Speak Up With Laura Camacho

Have you ever noticed that the smartest person in the room is seldom the one with the most influence?If you work in tech, finance, engineering, data, or operations, you were likely rewarded early in your career for being accurate, responsive, and helpful. But as you move into senior leadership, those same behaviors may be quietly signaling execution—not authority. This episode breaks down why technical excellence alone doesn’t translate to influence and how perceived value—not effort—determines who rises fastest.In this episode, you’ll discover: