Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

E 146: Executive Presence Explained - Speak with More Impact

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More clients ask me about Executive Presence than any other topic. Learn all you need to know to embody the correct level of executive presence in thi...

E 145: Executive Presence Explained - Build Your Foundation

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do so many people ask me about executive presence? • Executive Presence is hyper contextual. That means while probably most of the time you sho...

E 144: Executive Presence Explained - What it is and why it matters

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do so many people ask me about executive presence? • Executive Presence increases your impact. Regardless of how long you have worked in leaders...

E 143 Better Decisions & Faster Problem Solving When You Work with Toxic People In Leadership with Sarah K Ramsey

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you ever see a connection between working with toxic people, making better decisions, and solving problems faster? Today is the day you learn from...

E 142: Communication Skills To Drive Your Career Forward With Ed Evarts

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Evarts is founder and president of Boston-based Excellius Leadership Development, He works with successful leaders to increase their self-awareness...

E 141: Connect To The Core With Teresa Easler

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Teresa is ALL about getting things done through effective communication. Her specialty is helping people connect more effectively with their audience ...

E 140: Practical Steps To Be SuperBold With Executive Presence With Fred Joyal

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Speaking and communication skills were already tough to develop - adding social isolation to the mix made it even more challenging! Everyone is feelin...

E 139: Decode Body Language for Zoom with Martin Brooks, author and body language trainer

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn to decode what people convey through body language. Gestures can reveal the thoughts and feelings behind someone’s words — including decepti...

E 138: Building A Culture For High Performance In Leadership With Jared Hummel

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen and learn all about building a culture that supports high performance from Laura's conversation with Parqa President, Jared Hummel. Parqa, an a...

E 137: It's All About Human Connection with Zach Giglio

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach Giglio is not only a highly-sensitive person, he is president of Giglio Communication and Marketing, an agency of record for companies both local...

E 136: Build a Better Culture In Leadership with Bob Kohlhepp

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Laura speaks with the Cintas legendary leader, Bob Kohlhepp. He recently penned Building a Better Organization, which outlines his pl...

E 135: The Language of Leadership with Joel Schwartzberg

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Executive Communications professional Joel is a most welcome returning guest to the Speak Up podcast. Astute listeners may recall that Joel shared use...

E 134: Say Bye To Imposter Syndrome With Kelli Thompson

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Laura chats with Women's Leadership Coach, Kelli Thompson. Kelli is on fire and totally obsessed with helping women advance their car...

E 133: Avoid Costly "Little Brain" Communication Style Traps With Kevin McCarney

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you using your little brain or your big brain when caught in that unexpected high-stakes conversation?Learn how to manage your brain to keep cool ...

E 132: The Surprising Impact Of Accents & Voice In Communication Skills with Judith Weinman

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast. This is the place where you get encouragement and tools to say what needs to be said. Be the leade...

Episode 131: Debra Roberts and The Relationship Protocol

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to navigate tricky relationship issues with Debra Roberts, conversation expert and creator of the Relationship Protocol. A former social wor...

Episode 130: Rob Barnett and Land Your Best Next Job In Leadership

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Laura interviews headhunter Rob Barnett, who is also an author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He worked in radio and video for much of...

Episode 129: Brett Putter How the Best Leaders Surface Culture In Leadership

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Laura chats with Brett Putter, CEO & Founder of CultureGene, and author of several books, including Own Your Culture. Brett's fasc...

Episode 128: Edward Turnbull: Mindful Conversations For Happiness In Leadership

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that mindfulness leads to better communication?In this episode, learn how mindfulness brings awareness which helps you communicate more e...

Episode 127: Chris Fenning Max the First Minute (This Even Works for Verbal Processors)

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a must-listen for anyone working in and around technology. Chris Fenning, who worked for 20+ years in international technical teams shares ver...

Episode 126: Little-Known but Powerful Executive Presence Persuasion Secrets From Winning Venture Capital Pitches

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The ability to convince a person to take a chance on you is one of the most important skills to achieve success in both business and life. Yet so many...

Episode 125 Darren Reinke and Your Inner Savage In Leadership

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Darren Reinke, founder and managing director of Group Sixty, based in San Diego. Darren is a master leadership developer and author o...

Episode 124 with Robert "Bo" Brabo on Leading White House Comms Teams

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn from guest expert, Robert "Bo" Brabo, former Chief of HR Operations with the White House Communications Agency. Bo shares the most important asp...

Episode 123 Bonnie Caver What's Trending In Communication Styles And Culture

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

WOW! You have got to listen to Bonnie Caver, IABC chair, share the goods on what's trending in business communication and culture, as we approach the ...

Episode 122 Luis Gonzales Today Your Communication Skills Matter Even More

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned leadership trainer Luis Gonzales with Fierce Inc has literally worked with companies all over the planet to earn his expertise in transformat...

Episode 121 Fred Dust Conversation & Communication Style Is A Creative Act

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Activist, architect and former IDEO senior director, Fred Dust, author of "Making Conversation: Seven Essential Elements of Meaningful Communication" ...

Episode 120 Dr. Carrie Gress and Talking About Taboo Topics

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laura and another unconventional working mom, Dr. Carrie Gress, discuss ways to bring up certain tabu topics. Carrie Gress is author of multiple books...

Episode 119 Use Emotional Intelligence for Better Results at Work & In Leadership with Robin Hills

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation guest Robin Hills (complete with charming Brit accent) shares how to use emotional intelligence for better results at work. Speci...

Episode 118 Shaping the Experience of You with Brand Expert Kimberly Sundt

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this high-energy conversation, brand experience expert, Kimberly Sundt, spills the tea on all the things customer experience. She dives into the br...

Episode 117 Being Indispensable at Work & In Leadership with Bruce Tulgan

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn in Laura Camacho's interview with Bruce Tulgan exactly what it takes to be THE go-to person at work, without working yourself to misery. Bruce s...

Episode 116 Comedy At Work With Charlie Nadler, CCO LaughDealers

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode learn from Charlie Nadler (CCO of Laugh Dealers) how to use comedy to make your work and your culture better. Charlie's job is to help...

Episode 115 Joel Schwartzberg Asks What's Your Point?

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The number one complaint about communication at work is about people not getting to the point, or taking too long to make a point. ASPCA Senior Direc...

Episode 114 Beyond Wins & Executive Presence With Mala Subramaniam

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Laura Camacho interviews communication expert Mala Subramaniam, author of Beyond Wins. Mala takes the whole concept of negotiating and...

Episode 113 Elevate Your Executive Presence For Online Meetings

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The medium is the message. So said communication scholar, Marshall McLuhan. His pithy remark sums up the idea that messages change from one communica...

Episode 112 Use These Brain Redirects to Get Through this Crisis

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Laura discusses the concepts of Pre-Trauma Stress and Post-Trauma Growth. She then shares 8 default thought patterns in time of crisis...

Episode 111 Corona Brain Reset

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for a Corona Brain Reset. How can you benefit from this current crisis? Listen to learn... + It's critical to distinguish fact from feelin...

Episode 110: Culture, Calm And Crisis

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode deals with how to stay calm, be anti-fragile and build culture during a crisis. A healthy culture is one where everyone feels heard,...

Episode 109 Elizabeth Beasley Challenges and Opportunities for Extraverts in Remote Jobs & Leadership

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Senior copywriter Elizabeth Beasley shares her creative career path from Cartoon Network in Atlanta to remote Projectline job in Shelburne Falls, MASS...

Episode 108 Ash Ambirge On Radical Self-Reliance and Being Human at Work & in Leadership

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A life-changing interview. Ash Ambirge teaches us the deepest levels of courage and resourcefulness. Listen and learn things like- The importance of a...

Episode 107 The Useful Rule That Keeps On Giving

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode to learn the Best Rule Ever that will make sound more confident and solid. It will get other people on board faster, make decis...

Episode 106 Communication Styles & Remote Teams With Tricia Gabberty

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Financial Services marketing veteran and native New Yorker, Tricia Gabberty, shares a big upward communication fail, all the details about her fun hol...

Episode 105 Five Signs You Lack Executive Presence

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode reveals the 5 signs you lack Executive Presence based on research by Dianna Booher. Listen to learn: : The role of executive presence ...

Episode 104 Executive Presence Body Language With Alison Henderson

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most of what you communicate (at least 70%) comes through your body! This is such an exciting episode with leading body language expert, Alison Hende...

Episode 103 How Ralph Lauren Used Emotional Intel To Build His Brand & Executive Presence

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you're a Ralph Lauren fan and or you want to use emotional intelligence more effectively to build your own personal brand.: ...

Episode 102 What Nobody Tells You About The Office Holiday Party When Working In Leadership

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode to learn what is really going on at your office holiday party and how to ACE it! I'm sharing the goods on:: How to manage your ...

Episode 101 Lisa Burbage Listening Can Lead To Change

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode learn how wellness coach, Lisa Burbage, uses communication skills to help her clients lose weight. She shares how people deeply need...

Episode 100 A Creative + Qualitative Approach To Confidence & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

16 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast was recently recognized as one of the Top 15 Communication Skills Podcasts on the web.https://blog.feedspot.co...

Episode 99 Bob Low Listen To the Heart of the Client

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is such an exciting episode showcasing the international expertise of digital marketing consultant, Bob Low, who is based in Kuala Lampur, Malays...

Episode 98 Five Things Clients Ask Their Communication Skills Coach

26 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Laura answers the question so many people ask: What does a communication coach do...anyway? She shares the top 5 issues her clients as...

Episode 97 Sandy Quinque's Journey to A Golden Ride

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Sandy Quinque's journey from business development ace for other companies to creating her own company, A Golden Ride. She shares her strateg...

Episode 96 Be More Likable Get Promoted Faster Into Leadership Roles

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Likability is NOT what you think it is. It's not about being a needy, sad and pathetic people pleaser! Not at all. The skill of likability requires a ...

Episode 95 Antifragility: The Ultimate Success Mindset To Get Into Leadership

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Camacho spills the goods on what antifragility is, how it compares with growth mindset and why it's the ultimate success mindset. Antifragility ...

Episode 94 Tools To Finish Strong + Master the Phone Conversation With Executive Presence with Christina Lock

21 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's your day or your week, the month, the quarter or the year, you want to finish strong. Laura Camacho shares 3 questions you can ask yourse...

Episode 93 Optimism For Overthinkers & Imposter Syndrome 5X5

07 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is pure GOLD. Listen to it if you'd like to be a more optimistic person at work (and elsewhere) especially if you're analytical and or an...

Episode 92 Make Your Internal Comms & Communication Skills More Impactful Than Beige Wallpaper

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Given the more diverse workforce reporting from multiple locations and time zones, today's effective leader must put on the hats of PR Pro, Communicat...

Episode 91 Megan Alldridge Chapman On Getting Too Emotional

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Ameris Vice President Megan Alldridge Chapman shares how too much stress can lead to getting too emotional in a high-stakes conversation. A...

Episode 90 Tom DiLiegro on How Introverts Sell & Overcome Imposter Syndrome

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tom DiLiegro, owner of Benefit Advisors of Charleston, is a brave man. He works in a highly-regulated yet cutthroat competitive industry, he is the fa...

Episode 89 Ashleigh Metherell On Painful But Helpful Feedback

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Allora Solutions Group co-founder, Ashleigh Metherell, shares how a painful conversation with a client actually helped her with growin...

Episode 88 Danielle Wecksler on Firing Someone and Dealing with a Toxic Engineer In Leadership

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle Wecksler shares conversations from her days as a project manager under Apple's Steve Jobs and transitioning from Silicon Valley to the food a...

EPISODE 87 Sarah Williams-Scalise Shares Networking Success and Disappointment

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn from Super Connector, Sarah Williams-Scalise, ambassador for Blueprint Insurance, the ins and outs of building your network from zero. Sarah sha...

Episode 86 When You Don't Get What You Deserve In Leadership with Neatsmart COO, Carrie Peeples

23 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode to learn what happened when Carrie Peeples asked for a well-deserved raise. Coming from a place of overwhelm, just barely keepi...

Episode 85 Sometimes It's Not Your Fault With Nathalie Gregg

16 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode to learn what Columbia, South Carolina's leading leadership coach has to say about conversations that fail and it's NOT your fa...

Episode 84 Four Things To Do Before A Difficult Conversation, Improving Communication Styles

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode to learn how preparing for a challenging conversation is the most important aspect of that conversation. Preparing the right wa...

Episode 83 Learn From Jocelyn Ring's Train Wreck Conversation with a Client

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you want to hear a real-life train wreck conversation between a branding strategist (Jocelyn Ring of The Ring Effect) and he...

Episode 82 What You Need to Know to Leave Mediocre Conversations Behind & Increase Executive Presence

25 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you want to stand out in a crowded sea of talent, if you want to leave a legacy of creative solutions and encouragement. Tak...

Episode 81 These 3 Phrases Stunt Your Growth Into Leadership

18 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you want to make sure you're not saying things that hold you back. I explain what agency is, and focusing on expanding your ...

Episode 80 Communication Style And Team Performance

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this track if you would like to improve communication with the people you work with, within a team or across teams. In this episode I briefl...

Episode 79 Make That Conference Feel Like Your 6th Birthday Party & Overcome Imposter Syndrome

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this track is you have a conference coming up or you're thinking about attending one. Conferences are fantastic for you but can be exhaustin...

Episode 78 A Brighter Shinier World From More Imaginative Words & Communication Skills

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this track if you're tired of hearing how "awesome" or "amazing" or "great" everything is. You can actually change your world by using diffe...

Episode 77 Five Strategies to Recession - Proof Your Career In Leadership

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you want YOUR career to be recession-proof, objection-proof and disaster-proof. I share 5 strategies you implement NOW to ta...

Episode 76 For Different Outcomes Ask Different Questions

02 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this track to learn how the way you ask for something or describe it actually changes your experience of the thing. I share 8 examples rangi...

Episode 75 Crush Your Next High - Stakes Conversation With Communication Skills

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this if you have a high-stakes conversation coming up and/or you need to make a request. Your skill in steering high-stakes conversations c...

Episode 74 Fixing Difficult People In Leadership

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode to learn what to do in a situation with a difficult person - what to do if you need to "fix" someone. Laura shares a proven pro...

Episode 73 4 Things To Learn From The Well Connected (With Executive Presence)

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you want to be well connected, with all the benefits that come with that. I share 4 essentials that all well connected peopl...

Episode 72 We Are Looking For Your Point Of View

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you want to know what a point of view is and why it's essential for any leader to have one. A presentation without a strong ...

Episode 71 3 Truths About Pitching You Need To Know

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this track if you have a big presentation, interview or meeting coming up or if you want to be more relaxed when asking for funds, a promoti...

Episode 70 Not A Good Time- Interruptions And Conversation Exits With Good Communication Skills

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hi! Listen to this episode if you have too many interruptions in a day OR if you want to know what to do to EXIT a conversation that's getting too lon...

Episode 69 Avoid The #1 Mistake In Presentations In Leadership

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this track to deliver a more concise and compelling talk the next time you have a presentation to give.Download this FREE No More Presentati...

Episode 68 The Party You Must NEVER Attend

05 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode to learn what to do when you're in a cranky mood. Emotions are contagious and here are some proven tips to turn around a negati...

Episode 67 A Specific Way To Grow True Confidence & Overcome Imposter Syndrome

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode to hear a great example of true confidence in action and learn what you can do to be more authentically confident on a daily ba...

Episode 66 Get Inspired By My 5 Fave TEDx Talks Plus 2

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share my favorite 5 TEDx talks and 2 others. The ability to keep yourself inspired is the new literacy. Find all the links at www.mi...

Episode 65 Trust Is Rocket Fuel For Your Career And Fan Base

08 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode to learn 5 small behaviors that build trust and see your supporters as your actual fan base. Your fans will propel your career ...

Episode 64 Confident Communicator Skillfully Embezzles $53+ MM: The Power of Communication Skills

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this track if you want to see why confidence is perceived before competence and how to demonstrate confidence even when you're not feeing it...

Episode 63 Become A Video Star

24 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this track to learn how to master the all important communication channel of video. Use video, not only standard in job interviews now but a...

Episode 62 The Kind Of Gratitude That Motivates In Leadership

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you want to learn how a certain kind of gratitude motivates people, including yourself. I share 5 ways the expression of gra...

Episode 61 It's Your Job To Manage Your Boss

11 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you want to learn 5 ways to make your boss work for you. This relationship is key to your career success and it's important ...

Episode 60 Serendipity Is A Superpower You Can Cultivate

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this track if you want to build your network and experience more serendipity in your life. Serendipity is any accidental discovery cultivati...

Episode 59 Add Value In A Way That Multiplies Visibility & Executive Presence

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you want to add more value to your company or community without having to attend another meeting. In this episode I share ho...

Episode 58 5 Signs Of Strong Leadership Potential

06 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this track if you want to command respect or you want to know what are 5 strong signs of leadership potential. See more career communicatio...

Episode 57 Catalyst Conversations Move You Forward

29 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this track if you feel stuck on some goal that's important to you. Dr. Camacho shares how to move forward toward your goal by identifying th...

Episode 56 Communication Skill Solves 3 Annoying People Problems

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you suffer from one of these three "people" problems: lack of respect, not enough influence or people not keeping their side...

Episode 55 Don't Let Data Seduce You: Tell a Compelling Story With Executive Presence

07 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this track if you want to use data effectively in a presentation to change the hearts and minds of the audience.See more at www.mixonian.com

Episode 54 Make The World Better With Introductions For Good Communication Styles

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you feel like you're not adding value when you first meet people at events or if you want to help others succeed or you're w...

53: Five Tips To Insanely Positive Energy (like DANCE) & Executive Presence

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you want to live with MORE consistently positive energy, if you have interesting goals and want to be more optimistic.See mo...

52: Unusual Success Tip- Communicate Like A Luxury Brand With These Communication Skills

12 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you want to upgrade your professional communication skills and be perceived like a luxury brand in your industry: in a class...

51: Artfully Change The Subject With Good Communication Skills

04 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode is you hate getting caught up in boring conversations. Learn how to tactfully change the subject and have Conversation Exit Pla...

50: Get Comfortable With Uncomfortable Conversations In Leadership

28 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you have been avoiding or putting off some conversations because you're nervous about them. Learn how to prepare so you feel...

12: Three Minutes To Tell Your Story + A Template

21 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you feel awkward explaining what you do or have trouble being concise. This episode spells out how to put together a short "...

49: Leadership Readers 5 Communication Book Recommendations

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode to learn 5 books that help you communicate more effectively. I selected 5 books in these categories: persuasion, public speakin...

48: Basic Anatomy Of A Conversation (for networking, parties, etc)

06 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode is you want to feel more at ease at sparking interesting conversations with people you don't know. It's the beginning of the ar...