582: How High-Level Executives Build Presence, Credibility & Influence Under Pressure
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style · 2026-06-03 · 31 min
Episode notes
Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1) A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice. → Enroll here Why do some incredibly smart professionals command executive trust instantly… while others struggle to get promoted despite having stronger technical expertise? In this episode, Laura sits down with cyber security executive MK Palmore to unpack one of the most overlooked leadership skills in modern business: communicating with executive presence. From framing risk strategically to owning the room during high-stakes presentations, this conversation reveals why communication—not just competence—is what separates technical experts from influential senior leaders.