Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.🎄 Welcome to the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 6 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 and today is Day 1.So if you’re ready to stop blending in and start standing out… let’s unwrap your first gift.Today’s gift is small, but it instantly elevates how you are perceived in conversations, meetings, and holiday gatherings:What you do with your phone.✨ True presence is undivided attention — and attention builds trust faster than talent. Have a blessed day and tomorrow we’ll unwrap another simple behavior you can use at dinner tables, office parties, team meetings, or your next big presentation.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.

If you ever nailed your message in a meeting—but still walked away feeling overlooked or dismissed it might not be what you’re saying, but how your body is saying it.In this episode, Dr. Stephen Furlich, author of Nonverbal Epiphany, breaks down the silent signals that make or break your executive presence. Whether you're aiming for the C-suite, pitching ideas, or navigating workplace politics, your nonverbal communication may be working against you—or unlocking your next big opportunity. By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:💪How to use body language to instantly project power and confidence in meetings.🏆Scientifically-backed ways to spot deception, power plays, and hidden cues.🧩Practical adjustments you can make today—like posture, hand gestures, and walking speed—to feel more in control and be perceived that way too.If you’re ready to command the room and communicate leadership without saying a word, hit play on this episode now and start mastering the science of executive presence.If you’ve been showing up to work every day delivering results but still getting passed over for senior leadership roles, it might not be your résumé—it might be your presence. And it’s painful to know you have the skills but still not be perceived as “executive enough.”That’s why Laura created our Executive Presence Scorecard—to help leaders-in-the-making assess their body language, vocal tone, and energy with the influence they’re ready to own.Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a fantastic New Year to you all!To get access to the Executive Presence Scorecard simply email me at [email protected] 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:Dr. Stephen Furlich is an associate professor of communication studies at Texas A&M University-Commerce, his bestselling book Nonverbal Epiphany, and his research on human behaviors—focusing on actionable insights for improving how we "speak up" through body language, while inviting personal stories to connect.Dr. Furlich’s most recent research interest is exploring the role of biology and communication. His perspective is that only focusing on social influences limits understanding. One's biology influences their communication and their communication influences their biological reactions.Dr. Furlich has published two books, both of which were Amazon’s #1 bestsellers in their respective categories. Additionally, he has presented his research on national television, national radio and national podcasts. In his free time, he enjoys working out, watching sports, traveling and reading to learn more about human behaviors, spirituality and Christianity.Get your copy of Nonverbal Epiphany today.In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high...

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.Ever felt like you don’t quite belong in senior leadership because of where you’re from?If you grew up outside elite networks or prestigious backgrounds, you might be unintentionally shrinking in high-stakes settings—despite your competence. This episode dives into why smart, driven professionals stay invisible and what it truly costs them. By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:🔥Why self-silencing habits are blocking your path to leadership roles.🦄How to leverage your roots and authenticity into real professional impact.🧲You can be inspired by real leaders from modest beginnings who’ve shattered the C-Suite glass ceiling.Listen now to learn how to transform your background into a leadership asset that commands presence, respect, and promotion.Because executive presence isn't about being flashy. It's about being felt. Even when you're not in the room.So if you’re listening to this and thinking, "That’s me..."If your performance is there, but your presence is missing...And you’re ready to stop shrinking and start showing up...Then book a strategy call.There’s a link in the show notes at the top or visit 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.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.Name Brand CEOs From Modest Backgrounds:(source Wikipedia.org)Tim Cook (CEO, Apple)Born in Mobile, Alabama — raised in small Robertsdale, AL. His parents worked blue‑collar jobs (shipyard worker / pharmacy). (Wikipedia)Sam Walton (Founder, Walmart / Sam’s Club)Born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma — came from a modest rural background before building Walmart into a global retail empire. (Wikipedia)B. Kevin Turner (Former COO, Microsoft; senior executive at Walmart)Began as a store cashier in his hometown (small-town roots) and rose through ranks to a top‑leadership role. (Wikipedia)Howard Schultz (Former CEO/Chairman, Starbucks)Raised in a low-income housing project — humble urban roots rather than elite upbringing; built Starbucks from modest...

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 tired of being seen as competent but not memorable in high-stakes meetings — especially when you know you bring strategic value? In today’s episode you’ll learn an executive-presence secret almost nobody teaches in corporate.Most high-performing introverts unknowingly fall into a communication trap: they’re too predictable. Today’s episode reveals how adding one touch of the unexpected — what host Laura Camacho calls a “Wrong Shoe Moment” — can immediately elevate your presence, make senior leaders lean in, and get your ideas remembered. By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:🔬The neuroscience behind why “unexpected” equals smart and confident.🔥Real-world examples of Wrong Shoe Moments you can use today — even if you're not loud or extroverted.🎯A simple formula to create unforgettable executive communication without being performative or adding more energy.Listen now to learn how one surprising phrase can change how senior executives perceive you — and start communicating with the presence you’ve already earned.Here’s the scoop on Allison Bornstein.If you want to learn how to consistently communicate like a senior leader — with clarity, structure, confidence, and strategic elegance — I’d love to support you.Want to see where your executive communication REALLY stands?Take the Executive Presence Scorecard — a 3-minute diagnostic that reveals the exact behaviors holding you back (and the ones moving you forward).👉 Email me at [email protected] with “score” in the subject line and I’ll get you the link to that assessment.To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up 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. Here’s a truth that still surprises even the highest-performing introverts who listen to this show: You can be brilliant at your job… and still be playing way below your potential simply because you haven’t learned how to develop that executive communication skill set.In this 500th episode celebration, I’m sharing the top 3 transformational executive presence breakthroughs that have helped high-performing introverts stop being overlooked and start being seen as indispensable strategic leaders — without changing their personality or pretending to be someone they’re not.By the end of this 500th episode you’ll know:🚀Why your real job far exceeds simply delivering excellent outcomes.🏆How to clearly signal your unique value, even if you’re quiet or self-doubting.🎄The overlooked communication tools that make your insights memorable and actionable.Press play now to learn how to step into your next level of leadership by changing how — not who — you communicate.And heads up next week I’ve got a special holiday gift for you. This 12 Days of Christmas holiday mini-series is your fast, festive boost of charisma — designed for busy, brilliant leaders who don’t have time for long podcasts.Each episode in the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas is less than five minutes and gives you:✨ One tiny habit you can use immediately 🎁 The exact words or actions to try 💥 And how it elevates your presence, your credibility, and your influencePresence isn’t built in rehearsals — it’s built in everyday moments.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.