460: Why “I Need Time to Process” Is a Leadership-Limiting & Executive Presence-Crushing Belief Plus 3 Tips to Overcome It

Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

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Struggling to think on your feet under pressure? In today’s episode you’ll discover how to break free from the “I need time to process” trap and boost your executive presence.

If speaking off the cuff feels impossible, you’re not alone. Many high-performing introverts lose opportunities because they hesitate or stumble in the spotlight. This episode reveals why your brain shuts down under pressure—and how you can retrain it to respond with confidence, clarity, and impact.

In today’s episode you’ll learn:

🪝The real reason your mind goes blank in unscripted moments.

💰The hidden costs of not speaking up—and how they affect your career trajectory.

3️⃣Three practical tools to start building your “speak on your feet” muscle today.

Press play now to learn how to turn nerve-wracking moments into powerful opportunities that boost your confidence and visibility at work.

So look—if you find yourself stuck in high-stakes meetings where your mind goes blank and you walk out kicking yourself for not speaking up, and it’s been like that for months or even years, but you really want to show up with clarity, confidence, and influence in the rooms that matter... that’s exactly why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day coaching intensive to prepare high performers for senior leadership roles. I can show you the way to speak off the cuff with ease—without the constant anxiety, self-doubt, or fear of being judged.

👉 If that sounds like what you need, head to the show notes, click the first link in these show notes, or visit speakupwithlaura.com and book a strategy call. I’d love to help you unlock the presence and voice you already have inside you.

Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives 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. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.