Communication Engineering
4.8 (49)
4 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Think Like an Expert, Talk Like an Executive—Even if You Ramble, Go Off on Tangents, or Speak with an Accent!
Communication Engineering
4.8 (49)
4 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Think Like an Expert, Talk Like an Executive—Even if You Ramble, Go Off on Tangents, or Speak with an Accent!
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Course overview
Communicate with Authenticity, Brevity, and Clarity: Establish a Growth Loop
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 peers from Amazon, Ellucian, Fidelity, Kitopi, Nvidia, Oracle, Ridecell, Salesforce, State Street, Kotak, EY, Nubank, and SAP 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&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.
Who is this course for
01
Senior ICs and Tech Leads who have challenges with concise and structured communication; either sharing too much or too little.
02
Technical Experts and PMs who work with customers and are unsure what questions to ask to clarify customer's needs and create clear agreemen
03
Managers and Technical Leaders who are looking for frameworks and tools for handling difficult conversations and managing conflicts.
What you’ll get out of this course
Learn easy-to-apply, proven frameworks for communication
so you can confidently navigate workplace scenarios, saving time and effort by focusing on what matters most.
Develop conversational coaching skills through peer practice
so you can engage effectively with colleagues and influence them, making you more impactful at work.
Present ideas with clarity and brevity to your leadership team
so you can effectively communicate your work, leading to greater fulfillment in your role.
Build a personalized toolkit to enhance your leadership presence
so you can measure growth with a feedback loop, which means you can partner with your manager for your career growth and promotion.
This course includes
8 interactive live sessions
Lifetime access to course materials
7 in-depth lessons
Direct access to instructor
4 projects to apply learnings
Guided feedback & reflection
Private community of peers
Course certificate upon completion
Maven Satisfaction Guarantee
This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.
Communication Engineering
Course syllabus
Week 1
Sep
3
Module 1: Live Session
Sep
5
Module 1: Practice Session
Module1:Talking with structure, poise and conciseness
Week 2
Sep
10
Module 2: Live Session
Sep
12
Module 2: Practice Session
Module2:Asking insightful questions
Week 3
Sep
17
Module 3: Live Session
Sep
19
Module 3: Practice Session
Module3:Listening deeply
Week 4
Sep
24
Module 4: Live Session
Sep
26
Module 4: Practice Session
Module4:Leadership growth loop
4.8 (49 ratings)
What students are saying
Communication Engineering Podcast Appearance
Stand TALL with effective communication.
Participant Testimonial
Umang Vanjara, Senior Engineering Manager. A participant of a previous cohort.
Reflections from Guest Speakers
Paulo Andre
Nassar Stoertz
Vineet Joglekar
Alan Freeman
Meet your instructor
Pramoda Vyasarao
The demon that you can swallow gives you its power.
When I started my career as a junior engineer in 2002, two demons haunted me - insecurity and inability to communicate well.
I joined a Toastmasters club in 2003 to improve my speaking skills. By 2005, I swallowed the two demons and experienced the power of self-expression, influence, and authentic communication.
Since 2008, I've operated in organizational leadership roles in engineering at Oracle India and Oracle America. I was an internal coach and facilitator at Oracle.
In 2021, I joined Meta as an organization leader to experience working in a high-performance product environment.
Since February 2023, as the Founder and Coach of Changesmith Coaching - I'm excited to help tech professionals land behavioral changes in life and leadership.
If you're looking to elevate to a new level by swallowing your demons; this course is for you!
Course schedule
3 hours a week
Tuesday
8:00am - 9:15am PST
75-minute live session. 45-minute introduction to ideas; followed by 30 minutes focused on Q&A and Practice in breakout rooms.
Thursday
8:00am - 9:00am PST
60-minute practice session and Q&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.
Use frameworks for effective communication
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.
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Learning by doing
This course is designed with the intention of doing the work more than gaining knowledge. Transformation is more important than information.
Interactive and peer-focused
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and practice sessions
Group Coaching
Group coaching sessions help you bring nuanced situations in a private environment and practice your responses
