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482: What Executives Actually Notice Whe...

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.

Do you feel invisible at work—even though you're consistently delivering amazing results?


In this episode, Aires CEO Josh Bruni offers a raw, real look at what leaders actually notice when evaluating talent—and why many high-performing introverts stay stuck in middle roles despite outperforming louder peers. If you've ever felt like the go-to “pack mule” but never the promoted one, this conversation will resonate deeply.                      

                                       

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


 💯Why you must first define and articulate what “winning” looks like so leaders can’t ignore you

✅The mindset shift that separates future executives from dependable executors

🔑Clear strategies to increase your visibility—without becoming someone you're not


Hit play now to learn how to lead, influence, and rise—quietly but powerfully—from someone who's done it himself.


If you’ve been told you’re great at what you do, but never quite seen as a strategic leader… and that disconnect is starting to wear on you—making you question if you’ll ever actually move up—that’s a signal, not a dead end.


In this episode, we break down the exact mindset shift that separates dependable doers from future execs—and in the Executive Presence Scorecard you will see your strengths and opportunities in this domain.


To get access simply email me with “score” in the subject line  at hello@speakupwithlaura.com.

 

For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. We release episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.


About our guest:

Josh Bruni is the visionary CEO of Aires, a pioneering force in category creation and a global voice at the intersection of technology and human health. With over two decades of executive leadership, he has shaped household-name brands such as Pacsun, Reckitt Benckiser, and Ancestry.com, while scaling high-growth startups through operational excellence and innovative growth marketing strategies. 


His career journey—from building global brands to fostering inventive ventures—is defined by deep curiosity, creative problem-solving, and a passion for distilling complex challenges into clear, accessible insights. Respected for his authentic and thoughtful approach to today's toughest questions, Josh blends holistic, systems-level thinking with fearless exploration of new ideas, earning him a reputation as a thought leader in digital innovation.


At Aires (airestech.com), Josh is redefining how people interact with technology to enhance health and wellness, crafting solutions grounded in real science yet attuned to the rhythms of modern life—how we connect, perform, and thrive in a rapidly evolving world. 


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