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  • In today's episode you'll  discover how you may be secretly sabotaging your leadership reputation.

    For high-performing leaders like you, being a hard worker and problem-solver got you to this point. But here’s the catch: those same habits can hold you back if you don’t shift gears. This episode is your friendly nudge to stop blending into the background and start showing up like the leader you’re meant to be.

    By the end of this episode you’ll know:

    🎯 Five “totally normal” habits that might be quietly hurting your leadership reputation—and how to fix them without overhauling your personality.

    đŸ—Łïž Simple tweaks to share your ideas that can instantly boost your credibility.

    💡 Tips to help you stand out in meetings, so people actually remember what you said—and want to hear more.

    Hit play now and learn how to make a few easy adjustments that will completely change how people see you as a leader!

    If you’re ready to truly transform how you show up in executive leadership conversations, let’s take it further. You can stop being overlooked and start leading with strong executive presence.

    If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program (learn bespoke skills + strategies) may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

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

  • A confused person never buys. And it gets worse. If people have to work to figure out what you’re saying...they won’t. They’ll move on. And your idea? Dead in the water.

    High-performing leaders like you can’t afford ambiguity. Workplaces are chaotic—filled with noise, distractions, and endless opinions. To stand out and inspire action, your message must cut through the noise and make an instant impact. This episode gives you a dead-simple tool to sharpen your message and instantly boost your executive presence.

    By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:

     âœ” Why people don’t actually hear what you’re saying—and what to do about it.

    ✹ Win at feedback and pushback. Whether giving feedback, pitching an idea, or facing resistance, you’ll walk away with high-impact phrases to lead the conversation.

    đŸ”„ Turn communication into a power move. Project confidence and decisiveness while sounding like a natural-born leader.

    Listen now and discover the contrast strategy that makes your message impossible to ignore and your leadership impossible to forget. 🎧

    If you’re ready to unlock the potential of your premium personal brand and start seeing massive shifts in how people respond to you, my 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System may be just what you need. Together we will uncover blind spots, equip you with executive communication skills and strategies to position you as a senior leader executives respect. Click  here to schedule a quick chat—it might just be the turning point in your career.

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

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  • Your brilliant ideas won’t get you promoted—unless you master the secret skill that every effective leader must have: communication that actually lands.

    This episode is for you if you’re a high-performing leader who wants to captivate your team, inspire innovation, and shift from just managing tasks to owning the room as a trusted advisor.

    This episode dives into the nuanced communication shifts that separate average leaders from transformational ones, addressing the core challenges you face in meetings, one-on-ones, and team dynamics.

    By the end of Laura’s interesting conversation with entrepreneur (former corporate leader)  Joe Zentmyer, you will know:

    ✹ Master a game-changing mindset that matters more than "what you say" as you climb the leadership ladder.

    đŸ› ïž A powerful communication framework to prepare for any meeting and position yourself as a confident, trusted advisor.

     đŸ’Ą Leverage the Power of Strategic Listening: Why leaders who talk less and observe more have the upper hand in meetings, hiring, and one-on-ones.

    👉 Ready to upgrade your communication game and start leading like a true executive? Hit play now!

    Have you ever felt like you’re constantly overlooked for promotions or recognition, even though you know you’re delivering exceptional results?

    If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to senior executives, it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself.

    My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

    If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

    About our guest:

    Joe Zentmyer, a serial entrepreneur and once Kraft Food Group Executive,  spent over 20 years transforming concepts into profitable realities by focusing on what truly drives business success: developing high-performing leaders and building systems that empower them. 

    Before launching his current venture, Joe co-founded First Ascent, a climbing and fitness chain that scaled to seven locations across multiple markets. He selected and developed the leaders that made their rapid growth possible.

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

  • I 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 a whole lot easier to listen to.

    By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

    1ïžâƒŁ Why over-talking is ruining your reputation as a sharp leader.

    2ïžâƒŁ Why short answers aren’t always the solution either.

    3ïžâƒŁ The game-changing tool to use so people actually want more from you.

    Here’s the episode I mentioned that’s focused specifically on answering questions for maximum impact: 298: Stop Undermining Your Leadership by Overusing this Charisma-Killing Answer

    If you’re ready to truly transform how you show up in executive leadership conversations, let’s take it further. You can stop being overlooked and start leading with a strong executive presence. If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program (learn bespoke skills + strategies) may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

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

  • Ever wonder why some people’s words leave a lasting positive impression while most of the others are permanently forgotten? It’s all about verbal precision.

    As a high-performing leader, you know that every word you speak shapes how others perceive your credibility and leadership potential.

    But in a world where precision and charisma are non-negotiable, how do you craft a style that sets you apart and communicates your unique expertise? This episode dives into the secrets of building a verbal brand that ensures you're remembered, respected, and always ready to influence.

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

    đŸ”„What a verbal brand is and how that elevates your presence and makes your ideas resonate with senior executives.

    💎How to build your unique verbal brand style file of words and phrases that sharpen your communication and showcase your distinct leadership voice.

    🔑Examples of verbal brands from the top American leaders who have mastered the art of crafting memorable and compelling messages.

    Press play now to learn how conviction, strategy, and earned insights will not only boost your executive presence but make your next leadership promotion inevitable!

    If you’re ready to unlock the potential of your premium personal brand and start seeing massive shifts in how people respond to you, my 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System may be just what you need. Together we will uncover blind spots, equip you with executive communication skills and strategies to position you as a senior leader executives respect. Click  here to schedule a quick chat—it might just be the turning point in your career.

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

  • It’s quite challenging to get cross functional cooperation and collaboration from people when you’re not their boss. Learn what actually works today.

    For highly-conscientious, high-performing leaders, the challenge often isn’t having the skills but communicating them effectively. This episode dives into how power, influence, and executive presence can transform your interactions, whether you're leading cross-functional teams, navigating boardroom politics, or recovering from career setbacks.

    In today’s conversation with Product Leader coach Tami Reiss you’ll learn: 

    🌟 The secret to reframing your ideas so they resonate with every audience, from engineers to CEOs, without losing authenticity.

    đŸ’Œ How to activate allies and supporters subtly yet powerfully, so they champion your vision without you even having to ask.

    đŸ”„ Amplify your influence and leadership presence  through the  power of concise communication.

    Don’t wait—play this episode now and start transforming how you show up as a leader, turning every interaction into an opportunity to influence and inspire.

    Have you ever felt like you’re constantly overlooked for promotions or recognition, even though you know you’re delivering exceptional results?

    If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to senior executives, it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself.

    My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize.

    If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

    About our guest:

    Tami Reiss, also known as the Product Leader Coach, helps leaders be awesome. After almost 20 years experience helping startups, established enterprise companies, and community organizations define their product strategy and set up product organizations for scale, she now helps others do the same. CEOs, CPOs, VPs of Product work with her to develop cohesive product strategies, transform product organizations, and improve board relations. She has held many product roles within B2B SaaS organizations and consulted with companies such as Humana, Aetna, JPMorgan, TheKnotWW, Cornerstone on Demand among dozens of others which adds to her ability to understand different perspectives and various industries.

    Tami is known for simplifying the complex, communicating directly, and believing that everything is a product. Recently, she was the lead product strategy consultant for Melissa Perri's ProduxLabs and CPO-in-Residence for Insight Partners which meant she was often interim VP of Product at their portfolio companies. On the side, in 2015 Tami launched Just Not Sorry, a Gmail plug-in used by half a million people around the globe to write more confident emails. She is also the President of the Board of Matan, a non-profit dedicated to creating inclusive and equitable spaces for people with disabilities in the Jewish community.

    Tami lives with her husband Nadav and two kids in Florida, but has spent half her life in LA and NYC. She loves to travel (47 states and 46 countries and counting!),...

  • That moment when someone throws a question your way in a meeting? Don’t see it as a pop quiz or even a test. In reality, it's your golden opportunity. 

    As a high-performing leader, you’re already fielding tough questions in meetings, presentations, or even podcast interviews. But are you leveraging those moments to showcase your strategic brilliance, build trust, and leave a lasting impression? If not, you’re missing a key tool to fast-track your leadership impact.

    Here’s what you’ll gain from today’s episode:

    🌟 A proven four-step framework to respond to questions with confidence, influence, and authority, every single time.

    đŸ€ The secret to turning every question into a micro relationship builder that amplifies trust and likability.

    🚀 How to use strategic responses to boost your professional reputation beyond the meeting room, making you memorable and indispensable.

    Listen now and discover how to turn even the toughest questions into opportunities to showcase your leadership brilliance!

    And if you’re ready to truly transform how you show up in executive leadership conversations, let’s take it further. You can stop being overlooked and start leading with a strong executive presence. If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program (learn bespoke skills + strategies) may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

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

  • There is something that makes you even more compelling than charisma, regardless of your default communication style. And without it, there is no leadership level of charisma, only lightweight.

    If you're a high-performing leader, you've likely felt the frustration of having great ideas that fail to land the way you want.

    Whether you're trying to influence senior executives, lead your team, or champion a big idea, this episode addresses the core problem: how to make people believe in your vision as much as you do—and do it without relying solely on charm or smooth talk.

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

    💡 How to stop waiting for validation and what turns good ideas into unstoppable movements.

    🔍 What to do to disarm and silence critics and position yourself as a strategic thinker who inspires trust.

    🚀 The ultimate secret weapon to create buy-in and elevate your influence.

    Press play now to learn how conviction, strategy, and earned insights will not only boost your executive presence but make your next leadership promotion inevitable!

    If you’re ready to unlock the power of conviction and start seeing massive shifts in how people respond to you, my 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System may be just what you need. Together we will uncover blind spots, equip you with executive communication skills and strategies to position you as a senior leader executives respect. Click  here to schedule a quick chat—it might just be the turning point in your career.

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

  • Most leaders think leadership is about strategy and hard work—but what if the real key to building a high performance team lies in something else?

    As a highly conscientious, high-performing leader, you’re already exceeding expectations—but how do you energize a team that’s burned out or disengaged?

    This episode dives into a counter intuitive yet effective approach that reignites passion and builds trust while helping you step confidently into the role of a transformational leader.

    By the end of this totally fun conversation with Joel Zeff (journalist turned comedian) you’ll know: 

    🎉 Discover the underestimated power of the daily communication with your team that escalates performance

    🚀 How to create an environment of positive support and opportunity that drives higher team performance without exhausting yourself

    🧠 Unlock confidence-building tools that help you break free from perfectionism and make authentic connections.

    Hit play now and learn how to transform your leadership style into one that inspires loyalty, productivity, and fun—your team (and future self) will thank you.

    If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to senior executives, it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself.

    My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the skills and strategies to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

    If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

    About our guest:

    As a national speaker, work culture expert, and humorist, Joel Zeff captivates audiences with a unique blend of hilarious improvisational comedy and essential ideas on work and life. He is a dynamic speaker, work culture expert, improvisational humorist, and author. 

    He recently updated his book Make the Right Choice: Lead with Passion, Elevate Your Team, and Unleash the Fun at Work, to include everything readers need to increase engagement, communicate more effectively, and create a positive and successful work environment.

    Since 1997, Joel has inspired audiences from Wells Fargo to Samsung to KPMG and even the IRS. Yes, the IRS. Joel is a masterful keynote speaker and a nationally renowned motivator, humorist, and improvisational actor. His spontaneous humor and vital messages have thrilled audiences for more than 25 years, and he has shared his insight at more than 2,500 events.

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

  • A first impression of you is formed faster than the blink of an eye—less than one-tenth of a second. And guess what? It’s not what you’re saying; it’s what you’re silently showing.

    As a highly conscientious, high-performing leader, you’re used to focusing on results. But have you ever paused to think about what you might be silently communicating before you even speak? In today’s competitive landscape, those unconscious cues could mean the difference between being remembered—or overlooked.

    By the end of this episode you’ll know:

    💡 Learn the hidden signals you’re sending with your facial expressions.

    💡 Discover the power of nonverbal energy and posture to instantly communicate

    💡 Master the art of attentiveness and voice tone to leave an impression that says you’re calm, in control, and truly present

    đŸŽ™ïž Listen now to discover the secrets to transforming your silent cues into a magnetic first impression that elevates your executive presence—press play today!

    Remember, introverts can be just as magnetic and memorable as extroverts. It’s all about being intentional with your presence.

    Ready to stop being overlooked and start leading with a strong executive presence? If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program (learn bespoke skills + strategies) may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

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

  • Have you ever left a meeting feeling completely defeated because your well-prepared, game-changing idea got shut down by senior leadership?

    You’re not alone—brilliant professionals face this rejection all the time, and today we’re uncovering exactly why it happens.

    You put in the effort, crafted a strong case, and addressed a major problem—so why did your idea still get rejected?

    High-performing leaders often struggle with executive buy-in because they miss three crucial elements that drive top-level decision-making. If you’re tired of being overlooked in high-stakes conversations, this episode will give you the edge you need.

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

    ✅ The Hidden Executive Secrets meaning executives can’t always share everything they know.

     âœ… How to frame your solutions using the language of Influence - so you speak  directly to senior leadership’s priorities and decision-making style.

    ✅ Building Trusted Advisor Status and what matters even more than your ideas. 

    Stop wasting your energy on ideas that won’t get traction—hit play now to learn how to make your voice impossible to ignore at the executive level.

    And if you’re ready to truly transform how you show up in executive leadership conversations, let’s take it further. You can stop being overlooked and start leading with a strong executive presence. If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program (learn bespoke skills + strategies) may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

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

  • What if the key to leveling up your leadership isn’t your title or experience, but your ability to master the invisible patterns that shape communication and influence?

    As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you’ve nailed the technical side of your job.

    But to break through to the next level, you need to stand out as a strategic thinker who connects actions to impact. In this episode, we dive into actionable tools from neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and leadership science to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and influence.

    In Laura’s conversation with leadership trainer to gaming industry, Andy Coley, you’ll learn:

    🔑 The keys to unlock the hidden patterns in communication to decode emotions and behaviors

    ✹ Master a clean feedback framework that builds even stronger teams

    🎯How to position yourself as the natural choice for promotions

    Listen now to learn the leadership skills that will set you apart—and make your promotion feel inevitable.

    If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to senior executives, it’s not your hard work or your personality holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself.

    My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

    If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

    About our guest:

    Andy Coley, 2023 TEDx Speaker of the Year, has designed a leadership and development training programme specifically for the gaming industry. He understands the specific challenges facing your company as you develop products and the delicate symbiotic relationship between you and players. 

    His book, Leadership Is a Skill: Transform your impact as a leader will help you develop deeper emotional intelligence to lead with authenticity and empathy. He also shares ways to apply Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques to enhance communication, influence, and team dynamics and master conflict management and support your team through change effectively.

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

  • There is one thing you need to focus on when you are criticized in a meeting that will  shift perceptions to YOUR advantage.

    Let’s unlock the secret that separates extraordinary leaders from the rest.

    As a high-performing leader, you’ve likely faced criticism or unexpected pushback in crucial meetings. Whether it’s a well-meaning colleague or a skeptical executive, how you respond in these moments can either solidify your reputation as a calm, strategic leader or leave others questioning your readiness for bigger roles. 

    This episode equips you with a powerful technique to transform such moments into opportunities to showcase your executive presence.

    By the end of this episode you’ll know:

    🌟 How to exude unshakable confidence and command respect—even when caught off guard.

    đŸ€ You can use criticism to build trust and credibility even if your brain freezes.

    🧠 A tool to gain valuable time to formulate sharp, strategic responses.

    Press play now to learn how to handle pushback like a pro and transform criticism into a launchpad for your executive brilliance!

    Ready to stop being overlooked and start leading with presence? If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program (learn bespoke skills + strategies) may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

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

  • Think saying the wrong thing in a meeting ruins your career? The truth is, it doesn’t have to—what happens next can make you even more influential.

    If you're a conscientious, high-performing leader, you know how paralyzing the fear of saying the wrong thing can be.

    But what if the very mistakes you're so afraid of could become your biggest opportunities for growth, respect, and connection? This episode reveals exactly how to shift the narrative and recover like a seasoned pro.

    In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

     âœšTwo battle-tested angles to take to recover from saying the wrong thing depending on how serious is your blooper.

    đŸ”„What NOT to do under any circumstances.

    🔑A perfect comeback for unfair criticism.

    Hit play now and discover how to make every mistake a stepping stone to greater influence and career success.

    If you’d like personalized help to elevate your executive communication, my 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System uncovers blind spots, equips you with communication tools, and positions you as a leader executives respect. Click  here to schedule a quick chat—it might just be the turning point in your career.

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

  • What if boosting team performance, innovation and your executive presence depends on this strategy you’ve been ignoring?

    High-performing leaders often feel the pressure to deliver results while maintaining meaningful relationships. This episode is a must-listen for conscientious leaders who want to align results with relationships and build unstoppable momentum.

    By the end of this episode you’ll know:

    🎯 The kind of leadership communication that sparks creativity and drives your team to outperform.

    💡 How to Master Constructive Feedback balancing accountability with humanity to elevate performance reviews.

    🌟 Offering Leadership Clarity for decisiveness and transparency while encouraging input from your team.

    Hit play now to transform your leadership approach with actionable empathy strategies—your team (and your bottom line) will thank you.

    If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to senior executives, it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself.

    My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize.

    If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

    About our guest:

    Maria Ross helps companies create strong leaders, thriving cultures, and winning brands. Clients include LogicGate, Alteryx, ContentSquare, Dropbox, Expanse, Splunk, GSK, Wedgewood Pharmacy.

    Forbes named The Empathy Edge: Harnessing the Value of Compassion as an Engine for Success a 2020 Top 11 book redefining leadership and The CEO Magazine named it a top inspirational business book.

    Maria wrote an earlier book, Rebooting My Brain, which tells the story of her miraculous brain aneurysm recovery — with tongue-in-cheek humor & levity (yes, really).

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

  • If you didn’t go to Harvard business school, you can still fast track your career success using this one executive presence tool. 

    Many high-performing leaders face a common challenge: they excel at execution but struggle to communicate a clear, strategic point of view. Without this skill, it’s impossible to stand out as a true leader or influence decisions at the executive level. 

    This episode dives into how to articulate your vision so you’re seen as the strategic powerhouse your company needs.

    By the end of this episode you’ll know:

    💡 Discover the secret framework for crafting a compelling point of view that makes senior leaders stop and listen.

    🚀 Learn how to overcome fear of pushback and advocate boldly for your ideas—even if you’re not yet a VP.

    🧠 Get real-world examples from iconic leaders like Jeff Bezos and Safra Catz to inspire your own strategy.

    Don’t let your hard work go unnoticed—press play now to unlock the communication tool that makes your leadership undeniable!

    Articulating clear points of view also demonstrates that you are strategic. Strategy is about making deliberate choices to achieve specific goals, often.

    Ready to stop being overlooked and start leading with presence? If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program (learn bespoke skills + strategies) may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

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

  • If your audience doesn’t walk away remembering one thing from what you’ve said in that meeting or presentation, you failed. You may have lost credibility as a leader.

    High-performing leaders like you face razor-thin executive attention spans, and in today’s fast-paced business world, your ability to simplify and deliver a clear message is the ultimate differentiator.

    But how can you ensure your ideas stick, resonate, and influence senior decision-makers without sounding overly complex or unprepared?

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

    🎯 A game-changing tool to enhance your executive presence instantly, making you appear more confident and decisive.

    🧠 How to align your ideas with executive priorities so they land with power and purpose.

    🚀The exact strategies Steve Jobs used to simplify complex ideas into memorable, actionable takeaways.

    Press play now to master the clarity and conciseness that will make your message unforgettable—and your leadership undeniable.

    Distilling down what you want to say is extremely challenging for high performers because of what is known as the curse of knowledge. Which is why getting an outsider to help you with key messages is so helpful.

    That’s why I created an intense 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System to uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

    If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

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

  • đŸ”„ What used to work in leadership doesn’t anymore. Learn what kind of leadership communication actually yields innovative results and growth.

    As a high-performing leader, you’re constantly juggling responsibilities while navigating rapid change. But what if the key to staying ahead isn’t perfection—but embracing your unique leadership style and leveraging others' strengths? 

    This episode dives into groundbreaking strategies to help you lead with confidence, innovate effectively, and build a team that’s greater than the sum of its parts.

    By the end of Laura’s amazing conversation with Deborah Ancona, founder of the  MIT Leadership Center, you’ll know:

    🌟 Learn how a certain leadership style empowers your entire organization to innovate and adapt faster

    🚀 Uncover your unique leadership signature and use it to inspire confidence

    🔑 Discover the hidden assets in your “family ghosts” and how to leverage them for greater executive presence

    🎧 Don’t wait—tune in now to transform the way you lead and secure your place as a forward-thinking, impactful leader!

    If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to senior executives, it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself. This is the year to finally show up with massive executive presence.

    My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

    If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

    About our guest:

    Deborah is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management. She is best known for her pioneering research on high-performing teams, distributed nimble leadership and leadership signatures.

    Deborah is also the founder of the MIT Leadership Center, which is revolutionizing traditional leadership to solve the toughest problems in the world of management.    

    Her book X-Teams gives deep insights on how to create innovative, successful teams with examples from Microsoft, Takeda, and the Museum of Modern Art. She also co-founded xLEAD, which develops research-based tools to encourage creative leadership across management levels. Her work bridges theory and practice bringing novel ideas into leadership practice. 

    Deborah has been with MIT for over 20 years and in 2018, was awarded the Jamieson Prize, MIT Sloan’s highest teaching honor. Her widely acclaimed research on how family upbringing affects workplace behavior was published in the Harvard Business Review, titled “Family Ghosts in the Executive...

  • Discover the secret weapon most leaders overlook—a simple yet transformative tool that can inspire loyalty, rally teams, and define your legacy with just a few impactful words.

    If you're a high-performing leader striving for recognition and influence, understanding how to craft and deliver an inaugural speech can elevate your leadership presence, especially during moments of transition or uncertainty.

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

    ✹ Set the Stage for Leadership Excellence: Craft a compelling vision that inspires confidence and aligns your team with your leadership priorities.

    🌍 Unite Your Team with a Shared Purpose: Discover how to articulate common goals and values that bring people together, even in the most challenging times.

    đŸ› ïž Build Trust and Momentum Instantly: Use proven strategies to address uncertainty and outline key priorities that position you as a confident and capable leader.

    Hit play now to uncover how inaugural speeches can transform your leadership style and make you the leader everyone rallies around—starting today!

    If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to senior executives, it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself.

    My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

    Ready to stop being overlooked and start leading with presence? If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

  • The secret to being magnetic in a room of senior executives isn’t about being louder—it’s about making deeper, authentic connections.

    Charisma isn’t reserved for extroverts; it’s a skill anyone can master, and today, you’ll uncover three game-changing strategies inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    As a high-performing leader, you might feel the pressure to stand out in meetings or win over key stakeholders, but the tools you’re using may not be resonating with your audience. If you’re ready to stop feeling invisible and start being irresistible in the eyes of decision-makers, this episode offers actionable solutions to elevate your leadership presence.

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

    🌟 Master the art of storytelling: Learn how to use simple but impactful narratives to transform dry data into memorable and engaging messages.

    đŸ€ Build influence through shared values: Connect on a deeper level by aligning your message with what truly matters to your audience.

    🌅 Lead with realistic optimism: Balance empathy with inspiration to build trust and motivate your team, even in challenging times.

    Press play now and discover the tools to transform your executive presence into an unforgettable leadership superpower!

    If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to senior executives, it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself.

    My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

    If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

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