By working backwards from the rationale behind organizational structures, Mike taught practical frameworks, tools, and tactics for influencing without authority. The role plays were especially valuable—they gave me the chance not only to apply what I learned, but also to observe myself in action and reflect. Definitely worth taking.

What I learn from this course is something truly I can start applying to my day-to-day work immediately, and I really appreciate meeting Mike and learning things from him

The class is very helpful in improving communication skills, and it also fosters a strong community where you can meet others who are eager to grow and share similar questions about collaborating at work. I genuinely enjoyed the whole course and really appreciate every well-designed session provided by Mike and his team.

Mike’s class was very rewarding to me. He provided the frameworks that I have never seen that on books but it indeed the way that works. He was giving real time feedbacks about even minor twicks of speaking was really helpful. Highly recommended his course.

This course delivers. The strategies—especially Tactical Empathy and Process Leadership—are instantly usable tools that transform conflict into concrete results and simplify managing up. Mike is exceptional: open, insightful, and always provides specific, personalized advice for your toughest career challenges.

I applied Mengxi's strategies directly to one of my most important presentations at work. It was a huge success. I was not only praised at the presentation but also approached by my stakeholders, and my Director afterwards with their compliments of my performance. The frameworks Mengxi gave made an immediate impact to my daily work!

The content is succinct and practical. My favorite part is the role play, which is a great opportunity to work with some of the most highly achieving managers in a big corp. Would recommend the course to anyone whose native language is not English but would like to thrive in America big corps.

I applied Mengxi's strategies directly to my interview process with Intuit, and it made a massive difference. I successfully received an offer for the Data Scientist role and couldn't be happier with the guidance.

I really appreciate Mike for opening this class - it's rare to find a program specifically designed to help non-native speakers improve communication in a way that directly addresses such a major pain point for this group. The course was very thoughtfully designed, combining presentations, case studies, role-plays, office hours, and 1:1 sessions. It was valuable to learn not only how Mike & Linda have handled different situations themselves, but also to hear from the other side how director-level leaders think. I came away with great frameworks, practical examples, and very helpful & to-the-point feedback tailored to my situations.

Well-structured course with useful tools and frameworks. Mike shared many workplace insights, from which I learned a lot about the unspoken rules. He also created opportunities for practice through role play, pushing me to step out of my comfort zone, which truly initiated change. Definitely recommended!

Exactly What I Needed to Elevate My Impact This is an outstanding masterclass that bridges the gap between theory and real-world application. The consistent role-playing built my confidence, while the insider's view into director-level decision-making was a game-changer. For any non-native English speaker looking to amplify their influence and understand the "why" behind executive choices, this course is a must. It provides the tools to lead from wherever you are.

I applied the strategy we mapped out for my compensation review, and the results were excellent. I successfully negotiated a merit increase within a week of the class!

Mike shared valuable insights from his own career and built clear, actionable frameworks that made the course highly practical. I found the content immediately applicable to my day-to-day work and learned a great deal.

I really like the sessions Mike offered. Very practical and help me to handle some situation I didn’t pay attention to previously during my day to day work. Highly recommend!