Changesmith Coaching

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For people who are keen to explore a goal-oriented life, I give this audiobook as a gift of inspiration. Once you fill out the form you'll get a download link in an email. Listen in, enjoy, and go beyond your limits! P.S. If you use Gmail, check your "promotions" folder for the download link.

Beyond Your Limits Audiobook 

Get this curated video links document. You'll learn more about Dr.Joseph Cambell's work. You'll get access to 3 videos: 3-minute, 11-minute, and 80-minute versions of Hero's journey. If you feel inspired, watch the inspiring movie "Finding Joe", linked in the document. This is an inspiring movie on Hero's journey. You're in for a surprise, every story follows the same three phases in a loop! You'll be a better storyteller with these videos. See you soon.

What is a Hero's Journey? Why does it matter?

In this 8-minute video, you'll learn the core principles behind "Becoming a Slidesmith". You'll understand the causes and consequences of cognitive ease. This knowledge will help you design and frame your slides to amplify your credibility. Credibility + Cognitive ease = Impact on your audience!

3 Core Principles of Slidesmith

Are you finding it difficult to provide short and succinct updates to your leadership? Try this framework in your next high-stakes conversation, it'll make a significant difference in your impact and influence. S3 is one of the frameworks we discuss and practice during the first week of this course. The more senior you are; the more the need for structured communication.

Use frameworks for effective communication

Think Like an Expert. Talk Like an Executive. Thrive in the AI Era.
 

Pramoda Vyasarao

Communication Engineering

Engineering Manager

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Community Builder

Contact Strategy, Manager

Software Engineer

Data Scientist

Senior Manager

Lead Engineer II

Senior consultant

You know you need to improve your communication and leadership skills, and your manager has highlighted this as a focus area. They know what got you here won't get you there (your next level). Your peers and cross-functional partners have subtly hinted at it or even included soft comments in your recent performance review. In the age of AI, your ability to communicate clearly, influence across teams, and lead with empathy is what sets you apart from automation. It’s not just a soft skill anymore — it’s your strategic advantage. 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, Meta, Airbnb, 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

Course syllabus

A 45-minute live lecture is followed by 75 minutes of practice, role-playing, and peer sharing in breakout rooms. The experience is like working out at a gym, and you'll build strong communication muscles.

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Course schedule

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 

Storytelling is the art of communicating through stories. It’s an effective tool for influencing your audience and impacting them. Storytelling is like breathing. It’s natural to you. You become better by being mindful. In this 3-week online course, you’ll learn to spot, shape, and share stories in your conversations.&nbsp; We'll have 3 live sessions as part of this course. Each session is 90 minutes long. We start with the Hero’s journey story framework in the first week. The second week is focused on shaping “sticky” stories. Sticky stories change people's thoughts and behaviors. During the last week, you’ll narrate stories in various contexts in the world of technology: performance reviews, resumes, LinkedIn profiles, job interviews, workplace presentations, and business stories.&nbsp;Your story narration will be in both oral and written forms. The course content draws inspiration from Dr.Joseph Campbell’s extensive research on mythological heroes around the world. You’ll master the universal story framework, “Hero’s Journey.” Once you understand the elements of Hero’s journey, you spot opportunities for storytelling in every interaction. You’ll start enjoying it.&nbsp; Are you keen to be an effective communicator through storytelling? The course is designed with practicality in mind. What you learn here will be immediately useful and applicable in your life. I look forward to hearing your story - particularly the story about how you decided to sign up for this course! Join us, Hero! Alumni include:Personas: Engineers, Engineering Leaders, Product Leaders, Program Managers, Entrepreneurs, and Consultants.Companies: Google, Salesforce, Oracle, Taulia, Ridecell, EY, PWC, Dell, Fidelity, JCrew and many start-ups. Bonus material:- Video recording of all live sessions available via the Maven platform- Class slides as a PDF- Opportunity to practice storytelling with technical experts from diverse backgrounds

In every interaction, you tell stories. Why not   make it impactful?

We have three 90-minute sessions. Each session has a theme. In every session, you'll get 30 minutes to meet other participants in breakout rooms. You'll narrate and hear stories in these breakout rooms of 2 or 3 people in a room.

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Senior Engineers, Tech Leads and Staff Engineers who want to influence without titles

Product Managers and Engineering Managers who paint the project canvas with vision, and pathways to inspire collaboration

Anyone who’s looking to improve storytelling skills as an entrepreneur or aspiring candidate for leadership interviews or teachers/speakers

Spot opportunities for storytelling in everyday interactions. With this awareness, you’ll communicate with influence

Shape your stories to make an impact. You’ll develop stories that are relatable, tangible and understandable

Share stories in a variety of contexts: meetings, discussions, interviews, self-review, resume and LinkedIn profile

Learn the rubber band technique to narrate a story in the range of 30 seconds to 120 seconds 
 

Practice storytelling with peers in a group of 2 or 3; 90 minutes of practice over 3 weeks! You’ll surprise yourself on this journey 
 

Storytelling is like breathing. You become better by being mindful. 
A 3-week course to spot, shape, and share stories in your conversations

Founder of Changesmith

Did you know that 4 out of every 5 employees worldwide are either not engaged or are actively disengaged at work? This startling statistic comes from the 2024 Gallup Employee Engagement Survey, despite companies ramping up efforts to improve engagement. Why? Because people like you want more than a paycheck. You want purpose, meaning, and recognition for what makes you unique. Most importantly, you crave personal growth—because growth fuels fulfillment. Here’s the challenge:- Your organization may not prioritize your growth- Your goals might extend far beyond your current role- Your manager might lack the tools to coach you effectively- Your job is just one part of your life; there are many other important parts Yet, without a clear path to grow, you feel stuck. This means:- Your growth is limited- Your true potential is untapped- You quietly build regret over time- You neglect important parts of your life But here’s the good news: You don’t have to rely on your organization for growth. You can take control—just as I did as a software engineer in my twenties. Since 2008, I’ve helped over 600 professionals like you achieve their goals at Meta, Oracle, Google, Amazon, Salesforce, NVIDIA, and more. Using a proven framework, I can help you define your aspirations, overcome obstacles, and achieve your career and life goals. Whether you want to advance in your career, improve relationships, or accomplish a lifelong dream, this course will give you the mindset and tools to take control of your future. Join me on this 7-week journey and discover how setting goals can unlock a life full of purpose, success, and happiness. Start today. Your best self is waiting! COURSE CONTENT:• How to identify meaningful goals• How to increase your odds with accountability• How to smartly define milestones• How to craft masterpiece days with intention and attention• How to bounce back after setbacks• How to quit strategically• How to enjoy the journey THE COURSE ALSO INCLUDES:• Review and self-reflection• Real-life examples• Hands-on exercises to identify and plan your goals• Frameworks to help you execute your plan• Plus: Homework to put concepts into practice (optional)• All 7 Zoom workshops are live, 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 are ambitious, and you want to sharpen your ability to achieve your goals• You are accountable and willing 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 are looking for 1:1 coaching, but I will do plenty of Q&amp;A and ask for volunteers to submit your situations/examples to discuss as a group• This is not for you if you believe there is nothing more you can learn about achieving your goals• This is not for you if you want a quick fix or shortcuts for your goals This is a 7-week incremental course designed for an immersive experience.&nbsp; You will develop new habits and approaches to achieving your goals.&nbsp; In these seven weeks, I aim to improve your competence and confidence and make you a fully independent goal achiever.

Goals shift "You" from FOMO(Fear Of Missing Out) to JOMO(Joy Of Missing Out).

 

Saturday live sessions

You are looking for growth and expansion in your life and career.

You are keen to achieve meaning and happiness through personal and professional goals.

You want to shift from “Fear of missing out” to “Joy of missing out.”

This course is for you if:

so you can easily accomplish your personal and professional goals, which means you can be more fulfilled.

Learn a practical and repeatable framework for goal achievement 

so you gain crystal-clear clarity on your goals, which means you can stop comparing yourself to others.

Identify your short-term(1-year) and long-term(3-5 years) goals 

so you can achieve micro goals with less effort and more enjoyment, which means your journey can be smooth and enjoyable instead of painful.

Master the art of defining milestones and minifying them

so you can achieve more with less effort which means you no longer have to rely on sheer willpower.

Create a personal plan and daily habits to unleash the best version of “You”
 

so you no longer feel like a lone warrior, which means you have a supportive community to rely on for assistance and encouragement.

Collaborate with other growth-oriented people who can hold you accountable
 

Engineer Your Life and Career to Achieve More Without Stress While Enjoying a Positively Unfair Advantage Through Goal-Setting!

 
 

Founder of Changesmith, Author, and Coach

How to Build Slides That Tell a Story

Engineering Leader (Meta, Oracle) and Author

Busy slides = lost audience.
Learn why more detail often leads to less impact.

Why Most Slides Confuse, Not Clarify

Learn 5 must-have traits of compelling slides—from crisp visuals to smooth transitions—while avoiding common pitfalls.

5 Tips for Creating Sticky Slides

AI can be your first draft partner and feedback coach.
 Learn prompts to generate, review, and improve your slides.

How to Use AI to Create and Critique

How to Communicate with Confidence

Your mind is running 10X faster than the room.
 Learn the 10X phenomenon—and how to calm the noise.

Why Experts Choke When Speaking

Confidence isn’t a feeling. It’s a signal.
 Master 4 key cues that shape how others hear you.

How to Signal Confidence

You don’t rise to the occasion—you fall to habit.
 Discover how to practice effective communication in the gym.

How to Build Confidence Like a Muscle

How to Explain Anything to Anyone

Explore how deep expertise can make your ideas harder to follow—and how to bridge that gap.

Why Engineers Struggle to Be Understood

Learn practical ways to explain complex systems with analogies that resonate across roles.

How to Use Analogies That Make Ideas Click

Utilize AI tools to transform technical thinking into clear, compelling communication in real-time.

Sharpen Your Explanations Using the Power of AI

How Strategic Engineers Turn Output Into Impact

Learn why impact gets buried in jargon—and how to make your value clear to leaders, recruiters, and reviewers.

Why Engineers Undersell Their Work—and How to Fix It

Use a simple structure to turn your work into results that resonate in resumes, reviews, and LinkedIn profiles.

How to Turn Projects Into Proof with the IMPACT Framework

Practice live with peers and your favorite AI tool to turn technical wins into clear, career-moving narratives.

Learn by Doing: Use AI to Sharpen Your Story and Resume

How to Achieve Your Life Goals

Former engineering leader at Meta and Oracle and author of Beyond Your Limits

Learn a practical, easy-to-follow framework designed to help you start achieving your goals fast.

A Proven 7-Step Framework for Life and Career Goals

Learn how Rohini turned her dream into a real book—and how you can do the same, one simple step at a time.

How a Software Engineer Wrote a Book in Just 90 Days

Get real answers to your questions about setting, pursuing, and achieving your biggest goals.

Unlock Your Goals: Live AMA with Pramoda

Strategic Influence for Engineers: Part 2

Learn proven ways to influence people at work, based on Robert Cialdini’s research.

The 6 Universal Principles of Influence — and How They Work

Spot these principles in action in your life and work — and learn from your peers.

Real-World Practical and Technical Examples

Here’s a case study from my time at Oracle that shows how these principles worked.

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