Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

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 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...

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 whe...

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 you...

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 relate...

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...

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...

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...

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 whic...

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 lookin...

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,...

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 fix...

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 bette...

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...

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 sti...

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....

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 rele...

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...

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 confidence You may want to read Ralph Lauren: In His Own Fashion by Alan Flusser More c...

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...

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 d...

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...

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...

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 improv...