Best Assertive Influence Podcasts (2025)

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508: The 5 Words of Appreciation that Build Loyalty to Your Leadership - 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Day 5 3:31

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. 🎄 Welcome to the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 5 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 …

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507: The 4 Responses that Signal You’re a True Leader, Not a Reactor - 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Day 4 3:06

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. 🎄 Welcome to the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 6 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 …

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506: Why THIS Strategic Omission Is Your Ultimate Confidence and Anti-Rambling Weapon - The 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Series Day 3 3:22

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. 🎄 Welcome to the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 6 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 …

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505: The Fastest Way to Look More Executive — Without Saying a Word - The 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Series 3:04

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. 🎄 Welcome to the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 6 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 …

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504: The Hidden Trust Signal That Builds Executive Presence Faster Than Competence Ever Will: Day 1 in the 12 Days of Christmas Executive Presence Series 3:28

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. 🎄 Welcome to the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 6 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 …

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503: Why Power Poses and Tiny Gestures Change Your Brain Chemistry & Elevate Your Executive Presence 24:27

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If you ever nailed your message in a meeting—but still walked away feeling overlooked or dismissed it might not be what you’re saying, but how your body is saying it. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Furlich, author of Nonverbal Epiphany, breaks down the silent signals that make or break your executive presence. Whether you're aiming for the C-suite, p…

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Boundaries During Holidays: How to Say No Without Guilt or Drama 17:53

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As we navigate the holiday season, setting boundaries can be challenging. Find out how to respond confidently to intrusive questions and requests without guilt or drama. Learn why boundaries are hard to set during the holidays and discover effective strategies to assert your needs while maintaining relationships. From common boundary mistakes to re…

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502: Why Your Small Town Roots Might Be Damaging Your Executive Presence Without You Realizing It 11:11

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. Ever felt like you don’t quite belong in senior leadership because of where you’re from? If you grew up outside elite networks or prestigious backgrounds, you might be unintentionally shrinking in high-stakes settings—despite…

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501: Try On The “Wrong Shoe Theory” for Instant Executive Presence and Memorable Leadership 13:29

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. Are you tired of being seen as competent but not memorable in high-stakes meetings — especially when you know you bring strategic value? In today’s episode you’ll learn an executive-presence secret almost nobody teaches in co…

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500: Top 3 Transformational Executive Presence Breakthroughs from 500 Episodes 15:05

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. Here’s a truth that still surprises even the highest-performing introverts who listen to this show: You can be brilliant at your job… and still be playing way below your potential simply because you haven’t learned how to dev…

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499: The Science Behind Why Being the “Go-To Problem Solver” Doesn’t Get You to Executive Leadership 10:08

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. If your boss says you’re doing amazing and always relies on you for the complicated problems—but you’re still not seen as a trusted strategic voice in the room—this episode is your wake-up call. By the end of today’s episode …

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Thought Leadership Explained: How to Build Trust, Influence, and Authority 14:15

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How to Become a Thought Leader (Evidence-Based Guide) Becoming a thought leader isn’t about being loud, famous, or constantly posting online—it’s about consistently sharing valuable, evidence-based insights that help others think and act more effectively. In this video, we break down exactly how to become a thought leader using research-backed stra…

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Why Women Say “I’m Fine” at Work: The Hidden Cost of Emotional Suppression 15:51

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Many women learn early in their careers to say “I’m fine” at work—even when they’re not. This video explores why women suppress emotions in professional settings, how workplace norms and gender bias shape emotional expression, and what research shows about the long-term cost of emotional suppression on well-being, credibility, and burnout. Drawing …

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When the Pressure Comes From Other Women—Being Labeled “Too Sensitive” 15:48

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When the Pressure Comes From Other Women—Being Labeled “Too Sensitive” Today, we explore a dynamic many professional women experience but rarely talk about openly: being labeled “too sensitive” by other women at work. While conversations about gender bias often focus on male-dominated systems, the pressure to suppress emotions can also come from pe…

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498: Build Instant Connection with ANYONE Using This Simple Charisma Technique 10:34

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. Think charisma means being loud or extroverted? Think again. What if one simple phrase could make you instantly more influential — without pretending to be someone you’re not? In this episode of Speak Up, we break down a scie…

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497: THESE Sports Strategies Show Supreme Executive Presence Confidence Under Pressure 21:14

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. Struggle to sound supremely confident and relaxed when the pressure’s on—like in front of execs or during high-stakes meetings? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to fake it to make it. In this episode, we sit down with Seah…

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Accountablity: How to Stop Carrying the Team (Without Becoming "the Difficult One") 35:20

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If you've ever felt like you're the one holding everything together at work — following up, reminding, double-checking, fixing last-minute mistakes, and caring more about the outcome than everyone else — this episode is for you. Because you shouldn't have to sacrifice your time, your sanity, or your career reputation just to compensate for other pe…

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496: 3 Signs You’re Not Communicating Executive Value — And How to Fix It to Get Seen 9:02

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. The reality is you can be excellent at your job and still be completely invisible to those specific leaders who control your next opportunity. If you’re a high-performing introvert, you’ve likely been told to let your work sp…

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How to Build a Personal Brand That Elevates Your Career 16:20

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How to Build a Personal Brand That Opens Doors In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most essential skills for modern professionals: how to build a personal brand with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. Whether you're a physician, leader, entrepreneur, or someone navigating a career transition, your personal brand shapes how others percei…

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495: 7 Practical Tools To Instantly Increase Your Executive Presence & Charisma from One of the Best Communicators In Business 15:11

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. Let's discover practical tools to massively increase your charisma from one of the best of the best communicators in business today… In today’s episode, we break down the communication style of stock analyst Daniel Ives — and…

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494: 7 Over-Thinking Traps Derailing High Performers & How to Restore Your Executive Presence Using the AIR Method 26:58

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. In today’s episode you’ll discover why your nonstop thoughts and anxiety secretly sabotaging your leadership reputation—while you’re completely unaware. In this episode, executive coach and author John Rosemberg breaks down t…

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When People Steal Your Idea in Meetings (and Get the Credit Instead) 25:08

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Have you ever shared an idea in a meeting… and nothing happened? No reaction. No acknowledgement. People move on. Then minutes later — or even next week — someone else says the exact same thing, and suddenly everyone thinks it's brilliant. It's infuriating. It's discouraging. And it makes you question your value, your credibility, and whether speak…

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493: Why the Leadership Promotion You Earned Still Leaves You Feeling Out of Place at the Executive Table 11:31

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. Have you ever walked into a meeting, fully qualified — and still found yourself freezing or staying silent? If you’ve been promoted, trusted, and experienced — yet still feel like an imposter in high-stakes rooms — this episo…

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492: Why The Wrong Kind of Compliment is Worse For Your Executive Presence Than None At All 12:29

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. Is your “nice job!” praise quietly damaging your leadership credibility? In today’s episode of Speak Up, Laura Camacho breaks down the hidden power (and danger) of giving and receiving compliments in professional settings—esp…

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491: Why Many High Performers Fail In Leadership And Executive Presence —And How To Avoid Being One Of Them 22:53

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. Are you crushing it as a high performer but unsure how to step into a senior leadership role without burning out or losing control? In this powerful conversation, host Laura interviews Mara Dorne, a billion-dollar sales leade…

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Don't Let One Question Destroy Your Credibility — Learn the Top 1% Response Strategy 27:13

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When you're in a high-stakes meeting, job interview, panel, or senior leadership presentation, everything can be going perfectly, until someone throws a loaded question at you. Suddenly, confidence can turn into defensiveness. Preparation can turn into rambling. Months of hard work can collapse in 10 seconds if you sound insecure, reactive, or unsu…

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490: The Harsh Reality of What It Takes for High Performers to Make It to Senior Leadership 11:08

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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. In this episode you’ll learn the harsh reality about top-tier communication skills without which your career will stall—no matter how brilliant you are. This episode dives deep into the often invisible barrier keeping high-pe…

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The Psychology of Being Left Out at Work — And How to Fix It 13:03

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Workplace exclusion may look small — a missed meeting invite, a skipped email, or decisions made in side conversations — but these “micro-exclusions” quietly dismantle team building long before leaders notice the damage. In today’s episode of The Power of Peacefulness Podcast, we break down the science behind why exclusion hurts, how it erodes trus…

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Likable vs Competent: Balancing Warmth and Authority in the Workplace 16:19

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“Likable vs. Competent”—it’s a trap nearly every woman in leadership has faced. Be warm and collaborative, and you’re seen as “nice but not tough enough.” Be direct and decisive, and you’re labeled “aggressive” or “too much.” This video breaks down the double bind women leaders experience at work and explains why competence and likability are judge…

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489: How Leaders Become Everyone’s Favorite Guest and Avoid Awkward Political Topics 11:53

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Feel awkward or invisible at networking events and holiday parties? Here's how to become the person everyone wants to talk to. Social events aren’t just free drinks and awkward name tags—they’re powerful chances to build relationships, spark new opportunities, and make a lasting impression. But if you find yourself dreading these gatherings or defa…