4 Communication Habits Undermining Your Presence at Work

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Fri, Apr 10, 2026

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Confident, Clear, Compelling Communication
Myra Deshmukh
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What you'll learn

Eliminate the words undermining your credibility

Spot the filler words and hedging language costing you confidence — and replace them for good.

Lead with the point — every time

A simple framework for getting to the headline first, in emails, meetings, and everything in between.

Communicate proactively when it matters most

How to communicate when things go off track — so you build trust instead of losing it.

Why this topic matters

The things building your executive presence at work aren't big — they're small, everyday habits you don't even realize you're doing. In this session we'll break down the most common communication tendencies that are working against you and your presence. Good news is — they are totally controllable and can be fixed.

You'll learn from

Myra Deshmukh

Founder of Leadership Lab, Communication Coach, ex-Amazon

After 17 years leading teams and building programs at Amazon and Gap, Myra Deshmukh founded Leadership Lab to help professionals master the one skill that changes everything: communication. Her communication and career tips have been featured in Business Insider.

At Amazon, she built programs that taught thousands to write better, influence effectively, and communicate with clarity, coached hundreds as a manager and Bar Raiser, and led business teams through complex, high-stakes launches.

Her teaching style is practical, no-fluff, engaging, and proven — built from real corporate experience and focused on helping high performers communicate with confidence, earn trust, and accelerate their careers.

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