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Executive Communication: How to Speak Up and Make It Count

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Sun, Oct 4, 2026

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Executive Communication: Build Your Executive Presence
Mamal Poladia
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What you'll learn

You respond clearly when put on the spot

The next time someone asks "What do you think?" you have a clear point instead of freezing or rambling.

You stop replaying what you should have said

You leave meetings knowing you said what you meant. No more best responses arriving in the shower.

People treat you as someone with a perspective

You get pulled into more strategic conversations because you've shown you have a point of view.

Why this topic matters

You're in a meeting. Someone turns to you: "What do you think?" Your brain freezes. Or races through seventeen thoughts at once. Or produces the perfect response thirty minutes later, in the shower. This moment builds or erodes your executive presence faster than anything you write. The room is watching how you think, not just what you know. AI is completely useless here. You're live. This course teaches you what to do in that moment.

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Mamal Poladia

Engineering Leader | Netflix, Meta

I’m an engineering leader in consumer products with 15+ years of experience turning ambiguous problems into clear strategy, strong execution, and high-performing teams. I’ve helped build consumer-facing products that contributed billions in revenue for high-growth technology companies, while developing engineering cultures rooted in excellence, ownership, and trust.

Along the way, I’ve mentored 50+ leaders and engineers around the world and interviewed 300+ candidates across engineering and leadership roles. I’m passionate about helping professionals, engineers, and leaders build the judgment, communication, and operating skills needed to lead through complexity with confidence.

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