“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”– George Bernard Shaw

If you're a technical professional and have a few years of experience, you know that clear communication is essential to be understood, recognized, and promoted.

What you do matters, and how your work is presented impacts your career. You are the best advocate for yourself and your work.

Communication is bidirectional. We send messages through writing, speaking, presenting, while we receive them by listening, reading, and observing. In this course, we focus on the first part.

What to expect

Interactive classes with live lessons, examples, activities, feedback, and Q&A segments.

Classes will be complemented with pre-recorded videos and projects for deeper insights.

You'll your progress in this short time when you compare your "before" and "after."

The content has improved multiple times with hundreds of early-career computer scientists and engineers.

Outcomes can be divided into two groups:

Lessons with immediate impact:

• How to communicate proactively and manage-up well

• How to start and end presentations for maximum impact and results

• How to manage stress and anxiety before and during presentations

• How to use context and framing techniques to get the desired results

• How to set yourself up for success and reduce stress with proper preparation

• How to present technical content to engage our audience and keep their attention

• How to present effectively with or without visual aids (slides, data, graphs, demos)

• How to correct course when things don't go as expected (e.g., during interviews or demos)

• How to present to diverse audiences with varying backgrounds, knowledge, and interests

• Get a clear and fair assessment of your communication skills, strengths, and areas of impact

Lessons that may seem unimportant but impact your career

• How to manage up more effectively (managers and executives)

• How to identify and address unasked questions and objections

• How to improve our presentation toolbox (voice, body language, gestures)

• How to approach sensitive conversations about conflict, promotions, boundaries, etc.

• How to combine ancient communication principles (e.g., Triangle of Persuasion, 5 Cannons) with latest tools

• How to use techniques to enrich presentations (stories, analogies, language, communication frameworks)

• How to use models and frameworks used by business leaders, consulting firms (e.g., McKinsey), and entrepreneurs