Cohort 4

Think Like an Expert, Talk Like an Executive—Even if You Ramble, Go Off on Tangents, or Speak with an Accent!

Pramoda Vyasarao

Communication Engineering

Oracle

You know you need to improve your communication and leadership skills, and your manager has highlighted this as a focus area. Your peers and cross-functional partners have subtly hinted at it or even included soft comments in your recent performance review. You want to turn things around quickly but don’t know where to start, and you’re not prioritizing it. Here’s what might happen if you don’t take action:↳You’ll miss out on visibility within the organization↳You’ll watch others grow and wonder what’s holding you back↳You’ll worry about being flagged as a low performer because your work isn’t visible↳Your confidence will diminish, leaving you feeling stuck—like you’re on a treadmill going nowhere↳You won’t advance to the next level, as strong communication and influence are essential for growth Luckily, there’s a solution for you now. Communication Engineering helps you achieve your communication and leadership goals and creates a feedback loop for measuring your behavioral changes. You’ll learn the 20% that drives 80% of your communication and leadership impact. I learned the English alphabet at age 11, in 5th grade. Despite that, I excelled in my career at Oracle and Meta by leveraging key communication and leadership frameworks.I’ve had the privilege of speaking to C-suite executives at Oracle and Meta and engaging with customers worldwide. If I could achieve this, imagine what you could accomplish! You can find the missing link to your career growth in this course. Many have found it's your turn now! Your&nbsp;peers&nbsp;from&nbsp;Amazon,&nbsp;Ellucian, Fidelity, Kitopi, Nvidia, Oracle, Ridecell, Salesforce, State Street, Kotak, EY, Nubank,&nbsp;and&nbsp;SAP&nbsp;have attended previous cohorts dialing in from Armenia, India, Ireland, Mexico, Poland, Hungary, Canada, Brazil and the United States. Read the detailed syllabus and reviews by past participants on this page below. COURSE CONTENT:↳How to communicate complex topics in simple terms using proven frameworks↳How to be charismatic without coming across as salesy↳How to tailor your message to suit your audience↳How to ask thought-provoking questions that inspire change↳How to listen deeply and go beyond just words↳How to create a career growth plan↳How to establish a feedback loop within your organization↳How to secure agreements and hold people accountable without being pushy THE COURSE ALSO INCLUDES:↳Plenty of practice with peers↳Research-backed strategies that truly work↳Immediate encouragement and constructive feedback↳Real-life examples and common workplace scenarios↳A safe environment to make mistakes and foster a growth mindset↳Plus: Homework to apply concepts (including writing assignments)↳All four Zoom workshops are live and taught by Pramoda↳All the sessions will be recorded so you can refer back to the material WHO WILL BENEFIT MOST FROM THIS COURSE:↳You love learning by doing rather than just listening to lectures or reading books↳You are accountable and eager to share and learn from your peers↳You are self-aware, open-minded, and intellectually honest WHO THIS IS NOT FOR:↳This is not for you if you’re looking for 1:1 coaching. However, there will be plenty of Q&amp;A, and I’ll ask volunteers to share their situations/examples for group discussions↳This is not for you if you believe there’s nothing more to learn about structured communication and leadership development↳This is not for you if you’re seeking a quick fix without being willing to make small changes in your behavior This is a 4-week incremental course designed for an immersive experience. You will develop three communication habits in four weeks: authenticity, brevity, and clarity.

Communicate with Authenticity, Brevity, and Clarity: Establish a Growth Loop

Senior ICs and Tech Leads who have challenges with concise and structured communication; either sharing too much or too little.

Technical Experts and PMs who work with customers and are unsure what questions to ask to clarify customer's needs and create clear agreemen

Managers and Technical Leaders who are looking for frameworks and tools for handling difficult conversations and managing conflicts.

Who is this course for

What you’ll get out of this course

so you can confidently navigate workplace scenarios, saving time and effort by focusing on what matters most.

Learn easy-to-apply, proven frameworks for communication 

so you can engage effectively with colleagues and influence them, making you more impactful at work.

Develop conversational coaching skills through peer practice 

so you can effectively communicate your work, leading to greater fulfillment in your role.

Present ideas with clarity and brevity to your leadership team 

so you can measure growth with a feedback loop, which means you can partner with your manager for your career growth and promotion.

Build a personalized toolkit to enhance your leadership presence 

We'll start off with the frameworks for articulating your ideas with structures and conciseness to make an impact. You'll learn the DOC framework for skill development and set up triggers for intentional behavioral change.

Talking effectively

You'll discover the power of questions for gathering perspectives and making other people think about their ideas and approaches. This module will introduce you to concepts like frames, reframing, and assertive inquiry. You'll get a lot of opportunities to practice the tone of inquiry and curiosity.

Asking insightful questions

This module will help you listen mindfully in conversations to go beyond words. You'll start listening to facts, fantasy, and feelings during this week. You'll practice the art of creating agreements and step away from frustrations stemming from unmet expectations.

Listening deeply

By the end of this week, you'll identify your key stakeholders and set up a "feedforward" loop for leadership growth and change measurement.The framework will help you adjust your behaviors and change the perception of "You" in your stakeholders' eyes.

Leadership growth loop 

Course syllabus

Communication Engineering Podcast Appearance 

Participant Testimonial

Former VP of Engineering and Leadership Coach

Startup Founder and Staff Engineer at Google

 

Reflections from Guest Speakers

Meet your instructor

75-minute live session. 45-minute introduction to ideas; followed by 30 minutes focused on Q&amp;A and Practice in breakout rooms.

Tuesday

60-minute practice session and Q&amp;A. These moderated sessions help you practice the frameworks and get a few reps to build your muscle of mindful communication. You can play roles and respond to real-life scenarios in these sessions.

Thursday

Course schedule

This course is designed with the intention of doing the work more than gaining knowledge. Transformation is more important than information.

Learning by doing

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and practice sessions

Interactive and peer-focused

Group coaching sessions help you bring nuanced situations in a private environment and practice your responses

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