315: Without This 1 A-list Skill, You Have No Chance of Reaching The C- Suite

Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

Without this one a-list skill, your Harvard MBA, your ninja technical skills, and your staggering success record mean nothing when it comes to reaching top leadership.

As a highly conscientious, high-performing leader, you know that advancing to senior leadership isn’t just about doing good work—it’s about making genuine connections.

Yet, many leaders overlook the power of this derivative emotional intelligence skill set, leaving a major gap in their executive presence and leadership effectiveness.

By the end of this short episode you’ll know:

🧠 Strengthen your ability to read the room and navigate complex dynamics with ease.

💬 Learn how to leverage small talk as a tool for deeper influence and rapport.

🗣️ Master the balance between speaking and listening to command respect without dominating conversations.

Listen to this episode and unlock the secret to developing the intelligence skill set you need to rise to the C-suite!

Remember, executive presence is about more than just delivering great results. It’s about how you show up, interact, and lead.

Social intelligence can be your secret weapon to becoming a more influential, respected, and effective leader.

To set up 15 minutes to chat about Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day intensive coaching click here.

To hear Laura’s original interview with Beverly Hills Manners Founder, Lisa Gaché, click 209: Good Manners Pay Dividends in Executive Presence and Social Confidence

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.