308: Stop Sounding Like You’re 14 Years Old and Have Zero Executive Presence

Imagine being dismissed as unprofessional or unprepared simply because of this normal but annoying speaking habit you have.In today's fast-paced business environment, especially as a high-performing leader, every word you say is scrutinized. Filler words like "um" and "like" can erode your credibility, leaving you vulnerable to being overlooked, no matter how brilliant your ideas are.By the end of this short episode you’ll know:🧠 How to command attention and respect with any audience.🎯 How mastering this executive art can enhance your executive presence.🚀 The hidden cues that signal confidence and professionalism in every conversation.Don't let old habits undermine your authority—tune into this episode and transform the way you communicate today!Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.Did you know filler words make you sound unprepared? Break the habit with Credible. Credible's real-time alerts help you become aware of your speech, making you sound polished and professional. Download Credible from the app store today.About our guest:Inventor and Founder, Campbell Conard, is on a mission to transform communication by helping individuals eliminate filler words and speak with clarity. She is an undergraduate student majoring in economics. She wants to help you to stop saying “like,” “ya know,” and any other words that are getting in the way of your success.In a world where AI is writing all resumes, cover letters, memos and other documents, the importance of verbal communications and presentations counts for so much more.In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome.

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Do you often feel sidelined in discussions, wanting to speak up and have more influence? Ever experience that you say something in a meeting and then it seems like people maybe are still not getting what you’re saying? Do you need more executive presence in high stakes meetings? Discover tactics to confidently assert yourself and make your ideas count on Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts and ambiverts. You'll learn: 1. Visibility Strategies from the art of persuasion, ensuring your voice is heard and respected in meetings and sought after for key projects 2. How to expand your influence, to reclaim your recognition, get green lights, and avoid your ideas being taken credit for by others 3. How to develop your confidence, to participate actively in senior leadership and executive meetings and beyond Host Laura Camacho, with 20 years of coaching experience, guides high-performing professionals to express their ideas clearly and build executive presence. Tune in every Monday for a 10-minute executive communication skill, Wednesdays for a half-hour industry leader interview, and Fridays for a 8 to 10-minute charisma or leadership tip from leading personalities like JK Rowling and Elon Musk. If you're ready to move forward in your career, listen to Speak Up episode 390: These 12 Science-Backed Charisma Tactics Skyrocket Executive Presence & Leadership Impact: https://pod.fo/e/2c2b5e