# 579: A Simple Mindset Shift That Instantly Upgrades Executive Presence for Engineers and other Nerds

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Podcast: [Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style](https://stenobird.com/podcast/speak-up-develop-your-executive-presence-leadership-communication-style-65929)
Published: 2026-05-27T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.speakupwithlaura.com
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Duration seconds: 1470

## Resource

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