Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

Listen to this episode to learn what to do in a situation with a difficult person - what to do if you need to "fix" someone. Laura shares a proven process for dealing with difficult people.For more communication goodness www.mixonian.com

Listen to this episode if you want to be well connected, with all the benefits that come with that. I share 4 essentials that all well connected people practice.For more useful tips to advance your career, please visit www.mixonian.com

Listen to this episode if you want to know what a point of view is and why it's essential for any leader to have one. A presentation without a strong point of view is boring and useless. For more insightful communication tips please visit www.mixonian.com

Listen to this track if you have a big presentation, interview or meeting coming up or if you want to be more relaxed when asking for funds, a promotion or a job. See more at www.mixonian.com.

Hi! Listen to this episode if you have too many interruptions in a day OR if you want to know what to do to EXIT a conversation that's getting too long or tedious for you. If you don't protect your time, others will eat it up, fritter it away and you'll never get it back.See more articles on communication savvy at www.mixonian.com.

Listen to this track to deliver a more concise and compelling talk the next time you have a presentation to give.Download this FREE No More Presentations 28-page PDF: https://mixonian.comSee more at www.mixonian.com

Listen to this episode to learn what to do when you're in a cranky mood. Emotions are contagious and here are some proven tips to turn around a negative state of mind. See more from Mixonian Institute at www.mixonian.com

Listen to this episode to hear a great example of true confidence in action and learn what you can do to be more authentically confident on a daily basis.See more resources at www.mixonian.com

In this episode I share my favorite 5 TEDx talks and 2 others. The ability to keep yourself inspired is the new literacy. Find all the links at www.mixonian.com. Here are titles and speakers of the talks mentioned: The Happy Secret to Better Work by Shawn Achor You Are Contagious by Vanessa Van Edwards Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink The Surprising Secret to Speaking with Confidence by Caroline Goyder The power of belief: mindset and success by Eduardo Briceño Theory of Enchantment by Chloe Valdary Income Inequality by Thomas Sowell

Listen to this episode to learn 5 small behaviors that build trust and see your supporters as your actual fan base. Your fans will propel your career forward. For articles on better communication at work see www.mixonian.com

Listen to this track if you want to see why confidence is perceived before competence and how to demonstrate confidence even when you're not feeing it.See more conversation savvy at www.mixonian.com

Listen to this track to learn how to master the all important communication channel of video. Use video, not only standard in job interviews now but also for meetings, and even in email. Video emails allow you to build personal connection with the people you work with, without having to meet personally with so many people. See more communication coaching tips at www.mixonian.com.

Listen to this episode if you want to learn how a certain kind of gratitude motivates people, including yourself. I share 5 ways the expression of gratitude helps your team - backed by scientific studies.For more insight on the power of excellent communication skills, visit www.mixonian.com.

Listen to this episode if you want to learn 5 ways to make your boss work for you. This relationship is key to your career success and it's important for YOU to take the lead, not wait to be recognized. See more at www.mixonian.com

Listen to this track if you want to build your network and experience more serendipity in your life. Serendipity is any accidental discovery cultivating serendipity creates fresh opportunities. Speak Up is the Mixonian Institute podcast where communication coach Laura Camacho talks about the conversations we need to have to achieve our BIG goals. See more and get free downloads at www.mixonian.com

Listen to this episode if you want to add more value to your company or community without having to attend another meeting. In this episode I share how you can add so much value to the information that flows through your computer or what is said in meetings. Also you can use this process when attending a conference to prepare a summary that is an excellent and valuable touchpoint to send out.See more at www.mixonian.com

Listen to this track if you want to command respect or you want to know what are 5 strong signs of leadership potential. See more career communication savvy at www.mixonian.com. Private coaching and workshops available.

Listen to this track if you feel stuck on some goal that's important to you. Dr. Camacho shares how to move forward toward your goal by identifying those catalyst conversations that will advance your career. She made you a worksheet to help you. Visit www.mixonian.com/blog for this free download. More communication savvy at www.mixonian.com

Listen to this episode if you suffer from one of these three "people" problems: lack of respect, not enough influence or people not keeping their side of the bargain. For more communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com

Listen to this track if you want to use data effectively in a presentation to change the hearts and minds of the audience.See more at www.mixonian.com

Listen to this episode if you feel like you're not adding value when you first meet people at events or if you want to help others succeed or you're wondering what's a good way to get your friends to meet each other.More conversation savvy at www.mixonian.com

Listen to this episode if you want to live with MORE consistently positive energy, if you have interesting goals and want to be more optimistic.See more content like this (all about more successful conversations) at www.mixonian.comDr. Camacho coaches high performers in business to their next level of achievement.Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this episode if you want to upgrade your professional communication skills and be perceived like a luxury brand in your industry: in a class of its own.For more communication tips visit www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this episode is you hate getting caught up in boring conversations. Learn how to tactfully change the subject and have Conversation Exit Plan. Also covers what to do with nonstop talkers.Enjoy more at www.mixonian.com.Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this episode if you have been avoiding or putting off some conversations because you're nervous about them. Learn how to prepare so you feel less awkward and more empowered.For more communication savvy like this please visit www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this episode if you feel awkward explaining what you do or have trouble being concise. This episode spells out how to put together a short "brand-you story" that tells what you do, what problem you solve and what makes you different.For more details see www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this episode to learn 5 books that help you communicate more effectively. I selected 5 books in these categories: persuasion, public speaking, keynote speaking, non-verbal communication and self-talk. For more articles on similar topics see www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this episode is you want to feel more at ease at sparking interesting conversations with people you don't know. It's the beginning of the art of conversation.For more communication savvy see www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this if you want help on discerning what feedback you get is actually something you should listen to and how to give quality feedback. I also talk about the right attitude to have concerning feedback.See more at www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this episode if you want to build your network, connect more effectively with others and win over others to your idea or project. Learn specific tips to connect more deeply in a shorter period of time, even with people "out of your league".See more at www.mixonian.com/blogYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this if life has been challenging this week. It's about changing your self-talk to get different results. Did you know that according to scientific research, 95% of our thoughts are the same thoughts from the day before?Your self-talk offers a great opportunity to move yourself forward. Check out the website at www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this episode if you want to know how to really involve your audience in your next presentation, so they connect to you more closely.Learn how people engage mentally, emotionally and physically in a group presentation. This is an indispensable skill for being a thought leader. See more at www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this if you want to be a stronger thought leader or beef up an upcoming presentation.Few people realize it takes massive creativity to be persuasive these days.Traditionally, to win people over, the common wisdom has been to tie in the speaker's goals with the interests of the audience. This is still necessary, but not sufficient. Listen to learn more or visit www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this if you want ideas on how to strengthen relationships and build your network.This episode is about the one thing that doesn't change in building career success: all professional success is built on strong personal relationships. Learn why this is true, what is social capital, some tips for maintaining and strengthening current relationships.See more at www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this if you want encouragement and tips for asking other people to help you.Raise your hand if you love asking people to help you [when you could just google it.]Sometimes we forget to make things easier on ourselves by asking for help. Here's A Pro Asking Tip:People actually like helping you.  When you ask someone to help you, you're actually growing your social capital with that person. Not to get all transactional about it but it was Ben Franklin who documented that asking someone for help was a great way to build relationships. See more at www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this if you want some ideas about how to communicate in a crisis, or lose-lose situation.Have you ever been in a major lose-lose situation: where your options ranged from really bad to catastrophic? (= Crisis Communication) Early May, 1940, that is precisely where Mr. Churchill found himself as newly-selected Prime Minister of the UK.Yes, he was Prime Minister. Essentially Churchill was selected to be the Bearer of Unacceptably Bad News in a country still reeling from the massive death toll of World War I. One option was to cut a deal with Adolf Hitler, as the French had done. See more at www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this if you want to raise the level of positivity and energy on your team.Dr. Marci shared solid research on multitasking. When switching one's attention between tasks - aka multitasking - the brain: 1) slows down its processing speed and 2) provides lower-quality processing and 3) consumes more energy leaving the person tired, and with the illusion that one has been productive.Work demands more and more energy -- meaning personal energy, (not the kind that produces electricity.) Your team needs energy to keep up with the work from "any place, any time" expectation, the need to innovate and deal with new competitors/disruption. See more at www.mixonian.com.Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this if you want to learn how growth mindset fuels tenacity and helps you not to give up.The basic reason people don't achieve their goals is because they give up too soon. Growth mindset promotes tenacity by seeking a different approach or acknowledging any form of progress.Growth Mindset = Tenacity. Fortunately I discovered growth mindset in 2008, before opening Mixonian Institute in 2009. This mindset is why the business is here to celebrate its 9th year. A person with growth mindset sees change as a challenge instead of a threat. See more at www.mixonian.com.Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this if you want to learn some tips on mastering perceptions from luxury brand marketing. Luxury brands are those where the product is worth FAR more to clients  than what it costs to make it. I hope that is also how you see yourself: your contribution is worth FAR more than mere years of service + education + skills. Am I right?First, let's review luxury brand basics. Brand equity is defined as the commercial value that derives from consumer perception of the brand name of a particular product or service, rather than from the product or service itself. Luxury brands master perceptions. Perceptions drive prices. For more see www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this if you want to feel more comfortable in networking situations and have more interesting conversations.Own the Room...even when you don't know what to say.I have learned to enjoy networking events.  Even though (they take a lot of energy, - it's totally worth itThe thing is to spark INTERESTING conversations, not endure boring ones. (For boring monologues you sometimes run into, develop a Conversation Exit Plan or CEP.)Interesting friendships comes from interesting conversations. Interesting conversations start with an imaginative question.For more visit www.mixonian.com/blogYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this if you feel jealousy and want to know why and what that feeling is telling you.Emotional intelligence is about using your head to manage your own emotions and those of others. Emotions can be positive or negative, high intensity or low, but today's competitive market demands emotionally intelligent leaders.Here's some intel about the feeling of jealousy....a cousin to feeling inadequate.You might be triggered to think you're never going to make it happen.You might even think the system is rigged against you.You may be tempted to assume you simply don't have what it takes.It's not a BAD thing, even if though it feels bad. A visit from the green-eyed monster simply means you have work to do. The thing that's making you feel envy is where you need to direct your focus and energy. For more see www.mixonian.com/blogYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this if you feel like you don't have enough resources to achieve your goals. Learn how your constraints actually help you.Officially defined, conversation imagination is a process, sparked by launch pad, or propelling questions, that drives actions to achieve something previously unconsidered, or thought to be impossible. It's accessible to anyone, any project, any organization. The path that led to your current level of success is not sufficient to take you farther. See www.mixonian.com/blog for more.Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this if you are interested in keeping your energy high and sometimes other people's negativity affects you.To be a high performer you must protect your precious energy for the valuable life force that it is. It's tough. But you actually can build a force field around you where it's like you're Teflon coated and not susceptible to negative Nathaniels.Speaker Jim Rohn (and other thought leaders) often say that we are the average of the 5 people with whom we spend the most time. The idea of being careful about the company you keep is not new. Similar advice is found in ancient writings from most cultures. What isn't really spelled out, is how to drop negative people from your life without feeling like a jerk. Or how not to let them bring you down. For more see www.mixonian.com/blogYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

When attention is scattered (aka always), you need creativity and persistence to get the message out.Sometimes you need ridiculous as a communication strategy.Sometimes trying to get your team buy in on something feels like...there's something in the air that keeps them from actually hearing what you're say but they pretend to listen because you're the boss. And they like you. See more at www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Where is the opportunity in your project(s) to take the "opening credits" to the next level of WOW? Don't restructure the whole company, pick something small that's completely under your control and transform that tiny element into something Wow. See more at www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Being positive doesn't mean you have to be so nice (aka pleasing others) all the time. You can be firm, calm, clear... you can ask for things politely, request upgrades and water without ice....all without being nice. See more at www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Decision fatigue is real so if you want to perform at a higher level, you need to address decision fatigue. This podcast gives a few tips on reducing the number of daily decisions and goes through the top 10 topics covered in Mixonian Learning Labs.Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Goals are binary, you either make them or you don't. Choosing a theme can help your team persist in their efforts, even when they don't reach all their goals. You can choose a theme for the year, a quarter or a month -- the theme sets the tone for how everyone shows up.Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Listen to this if you are interested in leveraging the qualities introverts normally have especially in developing personal relationships. Winning people over seems more challenging for introverts who are often drained by too much conversation. But today, competition for attention is out of control for everyone. When you see someone looking at their watch, you know they're reading texts, not checking the time (aka not listening to you.) Even so, there are introvert ways that win people over. See www.mixonian.com.Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

In today's global work world the idea that you have to take the reins of your career development is more important than ever. To have your way, you need to think like a free agent no matter who employs you. Sign up for the free 5-day #brandyou challenge and get help developing your own personal brand statement and bio at www.mixonian.com/the-brandyou-challengeYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.