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471: 3 Things Successful Introverts Do ...

Laura Camacho
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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.

Are your quiet habits in meetings silently sabotaging your executive presence and leadership potential?


If you’ve ever walked out of a high-stakes meeting thinking, “I presented well — why didn’t it land?” — you’re not alone. Many high-performing introverts unknowingly block connection and visibility with senior leaders, even while doing great work. This episode unpacks the subtle behaviors and simple strategies that help you shift from being overlooked to being seen as a strategic player.                                                                                                      


By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:


😭 The normal introvert behaviors that close off connection with people you’re just meeting


🧲 How you can align with key stakeholders without groveling or kissing up


✅A phrase you can use repeatedly use to gain alignment and what to do with points of disagreement


Listen now to learn how to master executive alignment and finally get recognized for the leader you already are.


Maybe you’ve been trying to “prove yourself” by working harder, preparing more slides, or staying quiet until called on — but it hasn’t given you the recognition you deserve. Instead, you’re feeling stuck in the grind while others, with less substance, are being seen as leaders. Frustrating, right?


That’s why I designed the Executive Presence scorecard  inside my coaching program — to give you proven strategies like affirming and adding insight, matching emotional energy, and using strategic pauses. These simple shifts shortcut your way to executive presence without the years of trial and error.


So if you want to finally know where you stand with the elements of Executive Presence, email me hello@speakupwithlaura.com with “score” in the subject line.


Take note that we release new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. See more at www.speakupwithlaura.com.


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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