• 573: How Relationship Currency Became the Ultimate Executive Presence Advantage (And Why You’re Missing It)
    2026/05/13
    In this episode executive communication strategist Dr. Laura Camacho interviews communication expert Ravi Rajani about “relationship currency” — the hidden driver of executive presence, influence, trust, and career advancement. Learn how high-performing professionals can strengthen workplace relationships, communicate with more strategic influence, and avoid transactional leadership behaviors that damage long-term credibility.Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step.Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1)A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice.→ Join the waitlist: hereAre your daily work interactions quietly damaging your long-term reputation without you realizing it?Many high-performing professionals focus on results, speed, and visibility—but overlook the one thing that truly drives influence: relationship currency. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, struggled to communicate your value, or found workplace relationships lacking depth, this episode reveals what’s actually missing. This episode explores how relationship-building behaviors directly shape executive presence, leadership perception, and promotion readiness.By the end of this conversation with Ravi Rajani you’ll know:🎯How to replace transactional behavior with relationship-driven influence🏆A simple communication method to speak up with confidence in high-stakes meetings🧰Tools to build trust, loyalty, and credibility through intentional questions and authentic connectionWho This Episode Is For: Directors and senior leaders preparing for executive-level rolesHigh performers who feel overlooked despite strong resultsProfessionals who want more influence in meetings and stakeholder conversationsPress play now to learn how to build powerful relationship currency that accelerates your career without sacrificing authenticity.If you are a senior leader aspiring to the c-suite, and want to develop your charisma as an "innate superpower" that makes others feel significant in your presence, The Executive Presence Mastery System may be just the support you need to make that transformation. If you want to learn the mindset, strategics, and skills that will put you at the highest executive level, click the link at the top of these show notes, or visit www.speakupwithlaura.com/speakupTo learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.About our guest:Ravi Rajani, one of the world's leading thought leaders on communication and storytelling and author of Relationship Currency, helps people identify the everyday communication mistakes that hold them back—and the small, practical shifts that immediately strengthen their connections— at work, home and in everyday life.Ravi has worked with global organizations including Oracle NetSuite, T-Mobile, and Sherwin-Williams, bringing practical insight into what actually builds trust, influence, and emotional connection between people. Speak Up with Laura is a leadership communication podcast focused on executive presence, strategic communication, confidence, influence, and career advancement for high-performing professionals.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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  • 572: You Finally Got a Seat at the Table… And Now You’re Afraid You’ll Blow It
    2026/05/11

    Click here if you’re a senior leader who’s ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level — in the next 90–120 days. The Executive Presence Mastery System may be your logical next step.

    Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1)

    A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice.

    → Join the waitlist: here

    Getting a seat at the table is supposed to feel like success…so why does it feel like you’re about to mess it up?

    If you’re a high-performing leader, you’ve likely worked hard to earn visibility and influence—but when the pressure is on, communicating clearly in fast-moving, high-stakes conversations can feel overwhelming. Overthinking, second-guessing, and replaying conversations afterward isn’t just frustrating—it can quietly impact how others perceive your leadership.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    😳Why anxiety actually increases as you move into higher-level roles

    🔑The real reason you feel like you’re “just trying to survive” at the top

    🧩How to stop feeling like every high-stakes conversation is a test you might fail

    Press play to learn how to communicate with clarity under pressure and show up as the leader you already are in every high-stakes conversation.

    Today’s message is about showing up differently in the moments that actually define your trajectory. That’s exactly why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System.

    Inside this program, we work directly on:

    Structuring your thinking so you don’t freeze…

    Preparing for high-stakes conversations without over-preparing

    And making sure that when you speak… It actually lands.

    If this level of support is what you’re looking for, go to the top of these show notes, click the link above (or here)…and book a call.

    We’ll get clear on where you’re holding back…And map out exactly how to fix it— Before your next high-stakes conversation.

    To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.

    In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.

    By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

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    8 分
  • 571: How Strong Senior Leaders Influence Decisions and Build Executive Presence WITHOUT Being in the Room (Executive Presence Reset: Day 6)
    2026/05/09

    Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1)

    A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice.

    → Join the waitlist: here

    Are your ideas actually influencing decisions—or stopping when you finish speaking?

    • Learn how to make your ideas easy to repeat
    • Use simple “repeatable lines” that drive decisions
    • Increase your influence—even when you’re not in the room

    Executive Presence Reset (6-Day Series)

    This week, we’re breaking down the small communication shifts that shape how senior leaders perceive you—often long before performance reviews.

    The 6-Day Reset covers:

    Day 1: Sound Confident

    Day 2: Speak with Clarity

    Day 3: Strengthen Credibility

    Day 4: Show Ownership

    Day 5: Handle Pushback

    Day 6: Influence Beyond the Meeting

    Ready to go deeper?

    Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1)

    A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice.

    → Join the waitlist: here

    For senior leaders:

    If you’re ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level in the next 90–120 days, the Executive Presence Mastery System is your next step.

    → Learn more: here

    New episodes of Speak Up drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

    In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.

    By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

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    7 分
  • 570: The Way to Handle Tough Questions Without Having a Nervous Breakdown or Losing Credibility (Executive Presence Reset: Day 5)
    2026/05/08

    Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1)

    A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice.

    → Join the waitlist: here

    What do you do when someone challenges your idea in a meeting?

    • Learn how to respond without over-explaining
    • Stay calm and credible under pressure
    • Use a simple structure to handle tough questions

    Executive Presence Reset (6-Day Series)

    This week, we’re breaking down the small communication shifts that shape how senior leaders perceive you—often long before performance reviews.

    The 6-Day Reset covers:

    Day 1: Sound Confident

    Day 2: Speak with Clarity

    Day 3: Strengthen Credibility

    Day 4: Show Ownership

    Day 5: Handle Pushback

    Day 6: Influence Beyond the Meeting

    Ready to go deeper?

    Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1)

    A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice.

    → Join the waitlist: here

    For senior leaders:

    If you’re ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level in the next 90–120 days, the Executive Presence Mastery System is your next step.

    → Learn more: here

    New episodes of Speak Up drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

    In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.

    By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

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    6 分
  • 569: What Successful Senior Leaders Do to Turn Simple Updates Into Strategic Influence (Executive Presence Reset Day 4)
    2026/05/07

    Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1)

    A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice.

    → Join the waitlist: here

    Are you sharing updates—but not being seen as a leader?

    • Learn how to turn updates into leadership moments
    • Understand what senior leaders actually listen for
    • Add clear recommendations that build trust

    Executive Presence Reset (6-Day Series)

    This week, we’re breaking down the small communication shifts that shape how senior leaders perceive you—often long before performance reviews.

    The 6-Day Reset covers:

    Day 1: Sound Confident

    Day 2: Speak with Clarity

    Day 3: Strengthen Credibility

    Day 4: Show Ownership

    Day 5: Handle Pushback

    Day 6: Influence Beyond the Meeting

    Ready to go deeper?

    Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1)

    A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice.

    → Join the waitlist: here

    For senior leaders:

    If you’re ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level in the next 90–120 days, the Executive Presence Mastery System is your next step.

    → Learn more: here

    New episodes of Speak Up drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

    In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.

    By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

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    5 分
  • 568: Why Changing This One Phrase Transforms How You’re Perceived (Executive Presence Reset Day 3)
    2026/05/06

    Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1)

    A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice.

    → Join the waitlist: here

    Are you unintentionally weakening your message when you speak?

    • Identify the phrases that reduce your authority
    • Learn how to sound more confident instantly
    • Replace soft language with clear, direct statements

    Executive Presence Reset (6-Day Series)

    This week, we’re breaking down the small communication shifts that shape how senior leaders perceive you—often long before performance reviews.

    The 6-Day Reset covers:

    Day 1: Sound Confident

    Day 2: Speak with Clarity

    Day 3: Strengthen Credibility

    Day 4: Show Ownership

    Day 5: Handle Pushback

    Day 6: Influence Beyond the Meeting

    Ready to go deeper?

    Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1)

    A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice.

    → Join the waitlist: here

    For senior leaders:

    If you’re ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level in the next 90–120 days, the Executive Presence Mastery System is your next step.

    → Learn more: here

    New episodes of Speak Up drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

    In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.

    By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

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    5 分
  • 567: How Your Unclear Communication Leads to Missed Opportunities (Executive Presence Reset Day 2)
    2026/05/05

    Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1)

    A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice.

    → Join the waitlist: here

    Do your ideas ever get overlooked—even when they’re good?

    • Learn how to make your point instantly clear
    • Avoid the common habit that dilutes your message
    • Sound more strategic without saying more

    Executive Presence Reset (6-Day Series)

    This week, we’re breaking down the small communication shifts that shape how senior leaders perceive you—often long before performance reviews.

    The 6-Day Reset covers:

    Day 1: Sound Confident

    Day 2: Speak with Clarity

    Day 3: Strengthen Credibility

    Day 4: Show Ownership

    Day 5: Handle Pushback

    Day 6: Influence Beyond the Meeting

    Ready to go deeper?

    Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1)

    A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice.

    → Join the waitlist: here

    For senior leaders:

    If you’re ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level in the next 90–120 days, the Executive Presence Mastery System is your next step.

    → Learn more: here

    New episodes of Speak Up drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

    In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.

    By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

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    6 分
  • 566: How Top Performers Go From Invisible to Influential By Changing One Meeting Habit (Executive Presence Reset Day 1)
    2026/05/04

    Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1)

    A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice.

    → Join the waitlist: here

    Are you doing great work—but still not getting noticed in meetings?

    • Learn the simple habit that instantly increases your visibility
    • Understand why timing—not just ideas—shapes perception
    • Start showing up as confident from the first 5 minutes

    Executive Presence Reset (6-Day Series)

    This week, we’re breaking down the small communication shifts that shape how senior leaders perceive you—often long before performance reviews.

    The 6-Day Reset covers:

    Day 1: Sound Confident

    Day 2: Speak with Clarity

    Day 3: Strengthen Credibility

    Day 4: Show Ownership

    Day 5: Handle Pushback

    Day 6: Influence Beyond the Meeting

    Ready to go deeper?

    Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1)

    A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice.

    → Join the waitlist: here.

    For senior leaders:

    If you’re ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level in the next 90–120 days, the Executive Presence Mastery System is your next step.

    → Learn more: here

    New episodes of Speak Up drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

    In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.

    By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

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    4 分