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555: Why Even The Smartest Leaders Plateau When They Avoid Discomfort, Hide Their Ideas, Or Wait For Permission. Do This Instead.
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- Apr 8, 2026
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Do you feel like you're doing everything right in your career but still not being seen, promoted, or energized? Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that executive promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence Mastery in the next 90-120 days. Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment. If you're a high-achiever stuck in cycles of overthinking, perfectionism, or playing it safe at work, this episode will hit home. Guest Heather Kernahan innovator, Silicon Valley executive, and author of Unstuck —shares how even the smartest professionals plateau when they avoid discomfort, hide their ideas, or wait for permission. By the end of today’s conversation with Heather Kernahan you’ll know: 🔎How to spot the silent symptoms of being professionally stuck and what to do next 🚀 Why “moments of authority” like walking to the whiteboard can instantly shift your career trajectory 🪝 How unusual partnerships and behaving famously can skyrocket visibility—even for introverts Listen now to learn practical, powerful strategies to get unstuck and finally move toward the career breakthrough you’ve been waiting for. Love this definition! “A moment of authority is an unexpected action in a room that builds trust and confidence in you because you've had the courage to take it.” Heather Kernahan To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com . New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning. About our guest: Heather Kernahan is CEO of Content Bur…