Monica Aggarwal

Monica Aggarwal

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Former Global VP @ IBM ◆ Engineering, Product & Partnerships ◆ Executive Coach

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Monica Aggarwal Monica will change the way you talk to executives

Monica is a former Global VP, Tech Advisor, Executive Coach, and a Course Instructor with 20+ years of experience across engineering, product, strategy, and partnerships. Over the course of her career, she grew from a software engineer to third-line Global VP, led 2,000+ people across 5 continents, managed billion-dollar businesses, represented top enterprise clients, and served as a board member.

Today, Monica works with founders, CXOs, VPs, and senior leaders to help them communicate with strategic clarity and widen influence in high-stakes rooms.

Trained & coached:
Anthropic
OpenAI
Palantir
Google
Meta

Alumni reviews

Kat

Live cohort
Senior UX Researcher · Lingoda GmbH

Strategic Communication For High-Stakes Rooms

What stood out most to me is that Monica raised example situations that exactly reflected real situations I found myself in. This got my attention. The frameworks she shared for how to better handle these situations are like gold dust. They're the exact phrases and mindsets I've been looking for to help with being in control of high stakes rooms. The hot-seat exercises demonstrated to me right in the course that by practicing these frameworks, I can improve my response in challenging situations. Thanks Monica, I'm now actually looking forward to the next high stakes meeting

Olya

Live cohort
VP of Content Supply Chain Architecture · WorkFocus.io

Strategic Communication For High-Stakes Rooms

This was a fantastic workshop, full of great tips, practical exercises, and powerful frameworks that you can immediately put into practice on Monday. Our group was so engaged in meaningful conversations and collaborative learning that we didn’t even want to take a break! Such a wonderful power course, like a breath of fresh air.

Tuan

Live cohort
Highly recommend! Practical frameworks that make an immediate difference. I took Monica's Level Up Your Executive Visibility course before and highly recommend it, so I was excited to join this workshop as well. It definitely delivered! What I loved most was how practical and actionable everything was. The frameworks for "Say Less, Land More," using audible pauses, and answering tough questions from senior leadership under pressure are especially relevant to the challenges I face at work. What made the biggest difference was the live practice and immediate feedback. I could actually hear myself becoming more confident, structuring my thoughts more clearly, and delivering messages in a way that resonates with senior leaders. I still have more practicing to do, but I'm leaving with practical tools I can start using right away. Highly recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and executive presence, especially in high-stakes conversations!

Annmarie

Live cohort
For a long time, especially as a middle manager, I struggled to feel seen and recognized for my contributions. I signed up for Monica’s course specifically to learn how to enhance my visibility and personal brand. I got that—and so much more. The curriculum is incredibly comprehensive, offering a masterclass on how to navigate and succeed confidently in any organization. Monica breaks down complex strategies into simple, actionable frameworks that make building new professional habits seamless, using real-world examples that really stick. Thanks to this course, I’ve already established a strong line of visibility with my skip-level leadership and am significantly more intentional in my communication. I only wish I had found this course earlier in my career. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to elevate their impact, and I will absolutely be paying these lessons forward to my own teams.

Atif

Live cohort
Great course. Highly recommend this Leadership Masterclass training for professionals who are looking for executive visibility. Course includes frameworks around self-advocacy, assertiveness, influence, strategy & navigating organizational dynamics.