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: 1️⃣ Why over-talking is ruining your reputation as a sharp leader. 2️⃣ Why short answers aren’t always the solution either. 3️⃣ 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 AnswerIf 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.

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