Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

Learn from guest expert, Robert "Bo" Brabo, former Chief of HR Operations with the White House Communications Agency. Bo shares the most important aspects of values-driven leadership and how culture reflects the organization's values. Specifically we go into actionable insights including: - What is really involved in leading the White House communications teams for U.S. presidents - The value of creating work tools as a source of truth for processes and results - Learn how the world's largest employer leverages its values for results - See how to assess if an organization is really living its values, before you start working for them - How values can help your team function better Robert "Bo" Brabo's book is "From the Battlefield to the White House to the Boardroom: leading organization to values-based results". Learn more executive communication strategies at www.mixonian.com

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 end of 2020.Specifically Bonnie shares these nuggets:- What defines reputation architecture and why you should know that- Why everyone is being asked to do more at work right now- How the imperative to engage people through stories is more urgent than ever- The missing piece in most corporate cultures when work goes remote- How Bonnie keeps her mood positive to do her best work- Who is actually thriving right now and whyIABC is the International Association of Business Communicators. Laura Camacho is the head honcho at Mixonian Institute, www.mixonian.com

Renowned leadership trainer Luis Gonzales with Fierce Inc has literally worked with companies all over the planet to earn his expertise in transformative conversations. In this fascinating episode, Luis shares what's really important while so many people are working remotely.Specifically Luis and I talk about:- How to address those lurking internal assumptions inside ourselves before causing communication chaos- Keys to getting effective input from your introverted or internal processing team members- Why the emotional aspect of leadership is more important these days- What to do about people not wanting to share their video on remote meetings- New challenges to effective leader communication and how to address themLearn more about Luis Gonzales at https://fierceinc.comGet additional communication truth bombs from Laura Camacho at https://mixonian.com

Activist, architect and former IDEO senior director, Fred Dust, author of "Making Conversation: Seven Essential Elements of Meaningful Communication" unveils his best communication secrets in this high-energy, inspiring interview.His approach to conversation is totally unexpected, and yet it totally works. In his words, "That's why you're here: to have a conversation." Learn from Fred things like these...- How meaningful conversations can come from a point of pain- Conversation is a creative act- Different ways of listening (better than Active Listening)- How to tell a really good, really short story- How to empower someone you need to critique- The power of naming things- What to do when you can't talk- How the space sets the script- Reset the rules for different resultsPre-order "Making Conversation" by Fred Dust now. It comes out December 1.For more conversation savvy visit www.mixonian.com

Laura and another unconventional working mom, Dr. Carrie Gress, discuss ways to bring up certain tabu topics. Carrie Gress is author of multiple books, the latest is "Theology of Home 2". She is also an international speaker, business owner and mother of five. These are some of the talking points Carrie and I hash out: - when people think they already know what you're going to say - what to do when logic fails (this happens a lot btw) - how some conversations can lead to happiness - an alternative to women competing with men at work - why a person would pursue a doctorate in philosophy - what to do if you're an introvert and feeling unheard Discover more about Carrie Gress at www.theologyofhome.com Your go-to resource for conversations leading to happy career success at www.mixonian.com

In this conversation guest Robin Hills (complete with charming Brit accent) shares how to use emotional intelligence for better results at work. Specifically Robin covers:- Variations of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Cognitive Intelligence (IQ) (which explains a lot about toxic leaders)- How to assess EQ during a job interview - How EQ helps you listen more effectively- What you can do if your boss is low EQ- The EQ component that lowers stress- Music that inspires RobinRobin Hills offers the most extensive EQ online training at www.ei4change.com.For more communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com

In this high-energy conversation, brand experience expert, Kimberly Sundt, spills the tea on all the things customer experience. She dives into the branding side of client experience as well as the personal brand aspect for corporate leaders. Specific take-aways include: : How client experience became a thing : Different ways to begin a customer experience analysis : How customer experience relates to branding : Example of budget brand delivering top customer experience in healthcare : Who is actually responsible for client experience at the company : How to know the way others experience us : Things to consider about your onboarding process : Zoom communication tips galore! For more communication help, please visit www.mixonian.com

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 shares tips from his recent Harvard-published book, "The Art of Being Indispensable at Work: win influence - beat overcommitment and get the right things done".Work has changed so that people are getting requests from across the organization. It's a fresh challenge to deal with so many people asking for so many things across various channels. In this intense interview, Bruce and Laura discuss:: Defining what it takes to be the go-to person: The specific challenges the go-to person faces: How to deal with the avalanche of internal customer requests: How to hold your peers accountable: The causes of overcommitment syndrome: What you need to know about making really good yes/no decisions: All about alignment and how that helps you: How your boss wants your help in managing you: The unique mathematics about real influenceFor more culture-fixing and communication savvy visit www.mixonan.com

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 professionals be more funny. Here he shares knowledge goodies like these... : How the Lunch Club helps people network during Covid : What makes comedy work for you : How humor can affect your culture : Why certain sarcasm misses the mark : The best tool for being funny at work : What to NEVER do with humor : How to test your material : The ins and outs of self-deprecation : Humor and our current cultural crisis : Succeeding in a tough conversation : Opportunities happening right now. Find more about Charlie Nadler and Laugh Dealers at www.laughdealers.com. Get more culture-building communication tips at www.mixonian.com

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 Director of Strategic and Executive Communications, Presentation Coach, and Harvard Business Review contributor, Joel Schwartzberg, is also author of the award-winning book "Get to the Point! Sharpen Your Message and Make Your Words Matter." In this Speak Up podcast episode, Joel generously shares his communication tools for getting your point across to your audience. Listen to our delightful conversation to learn things like: - The most likely reason you're not getting to the point - How to know if you even have a point to share - The kinds of words that detract from your message - How having too many points confuses your audience - One simple thing you must do when speaking on a teleconference to be elevate perceptions of you as a leader See more culture-building communication tips at www.mixonian.com.

In this episode Laura Camacho interviews communication expert Mala Subramaniam, author of Beyond Wins. Mala takes the whole concept of negotiating and reframes from the most strategic, introvert-friendly point of view.Laura and Mala geek out on all things persuasion, success and relationship oriented, sharing the following:- The difference between a winning mindset and a success mindset and which one takes you farther- How get your mind clear before a scary meeting- A broader, more useful way of defining what it means to negotiate- The most dangerous emotion and what to do about it- How she teaches Asian Indians to work well with U.S. Americans (hint: sometimes they mistake our directness for rudeness)- What we need communication-wise to get past COVID-19Get your copy of Mala's book, Beyond Wins: Eastern Mindset for Success in Daily Business Negotiations.See more communication and culture savvy at www.mixonian.com.

The medium is the message. So said communication scholar, Marshall McLuhan. His pithy remark sums up the idea that messages change from one communication medium to another, like from newspaper to television. So too, your message adjusts when you are in online meeting. Your IRL executive presence does not automatically transfer to the virtual environment. Your team members and colleagues are looking to you to inspire trust and confidence. Listen to this episode to learn how to model executive presence and come across as confident, calm and collected online. This is THE success skill you need moving forward. See more culture and communication savvy at www.mixonian.com

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 and what specifically you can think about to gain better use of your most precious asset, your brain. + You're in a bad situation, don't make it worse + How helping others helps you + Now is the time to build relationships with family, team members, clients, bosses, friends and anyone you know in need. + Why your thoughts go down that negative spiral so easily + The various upsides to this and any crisis See more at www.mixonian.com

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 feelings + How the news industry is structured + What you can focus on now to get stronger + If someone on your team is worried about dying from the virus + How to think about money right now + One experiment you can do to help everyone. For more culture fixing savvy visit www.mixonian.com

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, understood and valued. Listen to learn + The cost of not being calm to your job and your health + The collective emotional contagion we are seeing + What your team needs from you right now + The hidden opportunity for you and your team + Ways to better structure your communication for remote work For more visit www.mixonian.com

Senior copywriter Elizabeth Beasley shares her creative career path from Cartoon Network in Atlanta to remote Projectline job in Shelburne Falls, MASS. Elizabeth, a charismatic extravert, has adapted to working from home by being proactive and using the right tools.In this episode she shares how she came to embrace this new opportunity of cultural immersion in a small town. She sees herself as a "digital settler".Listen to this episode to learn:- How an extravert manages to thrive in remote work- What to do to build relationships when you don't see people- The hidden opportunities in accepting remote jobs- The value of cultural immersion in a small town- Resources for finding remote jobs and communication toolsDiscover more fresh content from Laura Camacho at www.mixonian.com

A life-changing interview. Ash Ambirge teaches us the deepest levels of courage and resourcefulness. Listen and learn things like- The importance of access to new ideas through books- Meaningfulness vs. happiness- Radical Self Reliance, even if you have a job- Different ways to promote your personal brand- An exercise to write more interesting work emails- Professional communication that still reflects your authentic cool self- Bringing your personality and humanity to work- Ash's last visit to Charleston.Ash Ambirge has just released an excellent book: The Middle Finger Project. It's all about getting unstuck, slaying imposter syndrome, trusting yourself and radical self reliance.See more culture + communication savvy at www.mixonian.com

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 decisions faster and think better about situations. A lot of rules are meant to be broken but this one is a fabulous one to follow. I share 7 applications of the Rule of 3 that will make your life easier and better. For more communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com

Financial Services marketing veteran and native New Yorker, Tricia Gabberty, shares a big upward communication fail, all the details about her fun holiday party for her remote team, an unconventional look at gender issues in her industry and more. Tricia is a senior level marketer sharply focused on client experience and their customer's journey, driving best results for both.In 2018 a study released Tuesday by Zug, Switzerland-based serviced office provider IWG found that 70 percent of professionals work remotely at least one day a week. Not seeing people on a daily basis presents unique communication challenges.Listen to learn ...- An important block to clear upward communication - Best communication practices for high-performing distributed teams- Why trying to be someone you're not hurts your career- When your people know you care they are able to accept your direct feedback- Take your own character strengths assessment with the VIA Institute here: https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/registerFor more communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com

This episode reveals the 5 signs you lack Executive Presence based on research by Dianna Booher. Listen to learn: : The role of executive presence : What not having executive presence looks like : What people assume about you : How to think so you come across as having executive presence For more communication savvy you can use visit https://mixonian.com

Most of what you communicate (at least 70%) comes through your body! This is such an exciting episode with leading body language expert, Alison Henderson. Learn the most powerful nonverbal communication skill to elevate your game today. : The one thing you can do right now to come across as more confident : What causes people not to trust what you're saying : The real purpose of executive presence : What makes a leader visionary and confident Alison Henderson is based in Chicago and owns Moving Image Consulting at https://movingimageconsulting.com/ Get more communication savvy at https://mixonian.com

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.: How Ralph Lauren is an emotional intelligence genius (let's copy him!): Manage perceptions through what you wear: The emotion that people translate as deserved confidenceYou may want to read Ralph Lauren: In His Own Fashion by Alan FlusserMore communication savvy at www.mixonian.com

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 outlook if you don't like office parties: What to focus on while you're there: How to talk to spouses/SO's of your colleagues: What to wear: What people are looking for in you: Body language tips for a great first impression.Mixonian Institute's Speak Up podcast is recognized as one of the topic communication skills podcasts on the planet!https://blog.feedspot.com/communication_skills_podcasts/

In this episode learn how wellness coach, Lisa Burbage, uses communication skills to help her clients lose weight. She shares how people deeply need you to hear their story before they are ready to change behaviors to be healthier and lose weight. - the trick to listening (which is hard to do!) - the myth about who needs to do most of the talking - being on the receiving end of a terrible health diagnosis Contact wellness coach, Lisa Burbage at www.wellnessfive.com For more communication hot tips visit www.mixonian.com

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.com/communication_skills_podcasts/Listen to this special episode, #100, to learn a completely fresh approach to building authentic confidence in all your interactions. This qualitative approach allows you to come across as more confident by breaking expectations in a positive way, which has nothing to do with puffing up oneself.See more communication savvy at https://mixonian.com

This is such an exciting episode showcasing the international expertise of digital marketing consultant, Bob Low, who is based in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia. Bob drops so much wisdom in this 20-minute interview. His tips range from dealing with rejection at work to listening to the heart of the client to practicing active accountability. Bob recommends the book, "Non-violent Communication" by Marshall Rosenberg. Speak Up with Laura Camacho is the podcast of communication skills training firm, Mixonian Institute. See more at www.mixonian.com. Recently recognized as #9 in the Top 15 Communication Skills Podcasts on the planet by Feedspot.

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 ask her and you can learn what they are and how she answers them. She also spills the one thing that you can do to become a better communicator starting right now.For more see http://mixonian.com. Dr. Camacho is happy to come to your company to improve internal communications.

Listen to Sandy Quinque's journey from business development ace for other companies to creating her own company, A Golden Ride. She shares her strategy for rescuing a conversation when it's heading south, a tip for managing large teams and the power of being comfortable with silence. For more communication skills savvy visit http://mixonian.com.

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 level of self-confidence that allows you to focus on the other person....this works similar to executive presence.Listen to this episode to get a totally new perspective on this career success skill and 3 simple tools to raise your own likability quotient!More communication savvy at https://mixonian.com

Laura Camacho spills the goods on what antifragility is, how it compares with growth mindset and why it's the ultimate success mindset. Antifragility was developed by investor mathematician, Nassim Nicholas Taleb; Laura shows you how to make it work for you and make your life better.Adding this concept to your vocabulary and self-identification is sure to make you more confident in pursuit of your extreme best self.

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 yourself to know where to put your time, money and energy to finish strong.Then Catch Talent CEO Christina Lock shares her best conversations tips as someone who talks for a living. How to ace that phone interview and why doing your homework pays off.To learn more about Catch Talent visit https://catchtalent.com.For more communication savvy or to bring Dr. Camacho to your company, visit https://mixonian.com

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 overthinker. More optimistic leaders experience higher performance, lower stress, more empowered, creative teams and enjoy the avalanche of benefits that come with being more likable.I also explain why optimism is more challenging for analytical professionals.I cover 5 strong benefits and specific actions to take that will raise your optimism quotient, not only for yourself but for the team you manage.This material is extracted from my mini-workshop on the topic. Enjoy more communication savvy at www.mixonian.com

Given the more diverse workforce reporting from multiple locations and time zones, today's effective leader must put on the hats of PR Pro, Communication Coach and Event Planner to make internal comms more impactful than beige wallpaper.Internal comms refers to information flows both upward and downward in the company. Most people focus on pushing information down, and not gathering the red flags and other intel from the frontline.See more communication savvy at https://www.mixonian.com

Listen to Ameris Vice President Megan Alldridge Chapman shares how too much stress can lead to getting too emotional in a high-stakes conversation. Also get her tips on having a good relationship with your bank and meeting new people! For more communication skill savvy visit www.mixonian.com

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 father of 4 AND he is the first man to be interviewed on the Speak Up podcast.Tom shares how he's learned to sell effectively, even as a shy and introverted science geek.For more communication skills success savvy please visit www.mixonian.com.

In this episode Allora Solutions Group co-founder, Ashleigh Metherell, shares how a painful conversation with a client actually helped her with growing her business. Her story points out the need for ongoing conversations about how we want others to communicate with us. There's always the question of too much or too little information in terms of status updates. Find out more about Mixonian Institute, Charleston's premier communication skills training firm, at www.mixonian.com.

Danielle Wecksler shares conversations from her days as a project manager under Apple's Steve Jobs and transitioning from Silicon Valley to the food and beverage industry in Charleston, SC. It's not usually pleasant to fire someone but often it's the best solution for both parties.You can't fix toxic people and sometimes you just have to leave.For more communication skills savvy visit www.mixonian.com

Learn from Super Connector, Sarah Williams-Scalise, ambassador for Blueprint Insurance, the ins and outs of building your network from zero. Sarah shares the good, the bad and the ugly of what can happen when you frequent local business events. She also tells her great story about the conversation she almost didn't have, but that totally changed her career path. For more creative communication insight visit www.mixonian.com

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 keeping her head above water, she got a glowing performance review but her conversation did not go as expected.Also she covers facing feelings of not wanting to disappoint the people you work with. Get Carrie's organizing tips at www.neatsmart.comMore communication skills savvy and training programs at www.mixonian.com

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 fault!!! Conversation skills don't always work. There is emotional risk involved. Enjoy her story and she got me to share my take on dealing with disappointment. For more communication skill savvy visit www.mixonian.com.

Listen to this episode to learn how preparing for a challenging conversation is the most important aspect of that conversation. Preparing the right way makes the whole conversation less stressful for everyone involved. Here I summarize and give my take on an article from Harvard Business Review on this leadership essential.See "4 Things to Do Before a Tough Conversation" by Joseph Grenny published in Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2019/01/4-things-to-do-before-a-tough-conversation?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbrMore communication success savvy for you at www.mixonian.com

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 her CEO client. Jocelyn shares the horror of the situation, how she got through it and what she learned. She also shares how important it is to be able to tell people something they don't want to hear. In her case, it was telling her NYC circle of friends and family that she was moving to Florida. It's a great story of being true to yourself. For more about Jocelyn see www.theringeffect.com For more communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com

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. Take note if you find most conversations at work boring beyond belief.See more interpersonal communication savvy at www.mixonian.com.

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 sense of agency is the back-door path to greater success.See more creative communication expertise at www.mixonian.com

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 briefly describe the 4 styles of communication and what people of each communication style tend to listen for. Get your copy of 30 Days of Yes (practical persuasion tips)here: https://mailchi.mp/4655591c52d6/30daysofyes

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 exhausting.See more at www.mixonian.com

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 different words to describe it. Using unexpected words also catches people's attention, something very challenging to do these days.See more creative communication savvy at www.mixonian.com

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 take control of your career trajectory.For more helpful communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com.

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 ranging from how to find meaning in your work, ask for a raise, get closer to people, avoid being offended and feeling happier right now. For more insight like this visit www.mixonian.com

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 can make you priceless, essential and irreplaceable.See more communication savvy at www.mixonian.com.