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Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style446: What Powerful Executives Really Pay Attention To Goes Far Beyond The Words SpokenThink you're a good listener because you're an introvert? Think again. What if your well-meaning habits are actually blocking your ability to lead?In this transformative episode, executive presence coach Laura Camacho speaks with renowned listening expert Oscar Trimboli to uncover the truth about deep, impactful listening. You’ll learn why most professionals are stuck in shallow, transactional conversations—and how to become the leader everyone wants to follow just by listening differently.To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.
2025-08-1327 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style442: 9 Science-Backed Influence Tips for Introvert Leaders to Master Persuasion & Executive PresenceTo chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.What if you could unlock the secret to getting a "yes" from anyone—without being pushy, annoying, or loud?In this episode of Speak Up, Laura Camacho breaks down exactly why high-performing introverts often get overlooked—and how you can flip the script using 9 proven persuasion tactics drawn from leading psychology research. If you're tired of being the best-kept secret in your organization, this is your roadmap to visibility and lea...
2025-08-0412 min
Chesterton Academy St. FinbarS 2 E 03: The Wonderful World of Sports at CASF with Coach Patrick LausiEver wonder what happens to sports for students in the classical Catholic education setting?In this behind-the-scenes episode, coach Patrick Lausi joins host Laura Camacho to reveal what’s coming in terms of sports as Chesterton Academy of St. Finn Bar prepares to open its doors. Athletics are key to reimagining education through the Chesterton lens of joy and truth.Together they cover:🧩 Why school sports are so important for the bodies and the minds of our young students 🤺 How fencing is often underestimated and yet this sport teaches not only physical...
2025-07-2316 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style435: Why Seeking Too Much Approval Drains Your Charisma and Executive PresenceTo chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.In today’s episode, you’ll discover how to build your unique charisma, courage, and connections— all inspired by a trailblazing rapper’s unconventional journey to global influence.In this episode of Speak Up, Laura Camacho shows how introverts can use this summer's relaxed energy to build authentic charisma, everyday courage, and real connections—without becoming someone they’re not. Inspired by rapper and podcast host Zuby, this episode flips the scrip...
2025-07-1809 minChesterton Academy St. FinbarS 2 E 02: What Incoming Freshmen Can Expect at Chesterton AcademyEver wonder what sets a classical Catholic education apart—especially when it’s built from the ground up with joy, wisdom, and purpose?In this behind-the-scenes episode, Headmistress Dr. Michelle McCoy joins host Laura Camacho to reveal what’s happening as Chesterton Academy of St. Finn Bar prepares to open its doors. From faculty selection to curriculum highlights and summer prep, get an exciting first look at how this school is reimagining education through the Chesterton lens of joy and truth.Together they cover:🎯 The subjects, structure, and guiding philosophy of the incoming freshman...
2025-07-0913 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style430: This Immature Sounding Communication Trap Is Blocking Your Executive Presence & Leadership ReputationTo chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.Are you unknowingly sabotaging your credibility by falling into this communication trap?In this episode, communication expert Laura Camacho reveals how overexplaining—especially in meetings—can make you seem immature or insecure, even when you’re the most prepared person in the room. If you're a high-performing introvert or social introvert aiming for executive presence, this is a must-listen.By the end of today’s episode y...
2025-07-0711 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style426: Use These 3 Behaviors to Instantly Charm the Most Powerful Person in the RoomTo chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.What if you could win over even the most intimidating executive—not with more words, but with less?In this episode of Speak Up, communication strategist Laura Camacho breaks down three surprising behaviors inspired by Keanu Reeves that introverts can use to command attention and build trust, especially in high-stakes settings. If you’ve ever felt like confidence is out of reach in the boardroom, this is for you.By the...
2025-06-2712 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style414: This Genius Introvert's Tool Helps You Crush Your Enemies & Be the Most Influential Leader In Any RoomIn today’s episode, you’ll discover what extremely smart introverts use to increase influence exponentially and take control over the energy in the room.In this episode, Laura Camacho breaks down a powerful communication move used by the Treasury Secretary that shifted the energy during U.S.-China trade talks—proving that introverts can command any room by using the right kind of metaphor. If you’re a high performer trying to get noticed without becoming someone you’re not, this one’s for you.By the end of today’s epis...
2025-05-3010 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style409: The REAL Reason You Don’t Sound Like Vice President Material & The 3 Traps Making You Look AmateurAre you unknowingly sabotaging your shot at senior leadership every time you speak in meetings?Even the most brilliant directors and senior managers can miss out on promotions because their communication doesn't match executive expectations. In this episode, Laura Camacho breaks down how subtle messaging missteps can be perceived as insecurity or inexperience by VPs and C-Suite leaders—without anyone ever telling you what went wrong.Want personalized help to elevate your communication? Click here to book a chat about our Executive Presence Mastery System.By the end of this short episode you’ll k...
2025-05-1910 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style408: How Brainy Introverts Like You Can Achieve Massive Influence Using These A-list Charisma SkillsAre you an introvert who feels stuck in your career because you don't fit the traditional "outgoing leader" mold?In this episode, Laura Camacho breaks down how Nicole Shanahan—a self-described introvert from a humble background—became a nationally recognized figure by embracing her quiet charisma. You'll uncover why you don't need a fancy pedigree, how to use your natural strengths to build powerful executive presence, and why speaking less can sometimes influence more.To set up a quick call to see if the Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.By...
2025-05-1610 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style403: Harvard Study Says THIS Is What Actually Gets You to the C-Suite and It’s Not CompetenceIn today’s episode you’ll discover what THIS Harvard Study insists that you need to reach senior leadership and it’s not competence.In this game-changing episode, Laura Camacho, PhD, breaks down a surprising Harvard study that proves likability isn’t a “nice-to-have”—it’s a must-have for reaching senior leadership. If you’ve ever felt that your competence should speak for itself, this is the wake-up call you've been missing.If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about ou...
2025-05-0514 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style396: Are You Designing Your Presentation to Fail Without Realizing It? Leaving THIS Out Means Zero Executive PresenceIn today’s episode, you’ll discover why even the most polished, data-packed presentations can fall flat—and what’s secretly sabotaging your impact without you even noticing.If you're a high-performing introvert or analytical thinker who pours time into crafting meticulous presentations—only to receive polite nods or blank stares—this episode is your wake-up call. Discover what’s silently sabotaging your impact and holding back your executive presence.By the end of this short episode you’ll:🔑 Learn the #1 secret ingredient missing from most data-heavy presentations🧩Discover 3 sim...
2025-04-1810 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style394: Why Being a High Performer Is Stopping You From Being Promoted (& it's not what you think)In today’s episode you’ll learn how the invisible ceiling is holding you back as a high performer and how it’s costing you thousands in lost opportunities and what to do about it.If you’ve been the go-to problem solver, the behind-the-scenes genius, and the person with all the answers—but you’re still not getting promoted—it’s not your skills that are lacking. You might be trapped under a silent career ceiling that most high performers don’t even know exists.By the end of this short episode you will:
2025-04-1410 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style391: The High Price of TMI and What Not Getting Your Point Across Actually Costs YouIn today’s episode you’ll discover how you lose leadership credibility by taking too long to get your point across.If you're a high-performing introvert aiming for executive roles, learning to distill your brilliance into one sharp sentence could be the breakthrough you didn’t know you needed. In a world where attention is gold, your long explanations might be the reason you're not being taken seriously—or promoted.By the end of this short episode you’ll:5️⃣Discover the 5 silent ways lack of clarity sabotages your executive...
2025-04-0713 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style390: These 12 Science-Backed Charisma Tactics Skyrocket Executive Presence & Leadership ImpactAre you leaving money, promotions, or influence on the table because your communication lacks charisma?Today we break down charisma into 12 science-backed, trainable tactics that will immediately raise your influence, impact, and leadership presence. If you've ever felt like your ideas are solid but you're not getting the traction you deserve, this episode delivers the communication edge you've been missing.Whether you’re leading meetings, pitching ideas, or navigating high-stakes conversations, this episode equips you with practical tools that build both verbal and nonverbal charisma.Here’s what you’ll gain from tuning in:
2025-04-0414 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style388: 5 Subtle Science-Backed Habits That Make Executives (and Other VIPs) Trust You InstantlyIn this episode you’ll discover 5 Subtle Habits That Make Executives Trust You Instantly that *SURPRISE* are super introvert friendly.If you’re an introvert, you should be even MORE trusted than anyone elseAre you tired of being the most competent person in the room—but still not the most trusted?If you're an introverted leader or high performer who's often overlooked in high-stakes conversations, this episode is your game-changer. Discover how trust—not volume—is your secret weapon to visibility, credibility, and leadership impact....
2025-03-3112 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style387: Top 8 Executive Presence Blunders Making You Look Ridiculous—And How to Instantly Elevate Your CharismaIn today’s episode, you’ll learn how to instantly eliminate the charisma and executive presence blunders that derail your reputation.As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you’re constantly navigating the pressure to inspire trust and command respect—yet in today’s fast-paced, high-stakes environments, subtle charisma and presence blunders can quietly sabotage your influence, leaving you overlooked despite your stellar results.By the end of this short episode you’ll know:🌟 How to instantly spot and fix the hidden emotional intelligence traps that make even the smartest leader...
2025-03-2814 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style385: The Secret Practice Top Executives Swear By to Level Up Their LeadershipIn today’s episode, you will discover the secret practice top executives—swear by to keep their edge, outsmart stagnation, and dominate their field. Stay tuned—this one’s a game-changer.As a high-performing leader, you’re no stranger to the nagging doubt that creeps in after years in the same role—am I still sharp, still relevant, still worth my paycheck in a world that’s accelerating past me? This episode tackles that exact problem head-on, revealing a counter-intuitive practice that not only keeps you from stagnating but ensures you stay a step ahead of...
2025-03-2410 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style384: 7 Ways Imposter Syndrome Is Sabotaging your Career, Leadership & Visibility and 3 Simple Shifts To Regain ControlIn today’s episode you’ll discover 7 ways imposter syndrome is blocking your reputation as a leader even more than you realize and 3 simple shifts to regain control of that narrative.As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you’re likely wrestling with a hidden hurdle—imposter syndrome—that’s keeping you from the recognition and influence you’ve earned, especially in today’s fast-paced, high-stakes work environment where stepping up isn’t optional, it’s essential.By the end of this short episode you will know: 🌟 How renaming that nagging "imposter" feeling can strip away i...
2025-03-2107 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style382: 3 Steps To Prevent Misinformation & Workplace Rumors That are Threatening Your LeadershipEver heard a false rumor about your work coming from someone with influence—and didn’t know how to respond without making things worse?In this episode, guest host Christina O’Brien breaks down what to do immediately when misinformation spreads about your performance, especially when it’s coming from leadership. Learn how to assess the damage, take back control of your narrative, and protect your reputation—without losing your cool or looking defensive.By the end of this short episode you’ll know:The real reasons why...
2025-03-1708 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style373: Why Strategically Speaking Less Gives You MORE Influence & Executive PresenceI tried this strategy in a meeting today, and I couldn’t believe it—people paid way more attention when I spoke less!Welcome back to Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts (yes, even you social introverts!) where we reveal the charisma & communication secrets of A-Listers so that you get the recognition and opportunities you have earned. I’m your host, Laura Camacho—your executive presence strategist, communication godmother, and occasional reality-check dealer.Today, we’re talking about why less is more—how saying less makes you sound more confident, more powerful, and...
2025-02-2410 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style350: Turn Self-Doubt Into Confidence and 4 Other Tweaks to Train Your Mind for SuccessActually surprisingly simple tweaks are used by high-performing leaders to transform their mindset and results. Learn 5 of them today to upgrade your results for 2025. Welcome to Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts, including you social introverts, where we reveal the charisma & communication secrets of A-Listers so that you get the recognition and opportunities you have earned. I’m your host Laura Camacho, your magical communication and executive presence godmother, coach, and strategist. In today’s fast-paced world, even the most accomplished leaders often feel stuck, bogged down by self-doubt, distractions, or ineffec...
2025-01-0124 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style315: Without This 1 A-list Skill, You Have No Chance of Reaching The C- SuiteWithout this one a-list skill, your Harvard MBA, your ninja technical skills, and your staggering success record mean nothing when it comes to reaching top leadership.As a highly conscientious, high-performing leader, you know that advancing to senior leadership isn’t just about doing good work—it’s about making genuine connections. Yet, many leaders overlook the power of this derivative emotional intelligence skill set, leaving a major gap in their executive presence and leadership effectiveness.By the end of this short episode you’ll know:🧠 Stren...
2024-10-1110 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style314: How Being An Introvert Makes You A MUCH Better Leader & Innovator (esp with AI!)Are you holding yourself back from the executive roles you deserve simply because you think powerful executive presence isn’t in your DNA?Think again. The game is changing, and your strengths as an introvert might just be your secret weapon.If you're a high-performing, detail-oriented leader who struggles with public speaking or believes you're not "naturally" suited for leadership roles, this episode is your wake-up call. It’s time to turn those perceived weaknesses into your biggest career advantage. In this episode, we explore how introverts can thrive in leadership and develop an au...
2024-10-0930 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style311: Overcome Anxiety Of Speaking Up With THIS Incredible Tool Used By Navy SealsStress can shut down your brain, block creativity, clarity, and your ability to communicate like a boss.As a high-performing leader, you thrive on precision and excellence AND you’re probably stressed out a lot of the time. Perfectionism and stress can sabotage your executive presence just when you need it most.In today’s episode, Sheridan Ruth shares game-changing techniques to help you manage stress in the moment, so you can step into meetings and presentations feeling calm, clear-headed, and ready to lead.By the...
2024-10-0228 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style310: 3 Ways Negativity Bias Crushes Your Executive Presence and Feeds Your Imposter Syndrome and How to Solve Those DistortionsIs negativity bias secretly sabotaging your executive presence and holding you back? It’s time to outsmart your own brain’s wiring.If you're a high-performing, detail-oriented leader who finds themselves fixating on mistakes or setbacks instead of celebrating wins, negativity bias might be undermining your confidence—and your ability to project leadership.This episode will help you identify and neutralize those thought patterns that silently erode your executive presence, ensuring you present yourself as the powerful leader you truly are.By the end of this sh...
2024-09-3009 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style284: The Surprising Advantages Your Introvert Personality Brings to LeadershipDo you realize that more introverted high-performing leaders have a huge innate advantage in leading innovation amid uncertainty and change?Our crazy days are defined by constant change and disruption; leaders are facing unprecedented challenges like dealing with AI advancements, technological shifts, or post-pandemic transformations. Knowing how to navigate through the unspoken fear has become the new must-have leadership quality.In Laura’s super dynamic conversation with Chris Deaver you’ll gain:1. Practical strategies to build confidence and embrace change creatively.
2024-07-3128 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style283: Never Be Perceived as Dull at Work Again By Asking Yourself These 5 QuestionsDid you know that emotional ads are almost twice as likely to drive profit growth compared to purely data-driven ads? This research finding has profound implications for you.As a high-performer, you know the value of influence and recognition. Yet, in a world where everyone is vying for attention, being dull is THE SAME as being invisible. This episode uncovers the costly mistake of being uninteresting and provides actionable insights so that your communication captivates and compels.Laura literally drops so many scientific insights into what it...
2024-07-2912 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style261: How Being Blunt Raises Your Executive Presence & Gives A List CharismaWant to know how a bold, unfiltered message can inspire an entire generation and transform a nation’s economic future? This is especially good and juicy for you listeners who like to be direct.Welcome 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 deserve. I’m your host Laura Camacho, your magical communication godmother, coach, and strategist.In this episode, learn how...
2024-06-0707 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style258: A-List Charisma & the Most Underestimated Micro Skill You Need RIght NowEver wondered how charismatic designer Joanna Gaines captivates audiences as she builds an empire? I’m your host Laura Camacho, your magical communication godmother, coach, and strategist.As you know Joanna Gaines is a renowned figure in the home decorating and design industry, known for her signature farmhouse-chic style and down-to-earth approach. With her keen eye for design, warm personality, and commitment to family values, Joanna Gaines has become a household name.As a conscientious high-performing brainiac, you understand the significance of charisma in fostering connections and dr...
2024-05-3107 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style257: How To Not Be Boring In ConversationHave you ever considered how fostering vulnerability in your workplace could enhance your leadership communication and executive presence?As an aspiring senior executive, you're likely aware of the importance of fostering strong relationships within your team(s). But have you ever thought about how addressing the loneliness epidemic could significantly impact not only the mental and physical health of your employees but also their productivity and engagement?Listen to Laura’s conversation with “Skip the Small Talk” Ashley Kirsner to learn:✅ Helpful insights into the connection between vulnerability, loneline...
2024-05-2935 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style256: 5 Reasons People Don’t Remember You and How Executive Presence Changes ThatWant to know how you can make a lasting POSITIVE impression at work without coming across as egotistical?I’m your host Laura Camacho, your magical communication godmother, coach, and strategist. Take note that we now release episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.As a highly-conscientious leader, you understand the importance of reputation and executive presence. But how do you ensure that people remember you for the right reasons?In this episode, we delve into five common mistakes people make when speaking up...
2024-05-2711 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style255: A-List Charisma & the Surprising Thing that Makes an Introvert MagneticEver wondered how to harness unstoppable energy and seize success in real estate like Grant Cardone? Dive into the secrets of his high-octane communication style!Welcome 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 deserve. I’m your host Laura Camacho, your magical communication godmother, coach, and strategist.As a highly-conscientious high performer, you understand the importance of effective communication in achieving your goals. Wh...
2024-05-2407 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style254: Keys to Decoding Scandals, Cultivating Culture, and Being Respected as an Ethical LeaderEver wonder why some leaders face scandals while others thrive ethically?Ethics violations can sneak up on you and erode your area’s performance.As someone who takes ethics seriously, you're likely deeply invested in fostering a culture of integrity within your organization. But how do you navigate the complexities of ethical leadership in a world where scandals and gray areas seem all too common?In this timely episode Laura chats with Rick Swegan, Advocate for Ethical Leadership, about the top ethical violations in leadership today and other fa...
2024-05-2232 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style253: 4 Underrated Steps to Make a Stellar First Impression Even When You're Having a Terrible DayEver been in an important conversation where you felt like you were bombing from the start, leaving a weak first impression that you just couldn't recover from?Welcome 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 deserve. I’m your host Laura Camacho, your magical communication godmother, coach, and strategist.Take note that we now release episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.As a highly-conscientious leader, you un...
2024-05-2013 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style252: A-List Charisma Must-Have for More Executive Presence in Any RoomHave you ever marveled at the captivating presence of an auctioneer?Welcome 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 deserve. I’m your host Laura Camacho, your magical communication godmother, coach, and strategist.Lydia Fenet, a true master of the craft, brings an unparalleled blend of energy, charisma, and charm to every auction she conducts. Join us as we uncover the secrets of her charisma and explore how you can apply th...
2024-05-1708 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style245: How to Have Courageous Conversations that Transform & Elevate Your LeadershipEver felt caught off guard by unexpected conflicts or uncomfortable conversations at work? Dive into this episode with Laura Camacho and Justin Jones-Fosu, author of the just-published I respectfully disagree. How to have difficult conversations in a divided world. In this dynamic chat the two uncover how navigating such situations can transform your leadership approach.As a conscientious high-performer, you know the importance of fostering a positive workplace culture. But what happens when disagreements arise?Discover how mastering conflict resolution can not only enhance team dynamics but also elevate your leadership effectiveness in...
2024-05-0144 minSpeak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style237: A-List Charisma & the Underestimated Power of a GestureEver wondered why golf legend Phil Mickelson's thumbs up gesture is more than just a casual hand movement? Did you know you can use a signature hand gesture to boost your own confidence and charisma?Welcome to episode 237, *A List Charisma Mini*, where we uncover the magnetic charm of the world's most captivating personalities in bite-sized episodes. Here we reveal the charisma & communication secrets of A-Listers so you get the recognition and opportunities you deserve. I'm your host, Laura Camacho and today, we're diving into the charisma of golf legend Phil
2024-04-1206 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 230 Practices to Rehearse Charisma & Improve Your Communication StyleOn the topic of charisma the vast majority of people got Robin Williams completely wrong and we’re going into that.This episode is especially for you if you want a) want to have more influence,b) want to cultivate your own charisma c) need a quick battery charge right now or d) are tired of being looked overWelcome 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 op...
2024-03-2013 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 229 A-List Charisma How John Cleese Connects with his AudienceWelcome to Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts and ambiverts where we reveal the charisma & communication secrets of A-Listers so you get the recognition and opportunities you deserve. I’m your host Laura Camacho, your magical communication godmother, coach, and strategist. Take note that we now release episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.FOR YOU:To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish theircommunication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to bori...
2024-03-1507 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 226 Building Community and Leadership through Meaningful GatheringsLydia Menzies started her career as the second-grade teacher we all wish we had -> creating igloos in the classroom that doubled as reading centers and that would later transform into space ships. (Her lessons occasionally blew out the school’s electricity.) In this conversation, Laura and Lydia talk about what makes an event exceptional and the details that make it memorable.Lydia’s a pro at building communities through extraordinary social events, such as Supper Club for business owners (Laura’s a member) and now Party Prep School for anyone...
2024-02-2730 min
Life Lessons with LauraNLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) & BeautySend us a textWe start with a brief life update from Laura and dive straight into Beauty.What do we define as beautiful? How do we define it?What are our values and beliefs around beauty? Can these beliefs change? Do we recognize what shapes our beliefs on beauty? Do others opinions impact your view of beauty? Is there is a difference between what we were programmed to believe (based on inherited values/ beliefs (maybe from friends & family), and what we are now choosing to b...
2024-02-1526 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 222 - Grow Your Global Influence and Beat Imposter SyndromeToday’s international guest, José Ucar, author of Global Influence breaks down how to amplify one’s global impact and create meaningful connections across cultures and borders. Everyone listening to this podcast either works for a global brand, or a company with international teams, or a company with international clients and/or suppliers. We are all working in the global economy.This conversation between Laura and José drops so many tips and anecdotes to help leaders develop their ability to inspire, to build trust, to influence others no matter where they’r...
2024-01-3032 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 221 - 5 Steps to Be More Articulate in Your Leadership Communication StyleIn this mini podcast episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho, the host, Laura, focuses on the executive theme of being articulate. The episode is concise, lasting less than 20 minutes, and is part of a series where Laura delves into specific topics without conducting interviews.80% of what we do, probably it's more like 99%, is communication and it needs to be effective. Even with intimidating audiences. You must be able to get your point across and persuade other people and be likable.( I know that's controversial for some of you...
2024-01-2318 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 220 - Thought Leadership and Confidence When You're New to an IndustryLaura chats with a totally different kind of guest this week - entrepreneur, investor, and luxury Modern Victorian home builder, John Gioffre. Not an introvert, Gioffre became an industry thought leader while acting as an industry outsider, meaning he doesn’t always follow the rules of how you’re supposed to work in the real estate development and luxury home construction business.You may have seen John’s work online as he was the first to build a home in the Modern Victorian style, which set off a big trend in luxury home building....
2024-01-1639 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 219 - Holiday Encore: Positive Impressions and Executive PresenceMerry Christmas and happy holidays!!Just in time for your travels, I've selected 3 episodes to re-release because they are JUST THAT GOOD. This is the 3rd of three :)Welcome to episode #2 in the Supper Club Series! This conversation spotlights publicist Patricia Mae Olson (@patricia_mae_olson), an influencer, owner of Piqued PR, podcaster, and member of the Supper Club, a group of high-end lifestyle business owners.Patricia’s PR firm, Piqued PR operates in the suburbs of Philadelphia and offers public relations, social media management, in...
2024-01-0936 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 218 - Holiday Encore: The Ultimate Guide to Gain Visibility + Authentic Confidence + Executive PresenceMerry Christmas and happy holidays!Just in time for your travels, I've chosen 3 episodes to re-release because they are JUST THAT GOOD.In this phenomenal episode of Speak of with Laura Camacho, Dr. Camacho has a crucial conversation with global expert on leadership communications, Gina London.Gina is CEO of a global consulting firm called Language of Leadership. She is an Emmy Award-winning former CNN correspondent and TedEx speaker based in Ireland. She now teaches members of the workforce worldwide to gain visibility...
2024-01-0242 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 216 - Develop a More Human Leadership Communication Style That Your Team will LoveKathy Klotz-Guest's fascinating background, a former tech exec who also worked as a comedian, then became a podcast host and keynote speaker. She knows exactly what leaders need to build trust and connection. Without these key ingredients, your team cannot innovate.She and Laura discuss how using humor (not necessarily telling jokes) is a great way to be human at work. The reality is that trust is at an all time low and to retain top talent and be innovative, your team or group has to be a great place...
2023-12-1236 minLife Lessons with LauraOrganization Key's + Life UpdateSend us a textThis episode begins with a life update:Preparing for the holidays? SAME!Are the rodents gone? Possibly.What is a lost souls ceremony? You're about to find out!What is the newest adversity Laura is facing? *gasps*How to maintain a clean/ organized space to feel more at ease day to day in your life. After this life update I detail three vital key's to enable you to feel organized & at peace during every season of your life. I share my life lessons in how to h...
2023-12-0726 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 215 Find your X Factor for Unstoppable Confidence and Executive PresenceWe agree that the purpose of television is to entertain. Most effective enterprise business leaders know how to make their key messages entertaining. All business owners either grab enough attention, or go out of business. And that’s what Maz Farrelly shares with us in this conversation: how to be more interesting."It’s not my job to be interested, it’s your job to be interesting."Like excellence in all things, paying attention to detail makes the cut. ...
2023-12-0549 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 214 Communicate Like a Luxury Brand For Thought Leadership, Persuasive Communication Style, and VisibilityIn this episode, Laura is excited to introduce you to Carlo Pignataro, whose uber cool job is to help companies & individuals add a touch of luxury and elegance to their business so they can stay out of price wars and build emotional links with their clients/stakeholders. How’s that for a unique approach to executive communication?We kick off by chatting about culture as top luxury brands, like other top companies, focus on retaining top talent. (Hint: no ping pong balls, beer, or even luxurious workspaces needed.)We spend a lot of ti...
2023-11-2846 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 213 Creativity in Communication Leads to Influence, Confidence, and Visibility To Beat Imposter SyndromeToday’s eclectic and engaging guest, Melissa Dinwiddie, helps us all think about work from a more creative perspective, especially through improv exercises. Did you know that improv can help you think on your feet faster? We even did a cool improv exercise on this episode. (Try it with an introverted member of your team!)Connectivity means more connected brains.Melissa regales us with her stories from the trenches and also shares hard research on the benefits of bringing improv practices and creativity in general, to yo...
2023-11-2146 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 212 Leadership Communication Style When Communicating Complex ConceptsToday is special as for the very first time, we brought back a former podcast guest. That happens even less frequently than a Perseid meteor shower or a Triple Jovian Eclipse. Chris is back to share some of the highly effective communication tools he’s developed since we last spoke on Episode 127 when The First Minute was released back in May, 2021.Since then his two books have won quite a number of impressive awards!!!Chris’ technical background gives him particularly useful insight in that important communication flow between the...
2023-11-1441 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style211: A-list Charisma and Executive Presence Tips to Go From Awkward Guest to Party ProGet the inside scoop on how to be the belle or beau of any gala ball in this fun conversation with the master of fundraising, Rob Giardinelli and Laura Camacho . Rob and Laura crack the code on how anyone, even the socially awkward, can become stunning guests at any social event. Rob’s attended literally over 2,000 gala events and is hand down the man who knows what works and what doesn’t.Grab your pencil ✏️ and note down these these takeaways just in time for the social season kicks off!
2023-11-0738 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 210 Stop Your Imposter Syndrome and Get the Promotion For Executive PresenceIn this lively episode introverts Laura Camacho and Matthew Pollarddiscuss the actions we can take to fast-track our success, from how to shine at a dinner party to being a recession-proof professional.Adversity seeds the success of our future.Matthew is obsessed with accelerating growth for others, whether they work in a company or own a company. Starting without a college degree, connections or even a vision, he learned what it takes to connect with people, even if you’re a hardcore introvert.Every skill ca...
2023-10-3144 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 209 Good Manners Pay Dividends in Executive Presence and Social ConfidenceLaura and Lisa Gaché met through a common client/friend in LA, where Lisa is the queen of helping media stars and execs mind their manners. Laura and Lisa hit it off like PB and dark chocolate and dropped so many juicy tips on influence through good manners. In this unfiltered conversation you’ll get the exact etiquette insights that NO ONE tells you (except maybe your mom 😎.)Manners are the glue that hold everything together. - Lisa GachéThey start off by diagnosing the reasons people are more ru...
2023-10-2445 minLife Lessons with LauraRenting in Toronto (Part 2)Send us a textStory time part 2!Laura talks about her hellish experience living in another apartment in the city, with the terrible twins (who are not actually twins). If you like reality TV you'll enjoy this episode of hilarity and immaturity. Oh to reminisce on college days... She shares a journal entry from a chaotic time when she had to lock herself in a room for safety.Laura finally summits the top of the mountain in her climb to Home Ownership triumph. She shares how she hustled to become a h...
2023-10-1936 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 208 Essential Leadership Communication Skill: Slay the Q&AEverything you need to know about answering questions in a meeting or presentation with graciousness and calm.Let’s re-frame your brain’s attitude toward questions, show how you can use them to build your relationships and your reputation.Laura lets you in on the reasons you WANT people to ask you questions, how to make preparation easier by anticipating questions, how to deal with absolutely any question from anyone, even your frenemies, with graciousness.Following up on Laura’s most popular podcast episode, Slay the Q&A, she’s prepared...
2023-10-1722 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 207 Escape the Performance Paradox with the Right Communication Skill Set & Executive PresenceThere is a point where powering through doesn’t work. If you feel stuck in your career trajectory, it could be you’re caught in the performance paradox. Join this fascinating conversation about what to do when working harder stops working.In this interview with Growth-Mindset expert, Eduardo Briceño, Laura highlights ways leaders can strengthen their team cultures, cultivate growth mindsets in their teams, and adapt better learning strategies.Eduardo’s book, The Performance Paradox, was just releasedSeptember, 2023.The team is...
2023-10-1040 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 206 Break the Rules to Get the Promotion, Multiply your Influence, and Engage Audiences With Executive PresenceIn this episode, Laura introduces you to the transformative TammyAlvarez, the mastermind behind the Career Winners Circle.Drawing from her prolific C-Suite career on Wall Street, Tammy shares her useful "Break all the Rules" approach, leveraging her extensive experience leading at powerhouse companies like AIG and Bank of America.Now, through her innovative coaching programs at the Career Winners Circle, Tammy equips leaders to amplify their potential and extend their impact.Press play to reshape your self-image as a leader who embodies both courage and innovation.
2023-10-0340 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 205 Pro Tips for Confident Presentations that Bedazzle and Engage Audiences With Great Communication StylesFormer TEDx Senior Speaker Coach, Jacqueline Farrington, joins Laura Camacho to talk ALL the things to uplevel your presentation skill. NOTE: In the podcast Laura says Jacqueline teaches Theatre at Yale. That is PAST tense. She hasn't taught there since 2005.Being able to give outstanding presentations can be your defining career catalyst. The difference between a good presenter and a compelling one is 100 different details, and that is exactly what Laura and Jacqueline talk about in this conversation.Jacqueline brings her theatrical background AND Tedx coaching experience to...
2023-09-2734 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 202 Stories That Sell and Get You the Promotion and the Corner Office To Beat Imposter SyndromeAlong the path of his eclectic career, Tom Jackobs picked out the high-payoff tidbits you need to craft a story that moves people to action. That’s charisma in a nutshell, and being an extrovert is NOT required. It’s about creating a teaching moment, a pitch that doesn’t sound like a pitch (because no one likes being sold to!)What you are really going to love about this episode, and I’m speaking to those whose work is related to technology and or engineering, is that Tom has a PROCESS for crafting...
2023-09-0530 minLife Lessons with LauraYou're WorthySend us a textIn this episode Laura talks through how to learn and understand your own worth to then be able to create effective boundaries to keep you safe in all 3 categories of friendships, relationships, and family. She shares some insights and stories of users in her past and how she handled them. Laura finishes the episode with a practice for you to hone in on your worth and feel into your own energy.This one is a juicy one you won't want to miss... Support the show
2023-08-3128 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 201 Why Excellent Work Isn’t Enough and What the Best Leaders Do About It To Gain Executive PresenceBonus Episode 201 Replay Laura Camacho interviewed by Laura Cox KaplanThis is for you if you ever feel like your hard work is insufficiently recognized, and/or compensated. This is also for you if you are looking for a new role and you need to speak the language that gets you hired and valued.More than ever career success comes down to how effectively you communicate not just about the work itself, the deliverables, but also the value you and your team are providing and the impact of that work on other parts...
2023-08-3056 minLife Lessons with LauraHopelessnessSend us a textIn this episode Laura talks about hopelessness as we will all go through this feeling at some point in our lives. She discusses some current world events and how to combat the feelings, thoughts, and emotions associated so it does not overwhelm you and hijack your energy.Laura explains how you can leverage Mindfulness and NLP to combat hopelessness in your life, situations, relationships etc. Laura has used Mindfulness and NLP to help others in the past as they have both been proven effective in resolving common fee...
2023-08-2420 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleEncore E 199: Habits and Stories that Build Influence & Executive Presence with Laura Cox KaplanThis encore conversation spotlights influencer and She Said/She Said podcaster Laura Cox Kaplan (@lauracoxkaplan), who shares the EXACT small habits and stories that build influence, wins over those frozen granite hearts and scalpel sharp minds, and even the steps to get a role on corporate or nonprofit boards.Laura Cox Kaplan has forgotten more about influence than most people ever learn. Snag her proprietary influence framework and to help you navigate and better utilize whatever life throws your way!Expand your influence using these habits and story structures:
2023-08-1548 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 194 Show Up with Confidence & Executive Presence with Mike AckerToday’s riveting guest on the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is Mike Acker, communication and public speaking coach. Mike had to overcome his own communication challenges growing up such as a speech impediment and moving to Mexico at the age of 10, where he didn’t speak the language.These challenges spurred him to find how he could show up with CONFIDENCE in the workplace, public speaking engagements, and beyond. Mike has divulged his hard-earned wisdom in 17 different books and workbooks including his most recent one: Spea...
2023-07-1833 minLife Lessons with LauraWho are you? What is this podcast about?Send us a textThis podcast is recorded, edited & designed by Laura. She is an extremely passionate, driven, successful, dynamic, animated, entertaining, and optimistic woman in her early thirties. It is meant to bring you entertainment, joy, laughter, ease, and to help you become a better human overall. Each episode is like listening to your friend guide you through their various lessons on life via educational and/ or life experiences. The goal is to empower your existence by carefully nurturing your mental, physical, and spiritual growth; to keep you company along your journey of...
2023-07-1320 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 193 Harness the Power of Positive Influence & Executive Presence with Brian SmithThis episode of the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast features influence expert and positivity PRO Brian Smith, PhD. Brian is Founder of IA Business Advisors, The “I” in TeamSeries and more than FIFTY successful companies. He most recently authored: Positive Influence: Be the I in Team with his daughter, Mary Griffin.Brian began his career in the military where he learned about the importance of structure. He then went to school for accounting, ending up in the tech & comp...
2023-07-1134 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 192 Successful Change Management & Leadership with Tim CreaseyIn today’s groundbreaking episode of the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast, host Laura interviews Tim Creasey. Tim is the Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci where he strives to empower teams to more successfully manage change. He is also the author of: Change Management: The People Side of Change. If the fast-paced changes happening in the post-pandemic, AI-saturated workplace are catching you and/or your team off guard, this episode is for you. Tim has researched and documented the best ways to...
2023-07-0437 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 191 Engage Your Distracted Audience With Leadership Communication Skills with Gabe ZIchermannToday’s guest on the Speak Up with Laura podcast is Gabe Zichermann, and we are talking about ENGAGING your audience. His book, The A-Ha! Method: Communicating Powerfully in aTime of Distraction addresses the challenges that arise with public speaking and communication in general in our high tech era.If you struggle with anxiety about presentations, or wonder if your audience or team is actually paying ANY attention to you, this episode is for you! Gabe and host Laura Camacho cover best practices to be...
2023-06-2738 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 190 Be a Super Connector With Executive Presence with Sarah Sofia KneppOur fabulously creative guest today is Sarah Sofia Knepp, EXPERT content creator and event designer.Sarah pivoted from politics to event design after planning her own wedding. She decided to start her own event-planning business and—starting from scratch in Charlotte, NC—soon learned the value and necessity of having a strong network. Twelve years ago she stretched into content marketing and has been helping people get connected virtually and in-person ever since.If you want to have a STRONG network and ADVA...
2023-06-2041 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 189 Navigating Physical Touch at Work Post Lockdown with Michael BanissyDr. Michael Banissy recently wrote the HIGHLY relevant and timely book, Touch Matters: Hugs, Handshakes, and the New Science on How Touch Can Enhance You Well-Being.
Dr. Banissy was fascinated with the human person and was a self-professed people-watcher for many years.
His interest in the biology behind psychology led him to research physical touch—one of the first senses we develop.
If you have struggled with how to use physical touch in a professional setting, this episode will DECODE the language of touch and give you the basics for how to incorporate it.
We all know that physical touch se...
2023-06-1337 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 188 Innovation and Mastering the Decision-Making Process With Executive Presence with Atif RafiqToday’s VIP guest on Speak Up with Laura Camacho is the hyper-successful Atif Rafiq.Atif worked as the global CDO of McDonald’s and Volvo before becoming president of MGM Resorts Intl. Now he advises on the board of Clearcover and Flutter Entertainment. He is author of Decision Sprint: The New Way to Innovate into theUnknown and Move from Strategy to Action.With the rapidly changing working environment due to AI and a plethora of other factors, we must...
2023-06-0636 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 186 Maneuvering Risk and Changing Times With Leadership Skills with Eric LapinToday’s engaging guest on the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is President of Formfree, Eric Lapin. Formfree is an innovative company in the finance world which uses direct source data to accurately assess credit risk.With a finance background, Eric has invaluable insight into managing risk-taking and innovation in the workplace and maneuvering times of change which we are all seeing at the moment—whether we like it or not!If you want to make CHANGE HAPPEN but are risk-averse, or if you are facing diff...
2023-05-2329 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 185 How Body Language Impacts Your Leadership & Executive Presence with Richard NewmanToday’s guest on Speak Up with Laura Camacho specializes in helping leaders leverage their body language for impact. Join Laura in this bracing conversation with speech-writing awardwinner Richard Newman.After high school, Richard wasn’t sure what career he wanted to pursue and ended with his spending time in a Tibetan monastery teaching the resident monks English.This wildly unique experience taught Richard how to communicate with others beyond words and sparked his interest in authentic and effective communication principles.
2023-05-1637 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 184 The Power of "Like, Literally, Dude" In Leadership with Dr. Valerie FridlandThis fascinating episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho features the fabulous Dr. Valerie Fridland, sociolinguist and professor at the University of Nevada, Reno.Her area of research is about the relationship between language and society. She wrote a book to help educate us about her findings entitled: Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English.Dr. Fridland grew up in Memphis, TN. Because her family was not native English speakers, they were treated as very exotic. This helped her...
2023-05-0939 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 183 Talk About Money In Leadership with Jenne Sevilla, CFPIn this episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho, Laura has a wonderfully candid conversation with Jenne Sevilla, a certified financial planner, about one of the trickiest topics: money.Jenne entered the field of life insurance sales after college. She found that it did not come naturally to her, her tendency was to educate and develop relationships as opposed to sell quickly.After facing the same issue at a different firm, Jenne realized that insurance sales was not for her. She decided to take a position in...
2023-05-0241 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 181 Communicate with Courage In Leadership with Michelle GladieuxMichelle Gladiuex is founder of Gladieux Consulting, which helps organizations of all types and sizes use training and coaching to improve their workforce and workplace. Her approach to having courage at work includes learning how to manage risks, uncovering your blind spots, and getting an accurate perception of how others see you.Michelle had a love for science as a student and dove into organizational psychology. After 20+ years of working with many types of organizations and successfully implementing positive changes, she documented her expertise in her new...
2023-04-1834 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 180: Side Hustle Essentials with Jenny MelroseA friend introduced Laura to Jenny Melrose, a teacher-turned-massively successful business-owner who now consults influencers. She’s the influencer to the influencers. 😎This timely conversation drops a number of influence tips but intel that’s even more scarce: the essentials you need to launch a successful side hustle. If you’ve ever had to deal with that dreaded icky feeling that your career is eating too much into your family life, Jenny’s dealt with that as well.
Jenny’s also a major introvert and the most organized person I know (except for my sister). What this means for you the listener...
2023-04-1139 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 179 Expand Your Influence & Executive Presence Using Stories With Laura Cox KaplanWelcome to episode #3 in the Supper Club Series! This conversation spotlights influencer and leading She Said/She Said podcaster Laura Cox Kaplan (@lauracoxkaplan), who spills the tea on building influence, winning over hard hearts and sharp minds, and even the steps to get a role on corporate or nonprofit boards.A corporate and non-profit board member and adviser, Laura has more than two decades of executive experience in public policy, communications, corporate governance, and stakeholder engagement in the public, private and non-profit sectors. As the Principal-in-Charge of Government, Regulatory Affairs...
2023-04-0452 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 178: Craft Your Compelling Story & Overcome Imposter Syndrome With Donna GriffitHere at Speak Up with Laura Camacho, we’re all about influencing the c-suite and BECOMING the c-suite. In this episode, Laura introduces you to her colleague, Donna Griffit, a Corporate Storyteller who has worked globally for over 18 years with Fortune 500 companies and Startups. Leveraging her early days in theater, Donna developed the ability to magically spin raw data into compelling stories that captivate audiences and drive results and now she’s sharing that with us.Donna’s book, Sticking To My Story - The Alchemy Of Storytelling For Startups, is not ju...
2023-03-2839 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 177: Using Successful Communication Skills In Enterprise Or Startup With Jason AndreeEpisode 177 Successfully Communicate in Enterprise or Startup with Jason AndreeLaura met Jason through a mutual friend and he turned out to be a model communicator for an authentic, not puffed-up leader. He was living in Switzerland working at GSK when he got the opportunity to take the CMO role of US-based Nufabrx. This startup is one of the fastest growing companies in the country and offers patients an innovative pain relief through specially-treated fabrics.Jason takes us on the journey of building your personal brand based on being your authentic self...
2023-03-2237 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE176: Make a Positive Impression With Executive Presence with Patricia Mae OlsonWelcome to episode #2 in the Supper Club Series! This conversation spotlights publicist Patricia Mae Olson (@patricia_mae_olson), an influencer, owner of Piqued PR, podcaster, and member of the Supper Club, a group of high-end lifestyle business owners.Patricia’s PR firm, Piqued PR operates in the suburbs of Philadelphia and offers public relations, social media management, influencer marketing, events for fashion and lifestyle brands. Patricia Mae believes in decorating colorfully, entertaining in style, and dressing preppy with a twist.Th...
2023-03-0438 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE175: Cookies and Communication Skills with Cheerful Baker Lauren JacobWelcome to episode #1 in the Supper Club Series! Lauren Jacobs (@thecheerfulbaker), is an influencer, a gourmet cookie baker, and member of the Supper Club, a group of high-end lifestyle business owners.Lauren worked in retail after college and then became a Sales Rep for American Greetings. After her first child was born she decided to stay home. Fast forward to 2015, she took up baking. After multiple cookie decorating classes, she got hooked and began to decorate cookies for retail as well as hosting some of her own classes. When professional cookie decorating took off, she decided to...
2023-02-2140 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 174: Time For A Career Upgrade & To Overcome Imposter Syndrome With Sonja PriceThis episode brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute by Laura Camacho, PhD.It’s a great day to listen to Laura’s juicy conversation with Sonja "Dynamo" Price.Sonja is a top Career Strategist, Salary Advisor, and Leadership Coach with. Her mission is to support professionals to enjoy greater meaning, better work-life balance, and significantly higher pay. She has worked directly with Tony Robbins, trained with Al Gore to become a Climate Reality Leader, and won an Honorable Award from the...
2023-02-0644 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE173: Engage Your Audience With Executive Presence With Don ColliverLaura’s guest is Don Colliver, public speaking internal expert at Google and around the world; leads improv, clown, and sketch comedy classes for the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre..Don’s mission is to help every communicator profoundly impact their audience through the power of authenticity, listening, and play. He recently released a #1 Bestselling Amazon book entitled "Wink: Transforming Public Speaking with Clown Presence" to help anxious speakers and organizational teams everywhere connect more deeply when they communicate.Laura and Don bring you all kinds of practical wisdom pearls so that you can...
2023-01-1643 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 172: Use The Power Of Scarcity To Market Yourself & Break Into Leadership With Mindy WeinsteinThis episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get recognized for the Value You Already ContributeDr. Mindy Weinstein is a marketing expert and author from Scottsdale, Arizona. She is the founder and CEO of Market MindShift, specializing in high-level powerful tips to use scarcity to create more interest in you and your ideas.After a career in marketing, she decided to do a deep-dive into persuasion. She realized that out of all the factors that influence us, scarcity is the...
2023-01-0237 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE170: 10 Easy Tools To Grow Your Influence & Executive PresenceWhy improve your communication skills at work? What's the value in having more executive presence? Or feeling more comfortable with intimidating audiences?It comes down to having more influence. Influence means people know you, like you, and trust you and you get to shape the decisions that affect you. It means people think of you, they remember you and what it is you bring to the table.In this quick, intense episode, Laura shares a quick introduction to what it means to have influence at work and how you...
2023-01-0217 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 169: Civility Rules In Communication Styles With Shelby Scarbrough At HarvardThis episode is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already ContributeToday’s fascinating guest on the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is Shelby Scarbrough: entrepreneur, author, and speaker associated with Harvard School of Entrepreneurial Studies.Shelby started off as a political appointee organizing trips for the Reagan and Bush administrations. She has also worked with Pope John Paul II, Presidents Reagan, Bush, Carter, Nixon, Lech Walesa of Poland, Margaret Thatcher, Nelson Ma...
2022-12-1251 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 168: Everything You Need to Know about Working with Millennials and Gen-Z In Leadership with Vivek IyyaniThis episode is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.The guest on today’s episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho is Millennial and Gen-Z expert Vivek Iyyani.While Vivek was freelancing as a facilitator and youth coach, he participated in various enrichment programs in different schools working with teens on confidence, leadership, and team bonding. Along the way he realized this was the group that would soon be entering the wo...
2022-12-0142 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE167: A Forensic Interviewer Unlocks the Hidden Value in Conversations & Communication Skillswith Michael ReddingtonThe hyper-interesting guest on today’s episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho is Michael Reddington, CFI (Certified Forensic Interviewer). He wrote the book, The Disciplined Listening Method: How A Certified Forensic Interviewer Unlocks Hidden Value in Every Conversation.As a Certified Forensic Interviewer, Michael traveled all over not only conducting interrogations, but also teaching professional investigators how to get to the truth using non-confrontational techniques. His experience in the interrogation room helped him see the persuasion techniques that help to actually influence others. Now, he coaches leaders working to build re...
2022-11-1452 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE166: Communication Skills and Wellness in the Post-Pandemic WorkplaceToday’s delightful guest on the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is health and wellness coach, Lisa Burbage.Lisa began her wellness journey after her battle with breast cancer, which served as a wake-up call to her regarding the importance of physical and mental health. She realized she had many aspects of her health that needed improvement and began making serious changes. This led Lisa to want to empower others to avoid the pain and difficulty she went through on her own. After getting her health coaching certificate from Duke University she became a health and we...
2022-11-0140 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE165: Lessons In Leadership from an Artful Attorney on NegotiatingToday’s fabulous guest on the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is intellectual property attorney and personal friend, Angie Avard Turner.Angie knew she wanted to be an attorney since she was very young, but also had a creative side she wasn’t sure what to do with. As a young adult she attended law school in Michigan, moving back to Georgia after graduation.It was then that Angie began learning and exploring her creative side, especially through learning Adob...
2022-10-1646 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE164: STOP Chasing Squirrels: Find and Live Your Purpose With Executive Presence with Ted BradshawToday’s guest is on the Speak Up with Laura Camacho is the wonderful and charming Ted Bradshaw! He is an Expert EOS implementor (Entrepreneur Operating System) which is used in small and large companies to help get the right people in the right seats.After graduating from school and sending out hundreds of resumes, Ted landed his first job making 100% commission selling alarm systems. Following a short stint in this position, he eventually found his way into some of the big players in corporate America Including Xerox and IBM. After su...
2022-10-1046 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 163: Behind the Scenes of Charisma & Executive PresenceFor those who have always wanted to be more charismatic, this is the episode for you. In only 15 minutes, Laura breaks down what exactly is this quality we call "charisma", what behaviors are anti-charismatic, and the 3 components of charisma. She also offers a warning that charisma does not always travel in the same suitcase as the character. Caveat emptor!Other takeaways include:- What kind of clothing can keep you from being charismatic- How charisma and likability have so much in common- How you can be perceived as more...
2022-09-0815 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 162: From Conflict to Courage in the Workplace & Leadership with Marlene ChismToday’s marvelous guest on the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is Marlene Chism, public speaker and author of From Conflict to Courage: How to Stop Avoiding and Start Leading.After 20 years as a blue-collar factory worker, Marlene knew she wanted more but wasn’t sure what it was. Her path eventually led her to be a consultant and public speaker.After a few very difficult years as a motivational speaker, she went back to school to get her Masters. As the pandemic began, she saw an opportunity for a book abou...
2022-09-0246 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 161: The Ultimate Guide to Gain Visibility, Build Authentic Confidence & Overcome Imposter Syndrome with Gina LondonIn this phenomenal episode of Speak of with Laura Camacho, Dr. Camacho has a crucial conversation with global expert on leadership communications, Gina London.Gina is CEO of a global consulting firm called Language of Leadership. She is an Emmy Award-winning former CNN correspondent and TedEx speaker based in Ireland. She now teaches members of the workforce worldwide to gain visibility and authentic confidence. Her work helps people to connect with themselves and others more comfortably and effectively.This insanely...
2022-08-2146 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication StyleE 160: The Power of Silence In Executive Presence with Leigh MarzThis episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.In this much-needed episode of Speak Up, host and communication expert, Laura Camacho, chats with Leigh Marz from Berkley California and co-author of the book Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise. (Her co-author is Justin Talbot.)Working as a consultant for a wide variety of companies, including many Fortune 500 businesses, Leigh realized the tendency to pack meetings with...
2022-08-1239 min