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Laura Camacho
Do you often feel sidelined in discussions, wanting to speak up and have more influence?
Got a dream project to make the world a better place and need buy in?
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 15 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 5-minute charisma 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 221: 5 Steps to Be More Articulate In Your Leadership Communication: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-221-5-steps-to-be-more-articulate-in-your-leader/id1368646965?i=1000642628170
Episode 34 Your Constraints Are Here To Help You
Listen to this if you feel like you don't have enough resources to achieve your goals. Learn how your constraints actually help you.
Officially defined, conversation imagination is a process, sparked by launch pad, or propelling questions, that drives actions to achieve something previously unconsidered, or thought to be impossible. It's accessible to anyone, any project, any organization. The path that led to your current level of success is not sufficient to take you farther. See www.mixonian.com/blog for more.
06:3005/04/2018
Episode 33 Protect Your Precious Energy From Negative People, Especially In Leadership
Listen to this if you are interested in keeping your energy high and sometimes other people's negativity affects you.To be a high performer you must protect your precious energy for the valuable life force that it is. It's tough. But you actually can build a force field around you where it's like you're Teflon coated and not susceptible to negative Nathaniels.Speaker Jim Rohn (and other thought leaders) often say that we are the average of the 5 people with whom we spend the most time. The idea of being careful about the company you keep is not new. Similar advice is found in ancient writings from most cultures. What isn't really spelled out, is how to drop negative people from your life without feeling like a jerk. Or how not to let them bring you down. For more see www.mixonian.com/blog
06:2005/04/2018
Episode 31 Be So Ridiculous They Can't Ignore You (a communication strategy)
When attention is scattered (aka always), you need creativity and persistence to get the message out.
Sometimes you need ridiculous as a communication strategy.
Sometimes trying to get your team buy in on something feels like...there's something in the air that keeps them from actually hearing what you're say but they pretend to listen because you're the boss. And they like you. See more at www.mixonian.com
08:1004/04/2018
Episode 30 Make Your Project Wow With A Cue From The Crown
Where is the opportunity in your project(s) to take the "opening credits" to the next level of WOW? Don't restructure the whole company, pick something small that's completely under your control and transform that tiny element into something Wow. See more at www.mixonian.com
07:1004/04/2018
Episode 29 Emotional Intel You Don't Have To Always Be Nice
Being positive doesn't mean you have to be so nice (aka pleasing others) all the time. You can be firm, calm, clear... you can ask for things politely, request upgrades and water without ice....all without being nice. See more at www.mixonian.com
06:2901/04/2018
Episode 28 You Can Do 20X What You Think
Decision fatigue is real so if you want to perform at a higher level, you need to address decision fatigue. This podcast gives a few tips on reducing the number of daily decisions and goes through the top 10 topics covered in Mixonian Learning Labs.
05:4230/03/2018
Episode 27 Unlock Your Team's Potential with a Theme In Leadership
Goals are binary, you either make them or you don't. Choosing a theme can help your team persist in their efforts, even when they don't reach all their goals. You can choose a theme for the year, a quarter or a month -- the theme sets the tone for how everyone shows up.
06:3830/03/2018
Episode 26 Introvert Ways That Win People Over To Beat Imposter Syndrome
Listen to this if you are interested in leveraging the qualities introverts normally have especially in developing personal relationships. Winning people over seems more challenging for introverts who are often drained by too much conversation. But today, competition for attention is out of control for everyone. When you see someone looking at their watch, you know they're reading texts, not checking the time (aka not listening to you.) Even so, there are introvert ways that win people over. See www.mixonian.com.
05:4705/03/2018
Episode 25 Personal Branding And Why You Need To Take Control Of Your Career
In today's global work world the idea that you have to take the reins of your career development is more important than ever. To have your way, you need to think like a free agent no matter who employs you. Sign up for the free 5-day #brandyou challenge and get help developing your own personal brand statement and bio at www.mixonian.com/the-brandyou-challenge
07:2502/10/2017
Episode 24 It's Pro Time Feedback And Extreme Ownership
You can't get better at something without feedback. However, most of it is amateur — including what often passes for feedback at work.
Feedback you get on the Internet from people you don’t know (and most Internet content) is not pro.
Comments that get back to you from third parties, is not pro. Would you accept a medical diagnosis from the colleague of a colleague who never attended medical school?
Professionals seek feedback from people who are able to help you (because they do what you aspire to do). That intimate clan of pro’s may or may not include your boss. For more see http://mixonian.com.
06:3218/09/2017
Episode 23 Specifically How To Deal With The Dwight Schrute At Your Office
Listen to this if you work with a toxic, negative, narcsicisstic or volatile person.
Working with a know-it-all like Dwight Schrute in The Office is not always fun. Accepting the fact that they exist in every company with more than 2 employees is healthy. These are the people who excel at job interviews. You can't change them; you can be clever and creative in dealing with them in areas where you disagree. See more at www.mixonian.com
06:4703/09/2017
Episode 22 Our Times Our Challenges and How You Can Help
Don't let today's (or last week's) news bring you down. Yes, what we hear feels frustrating, exhausting and sad. These are challenging times and we are here to deal with that, together. Here are 2 specific things you can do to make work better right here, right now. Being part of the solution builds your personal brand. To sign up for the free 5-day #brandyou challenge visit http://mixonian.com/the-brandyou-challenge
07:2219/08/2017
Episode 21 Ask Yourself This When Work Feels Like Punishment In Leadership
It all starts with how you talk to yourself.This is about when you feel nauseated about going to work, not (only) because there is so much to do but because the people there are... not your trusted favorites. It doesn't look promising. Ask helpful questions.
06:2109/07/2017
Episode 20 Accelerate Or Reassess: A Mid - Year Reflection On Fast Things
he fastest year is this one right now. It just started a minute ago and now it’s halfway over. Right?
Before I blink and it's all over, I thought it would be good to take a time out and take a little inventory. Consider what you want to accelerate and what to reassess....and what to drop off your plate.
You're invited to answer these questions in your journal, discuss with your team, your mentor, your BFF or even with your family at dinner. Read it and access more personal branding savvy at www.mixonian.com
05:3826/06/2017
Episode 19 When It Pays More To Make Less
The mission of the Mixonian is teach technial professionals how to create more value and make more money.
Yet it sometimes pays to make less. [Likewise it can be profitable to take on low profile projects at work.]
In 2012 I took a pay cut to work as a contract software trainer. The investment paid off as I learned the inner workings of the hot healthcare tech scene and what it's like to work in a huge company. In the process I became the go-to communications person for technical professionals. Learn more at www.mixonian.com.
05:2010/06/2017
Episode 18 Have More Light Bulb Moments When You're Crazy Busy In Leadership Roles
Find solutions to those annoying issues you face! To get unstuck from any context, you need a light bulb moment. There are things you can to have more light-bulb moments on a consistent basis, without going to art class. For more see www.mixonian.com.
05:5929/05/2017
Episode 17 What Do You Stand For? Use Your POV to Move Forward & Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Strong points of view attract leaders like paparazzi to Kate Middleton.If you are ready to move up, to move forward in your career, it's time to get ready to receive. That is, to receive that promotion or job offer or juicy project. Think of it as preparing to catch the ball, but in a league one step higher. Learn how your point of view makes you stand out as someone who adds more value. See www.mixonian.com for more.
05:2914/05/2017
Episode 16 The Most Persuasive Word Ever In Leadership
Listen to this if you want to learn how to win people over to your ideas more quickly.Successful people are able to persuade others to accept their proposal, vision or point of view. Learn the magic word for semi-instant buy-in to your idea. It's particularly important for introverts who want more leverage from their word choices. See www.mixonian.com for more personal branding and public speaking savvy.
06:2029/04/2017
Episode 15 Switch From CrankyPants To Cheerful
The best thing you can bring to your team is positive energy. Here's what to to when you wake up in a crankypants mood. Take charge of your energy level, manage yourself like a boss and those cranky moods will become shorter and scarcer. For more see www.mixonian.com.
06:3201/04/2017
Episode 14 Three Tips To Craft A Compelling Data Story
Oh Data, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Actually data never tells you anything, unless you can craft an accurate and compelling story with it. Data without a compelling move to action has no value. Learn the 3 elements of crafting a compelling data story. For more conversation savvy visit www.mixonian.com
08:5418/03/2017
Episode 11 Find Your Best Voice and a Practical Exercise #mythbusters- The Power of Communication Skills
As you progress in your career, your advancement becomes more about the person you are (or that people think you are) compare to your actual skill set. Find your best voice so you can feel more comfortable and have more impact. For more tips directed to quiet high achievers see www.mixonian.com
07:1004/02/2017
Episode 10 The Google Effect and the Brand Called You
Listen to this if you want to learn how Google has changed effective communication because people now have shorter attention spans and higher expectations. Use your personality to have a stronger personal brand.
Google changed everything and now your Point of View is your key differentiator. Your personal brand is not the socially-acceptable wrapping paper for your body but the essence of who you really are. That's where you can add more value. See more at www.mixonian.com.
06:4521/01/2017
Episode 9 Give Your Boss Constructive Feedback and Keep Your Head Attached Using Communication Skills
Listen to this if you want to learn how to manage your boss more effectively, especially in giving him/her needed feedback. Upward communication is the most delicate kind, in any corporation.Excellent communication doesn't happen by accident and upward communication is the most delicate kind. Start with building a strong relationship and manage your boss along the way by having a clear goal in mind and a strategy to get there.Make the boss look good and that light will reflect back on you. For more career communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com.
07:0707/01/2017
Episode 8 Cheers to 2017! Here are 17 things I wish for you
What Laura Camacho, CEO & Founder of Mixonian Institute, wishes for you in the upcoming year. For more career communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com.
06:4428/12/2016
Episode 7 No More Boring Presentations! Get the Free Handbook too!
Did you ever wish that business presentation were longer? I didn't think so. Editing down a message to make it interesting for the audience is not a new problem, but it's a skill that matters if you have career goals. Check out No More Boring Presentations and download the free handbook today. For more career communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com.
06:5110/12/2016
Episode 6 How to Help Your Team Manage Stress When Working In Leadership ...Without XANAX
Stress is a killer. Learn how you can help your team manage stress better -- without the use of narcotics. For more career-advancing brain-friendly communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com.
08:4127/11/2016
Episode 5 Deal with Difficult People and Unpleasant Feedback without Losing Your Mind Or Feeling Imposter Syndrome
Learn how to diffuse difficult people and get transform objections to your Really Fabulous Recommendation into solutions. It's about getting into alignment with people so you're able to communicate more effectively. For more conversational intelligence visit www.mixonian.com
06:5811/11/2016
Episode 4 Your Customer Just Got Even More Unreasonable
Expectations for fast food, public transportation, banking and luxury cars have all shifted up. See how this impacts your own relationships with customers. For more career communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com.
07:5510/11/2016
Episode 3 What to Do With an In-Office Ambush and 3 Conversation Exit Tactics
This episode from conversation strategist, Dr. Laura Camacho, is about what to do when someone wants a critical conversation with you and it's not a good moment for you. She also covers how to exit a conversation that has simply gone on too long. For more career communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com.
05:3807/11/2016
Episode 2 Five Small Actions that Build Trust...and your fan club
Your fans are the people who enthusiastically recommend you no matter where you work. The foundation of that kind of relationship is trust. Learn 5 small actions you can take to strengthen trust. For more career communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com.
08:0307/11/2016
Episode 1 Make Your Message Stick... Like Sap, a Sappy Song or even Super Glue
This episode of the Mixonian Institute podcast, Critical Conversations, is about using creative comparisons to make your message stick and resonate in the minds of your audience. For more career communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com.
08:1507/11/2016