Get Out of Your Head. Start Landing Your Message.
If you’ve ever been told to “get to the point,” felt your ideas were strong but your delivery wasn’t landing, or dreaded being put on the spot in meetings—this course is for you.
This course helps you turn communication, arguably the most important skill at work today, from a stress point into a repeatable skill. You’ll learn how to organize your thinking, speak and write with intention, and deliver messages that actually stick—whether you’re sending an email, presenting to leadership, or answering a tough question in real time. Plus you'll learn how AI can help you, without losing your voice or critical thinking.
Participants consistently say they’re using these tools immediately at work and have improved confidence, clearer feedback from peers and managers, and better responses in meetings. Scroll down for verbatims!
Over four weeks, we’ll focus on both what you say and how you say it, then practice until it becomes second nature.
Each week includes:
90 minutes of live training + office hours for personalized feedback
Real workplace scenarios and low-risk practice that doesn't impact your work performance
Weekly challenges to build the habit
AI prompts you’ll actually use
1:1 coaching
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn practical tools, frameworks, and hacks that you can use right away to:
Utilize ways to tailor to your audience effectively
Apply the vetted Pyramid and PREP frameworks to create 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
Practice and refine the best prompts to enhance and streamline your communication
Test out suggested tools to help you practice
Understand biggest watch outs where AI will betray you!
Learn directly from Myra
Myra Deshmukh
Ex-Amazon Leader, Communication Coach, and Highly-Rated Facilitator
Who this course is for
Mid to senior level individual contributors or managers (5-15 years of experience) who are communicating with stakeholders & leaders
Anyone who has received feedback to speak up more, communicate more clearly, and/or gets lots of feedback rounds on their writing
Technical roles (software engineers, PMs, data analysts) looking to better represent their work and earn trust with stakeholders
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Myra Deshmukh in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Learner Guide
A guide with the most critical frameworks and practice examples to help you implement and refer to back in your day-to-day
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund through the second week of the course.
Course syllabus
8 live sessions • 11 lessons • 5 projects
Week 1
Jan
23
Session 1 - Clear, Concise Communication Foundations
Session 1 Materials
Week 2
Jan
29
Office Hours
Jan
30
Session 2 - Ad Hoc Communication
Session 2 Materials
Free resource
The Secret Sauce of Executive Presence
The Recipe
Learn the simple, practical formula for executive presence and clear steps to strengthen it
Clear Communication
Discover simple ways to structure your message so it comes out easily and lands effectively
Tips & Tricks
Practice small shifts that help you capture attention, earn trust, and influence more effectively
Schedule
Live sessions
3 hrs / week
1.5 hours of live training and one hour of optional (yet highly encouraged) office hours
Fri, Jan 23
5:30 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)
Thu, Jan 29
8:00 PM—9:00 PM (UTC)
Fri, Jan 30
5:30 PM—7:00 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!
Testimonials
- Within a few weeks of starting her program, there have been noticeable improvements in my communication skills and in my ability to drive alignment on hotly debated topics across stakeholders and senior leaders. This was instrumental in delivering a multi-year strategic proposal that completely reshaped our tech roadmap. I highly recommend.
Senior Product Manager
Amazon - Myra's training session provided me with an opportunity to evaluate my Leadership & Communication skills through a framework that was actionable. Her high energy & personal experiences made the session truly enjoyable and engaging.
Workshop participant
Publicis - Myra’s communication skills set her apart - she is able to create clear and concise messaging with even the most complex topics. Her strong ability to earn trust and influence others is a testament to her effective communication strategy.
Director
Amazon - Myra breathes life into even the most complex topics, using relatable real-world examples that make learning engaging and accessible. She delivers it in such a way that you don't want to miss a minute of it. Before you know it, the session is over!
Lead of Amazon's Grocery Talent Academy
- Myra is a remarkable speaker and facilitator who brings high energy and engagement to complex problems. She uses simple and effective frameworks that are easy to understand and use right away. She structures and guides hands-on activities to be both fun and rewarding, Illuminating immediate opportunities that can have lasting impact.
Workshop participant
Amazon - Myra has an uncanny way of approaching tough conversations with stakeholders that made them feel understood, and gained alignment even when the path forward was far different from what they requested. She helped me personally re-frame my thinking and more effectively represent problem statements I brought to my leadership team to garner support.
L6 Manager
Amazon
We learn hard and have fun.
October cohort
Themes from our participant survey
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.
A note from Myra
Frequently asked questions
$699
USD
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