A NEWSLETTER BY MICHAEL SHEHANE
The Next Steps
The frameworks, mindsets, and strategies that help leaders communicate clearly, connect deeply, and lead under pressure.
Workshops and coaching for leaders at Netflix, Uber, Google, Meta, Airbnb, Duolingo, Roche, and Stanford
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Hi! My name is Michael
I work in San Francisco and I inspire leaders to communicate more effectively at work. After years of working with leaders who are shaping the future, I am sharing with you the frameworks, mindsets, and strategies that have helped them engage at a deeper level with their team, with their orgs, and, of course, with themselves.
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Lead With Clarity and Confidence
Clear thinking, concise speaking, and leading the room when all eyes are on you.
Spotlight Storytelling
Using narrative to connect with your audience and make your message memorable.
Convince Without Control
Persuasion, influence, buy-in, and alignment without power games.
Own Hard Conversations
Calling colleagues in with compassion, without dodging, sugarcoating, or blowing up.
Trust Under Pressure
Building, keeping, and repairing trust so collaboration holds up when it matters.
Lead Within Complexity
Defining and talking about hard problems so you can lead through complexity without oversimplifying it.
Team Communication Skills
How your team talks is how your team works.
Executive Presence Cues
The signals people read before they hear your words: composure, regulation, embodiment.
Go Unscripted
Speaking well when you didn't plan to: impromptu answers, unexpected questions, and the meeting that turns to you.
Small Talk, Big Moves
Small talk as a vetting process for finding the people who can help you move forward.
Feedback Loops
Feedback as a system for critical thinking, where reflection drives action.
The New Accountability
Accountability as a feedback loop, not a virtue, so teams improve without burning out.
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