Confident Communication for Introverted Designers

Hosted by Cheryl Chepusova

Fri, Jan 30, 2026

2:30 AM UTC (30 minutes)

Virtual (Zoom)

Free to join

115 students

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What you'll learn

A simple way to talk about your work with more clarity

Learn how to frame your design decisions in a way that’s easier for cross-functional partners to understand.

Ways to make your work more visible without self-promotion

Explore small shifts that help others see your impact even if you’re not someone who naturally “sells” your work.

Mindset tips for introverted or quieter designers

Reflect on how to show up with confidence in conversations, even if you tend to hang back.

Why this topic matters

Great design work doesn’t always speak for itself and many thoughtful, introverted designers struggle to make their impact visible. In this session, we’ll explore how to grow your visibility and influence in ways that feel authentic. You’ll leave with practical strategies to help others understand and support your work in 1:1s, team updates, and product meetings.

You'll learn from

Cheryl Chepusova

Staff Product Designer @ Goodnotes (Ex-Slack, Pinterest & Squarespace)

I’m a product design leader with over a decade of experience spanning startups, scale-ups, and global tech companies from being the first designer at an early-stage startup to leading high-growth, cross-functional teams in complex product environments.

Along the way, I learned that strong design work isn’t enough: visibility, clarity, and confidence are what move your career forward. Many talented designers hit the same wall I did: they’ve mastered the craft, but haven’t had access to the kind of coaching that helps them grow into strategic partners. That’s why I’m building this course, to share the changes that really made a difference for my career.

Previously at

Goodnotes
Slack
Pinterest
The New York Times
Squarespace

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