Synopsis
Laura Camacho, PhD, is a expert in interpersonal communication and career hacks for introverts. Her clients learn how to think, speak and listen to get ahead at work (& make bank). Laura teaches how to read people (emotional intel), growth mindset and critical conversations will catapult your career success.
Episodes
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442: 9 Science-Backed Influence Tips for Introvert Leaders to Master Persuasion & Executive Presence
04/08/2025 Duration: 12minTo chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.What if you could unlock the secret to getting a "yes" from anyone—without being pushy, annoying, or loud?In this episode of Speak Up, Laura Camacho breaks down exactly why high-performing introverts often get overlooked—and how you can flip the script using 9 proven persuasion tactics drawn from leading psychology research. If you're tired of being the best-kept secret in your organization, this is your roadmap to visibility and leadership without changing who you are. &n
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441: Confidentially What Your Leadership Needs to Reach the C-suite and IT'S NOT INTELLIGENCE
01/08/2025 Duration: 12minTo chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.Let’s be real: you’re solving problems, crunching numbers, and quietly saving the day—while others argue over who gets the good conference room.This episode speaks directly to high-performing introverts who feel stuck in their careers despite being the smartest person in the room. If you've ever felt like your quiet competence is invisible in noisy corporate spaces, this episode will hit home.By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:
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440: How To Pitch Ideas With Conviction & WOW Senior Execs (Even If You're on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown)
30/07/2025 Duration: 21minDo you freeze up when it’s time to pitch your ideas, speak to senior execs, or simply advocate for yourself—despite knowing your stuff inside out?In today’s high-pressure workplaces, visibility and persuasion matter just as much as competence—especially for introverts who often feel overlooked. This episode breaks down real-world strategies to help you communicate with confidence, pitch with clarity, and build influence without changing who you are.To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.By the end of today’s conversation with Nicole Spiegel-Gotz you’ll know:
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439: The Secret You NEED To Know To Get Promoted, That Your Boss Isn't Telling You About
28/07/2025 Duration: 11minHave you ever been told you need more executive presence—but no one can explain what that actually means? Are you frustrated by vague feedback that feels impossible to act on? You're not alone. Vague feedback like “speak up more” or “be more strategic” can leave you second-guessing your natural communication style—and still getting passed over for promotions.To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.In this episode, you'll discover:
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438: Humor as a Powerskill for Introverts: 5 Tips from Funny A-lister Dave Barry
25/07/2025 Duration: 09minImagine as an introvert in a boardroom, you’re feeling like a wallflower at a disco. Then, you drop a comment sharper than a paper airplane in a hurricane, and suddenly, everyone’s listening. As a high-performing introvert, you already have the depth—now it’s time to add a spark of humor to amplify your presence, gain trust faster, and influence the room without shouting over it. In this episode, you'll learn how to use humor as your leadership edge—even if you’re not naturally funny or hate telling jokes.By the end of this short episode you’ll know:
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437: Why Improving Your Soft Skills WON'T Help Your Leadership Performance & What To Do Instead
23/07/2025 Duration: 28minWhat if everything you were taught about soft skills doesn’t actually help your leadership performance at all? Learn what’s even more important.In this eye-opening interview, Two Fish in a Tree author (& introvert) Brice Jaggers reveals why traditional performance reviews, poor hiring filters for soft skills, and misaligned promotions are stalling careers and damaging morale. Whether you’re a leader or a high-performing introvert, these insights will shift the way you think about growth.By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
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436: The REAL Reason You Aren't Impressing Executives & Getting Promoted Even Though Even though You Get Great Results
21/07/2025 Duration: 11minEver wonder why you're exceeding targets but getting zero recognition precisely during promotion season…while everyone says you’re doing a great job?If you’ve ever been told to "just keep doing what you’re doing"—only to see less qualified colleagues move up—this episode breaks down the real reason why results alone aren’t enough to climb the corporate ladder.To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.In this episode, you'll discover:
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435: Why Seeking Too Much Approval Drains Your Charisma and Executive Presence
18/07/2025 Duration: 09minIn today’s episode, you’ll discover how to build your unique charisma, courage, and connections— all inspired by a trailblazing rapper’s unconventional journey to global influence.In this episode of Speak Up, Laura Camacho shows how introverts can use this summer's relaxed energy to build authentic charisma, everyday courage, and real connections—without becoming someone they’re not. Inspired by rapper and podcast host Zuby, this episode flips the script on traditional networking and visibility strategies.By the end of this short episode you’ll know:
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434: Why Nobody Actually Wants you To Succeed at Work & How To Use Your Introvert Skills To Do It Anyway
16/07/2025 Duration: 21minEver wonder how some leaders always seem to be in the right room at the right time—leading the charge during pivotal moments? In this episode, we speak with Michael Cerda—startup veteran, former MySpace and Facebook exec, and author of Build Something—about navigating career pivots, influencing without authority, and building culture from the middle out. If you're a leader or specifically a product manager struggling to find your voice or get buy-in, this is for you.By the end of today’s conversation you’ll know:
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433: Why You End Up Sounding like a Robot in High Stakes Meetings and How to Fix It Now
14/07/2025 Duration: 10minHave you ever walked into a high-stakes meeting, heart racing, knowing it’s your moment to shine… only to freeze?If you’ve ever frozen in a high-stakes meeting or felt like a shadow of your true self around senior leaders, you’re not alone. This episode reveals the real reason introverts shut down under pressure — and how to break the cycle for good.To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
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432: Why Trying to “Sound Polished” Is the Completely Wrong Approach to Executive Presence (& a wacky word leadership theory)
11/07/2025 Duration: 13minDo you ever feel like your thoughts are brilliant—but when you speak, they just don’t land especially with executive audiences?If you’re a high-performing introvert, you’ve likely struggled with expressing yourself clearly in meetings or talks—especially when the room favors louder voices. In this episode, we reveal how introvert actor Chris Pine mastered the art of articulation using three simple but powerful practices that you can easily adopt.By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
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431: How To Rebuild Your Leadership After Career Devastation Without Losing Your Identity
09/07/2025 Duration: 26minHave you ever felt like one wrong move could destroy everything you've worked for — your reputation, your income, your identity?In this episode, we unpack what it really means to experience public shame and professional cancellation — and how to come out stronger, wiser, and more aligned. Whether you're navigating a leadership setback, recovering from failure, or quietly carrying the weight of "not enough," this is the mindset shift you've been waiting for.By the end of today’s conversation with Julie Condliffe you’ll know:
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430: This Immature Sounding Communication Trap Is Blocking Your Executive Presence & Leadership Reputation
07/07/2025 Duration: 11minAre you unknowingly sabotaging your credibility by falling into this communication trap?In this episode, communication expert Laura Camacho reveals how overexplaining—especially in meetings—can make you seem immature or insecure, even when you’re the most prepared person in the room. If you're a high-performing introvert or social introvert aiming for executive presence, this is a must-listen.By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:2️⃣ The two main forms of overexplaining that derail your message and credibility
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429: Turn Your Fear Into Fuel & Master Irresistibly Persuasive Executive Presence using this Leadership Hack
04/07/2025 Duration: 12minHave you ever frozen during a big meeting, feeling like your brilliant ideas are stuck in your head while extroverts steal the show? You’re not alone. Today, we’re diving into a game-changer leadership hack inspired by Scott Adams’ persuasion magic.If you’re a high-performing introvert with brilliant ideas but struggle to get noticed in a room full of extroverts, this episode gives you a toolkit to flip that dynamic. Inspired by Scott Adams’ persuasion playbook, we’re reframing how you speak so people actually listen.To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
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428: Why Being Too Flexible at Work Gets You Labeled as a Loser Behind Your Back & Undermines Your Leadership
02/07/2025 Duration: 26minIn today’s episode you’ll discover how you are unintentionally giving away your power in everyday conversations and meetings at work.Most professionals don’t realize they’re negotiating all the time — in meetings, budget discussions, team assignments, or advocating for their own performance. In this episode, negotiation expert and author Saad shares why most people fail to speak up effectively and how “being nice” can actually backfire in the workplace.To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
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427: Why Your Data-Driven Presentation Is Costing You Leadership Credibility
30/06/2025 Duration: 09minIs your data putting your audience to sleep—or inspiring executive action?If you’ve ever poured hours into dashboards only to get polite nods and no real traction, this episode unpacks why even brilliant data isn’t enough. You’ll learn how shifting your mindset can turn your insights into influence—and get you noticed as a strategic leader, not just a technical expert.By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:
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426: Use These 3 Behaviors to Instantly Charm the Most Powerful Person in the Room
27/06/2025 Duration: 12minWhat if you could win over even the most intimidating executive—not with more words, but with less?In this episode of Speak Up, communication strategist Laura Camacho breaks down three surprising behaviors inspired by Keanu Reeves that introverts can use to command attention and build trust, especially in high-stakes settings. If you’ve ever felt like confidence is out of reach in the boardroom, this is for you.By the end of this short episode you'll know:
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425: The Compensation You Didn't Get Isn't About Performance—It's About Psychology and Executive Presence
25/06/2025 Duration: 25minIn today’s episode you’ll discover why you can be doing all the right things at work, yet something invisible is holding you back from enjoying the compensation you have earned.In this episode, we dive deep with Doug Lynam—a Marine turned monk turned money manager—who shares how personality psychology, childhood trauma, and our unconscious beliefs about money can sabotage success for even the smartest, most driven professionals. If you've ever struggled with asking for promotions, understanding your spending habits, or simply feeling secure in your financial life, this conversation will feel like a mirror.By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
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424: The 1 Meeting Behavior Exposing You As Inadequate For a Leadership Promotion & the Magic Communication Trick To Overcome It
23/06/2025 Duration: 12minHave you ever left a meeting kicking yourself for not speaking up — even though you had the perfect response in your head after the fact?If you’re a high-performing introvert or socially reserved leader, you already know how it feels to freeze when the pressure’s on. This episode breaks down exactly how to respond to unexpected questions or disagree with senior leadership — without triggering drama, fear, or regret.By the end, you’ll know:
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423: 2 Essential Mindset Shifts You NEED to Be Perceived as an Irresistibly Confident Leader without Having to Say a Word
20/06/2025 Duration: 09minEver feel like you're doing all the right things but still not being seen as leadership material?If you're a high-performing introvert or someone told you to “speak up more” to be taken seriously, this episode is your game changer. Learn why being talkative isn’t the key — and how your mindset might be sabotaging your executive presence without you even knowing it.To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.By the end of this short episode, you’ll know: