To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.

Is your “nice job!” praise quietly damaging your leadership credibility?

In today’s episode of Speak Up, Laura Camacho breaks down the hidden power (and danger) of giving and receiving compliments in professional settings—especially for high-performing introverts. Discover how what seems like harmless praise might actually be eroding trust and diminishing your executive presence.

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

😱Why giving and receiving compliments is so tricky and what happens with the wrong kind.

🏆The 4 exact ingredients of any presence-building, gratitude practicing compliment.

🎶How to receive a compliment gracefully without awkwardness.

If you would like FREE coaching for our episode #500 coming out December 17 send me your question, your first name, role and company to hello@speakupwithlaura.com.

Tune in now to unlock the power of compliments that strengthen your presence, elevate your influence, and leave a lasting impression.

So look — if you’ve ever left a meeting feeling like you did everything “right,” but still didn’t get the recognition or influence you deserved… and it's starting to feel like charisma is this elusive trait only others were born with, but you still want to show up with natural confidence and authority in any room...

That’s why we created the Executive Presence Scorecard. It’s a quick assessment based on the four pillars of my Executive Presence Mastery program, designed to pinpoint exactly where you shine and where you can grow — so you don’t waste time on things that won’t move the needle.

To get it, email me at hello@speakupwithlaura.com with the word “score” in the subject line.

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.

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.

Are you crushing it as a high performer but unsure how to step into a senior leadership role without burning out or losing control?

In this powerful conversation, host Laura interviews Mara Dorne, a billion-dollar sales leader managing over 500 agents. Together, they unpack the real challenges of scaling leadership—especially when shifting from leading doers to leading other leaders. If you're eyeing a VP or Senior Director role, but unsure if you're truly ready or equipped, this episode is your roadmap.

🚀The critical difference between managing people and leading them through influence.

🧩Why many high performers fail in leadership—and how to avoid being one of them.

🔥Practical insight into maintaining team culture and motivation at scale.

If you would like FREE coaching for our episode #500 coming out December 17 send me your question, your first name, role and company to hello@speakupwithlaura.com.

Press play to learn how to scale your leadership the smart way—so your next move up isn’t your last.

So look, if you find yourself stepping into a new leadership role — maybe you’ve just been promoted or you're managing multiple teams for the first time — and it's making you second guess whether you have the executive presence to lead other leaders… but you really want to walk into any room and be seen as the one to follow — that’s exactly why we created the Executive Presence Scorecard.

It’s designed to help you quickly pinpoint the communication gaps and credibility leaks that might be holding you back — so you can scale your influence without being overlooked or second-guessed.

To get access simply email me at hello@speakupwithlaura.com and put “score” in the subject line.

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.

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.

In this episode you’ll learn the harsh reality about top-tier communication skills without which your career will stall—no matter how brilliant you are.

This episode dives deep into the often invisible barrier keeping high-performing introverts from leadership roles: communication that lacks clarity, structure, and emotional resonance. If you've ever been told you “lack executive presence” without being told how to fix it, this episode is your roadmap.

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

😳Why the skills that got you here won’t get you to the next level and it doesn’t matter that your team adores you

🔥How one client landed a life-changing opportunity after one powerful tweak to his presentation

💰How top-tier communication (not top-tier work) becomes the make-or-break factor as you move up

If you would like FREE coaching for our episode #500 coming out December 17 send me your question, your first name, role and company to hello@speakupwithlaura.com.

If you're ready to be seen as the strategic leader you truly are, press play and learn how to master communication that commands attention in any room.

But what you really want is to finally be seen as the strategic leader you are... to speak with calm authority in high-stakes meetings... to stop feeling like the invisible expert in a sea of performers...

That’s exactly why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System—a 90-day intensive coaching program for brilliant, overlooked professionals who want to build undeniable visibility at the senior leadership level without becoming someone they’re not.

If that sounds like your next step, head to speakupwithlaura.com/speakup or hit the link in the show notes above. Book a strategy call, and we’ll map out exactly what’s been keeping you invisible—and how to shift from overlooked to undeniable.

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.

Feel awkward or invisible at networking events and holiday parties? Here's how to become the person everyone wants to talk to.

Social events aren’t just free drinks and awkward name tags—they’re powerful chances to build relationships, spark new opportunities, and make a lasting impression. But if you find yourself dreading these gatherings or defaulting to surface-level small talk, you’re not alone—and you’re leaving connection (and influence) on the table.

Because by the end of this episode, you’ll know how to:

🪝Project natural charisma with the powerful "Host Energy" mindset

🧲3 easy conversation openers that actually create real connection

🚀Subtle ways to stand out (without showing off) and make people remember you

Press play now to discover how to walk into any room with confidence, connect with ease, and leave with meaningful new relationships.

To get into the Speak Up communication loop, visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on our email list!

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.

Are you the smartest person in the room—but still getting passed over, misunderstood, or ignored in executive meetings?

Welcome back 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 have earned. I am your host, Laura Camacho, your magical executive presence coach, godmother, and strategist.

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

🪝The powerful difference between "being right" and "being heard" in executive spaces

🥂How to translate deep expertise into business strategy leaders actually care about

🔑Avoid the credibility-killing habits that hold back even the smartest technical professionals

Listen now to learn how to present your expertise in a way that earns trust, gets buy-in, and builds real executive presence.

Perhaps deep down, you know you’ve got what it takes to lead at a higher level—if you could just package your ideas and credibility more effectively…

That’s exactly why we created the Executive Presence Scorecard—to help high-performing professionals like you finally get the recognition, influence, and promotions your expertise deserves.

Simply send me an email to hello@speakupwithlaura.com with the word “score” in the subject line and I’ll get you that access right away.

To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our 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.

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.

Have you ever quietly but definitively lost your confidence after a professional setback that no one else noticed—but you still feel it deeply?

This episode is for high-performing introverts and corporate leaders who’ve experienced the sting of an “invisible fall”—those career setbacks that don’t come with a demotion or headline, but slowly chip away at your executive presence, confidence, and clarity. Whether you’ve been overlooked, edged out, or doubting yourself more than ever, you’re not alone—and it’s time to talk about it.

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

😳How to recognize the subtle but damaging signs of an invisible fall.

🔥Why imposter syndrome thrives after a silent setback—and how to interrupt it.

💰A mindset and strategy shift to start rebuilding your confidence brick by brick.

Press play now to reclaim your confidence, rebuild your executive edge, and rise stronger from your fall—because your next chapter starts with this pivot.

My Executive Presence Mastery System is built for high-performing, overlooked leaders who’ve taken a fall—but are done holding back.

If that sounds like your next step, head to speakupwithlaura.com/speakup or hit the link in the show notes above.

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.

You can have the smartest solution in the world… but if you talk about that instead of what the key stakeholders care about, it’s like playing your favorite song—on mute.

If you're a high-performing introvert who leads with logic and expects the data to speak for itself, this episode will change the way you communicate. Discover why clarity alone isn't enough to persuade — especially when stakes are high and attention is short.

By the end of this episode you’ll know:

🔥The “Go-Rick” method for understanding what your audience truly cares about

✅Why emotional relevance beats technical brilliance in high-stakes communication

🌴How to make any presentation more persuasive by starting with what’s at stake for your audience

Listen now to learn how to speak with power and precision by aligning your message with what truly matters to decision-makers.

Remember—when you speak to what your audience already cares about, you don’t have to push your ideas… they’ll lean in to pull them from you. If you’re ready to see how strong your communication impact really is, take my Executive Presence Scorecard—it’s free, and it’ll show you exactly where your influence soars and where it’s leaking.

Simply email me at hello@speakupwithlaura.com and put “score” in the subject line and I’ll get you access to the Executive Presence Scorecard.

To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our 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.

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.

What if everything you’ve been taught about owning the room—especially as an introvert—is completely wrong?

In high-stakes environments like boardrooms and courtrooms, performance matters. But it’s not your resume or facts that win minds—it's your energy, your storytelling, and your presence. If you're a brilliant, introverted high-performer struggling to translate quiet expertise into commanding leadership, this episode will show you how to flip the script.

By the end of today’s fascinating conversation with A-list attorney Brian Beckcom, you’ll know:

🔑Why reframing nerves as something else is a powerful mindset shift even elite trial attorneys use

💰How to use personal storytelling and body language to instantly increase your influence

🪝Why authenticity beats perfection—and how to stop overpreparing and start connecting.

Hit play now to learn how to show up with power and presence—even when the stakes are sky-high and your instinct is to stay small.

If you’ve spent years being technically brilliant but still feel overlooked or underestimated in critical moments, it’s time to fix the missing link: your executive presence.

That’s why I created the Executive Presence Scorecard—to help high performers like you identify the invisible blockers keeping you from the influence and recognition you deserve.

So if you’re ready to see what you need to address to stop proving and start connecting, get access to the scorecard by emailing me at hello@speakupwithlaura.com and put “score” in the subject line.

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

About our guest:

Mr. Beckcom is a Computer Scientist, Philosopher, & Trial Lawyer based in Houston, Texas. He has been voted a Texas Super Lawyer 14 consecutive times, every single year he has been eligible. Brian’s law firm, VB Attorneys, is one of the best law firms in the United States, and has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars for the firm’s clients, including many record-breaking results

Brian Beckcom is also host of Lessons From Leaders, a popular podcast featuring military leaders, sports stars, New York Times best selling authors, scientists, and more.

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.