the credentials to back it up… and still, you get blank stares, surface-level nods, or worse—resistance.

If you're a highly skilled expert who's constantly overlooked in high-stakes rooms—despite your prep, your clarity, and your credentials—this episode will show you the real reason why your message isn't landing (and it’s not what you think).

It's not about more facts, better grammar, or louder delivery—it's about connection.

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

💰The hidden cost of being brilliant but not heard in decision-making spaces
🔑The key mindset and messaging shift that transforms experts into trusted advisors
😱Exactly what to do when you're asked a tough question mid-presentation

Listen now to learn how to stop leading with data—and start moving the room with your message.

If you know your ideas deserve more traction than they’re getting, if you’re ready to move from explainer to trusted advisor, go to the top of these show notes, click the first link you find, or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com/speakup and book a call.

I’ll show you how we help experts like you speak up, get seen, and start leading at the level you’ve already earned. We’ll get on a call and see if this is the right step 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.

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

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 days.
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. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.
By the end of today’s episode, you’ll understand why history—and modern organizations—are shaped by a small group of people who speak less, but matter more.
In today's episode of Speak Up, Laura Camacho unpacks the surprising truth behind who actually drives decisions in rooms full of noise—and it’s rarely the loudest voice. If you’ve been told to “speak up more” but still feel like your insights aren’t landing, you’re not alone. The problem isn’t your ideas—it’s your timing and framing.
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🎯How to recognize and embody “creative minority” leadership—even if you're not the most chatty
🧲 Real-world examples (from military to boardrooms) showing how one sentence can shift everything
🌴A practical mindset shift to help you translate insight into influence—without changing your personality
Press play to learn how to lead the room without raising your volume—just your clarity.
If you’ve ever felt overlooked despite being capable, grounded, and prepared, this may be why:
You’re already thinking like the creative minority.
You just haven’t been taught how to translate insight into influence.
And that is a skill—not a personality trait.
If you want to pinpoint exactly where your executive presence is leaking, you can access the Executive Presence Scorecard through a 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.
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.

Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognized and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90-120 days.
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. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.

Do you really need to be born into an elite family, an MBA from Harvard, or a corporate legacy to be a successful executive?

In this inspiring and no-fluff conversation, Timothy Rexius shares how he went from sleeping in his car at 19 to running multiple companies across 16 countries. He unpacks how gratitude, grounded leadership, and investing in people helped him create loyal teams, powerful partnerships, and a workplace culture where everyone feels like an owner—because they are.

By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
🧲 How to build trust and loyalty with your team—even when you’re just starting out
3️⃣ Three signs someone is ready for leadership (and how to give them ownership)
🧰 Practical tactics to develop your people, boost performance, and create a culture where everyone wins

Hit play now to learn how real leadership is built—no privilege, no pedigree, just purpose, humility, and a fierce commitment to people.

So look — if you’ve ever felt like executive presence was something other people were born with… maybe you didn’t grow up with connections, your parents weren’t Fortune 500 execs, and you weren’t handed a roadmap to “leadership” — and yet, deep down, you know you’re meant for more…

That’s exactly why we created the Executive Presence Scorecard — it’s a quick, free assessment to help you pinpoint where your presence is working for you… and where it might be holding you back.

Click this link to your access to the Executive Presence Scorecard.

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.