If you've ever been told to "get to the point," felt your ideas weren't landing, or dreaded being put on the spot—you know the cost is real. Your strong ideas get overlooked and the promotion goes to whoever communicated it better.
If you want to be more confident in work situations, influence more effectively, and build stronger visibility, this course is for you.
You’ll build a repeatable communication skillset: organize your thinking, write and speak with intention, and deliver confident messages that stick—whether you’re sending an email, presenting to leadership, or answering a tough question in real time. We'll practice with real-world scenarios so you can easily apply the frameworks. You’ll also learn how to use AI to sharpen your message without losing your voice or critical thinking.
Participants consistently say they’re using these tools immediately and have improved confidence, clearer feedback, and better responses in meetings. Check out the reviews below.
Each week includes:
90 minutes of live training + learning labs
Personalized feedback and coaching on your writing and verbal delivery
Real workplace scenarios and practice opportunities
AI prompts you’ll actually use
You’ll learn practical tools, frameworks, and hacks that you can use right away to:
Tailor your message to your audience more effectively
Apply the vetted Pyramid and PREP frameworks to add structure to your message
Ensure your writing includes a clear "so what?" – highlighting the impact and value of your message.
Adopt new tips and tricks to handle stressful situations
Role play and practice to get comfortable with unknown situations
Learn ways to earn trust with cross-functional partners through communication
Audit and update your own mechanisms to improve cross-functional collaboration
Practice better ways to influence across teams and levels
Learn a proven structure to earn trust while disagreeing (even works with family!)
Approach giving feedback with directness and empathy
Match your thoughts with your words
Use communication to build relationships and show your value
Everyone can now generate a polished paragraph — the edge is knowing what to say and saying it with judgment
Test out suggested tools to help you practice
Understand the biggest watch-outs where AI will betray you!

Ex-Amazon Leader, Communication Coach, and Highly-Rated Facilitator

You rewrite the same email five times and still aren't sure it's clear OR you freeze up (or over-explain) when you're put on the spot
You have strong ideas but get talked over or told to "get to the point"
You're a mid-to-senior IC or manager (5–15 yrs) who knows communication is the thing standing between you and the next level

Live sessions
Learn directly from Myra Deshmukh in a real-time, interactive format.
Personalized 1:1 Feedback
Get feedback on your homework assignments and a 1:1 coaching session to hone in on your focus areas.
Learner Guides
Each week you'll receive guides with the most critical frameworks and practice examples to help you implement and refer back to in your day-to-day.
AI Prompts & Tools
Ready-to-use prompts that incorporate the frameworks and best practices so you can actually use the output
Community of peers
You will make new friends. It's what naturally happens when everyone is cool messing up in front of each other.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Discounted rates and early access
Get exclusive discounts, referral codes, and early access to Myra's courses and content.
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7 live sessions • 17 lessons • 4 projects
Sep
11
Sep
14
Sep
18
Live sessions
3 hrs / week
1.5 hours of live training and one hour of optional (yet highly encouraged) office hours
Fri, Sep 11
4:30 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)
Mon, Sep 14
4:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
Fri, Sep 18
4:30 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)
Projects
2 hrs / week
Carve up to 2 hours for homework challenges. You will get personalized feedback on these, so prioritize the time!

October cohort
Material improvement in the following sentiments after taking the course (measured by pre/post survey responses):
I feel confident communicating my ideas clearly and concisely.
I know how to structure my communication effectively.
I am comfortable speaking up and contributing my point-of-view in meetings or group discussions.
Clear, repeatable communication frameworks
Participants leave with simple structures they can reuse—across emails, meetings, presentations, and exec updates.
Confidence built through practice, not theory
Timed reps, role play, and real-time coaching turn communication from something they “know” into something they can do under pressure.
Immediate, noticeable improvement at work
Many participants report using the tools right away and seeing better responses from peers, managers, and senior leaders.
Stronger executive presence and audience awareness
Learners improve pacing, tone, and delivery—especially when communicating with senior audiences or handling follow-up questions.
Practical, human-centered use of AI
Participants learn how to use AI to clarify thinking and prep faster—without losing their voice or outsourcing judgment.

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