Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

This episode of the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast features influence expert and positivity PRO Brian Smith, PhD. Brian is Founder of IA Business Advisors, The “I” in TeamSeries and more than FIFTY successful companies. He most recently authored: Positive Influence: Be the I in Team with his daughter, Mary Griffin.Brian began his career in the military where he learned about the importance of structure. He then went to school for accounting, ending up in the tech & computer systems world where he became fascinated with how people influence each other and the role of positive influence in the workplace.If you want to make changes, increase your visibility and be recognized as the invaluable asset that you are, this episode is for you. You will learn to harness the power of positivity to influence others as well as these priceless takeaways:🤝 Ways to build TRUST🤔 Whether influence is learned or born🤍 Why integrity is extra important in any leadership role⚠️ The most common pitfalls to exercising influence💸 How to influence above your paygrade🚀 The power of being a broken record + positive action😤 WHY we overreact and how to avoid itThis episode of the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.

In today’s groundbreaking episode of the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast, host Laura interviews Tim Creasey. Tim is the Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci where he strives to empower teams to more successfully manage change. He is also the author of: Change Management: The People Side of Change. If the fast-paced changes happening in the post-pandemic, AI-saturated workplace are catching you and/or your team off guard, this episode is for you. Tim has researched and documented the best ways to maximize the discipline of change management. In this gripping episode, these are some of the transformative takeaways you can expect:🏆 How to put yourself in a position to succeed in the context of change🤔 What it really means when companies claim: “our workers are our most valuable asset”✅ Distinguishing change leadership vs change management⚠️ The principle reasons projects fail📷 Why you need to ‘widen your lens’🏢 How to be intentional about the time spent in person in the office💡 Understanding individual vs organizational change managementThis episode of the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.

Today’s guest on the Speak Up with Laura podcast is Gabe Zichermann, and we are talking about ENGAGING your audience. His book, The A-Ha! Method: Communicating Powerfully in aTime of Distraction addresses the challenges that arise with public speaking and communication in general in our high tech era.If you struggle with anxiety about presentations, or wonder if your audience or team is actually paying ANY attention to you, this episode is for you! Gabe and host Laura Camacho cover best practices to be a MASTER communicator in all of your meetings, presentations, andpitches—regardless of how many iPhones are in the room.In this wildly informative and uber helpful episode you will learn: 🗺 Where to start so you can get your point across at your next presentation🤌 Why ALL communication is persuasive communication📣 The importance of finding YOUR voice💡How to use your accent to your advantage in public speaking❤️ Impressing vs CONNECTING in public speaking👏 The three touchstones for reaching your audience🌟 The mindset you need to embody on the day of your big pitch or presentation 👍 The importance of getting high quality FEEDBACK before a presentationThis phenomenal episode of the Speak Up with Laura podcast is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.

Our fabulously creative guest today is Sarah Sofia Knepp, EXPERT content creator and event designer.Sarah pivoted from politics to event design after planning her own wedding. She decided to start her own event-planning business and—starting from scratch in Charlotte, NC—soon learned the value and necessity of having a strong network. Twelve years ago she stretched into content marketing and has been helping people get connected virtually and in-person ever since.If you want to have a STRONG network and ADVANCE in your career, this episode is for you.Sarah drops some serious wisdom about meeting others, building relationships, and making the absolute most of the contacts you make.Some of the PRICELESS takeaways are:🔥Why LinkedIn is a great tool to foster relationships and build your professional network🎤Pro tips to improve your LinkedIn bio🔎How the pandemic made clear the value of staying connected😀The BASICS of networking (don’t forget to SMILE)💡The best types of questions to ask at networking events🌊Maximize your follow-up🎈Ensure a successful offsite team meeting🎯Tips and tricks to increase your creativity in the workplaceFollow Sarah Sofia Knepp on LinkedIn or check out her website.This episode of the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.

Dr. Michael Banissy recently wrote the HIGHLY relevant and timely book, Touch Matters: Hugs, Handshakes, and the New Science on How Touch Can Enhance You Well-Being. Dr. Banissy was fascinated with the human person and was a self-professed people-watcher for many years. His interest in the biology behind psychology led him to research physical touch—one of the first senses we develop. If you have struggled with how to use physical touch in a professional setting, this episode will DECODE the language of touch and give you the basics for how to incorporate it. We all know that physical touch seems taboo post-pandemic. But in this captivating episode Dr. Banissy shares with us why physical touch is so ESSENTIAL and how we can use it to our advantage. Some solid gold takeaways include: 🐉 How different customs affect how we approach physical touch 🤗 The surprising health benefits of hugging 😩 How physical touch can reduce anxiety, even before public speaking events 🏆 How positive touch can affect team building and performance 😀 How touch can help convey powerful emotion and why that is helpful in the workplace ❓ Why conversations about touch are needed in the workplace 💎 How tactile communication translates to more success 🐥 The first steps in managing tactical communication in the post-pandemic era This episode of the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.

Today’s VIP guest on Speak Up with Laura Camacho is the hyper-successful Atif Rafiq.Atif worked as the global CDO of McDonald’s and Volvo before becoming president of MGM Resorts Intl. Now he advises on the board of Clearcover and Flutter Entertainment. He is author of Decision Sprint: The New Way to Innovate into theUnknown and Move from Strategy to Action.With the rapidly changing working environment due to AI and a plethora of other factors, we must master innovation strategy and perfect the decision-making process. In this episode, Atif gives you the secret know-how he learned to implement a decision-making process that works and strategies that will nurture innovation as much as possible.Here are some of the mind-blowing takeaways you can expect from these 45 minutes:- Fallacies that surround the decision-making process- The importance of an ‘exploration phase’ to come to a high quality decision- What you need to tackle new spaces even when there is a lot of ambiguity- The importance of being inclusive when it comes to getting input about company decisions- How to encourage innovation from all members of an organization- Why asking questions is a form of contribution and brings meeting value- How to come to a decision without the drama and make decision points painless- What workflow is and how it expresses culture- Advice for those who are knocking on the door of the senior leadership suite- How AI is going to affect and is already changing the decision-making process

Our guest today is the vibrant and engaging AJ Vassar, international business coach and speaker. AJ comes from an underprivileged background being the eldest of 8 in a single-parent household. As he grew up, he realized that, regardless of finances, everyone has their struggles. Now he coaches individuals to sell and/or become professional speakers.If you want to be someone worth listening to, this episode is for you. AJ’s experience and wisdom will help you communicate your VALUE and SELL your ideas (even if you’re an introvert). You will also learn the importance of MINDSET and how to take any situation and make it better. Additionally, you will also get these golden, multi-million dollar takeaways:● The benefits of going through difficult times and embracing them as part of your story● Why you need to KNOW that what you have to say is important● The one question people will always ask themselves as your audience● Why you need to focus on contribution vs appreciation● Learning to value YOURSELF instead of looking to others for affirmation● How to evaluate yourself objectively● Using proactive language instead of reactive● A simple exercise to help you get out of your comfort zone

Today’s engaging guest on the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is President of Formfree, Eric Lapin. Formfree is an innovative company in the finance world which uses direct source data to accurately assess credit risk.With a finance background, Eric has invaluable insight into managing risk-taking and innovation in the workplace and maneuvering times of change which we are all seeing at the moment—whether we like it or not!If you want to make CHANGE HAPPEN but are risk-averse, or if you are facing difficult changes in the workplace that are outside of your CONTROL, this episode is for you.In our jam-packed conversation, Eric and host Laura Camacho discuss:● Communication pitfalls that can come with an innovative company or approach in the workplace● How to handle resistance to change internally while building trust● Why as a leader it’s essential to know your audience● The reality of the velocity of change in our fast-paced world● How to tolerate failure without letting it get out of hand or be detrimental to the company● The importance of developing trust in a high-risk environment● Why you should strive to be SUCCINCT and communicate often with your teamThis episode of the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.

Today’s guest on Speak Up with Laura Camacho specializes in helping leaders leverage their body language for impact. Join Laura in this bracing conversation with speech-writing awardwinner Richard Newman.After high school, Richard wasn’t sure what career he wanted to pursue and ended with his spending time in a Tibetan monastery teaching the resident monks English.This wildly unique experience taught Richard how to communicate with others beyond words and sparked his interest in authentic and effective communication principles. While working as a professional actor, Richard started helping hairdressers with their communication. His workshops were so successful that he founded UK Body Talk Ltd.In 2014 he won the Cicero Grand Prize for Best Speechwriter of the Year. His research with University of the City London highlights the immense impact of your body language on your leadership and influence, later published in You Were Born to Speak.In this fascinating episode Richard and host Laura cover:- The importance of congruence in communication- Understanding and working through our protective mechanisms- Why being too serious can undermine your message- How to trust your instincts when it comes to body language- How your nonverbal behavior can dramatically influence how others respond to you- The most effective gestures that persuade- The key to becoming a better story-tellerThis episode of the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.

This fascinating episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho features the fabulous Dr. Valerie Fridland, sociolinguist and professor at the University of Nevada, Reno.Her area of research is about the relationship between language and society. She wrote a book to help educate us about her findings entitled: Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English.Dr. Fridland grew up in Memphis, TN. Because her family was not native English speakers, they were treated as very exotic. This helped her notice early in life how people responded to differences in language.This enthralling episode is for anyone for whom English is a second language and/or wants to harness the power of language to improve their communication at work—so they can get their bottom line across. It’s a key resource for anyone struggling with verbal fillers - uhs, ums, and so on.In 45 action-packed minutes you will learn:- The challenges that having an accent can present in the workplace- The role women played in changing the English language into what we are familiar with today- Why women tend to be leaders in language change- How fillers in conversation can be beneficial linguistically and socially- How a compelling message always, always, always trumps delivery issues- Things to focus on if you want to improve your English if it is not your first language- Why using the word ‘like’ can help you come across as sociable and agreeableThis episode is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute

In this episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho, Laura has a wonderfully candid conversation with Jenne Sevilla, a certified financial planner, about one of the trickiest topics: money.Jenne entered the field of life insurance sales after college. She found that it did not come naturally to her, her tendency was to educate and develop relationships as opposed to sell quickly.After facing the same issue at a different firm, Jenne realized that insurance sales was not for her. She decided to take a position in a support role in the finance industry instead. During that time she educated herself thoroughly on the topic of personal finance and eventually became a certified financial planner. It was after this that she created Money Moods, a personal finance program that focuses on behavior first and helps you build financial confidence.In this episode, Jenne and Laura discuss the importance of addressing money openly in the workplace (and at home). Other wisdom bombs include:- How emotions play a pivotal role in our money behaviors- Signs you may be with the wrong financial advisor- Whether or not we should be worried about the banking industry- What is cash flow analysis and why it’s an essential part to financial health- Why as investors it is essential we pursue financial education- Why money has become a taboo topic- The five money moods: guarded, dreamer, spontaneous, generous, and passive Jenne’s strategies for bringing up money, even when it feels uber uncomfortableYou can learn more about Jenne and how she can help you on her website.Brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute by Laura Camacho, PhD.

Influence starts with a first impression.This is a mini-episode that will tell you exactly what you need to know about improving your elevator pitch to build massive social capital. In fifteen fast-paced minutes Laura will cover:- The most important quality you bring to a conversation- The number one tip for taking leadership of the conversation- Some ways to talk about your work to communicate the value you bring to the table- How to OWN all that you have to offer- The number one turn-off in introductory conversations- Tips for maneuvering networking events as an introvertThis episode is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute

Michelle Gladiuex is founder of Gladieux Consulting, which helps organizations of all types and sizes use training and coaching to improve their workforce and workplace. Her approach to having courage at work includes learning how to manage risks, uncovering your blind spots, and getting an accurate perception of how others see you.Michelle had a love for science as a student and dove into organizational psychology. After 20+ years of working with many types of organizations and successfully implementing positive changes, she documented her expertise in her new book: Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges. In this lively podcast episode, you will learn:- How to take and manage calculated risks in communication - Why you should embrace imperfection in the workplace (and in life)- How to capitalize on and learn from your mistakes- The importance of finding and working on your blind spots- A powerful exercise to find out what people REALLY think about you- What to do when the voice of fear interferes - The power of following upYou can learn more about Michelle and her work at www.gladieuxconsulting.com.This episode of the Speak Up with Laura Camacho Podcast is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.

A friend introduced Laura to Jenny Melrose, a teacher-turned-massively successful business-owner who now consults influencers. She’s the influencer to the influencers. 😎This timely conversation drops a number of influence tips but intel that’s even more scarce: the essentials you need to launch a successful side hustle. If you’ve ever had to deal with that dreaded icky feeling that your career is eating too much into your family life, Jenny’s dealt with that as well. Jenny’s also a major introvert and the most organized person I know (except for my sister). What this means for you the listener is that not one nanosecond of this interview is wasted - it’s all diamond-studded value. In this intense conversation we share: - Take the very first step to see if your proposed side hustle is marketable - Jenny’s organized slide preparation process to save you time - A different perspective on confidence and how to grow it - What you need to know about social media algorithms - Analyze the risks involved in your potential side hustle Be sure to follow Jenny on Instagram or check out her website for more information about her consulting business. This episode brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute by Laura Camacho, PhD.

Welcome to episode #3 in the Supper Club Series! This conversation spotlights influencer and leading She Said/She Said podcaster Laura Cox Kaplan (@lauracoxkaplan), who spills the tea on building influence, winning over hard hearts and sharp minds, and even the steps to get a role on corporate or nonprofit boards.A corporate and non-profit board member and adviser, Laura has more than two decades of executive experience in public policy, communications, corporate governance, and stakeholder engagement in the public, private and non-profit sectors. As the Principal-in-Charge of Government, Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy for PricewaterhouseCoopers, Laura spent a decade on the executive management team of PwC and almost 12 years managing PwC’s public policy engagement strategy, which coordinates public policy strategies across 150+ countries. She also advises a broad range of c-suite level clients, and has significant experience building coalitions and partnerships to advance issues and policies.In this high-energy, 100% transparent conversation enjoy the insider influence tips like:- How to prepare if you want to leave corporate for something more creative- Tales from the trenches on getting more women elected to public office- A useful thread to tell your story when you feel like you should be bragging on yourself (btw this means you are normal!)- The word to use instead of “failure” to help you learn from it- What to do if you’re ready for a board position (corporate or nonprofit)- 3 keys to grow influence when you don’t have a trust fund or big personality- Energize yourself and stand out with dopamine dressingFollow Laura Cox Kaplan on Instagram or check out her podcast to keep updated on how to build and sustain influence.This episode brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute by Laura Camacho, PhD.

Here at Speak Up with Laura Camacho, we’re all about influencing the c-suite and BECOMING the c-suite. In this episode, Laura introduces you to her colleague, Donna Griffit, a Corporate Storyteller who has worked globally for over 18 years with Fortune 500 companies and Startups. Leveraging her early days in theater, Donna developed the ability to magically spin raw data into compelling stories that captivate audiences and drive results and now she’s sharing that with us.Donna’s book, Sticking To My Story - The Alchemy Of Storytelling For Startups, is not just for start-ups, any high performing professional needs to ace the storytelling skill set. Laura was particularly impressed with her technique of preparing presentations and for nailing the Q&A. You’ll love our discussion around why so many corporate presentations bring us to “suislide”.Whether you’re a technical leader or not, Donna shares super helpful tips to use data to craft compelling stories.In this lively conversation, pick up some tips to give yourself an unfair advantage at work:- The real reason behind TMI in our presentations and what to do about it- Where to position your recommendation to beat competing solutions- What you want to collect that makes your presentation bullet proof- How technical presentations can leverage emotional connection to persuade- The questions you need to answer before creating the first slide- Make your presentation a conversation, not a tsunami of facts- Specifically word your question to the audience for the best result- The underlying role of slides in supporting your presentationThis episode brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute by Laura Camacho, PhD.

Episode 177 Successfully Communicate in Enterprise or Startup with Jason AndreeLaura met Jason through a mutual friend and he turned out to be a model communicator for an authentic, not puffed-up leader. He was living in Switzerland working at GSK when he got the opportunity to take the CMO role of US-based Nufabrx. This startup is one of the fastest growing companies in the country and offers patients an innovative pain relief through specially-treated fabrics.Jason takes us on the journey of building your personal brand based on being your authentic self, not knowing all the answers, and speaking up. Jason believes the key to his career success has been building strong, mutually beneficial relationships.In this powerful but low-key conversation, pick up proven tips for leadership excellence including:- What is the top consumer priority when interacting with brands- Role of authenticity in building a personal brand- What’s more powerful than words in a meeting- Making the career pivot from enterprise to startup- Prioritize your most important audience- Great way to prepare yourself for a contentious conversation- How humility fastracks trust buildingConnect with Jason Andree on LinkedIn. Find out more about an innovative path to pain-relief through special fabrics developed by Nufabrx. Nufabrx is the #1 fastest-growing company in the region as named by Charlotte Business Journal, the Deloitte Fast 500 #2 Fastest Growing Pharmaceutical Company in North America, and INC. 5000 #50 Fastest Growing Company in America.This episode brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute by Laura Camacho, PhD.

Welcome to episode #2 in the Supper Club Series! This conversation spotlights publicist Patricia Mae Olson (@patricia_mae_olson), an influencer, owner of Piqued PR, podcaster, and member of the Supper Club, a group of high-end lifestyle business owners.Patricia’s PR firm, Piqued PR operates in the suburbs of Philadelphia and offers public relations, social media management, influencer marketing, events for fashion and lifestyle brands. Patricia Mae believes in decorating colorfully, entertaining in style, and dressing preppy with a twist.The way you present yourself communicates to your audience, even before you open your mouth. Learn about the connection between appearance and perception, and some high ROI tips to look your best.In this chic and chatty episode we share some lovely jewels for you:- How Instagram changed advertising and its audiences- The Instagram mindset that can propel your career and/or business growth- Introverts and others! Use social media to build your professional network- Clothing makes you feel a certain way, leverage that strategically- First impressions are largely shaped by the way you dress- Whether male or female, choose accessories to elevate your look- Nail that meeting with an intimidating audience (or television appearance)Follow Patricia Mae Olson on Instagram or check out her website for more information about her Preppy Podcast, her styling and PR work.This episode brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute by Laura Camacho, PhD.

Welcome to episode #1 in the Supper Club Series! Lauren Jacobs (@thecheerfulbaker), is an influencer, a gourmet cookie baker, and member of the Supper Club, a group of high-end lifestyle business owners.Lauren worked in retail after college and then became a Sales Rep for American Greetings. After her first child was born she decided to stay home. Fast forward to 2015, she took up baking. After multiple cookie decorating classes, she got hooked and began to decorate cookies for retail as well as hosting some of her own classes. When professional cookie decorating took off, she decided to make it her full-time career.During the pandemic Lauren asked herself: “What do I want to take away from this experience?”She realized the joy that came from her faith was a central part of herself and so rebranded as The Cheerful Baker.This forms an integral part of her work as a cookie decorator and Instagram influencer. Her social media following led her to working with the Food Network for their 2022 Christmas Cookie Challenge.In this fun and delicious episode we chat about:- The journey from never speaking up to being a flaming extrovert- Communication determines confidence- How she landed her a spot in the Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge- How asking questions can help with intimidating audiences- How to be personable with people you don’t know- How curiosity becomes an effective sales tacticYou can follow Lauren on Instagram or check out her website https://cheerfulbaker.com/ for more information about her cookie decorating courses.This episode brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute by Laura Camacho, PhD.

This episode brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute by Laura Camacho, PhD.It’s a great day to listen to Laura’s juicy conversation with Sonja "Dynamo" Price.Sonja is a top Career Strategist, Salary Advisor, and Leadership Coach with. Her mission is to support professionals to enjoy greater meaning, better work-life balance, and significantly higher pay. She has worked directly with Tony Robbins, trained with Al Gore to become a Climate Reality Leader, and won an Honorable Award from the Women’s Economic Forum. In this episode, Sonja drops any number of excellent techniques to accelerate your career success and help you earn significantly more money!!We get right into how to plan and strategize your next career move, how to build your arsenal of internal allies, and how to find out if your compensation is appropriate for all the things you do!!We all agree that money isn’t everything, but these nuggets can help you earn more:- Where to look to see if you are currently compensated appropriately- What to say in a job interview if they ask you what you want to earn- How to uplevel your career right now- Get started on building your internal network- What to ask your boss if you want more visibilityLearn more about Sonja Price at https://dynamocareers.com/

Laura’s guest is Don Colliver, public speaking internal expert at Google and around the world; leads improv, clown, and sketch comedy classes for the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre..Don’s mission is to help every communicator profoundly impact their audience through the power of authenticity, listening, and play. He recently released a #1 Bestselling Amazon book entitled "Wink: Transforming Public Speaking with Clown Presence" to help anxious speakers and organizational teams everywhere connect more deeply when they communicate.Laura and Don bring you all kinds of practical wisdom pearls so that you can engage even the toughest of audiences. Takeaways include:- Research actually proves that competent leaders are better perceived when they share certain imperfections- 3 specific ways to increase engagement with your very next presentation (in person or virtual)- The kind of humor that helps you and the kind to avoid- What your audience secretly craves from any speaker- The ingredient that makes people laugh is what drives connection to a speaker (meaning you can connect without being funny!This episode brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute by Laura Camacho, PhD.

This episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get recognized for the Value You Already ContributeDr. Mindy Weinstein is a marketing expert and author from Scottsdale, Arizona. She is the founder and CEO of Market MindShift, specializing in high-level powerful tips to use scarcity to create more interest in you and your ideas.After a career in marketing, she decided to do a deep-dive into persuasion. She realized that out of all the factors that influence us, scarcity is the most powerful. This led her to doing her own research into the topic of scarcity and eventually writing her book: The Power of Scarcity: Leveraging Urgency and Demand to Influence Customer Decisions.In this fascinating and compelling episode discover these powerful tools:- How scarcity affects us on a neurobiological level- Why we value what is scarce more than everything else- How fear of missing out (FOMO) plays into marketing and our day-to-day decision making- Why the concept of ‘playing hard to get’ works in the business world- Use the concept of exclusivity in a beneficial way for team-building- How scarcity influences our purchasing habits (and how to work against that)- Better manage your own scarcity of attentionConnect with Dr. Mindy on her website https://www.marketmindshift.com/team/mindy-weinstein/ or follow her on LinkedIn.

This episode is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.Hesha Abrams is an internationally renowned mediator from Dallas, TX. With over 30 years of resolving intense conflict and difficult problems, Hesha comes to us as an expert in addressing conflict with pragmatic approaches.Hesha’s innovative approach and thought-provoking solutions obtain favorable outcomes for even the most complex conflicts.From a young age, Hesha had a strong sense of justice. In her years of work as an attorney she came to understand how to end conflict and successfully defuse the tension - outside the courtroom. She saw that many people feared and avoided conflict, which led her to writing the book, Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving Conflict and Defusing TensionThis episode gives you the roadmap to:- Use the ‘sandwich’ technique to deal with people who dominate meetings- Why stories are most effective to make your point stick- Leverage affirmation in the midst of conflict- Untangle major misconceptions surrounding conflict and communication- Accept people as they are- Navigate things when Fight Flight Freeze instinct kicks inLearn more about Hesha and her work on her website http://holdingthecalm.com/

Why improve your communication skills at work? What's the value in having more executive presence? Or feeling more comfortable with intimidating audiences?It comes down to having more influence. Influence means people know you, like you, and trust you and you get to shape the decisions that affect you. It means people think of you, they remember you and what it is you bring to the table.In this quick, intense episode, Laura shares a quick introduction to what it means to have influence at work and how you need to think about the way you interact with others, if you want to have more influence.Her diamond-studded takeaways include:- When is the best time to speak up in a meeting- Why loudmouths have more influence- How the power to influence in the virtual context helps introverts- Word choices that boost influence- Easy options to make you more memorableToday’s episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.

This episode is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already ContributeToday’s fascinating guest on the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is Shelby Scarbrough: entrepreneur, author, and speaker associated with Harvard School of Entrepreneurial Studies.Shelby started off as a political appointee organizing trips for the Reagan and Bush administrations. She has also worked with Pope John Paul II, Presidents Reagan, Bush, Carter, Nixon, Lech Walesa of Poland, Margaret Thatcher, Nelson Mandela, and Queen Elizabeth II.Shelby started right out of college working in the White House planning events for President Reagan. She went from the White House to the State Department before getting out of government work and starting her own business, Practical Protocol. She worked traveling around the world setting up trips and planning events for high-level dignitaries. After years of running her business, she decided to put what she learned about being courteous into her book: Civility Rules: Creating a Purposeful Practice of Civility.In this stimulating episode you will learn:- How you define civility- How civility can help navigate social situations especially after pandemic lockdowns- The fundamentals of courtesy- The relationship between joy and civility- How to navigate difficult or “hot button” topics and keep your cool- The impact social media has on civility- Practical ways to be more civil- The potential whip lash that results from “cancel culture”You can learn more about Shelby on her website Shelbyjoyscarbrough.comShelby ScarbroughShelby Joy Scarbrough - Practical ProtocolWhile society continues to make exponential and historic advances in technology, and we have elevated our overall sophistication in every way, we seem to be missing something vital to the health of our society – our ability to be civil to each other.

This episode is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.The guest on today’s episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho is Millennial and Gen-Z expert Vivek Iyyani.While Vivek was freelancing as a facilitator and youth coach, he participated in various enrichment programs in different schools working with teens on confidence, leadership, and team bonding. Along the way he realized this was the group that would soon be entering the workforce, and noticed a shift in their priorities compared to his peers and co-workers.When Vivek began looking at the research regarding Millennials, he saw that many of them struggle with a quarter-life crisis. This finding led to Vivek writing his first book: Empowering Millennials: The 5 Step Sequence to Design a Life of Fun, Freedom and Fortune.As he continued to interact with Millennials and Gen-Z in the workforce, Vivek noticed some difficulty in the relationship between older generations and Millennials and Gen-Zers. After doing a deep dive into what causes this tension he published his second book: Engaging Millennials: 7 Fundamentals to Recruit, Reward and Retain the Largest Generation in the Workplace.In this fascinating episode we discuss:-Three major cultural differences between Millennials and other generations-Commonly held misconceptions about Millennials-‘Blue tick anxiety’ and why Millennials and Gen-Zers are obsessed with it-Social skill discrepancies Millennials have compared to other generations-How to step up as the five-generation leader-How to improve relationships between Millennials, Gen-Zers and the older generationsYou can learn more about Vivek and how to work with him on his website. Or connect with him on Instagram or LinkedIn.

The hyper-interesting guest on today’s episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho is Michael Reddington, CFI (Certified Forensic Interviewer). He wrote the book, The Disciplined Listening Method: How A Certified Forensic Interviewer Unlocks Hidden Value in Every Conversation.As a Certified Forensic Interviewer, Michael traveled all over not only conducting interrogations, but also teaching professional investigators how to get to the truth using non-confrontational techniques. His experience in the interrogation room helped him see the persuasion techniques that help to actually influence others. Now, he coaches leaders working to build relationships and make their mark.The takeaways from this fascination conversation include:The importance of intentionally slowing down (internally and externally)Why you should listen to your body during your conversationsLimit variables during virtual meetings to improve your focusThe importance of self-image in regards to persuasionThe most important questions to ask if you want buy-inWhy you need lead to your expertise, not with itHow listening = learningYou can connect with Michael on Linked-In or visit his website for more information.Today’s episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.

Today’s delightful guest on the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is health and wellness coach, Lisa Burbage.Lisa began her wellness journey after her battle with breast cancer, which served as a wake-up call to her regarding the importance of physical and mental health. She realized she had many aspects of her health that needed improvement and began making serious changes. This led Lisa to want to empower others to avoid the pain and difficulty she went through on her own. After getting her health coaching certificate from Duke University she became a health and wellness coach and has been helping others take good care of themselves ever since.In this fun and informative episode, we cover:The top trends regarding health and wellness in the workplaceThe effects of the lockdown on physical and mental health and wellnessHow to stay well if you WFH (and sit through 73 virtual meetings a day)How wellness-oriented team-building can help build work cultureHow Lisa gets everyone engaged in group Zoom meetingsWhy health in the workplace goes deeper than paying for a gym membership or providing healthy snacksYou can connect with Lisa Burbage on LinkedIn or learn more about her offerings on her website.This podcast episode is sponsored by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.

Today’s fabulous guest on the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is intellectual property attorney and personal friend, Angie Avard Turner.Angie knew she wanted to be an attorney since she was very young, but also had a creative side she wasn’t sure what to do with. As a young adult she attended law school in Michigan, moving back to Georgia after graduation.It was then that Angie began learning and exploring her creative side, especially through learning Adobe and working in design of paper products and other home goods. She started a company in the field which, to her surprise, completely took off. After 10 years she made the pivot back into law, helping those creatives she had gotten to know during her career in the industry protect their hard-earned work.In this fabulous and fun-filled 45 minutes, you will learn:The biggest mistakes made in the art of negotiationWhy you need to be SPECIFIC and CONCISE in your negotiationsThe implications of more collaboration taking place across the business worldHow to represent yourself well in conversationsThe importance of being relational (regardless of your field or expertise)You can follow Angie on Instagram or LinkedIn.This episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute

Today’s guest is on the Speak Up with Laura Camacho is the wonderful and charming Ted Bradshaw! He is an Expert EOS implementor (Entrepreneur Operating System) which is used in small and large companies to help get the right people in the right seats.After graduating from school and sending out hundreds of resumes, Ted landed his first job making 100% commission selling alarm systems. Following a short stint in this position, he eventually found his way into some of the big players in corporate America Including Xerox and IBM. After success in the corporate world, Ted felt the need to move to something different.Some years later, Ted became a serial entrepreneur, starting five companies in the past twenty years. Seven years ago he began coaching EOS. His admirable passion is to help those who have a desire to achieve do so through purpose. This led him to write his book, Stop Chasing Squirrels: 6 Essentials to Find Your Purpose, Focus, and FlowIn this wisdom-imbued episode, Ted shares:How a breakdown in communication often leads to failureThe importance of asking yourself the question: What are you prepared to go to war with?How the drive to succeed can lead to burnoutHow to understand what is behind your drive to succeed (it might be worse than you think)Why you need to choose to be guided by purposeHow ‘the TEMP’ exercise works and how it can help you find your purpose and make your markHow the ‘six essentials’ will change the way you approach your career.You can connect with him on his website, LinkedIn, or follow him on social media @tedbradshaw.

For those who have always wanted to be more charismatic, this is the episode for you. In only 15 minutes, Laura breaks down what exactly is this quality we call "charisma", what behaviors are anti-charismatic, and the 3 components of charisma. She also offers a warning that charisma does not always travel in the same suitcase as the character. Caveat emptor!Other takeaways include:- What kind of clothing can keep you from being charismatic- How charisma and likability have so much in common- How you can be perceived as more powerfulThis episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.

Today’s marvelous guest on the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is Marlene Chism, public speaker and author of From Conflict to Courage: How to Stop Avoiding and Start Leading.After 20 years as a blue-collar factory worker, Marlene knew she wanted more but wasn’t sure what it was. Her path eventually led her to be a consultant and public speaker.After a few very difficult years as a motivational speaker, she went back to school to get her Masters. As the pandemic began, she saw an opportunity for a book about improving relationships at work. She published her findings in: From Conflict to Courage: How to Stop Avoiding and Start Leading.In this extremely relevant episode we discuss:-Why conflict is not the problem, but the way we manage it is-The three primary forms of avoidance-The three parts of emotional integrity-What you can do as a team leader when reports are in conflict-Her process for breaking down an interpersonal conflict at work-The three parts that expand your conflict capacity-Why the person who has clarity “navigates the ship”-What to do when the culture at work is not conducive to honest and open conversationsThis episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.

In this phenomenal episode of Speak of with Laura Camacho, Dr. Camacho has a crucial conversation with global expert on leadership communications, Gina London.Gina is CEO of a global consulting firm called Language of Leadership. She is an Emmy Award-winning former CNN correspondent and TedEx speaker based in Ireland. She now teaches members of the workforce worldwide to gain visibility and authentic confidence. Her work helps people to connect with themselves and others more comfortably and effectively.This insanely relevant conversation covers topics such as:The authenticity conundrum: what it is and why it’s a problemA better definition for authenticity (it’s all about values)The glory of self-acceptance and self-improvementWhy communications aka “the human stuff” is everythingHow to be kind with under-performers while getting them to step UPA step-by-step process for communicating at a higher levelWhy people zone out in your meetings and how to fix itWhat working visibly really means and how to do itThe power of inserting personal anecdotes into your presentationsThis helpful episode is brought to you by “The Practical Guide to Effective Communication” by Laura Camacho, PhD. It’s available on Amazon in paperback and digital format and has everything you need to be recognized for the value you already contribute.

This episode of Speak Up with Laura Camacho is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.In this much-needed episode of Speak Up, host and communication expert, Laura Camacho, chats with Leigh Marz from Berkley California and co-author of the book Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise. (Her co-author is Justin Talbot.)Working as a consultant for a wide variety of companies, including many Fortune 500 businesses, Leigh realized the tendency to pack meetings with strategies, data, and information wasn't leading to desired results.In her own life as a mother and wife, she and her husband were completely overwhelmed with the demands of everyday life when they came to the realization that they wouldn't find peace through more thinking or more doing.Their intuition led them to a place of silence. After this breakthrough, they wrote an article about the importance of silence which was met with huge success and led them on a journey of interviewing executives, neuroscientists, artists, and many others about their deepest experiences of silence for their new book.In these mind-blowing 40 minutes, we discuss:- the distinction between noise and sound- an interesting definition of silence- what the state of flow has to do with our experience of silence- how to incorporate silence into the workplace, including meetings- the importance of working 10% slower- Leigh's go-to ways of bringing silence into her lifeFor more ground-breaking wisdom about how silence can improve your life, check out her book Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise.

Nick Gray is an interesting man. He built his first company, Museum Hack, by offering non-traditional tours of museums, starting with the MET, when he lived in NYC. By "nontraditional art tour" I mean showing the most expensive art piece, or the most controversial, or the least commercially successful artist. It was not about teaching Art History 101 but giving people a memorable experience in a great location.He's taken this expertise and applied it to networking. Best of all, he shares it all with me in this podcast episode on making new friends, aka networking now. By creating your own 2-hour event, a 2-hour cocktail party, even if you don't drink, you can meet interesting new people, have REAL conversations, make connections and help others to do the same. His book is called The 2-hour Cocktail Party: build big relationships with small gatherings. It's so introvert friendly!This is your opportunity to learn a fresh way to build relationships and as a result, build your career. In this high-energy conversation, take away prime assets like these:- Why you need this new way to network- What to do if your house is small or shabby and you don't know anybody- Get everyone out of the awkward zone and the best ice breakers- A step-by-step on creating social proof- Special touches that ensure your event's success- Nick offers to coach you for free!This fun and fascinating episode is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication available on Amazon in paperback and digital format. It's got everything you need to be recognized for the value you already contribute.

Learn the latest on executive personal branding with our guest, internationally acclaimed coach, Brenda Bence. Based in Singapore, Brenda has coached 1,000 senior leaders from 60 nationalities across 70 industries and is recognized by Thinkers50 as a World Leader in Coaching.In this practical episode, Brenda and Laura dive into the nuts and bolts of managing outside perceptions of senior leaders and why it matters so much. Turns out, you already have a personal brand, even if you didn't realize it. What you want to do is enjoy a personal brand that reflects your true values, instead of giving up on the development of that precious reputation.A few of the take-aways you can put into practice right away include:- Why even high-performers need to take charge of their personal brand- All of your stakeholders have 2 levels of needs, know which is most important to address- How branding has changed since Covid- The ideal distance between you and your laptop camera (I had to move mine!)- The truth about hybrid meetings and what to do about it (!!!)- A 5-word exercise to find out how others perceive you right nowThis juicy episode is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication available on Amazon in paperback and digital format. It's got everything you need to be recognized for the value you already contribute.Find more about Brenda at https://brendabence.com/

In this special MINI episode (15 minutes) of the Speak Up podcast, Laura Camacho gives you everything you need to Slay that Q&A after your very next presentation. Use her process to demonstrate supreme executive presence.After a few thousand coaching sessions Laura learned what actually causes breath-stopping dread to newish and/or introvertish leaders. Giving constructive feedback is seldom fun. Asking for a raise can make your knees wobble. Even giving presentations can set off the fluttering of two thousand butterflies. But the scariest situation of all is the dreaded Q&A.- Uncover the hidden opportunity in each question you're asked- What's worse than not knowing the answer to the question- The 4-A process that adds tremendous value to your answer- Why partial answers are better than saying "I don't know"- How answering questions can build your visibilityThis special mini-episode of the Speak Up Podcast is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication by Laura Camacho, PhD. Now available on Amazon in paperback and e-book.

This episode is all about culture building and communication. Marc, CEO of the digital marketing agency, Spinutech, has built up the company with minimal turnover despite massive growth over the last 22 years.Marc shares the great communication practices he uses to build culture, motivate talent, give (and receive effective feedback), interview, and develop people. Listen to Laura and Marc chat up all the working pieces that go into building a great company (or team) culture that produces happy high performers. The juicy takeaways include these and more:- How to decide which are the best core values for your company and what to do if the values are already set in stone- The key interview question that brings to light the candidate being arrogant or secretly an egomaniac- Why everyone is talking about culture and how to talk about it every day- Why his company has a Director of Culture, what she does, and why you should stop having virtual happy hours right now- How individual contributors actually add tremendous value as "silent leaders"- Things you can do to leverage the first day of work for new team members so they never want to leave your team- A key insight on giving feedback without hurting anyone's feelingsCheck out Laura's book, The Practical Guide to Effective Communication on Amazon! To see the Mixonian Institute collection of communication and culture-building content please visit www.mixonian.com. Engage her to help your teams communicate more effectively.

This episode of SPEAK UP is filled with entertaining wisdom from former lawyer and ex-convict Paul Glover. He gives us the intel from his experience as a No BS Coach on how to make your story more persuasive and how to give the gift of truth for you to leave a more meaningful legacy.Paul believes that coaching is an exchange of energy and his goal is to help people de-stress and lead with curiosity. (Laura found him quite chatty and entertaining!) He is author of Work Quake: Making the Seismic Shift to a "Knowledge Economy." Eavesdrop on this lively conversation and learn communication and leadership nuggets to make you graphene-level strong at work:- The difference between transactional communication vs relationship-building- How to have the courage to stand up for your team (even when they're out to get you!)- Why you should make others a part of your journey (even if you're an introvert)- The importance of showing appreciation more often than you think- Empathetic listening and showing compassion in the workplace (it's good for YOU!)To see Laura's collection of communication and culture-building content please visit www.mixonian.com. Engage her to help your teams communicate more effectively.

I talk to people every single day about how to sound confident. Confidence is not the same as competence and my work is helping supremely competent leaders sound more confident when they speak up. Confidence shortens the path to implementing your fantastic ideas, getting the resources you need, nailing the interview, and getting recognized for the value your team already contributes.In this mini episode, you'll step up your game after learning diamond-studded hacks like these:- What sales people learn Day One that will help you be more successful already- Technical aspects of communication that signal confidence- How to start any message that's important to youTo see Laura's collection of communication content please visit www.mixonian.com. Bring her to help your teams communicate more effectively by contacting her at info@ mixonian.com

Today's international guest is Nick Jonsson, co-founder and Managing Director of one of Asia’s premiere networking organizations, Executives’ Global Network (EGN) Singapore — a confidential peer group network providing more than 600 senior executives and business owners.Nick is also the author of "Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety and Depression in the Modern Business World”. Laura and Nick go deep into mental health issues that affect high achievers at work and how they can get help, preferably earlier rather than later. The consequences of ignoring executive mental health are worse than you think.- The first step needed to recognize the state of your own mental health- How mental health issues may be the cause of toxic behaviors at work- The negative ripple effects of a mental breakdown- The power of repairing broken relationships left in the dust of your career- The role of exercise in mental and emotional health recoveryFor more useful communication savvy to accelerate your career growth visit www.mixonian.com.

Today's special guest is Simon Severino. Based in Austria, Simon has scaled his own consultancy to the point he is now an investor and #1 speaker on agile strategy and sales. In this quick conversation, Simon and Laura extract successful business growth strategies and apply them to individual high-performers. Simon's consultancy was built on the promise of doubling profits after a 3-month strategy sprint and he brings a wealth of cutting-edge insights to the conversation.Take advantage of these compelling takeaways from his recent book, "Strategy Sprints" including:- What "wow" means in the work context and how to create it- 3 CEO habits that anyone can use to accelerate results- What to do when you can only control 5% of what is going on in your world- What it means to be the dance floor instead of the party DJ- Take your ROL (return on luck) to the next levelFor more useful communication savvy to accelerate your career growth visit www.mixonian.com.

You are in for a treat as Laura interviews Craig Archibald, a writer, director, producer, actor, and coach whose professional career includes award-winning film and television productions. The founder of the Archibald Studio, he’s worked with countless actors, including Eric Roberts, Dan Futterman, John Slattery, Kathryn Erbe and Constance Wu. A passionate mentor, his powerful strategies for success cross into every field. He’s the author of The Actor’s Mindset: Acting as a Craft, Discipline, and Business. In this juicy episode pick up priceless gems like: - How to transform a victim mindset into a champion mindset - Learn the signature quality of the best movie producers - An easy and effective 5-step crisis management process - Specific tips to make everything make YOU better - Aristotle's 3 types of relationships make sure you don't confuse friendship with a relationship of mutual value - What it really takes to be persuasive (and it's not a communication tip) Find his book, "The Actor’s Mindset: Acting as a Craft, Discipline, and Business" at Amazon and other places that sell books. For more communication savvy, make sure you sign up for Laura's weekly dose of lighthearted encouragement at www.mixonian.com.

In this episode coach Jeff Klubeck and I have a ton of fun discussing influence, persuasion, accountability, and conflict resolution. Jeff is a fun communication coach and author of the much-needed book, The Integrity Game. He does a lot of work with helping leaders become magnetic public speakers, and dealing with all aspects of leader communication, especially issues around integrity.Jeff is quite entertaining and you'll pick up some interesting and helpful perspectives. Here is a sample of your takeaways:- The two key motivators you want to identify for any audience.- The absolute crux of getting rid of your fear of public speaking- What you can do to hold peers accountable when collaborating- Why Jeff is a fan of conflict- A hyper-precision tool for more effective meetingsFor more communication goodness visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. For more insight into the true role of integrity in any comapny or organization, visit www.integritygame.com

Today's Tedx speaker guest is based in Singapore and works leaders all over the globe. California native, Heather Hansen, helps top leaders show up, speak up, and inspire action during change. She focuses on fostering unmuted communication cultures where every voice is heard, resulting in greater inclusion, and innovation across remote and global teams.Laura and Heather talked about accents, Tedx talks, immigration, living abroad, dealing with intimidation and so much more. Here are some of the fascinating tidbits:- The linguistic bias no one talks about- How people muting themselves long pre-dates Covid- Tips on giving a Tedx talk- Tapping into the power of authentic adaptability- Why perfection is not a good communication goalHeather's book, "Unmuted", is available spring, 2022. For more information on Dr. Camacho's work with communication and culture, visit www.mixonian.com

Today's guest expert, Lizabeth Wesely-Casello, is the Founder and CEO of L-12 Services; a Washington DC firm focused on internal communications and organizational development. Her consultancy focuses on workflow and process improvements, and culture. She is a big believer in the untapped power of leveraging institutional knowledge. In this change-focused episode, Lizabeth and Laura chat about the realities of working post-Covid. Here are just a few of the juicy takeaways: - Dealing with the reality of change fatigue - Ways to leverage your deep institutional knowledge - When Millennials mentor Genx leaders - The role of bias in culture building - Thoughts on leveraging the ecosystem at work For fresh insight into the relationship between communication practices and the culture, please visit www.mixonian.com

More clients ask me about Executive Presence than any other topic. Learn all you need to know to embody the correct level of executive presence in this 3-part mini-series on Executive Presence Explained. When you don’t say anything at a meeting, the assumption is you have nothing to say. If you seriously want to raise your Executive Presence quotient, start speaking up and adding value at every meeting. In this episode, Laura teaches you how to speak with more impact, so that others can't take credit for your winning ideas. The specific takeaways include: - If you dread speaking up in a meeting where you feel intimidated, learn exercises that train your brain to relax - Learning to "sell it before you tell it" makes anything you say land with greater impact and makes it far more difficult for others to ignore you - Speaking with structure makes it easier for the audience to retain and remember your helpful message. Learn even more communication goodness from Dr. Camacho at www.mixonian.com. Be sure to sign up for her weekly communication tips.

Why do so many people ask me about executive presence? • Executive Presence is hyper contextual. That means while probably most of the time you show up on point with all engines firing, this episode series is for those executive or other high-stakes meetings where your stomach swirls into soft jello. • It affects career success. One Center for Talent Innovation study found that Executive Presence accounts for 26% of the reason people get promoted. In this 3-part mini-series, Laura does a deep dive into the essence of Executive Presence. This episode covers how to build a strong foundation for your own executive presence. Foundational elements of executive presence include: - Being clear on your purpose and the value you add to the table - Bringing a useful mindset to the meeting or conversation - Getting your body language in alignment with your purpose. To learn more useful communication tools, visit www.mixonian.com

Why do so many people ask me about executive presence? • Executive Presence increases your impact. Regardless of how long you have worked in leadership, a strong executive presence makes it more likely that others will listen to your ideas and present you with fresh leadership opportunities. • It affects career success. One Center for Talent Innovation study found that Executive Presence accounts for 26% of the reason people get promoted. In this 3-part mini-series, Laura does a deep dive into the essence of Executive Presence. This episode covers what executive presence actually looks like, what behaviors do not indicate that a person has executive presence, and how you can start building your own executive presence. To learn more useful communication tools, visit www.mixonian.com.

Did you ever see a connection between working with toxic people, making better decisions, and solving problems faster? Today is the day you learn from Laura’s conversation with Sarah K Ramsey, who helps people become Toxic Person Proof through creative communication and solution-based thinking. Get the juicy scoop on navigating high conflict personalities so you can recover quicker, get back to performing at your best, and avoid toxic person burnout.In this High Performance Even when Working with Toxic People edition of the Speak Up podcast, Sarah shares tips to recalibrate your thinking so that you’re able to solve problems faster and avoid getting stuck in the mire of a toxic workplace.Catch and leverage any of our diamond-studded wisdom bombs including these:- Over 47 million people quit their jobs in 2021. It wasn’t because of the money.- Narcissism is trending. Find out why and what to do about it.- Gravity is here to stay. Avoid getting stuck trying to solve problems related to gravity.- The many upsides to having a victim mentality- Learn a 3-step process for getting out of your head and moving forward.For information on how Laura Camacho, Ph.D. and Culture Fixer, can help your company with her highly-engaging workshops, visit www.mixonian.com