Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

• 440: How To Pitch Ideas With Conviction & WOW Senior Execs (Even If You're on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown)

  Do 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:😎How to project confidence—even when your voice is shaking🎯How to pitch your ideas in alignment with your audience🔥Actionable advice to build executive trust, handle sensitive conversations, and recover from imperfect presentationsPress play to learn practical, introvert-friendly ways to speak up, pitch smart, and step into leadership with calm confidence.FREE GIFT!! Download my The Practical Guide to Effective Communication here (it retails for $9.99 on Amazon!) and read chapter 4 all about choosing your mindset!! Everything else follows from mindset leading to your voice being heard and respected in meetings, gaining more influence, and understanding better how to reach key stakeholders.For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.About our guest:Nicole Spiegel-Gotz, a native New Yorker now living in New Jersey, Nicole Spiegel‒Gotsch is the founder and CEO of HelloMavyn. After starting her career at a new media nonprofit during the tech boom of the 90s, she moved over to advertising and promotion at a major publishing house.In 2007, she left corporate life to work for herself while getting an M.A. in Graphic Communications Management & Technology at NYU. Her Capstone would be on Barriers to Women’s Entrepreneurship. What followed was an exciting ride working on a range of creative and strategic projects across over a dozen industries. In 2020 she launched HelloMavyn, a marketing consultancy to help women business owners and entrepreneurs navigate their own twisty paths to success.As a Latina, she is passionate about women’s empowerment and supports diversity and inclusion at every level. Nicole gives back by serving on various leadership committees, nonprofit advisory boards, and mentoring students and alumni. When she’s not working you’ll find her writing, drawing, doing yoga, or spending time with her husband and their dog Bea.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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• 439: The Secret You NEED To Know To Get Promoted, That Your Boss Isn't Telling You About

  Have 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:🚀The three-part formula to build authentic executive presence without changing who you are🧩Why advice like “be more assertive” might actually be backfiring on you🏋️What executives really mean when they say they want presence—and how to deliver it confidently as an introvertIf you’re tired of confusing feedback holding you back, hit play and finally decode the mystery of executive presence with clear, actionable strategies that work.What you really want is to walk into any room and command respect naturally, without pretending to be someone you're not...That's exactly why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System. It breaks down this mysterious quality into specific, actionable techniques that work especially well for introverts and ambiverts.If you're interested, look above in the show notes, click the first link you find or visit speakupwithlaura.com... book a strategy call where we'll decode your specific executive presence gaps and show you exactly how to close them.For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.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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• 438: Humor as a Powerskill for Introverts: 5 Tips from Funny A-lister Dave Barry

  Imagine 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:😂How humor transmits massive confidence and builds trust faster than the speed of light🎯5 tips you can use to incorporate humor into your presentation or meeting, even if you’re an accountant🚀How to own any room with your wit even if you’re terrible at telling jokesWant more skills and strategy and support like this? Get on my newsletter! It’s free. Simply visit speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.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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• 437: Why Improving Your Soft Skills WON'T Help Your Leadership Performance & What To Do Instead

  What 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:🧲How to spot and elevate your workplace “superpowers” instead of fixing what's “wrong”🧩Why role realignment beats termination—and how it unlocks performance🛠️Real-life stories of transformation, from overlooked employees to high-impact leadersTo chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.Hit play now to learn how to stop climbing the wrong tree—and start thriving in your natural environment.If you want to lead with even more confidence, clarity, and connection—especially when stakes are high and it's a pressure cooker, get your copy of my Executive Presence Self-Assessment here. My compliments. It goes through the 10 qualities that make up executive presence that are essential for success as a senior executive.For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.About our guest:Two Fish and the Tree shatters the myth that poor soft skills can be greatly improved through training and mentoring. In this paradigm-shifting work, Brice E. Jaggars presents a controversial yet compelling argument that will change how you view workforce development.Jaggars exposes flaws in traditional development programs, focusing instead on role alignment. Through a blend of cutting-edge research, revealing case studies, and personal insights, he demonstrates how this approach catalyzes:This isn’t just another business book—it's a blueprint for unlocking your workforce's true capabilities. Whether you’re steering HR strategy, managing teams, or navigating your own career, Brice will transform your understanding of human potential in the workplace. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew about talent management—and discover a new path to success.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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• 436: The REAL Reason You Aren't Impressing Executives & Getting Promoted Even Though Even though You Get Great Results

  Ever 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:🐴Why being the reliable workhorse is actually hurting your career advancement🔑The real reason decision-makers promote people who deliver less than you do🚀A clear 5-step to-do list to boost your executive presence and visibilityHit play now to find out exactly how to stop being overlooked and start being the obvious choice for your next big promotion.If you’re stuck in this cycle—delivering exceptional results but watching others get promoted ahead of you, feeling resentful and undervalued… and what you really want is to be the obvious choice for that next leadership role, with the salary and recognition to match—then I’ve got something for you.That’s exactly why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System. It’s designed for high performers like you who are tired of being invisible despite their achievements. We’ll work together to pinpoint exactly why you’re being overlooked and build a tailored visibility strategy that makes you impossible to ignore.Here’s what to do next: Look up in the show notes and click the first link you see, or visit speakupwithlaura.com. Book a strategy call with me, and we’ll map out a plan to help you show up as the leader you’re meant to be and nail that next promotion.For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.As promised in the episode, here’s a concise 5-item to-do list for listeners get promoted to senior leadership:1. Showcase Strategic Impact: Translate your work into executive language—connect how your results drive the company’s big-picture goals.2. Build Visibility: Share your wins in meetings, emails, or one-on-ones with decision-makers, focusing on outcomes, not just effort.3. Cultivate Executive Presence: Practice confident and structured communication—clear, concise, and aligned with leadership priorities.4. Build relationships with senior leaders to ensure they know your name and contributions.5. Create a compelling story about your value and leadership potential, and share it consistently.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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