Sammy Wegent

Stop Freezing In Meetings

Google

Apple

The New York Times

Disney +

Adobe

Ex-Zynga, Founder of communication training companies + AI game designer

Answer questions clearly in real time

so you don’t freeze or ramble even when you know the answer

Structure your thoughts quickly when put on the spot

so you sound more confident and leader-ready in high-stakes conversations

Use a simple framework

You’ll learn practical tools, frameworks, and hacks that you can use right away to:

Founder of Leadership Lab, ex-Amazon

Leadership Lab

Amazon

The Wharton School

Myra Deshmukh

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

May 2026 Cohort

Sept 2026 Cohort

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.In 4 weeks, you’ll build a repeatable executive 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. 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 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:<ul><li>90 minutes of live training + learning labs for personalized feedback</li><li>Real workplace scenarios and low-risk practice that doesn't impact your work performance</li><li>Weekly challenges to build the habit</li><li>AI prompts you’ll actually use</li><li>1:1 coaching</li></ul>

Executive communication, without the overthinking.

Turn your ideas into clear, structured messages that land

Feel confident speaking up in meetings (yes, even those unexpected questions!)

Manage stakeholders and leaders more effectively

Push back, disagree, and give feedback with clarity and respect

Build credibility and visibility, earn trust faster

Learn the best ways to use AI for communication

Mid to senior level individual contributors or managers (5-15 years of experience) who are communicating with stakeholders &amp; 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

Proven media training frameworks to prepare, perform and be remembered, so you can speak with confidence, clarity and impact.
 

Communication Coach for Leaders

Rebecca Jabbar

Media Trainer to senior executives of globally-recognised brands. 

Summer 2026

Learn proven frameworks that help leaders, founders and professionals communicate with clarity and impact, whether speaking on camera, on stage or in the room.You don’t need to change who you are to communicate with confidence. In this three-week live course, you’ll learn how to prepare effectively, handle tough questions with composure, and deliver a message that is clear, natural and genuinely you.Many capable professionals struggle when the pressure is on. Interviews, presentations and high-stake moments can trigger nerves, rushed thinking or second guessing, even when you know your material well. This course gives you the structure and calm to respond with clarity when it matters most.Week 1: Media Training 101Learn the principles top executives use to manage Q&amp;As, stay composed and keep their messages on track.Week 2: Handling Tricky QuestionsLearn simple frameworks for responding clearly and confidently when caught off guard.Week 3: Creating Your Brand Champion MessageCreate a concise message that represents who you are and what you stand for.By the end of the three weeks, you’ll have a repeatable approach you can use for any presentation, interview or high-pressure moment.

Prepare. Perform. Be remembered.

Speak clearly and confidently when the pressure is on

Respond to questions with composure, even when caught off guard

Prepare for high-stake moments without increasing nerves

Communicate your message clearly while sounding like yourself

Recover quickly if you lose your thread or feel put on the spot

Use a repeatable approach you can rely on in any setting

Leaders and founders who represent their brand and need to speak with clarity and authority in public or media settings

Professionals preparing for visibility, from presentations and panels to podcasts and interviews

Communicators and marketers who want to strengthen their message and influence across audiences

Stop over-explaining and start guiding decisions. You'll become the professional who walks into senior rooms and walks out with a yes.

24-Year Banker -> Presentation Expert

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Commerzbank

Royal Bank

Mary Beth Hazeldine

24 years at JPMorgan, PwC, RBS. Now training executives to win decisions.

Cohort 4

Cohort 5

You've done the work. You know the material. You've prepared the slides.And yet the decision stalls.Polite nods. Reasonable questions. Then: "Let's take this offline." "We'll circle back." "Good discussion."Translation: No decision today.If this keeps happening, it's not because you lack expertise or presentation skills. It's because the way you're structuring your message doesn't match how senior people decide.Here's what nobody tells you: executives make their decision in the first few minutes, then spend the rest of the time looking for reasons to trust that instinct—or doubt it. When you lead with context, build to your recommendation, and back it up with extensive data, you're triggering doubt, not confidence.The unspoken question in their mind: "If they need this much explanation, is the recommendation actually solid?"This course gives you a different approach—a system built on how decisions actually happen in senior rooms. You'll learn to structure your message so that "yes" feels like the obvious, low-risk choice.Not through tips you'll forget under pressure. Through a repeatable system that works even when you're tired, rushed, or facing pushback.

Executives decide before your presentation ends. Structure accordingly

Structure presentations that win decisions

Remove the anxiety before you even start

Build credibility without over-explaining

Choose proof that reassures, not proof that defends

Handle pushback without becoming defensive

Use AI tools without sounding generic or losing authority

<code>You present to executives, boards, or steering committees—and need decisions, not "good discussions." Your credibility is on the line.</code>

You pitch to clients and present recommendations for a living. Stalled decisions cost you deals, revenue, and repeat business.

You're in relationship management, business development, or sales—presenting to win deals, budgets, or strategic alignment.

Strengthen inner confidence, inspire others, and sharpen leadership skills through hands-on exercises and real-world tools

Leadership Coach 

Ha Tran

Founder, Ex-Google, Chief of Staff, U.S Department of State Professional fellow

Cohort 1

Cohort 3

In high-stakes moments, three things show up at once: 1. what you know is true2. what it might cost3. what you think you should do Most people try to resolve this by thinking harder or speaking better.It does not work. Because the problem is not clarity. The problem is authority. When no one is clearly leading, you: - hesitate even when you know the answer- over-explain to justify your position- say something, then walk it back- leave conversations feeling misaligned This is not a confidence issue. It is a governance issue. What changes after this workshop- You speak without over-explaining or softening your position- You make decisions faster without needing full certainty- You stop negotiating against yourself in real time- You handle pushback without collapsing or escalating- You stay aligned with your decision after the conversation ends This workshop is for you if: - You know what you want to say, but change it in the moment- You make decisions, then second-guess them after- You feel tension between what is true and what is acceptable- You are seen as capable, but do not feel fully in control under pressureMaximum 20 people/workshop to keep it intimate and practical.

You are not confused. You are running multiple leaders.

Make decisions under pressure without internal conflict

Senior leaders and managers looking to lead with conviction and assurance.

High-performing professionals who want to build stronger, more confident leadership skills.

Emerging leaders who seek to develop self-assurance, overcome self-doubt, and project confidence in high-stakes situations.

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Introduction to Thinking on Your Feet in Meetings

The Speaker's Approach: Entertainment, Gamification, and Research

The Challenge of Being Heard in Modern Meetings

Why Authenticity Trumps Perfection in Communication

Understanding Meeting Archetypes: Freezer, Sniper, and Ghost

Interactive Warm-Up: The 'Count Up' Game

Core System: Enter, Contribute, and Stay in the Conversation

Actionable Framework: Give, Take, and Pass

Framework in Action: Planning an Artemis Landing Party

Applying the Framework: Reporting Bad News to Superiors

What Strong Contributors Do Differently

Self-Assessment and Final Takeaways

Conclusion and Contact Information

Executives and senior leaders who set strategy, lead teams, and drive organizational outcomes.

Broad professional audience — content relevant across many roles and functions.

Executive communication — presenting to boards, writing memos, running all-hands, and high-stakes messaging.

Developing leadership skills — inspiring teams, building culture, navigating organizational complexity, and driving results through others.

Stop Freezing In Meetings

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