

516: How Top Leaders Build Influence and Executive Presence Without Saying a Word—Yes, That’s a Thing
07.1.2026 | 31 Min.
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 great at your job—but still locked outside the c-suite?In this powerful episode with Dre Baldwin, you'll discover why confidence—not just competence—is the critical multiplier in career success. If you’re constantly being relied upon but not recognized or elevated, it may not be about your output... it might be about your presence. Learn how people assess you in the first three seconds and how that moment shapes your career path—without a word being spoken. By the end of today’s chat with performance coach Dre Baldwin you’ll know:🔥The valuable concept of "command presence" and how to embody it instantly—even in high-stress situations🎶How to shift from outstanding at execution to key strategic leader using nonverbal communication and mindset🏆Dre’s framework for raising your performance floor so results and growth become inevitablePlay this episode now to upgrade how you’re perceived at work—and finally unlock the influence and advancement your performance deserves.Like Dre said in the episode, confidence isn’t something you fake—it’s something you become.That’s exactly why we created the Executive Presence Scorecard—to help you identify more specifically what’s missing in your presence, to help rebuild your confidence from the inside out. To get access to my executive Presence Scorecard (assessment) simply email me at [email protected] with “score” in the subject line.ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:Dre Baldwin is a former 9-year professional basketball player who's done 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative. He's the author of 43 books, including The Third Day: The Decision That Separates The Pros From The Amateurs.Dre has published over 8,000 videos to 142,000+ subscribers, his content being consumed over 103 million times. His daily Work On Your Game MasterClass has amassed over 3,000 episodes and more than 7.7 million downloads.In just 5 years, Dre went from the end of his high school team's bench to a 9-year professional basketball career. He played in 8 countries including Lithuania, Germany, Montenegro, Slovakia and Germany.Dre invented his Work On Your Game framework as a "roadmap in reverse" to help professionals with Mindset, Strategy, Systems & Accountability.A Philadelphia native, Dre now lives in Miami.In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing executive communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome.

515: How to Build Strategic Visibility Turns Quiet Talent Into a Go-To Leader - 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Day 12
05.1.2026 | 4 Min.
To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. Welcome back to Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts — including you social introverts — where we reveal the charisma and communication secrets of A-Listers so you get the recognition and opportunities you’ve earned. I’m your host, Laura Camacho, your magical executive presence coach, godmother, and strategist.🎄 Today is the Last of the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 5 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026.Here’s the final secret of executive presence: Visibility beats talent — when visibility is strategic.When people repeatedly see your thinking, leadership, and value — you stop being a contributor. You become a go-to voice.✨ Be seen. Be strategic. Let your brilliance work all year long.🎁 Thank you for joining the 12 Days of Presence. Here’s to a 2026 filled with clarity, confidence, and charisma.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.

514: Why You Need THIS Introduction To Scale Your Executive Presence - 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Day 11
04.1.2026 | 4 Min.
To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. Welcome back to Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts — including you social introverts — where we reveal the charisma and communication secrets of A-Listers so you get the recognition and opportunities you’ve earned. I’m your host, Laura Camacho, your magical executive presence coach, godmother, and strategist.🎄 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 11.So here’s today’s habit: create a specific, memorable introduction.Use this structure:“I help [who] achieve [what] through [how].”Examples: 💼 “I help scientists and other nerds communicate complex data with clarity and confidence.” 🔬 “I help teams reduce quality issues through proactive risk strategy.” 💻 “I help engineers simplify technical projects so executives can act fast.”That’s not networking — that’s scalable visibility.✨ Simplicity is sophistication in action.🎁 Tomorrow’s gift: Twelve months of visibility.Here is the upgraded, powerful Day 12 — turning visibility into a system, not a personality contest.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.

513: The Surprising Trait That Makes Senior Leaders Feel You’re One of Them - 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Day 10
03.1.2026 | 3 Min.
To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. 🎄 These are the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 5 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 and today is Day 10.Today’s tiny shift changes how others treat you: 👥 People talk to you more 💬 Conversations get easier 📈 You’re trusted with bigger opportunitiesBecause when you’re easier to be around, you become easier to follow.✨ Ease is the new executive edge.🎁 Tomorrow’s gift: How to make your intro unforgettable.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.

512: The Surprising 3-P Practice A-List Leaders Use to Stay Calm and In Control Every Time - 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Day 9
02.1.2026 | 4 Min.
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 5 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 and today is Day 9.Before any meeting, conversation, or presentation, take nine minutes to, get clear on: 1️⃣ Point – What is the one thing they need to understand 2️⃣ Purpose – Why does it matter? 3️⃣ Presence – What’s a word that describes how YOU want to show up (calm, excited, convinced…)✨ Preparation is presence in advance.🎁 Tomorrow’s gift is about being more magnetic.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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