Upcoming Courses
The Art of Public Speaking
RECORDED SESSION
Overview
Mihir Mankad is a visionary educator and leadership catalyst - blending academic excellence, cross-continental expertise
Built on a teaching methodology refined in top institutions, this course brings a professor’s lens to the craft of public speaking. Through a blend of academic rigor and real-world application, you’ll learn how to design and deliver talks that land with clarity, confidence, and emotional resonance.
At the end of this course, you will:
• Speak with clarity, confidence, and control
• Craft compelling openings and closings
• Use storytelling to connect with any audience
• Apply a proven delivery framework used by global leaders
Who It’s For:
Executives, entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals preparing to present or pitch.
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Get to Know Your Master
The Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Style, Structure and Storytelling with Case Study 1
Style, Structure and Storytelling with Case Study 2
Style, Structure and Storytelling with Case Study 3
Style, Structure and Storytelling with Case Study 4
The Joy of Public Speaking
Find the Shine in the Eyes
Conclusion
The Art of Interviewing
RECORDED SESSION
Overview
Interviewing is not simply a set of questions. It is a disciplined way of thinking, listening, and responding under pressure. In The Art of Interviewing, Mihir Mankad draws on years of teaching communication, leadership, and narrative craft to help you approach interviews as structured conversations rather than performances. The course trains you to think clearly, answer with intent, handle ambiguity, and navigate fit, case, creative, and consulting interviews with confidence, presence, and judgment.
At the end of this course, you will:
• Answer questions with clarity rather than hesitation
• Structure responses under pressure
• Navigate challenging or ambiguous interview moments
• Perform confidently across fit, case, and industry-specific interviews
Who It’s For:
Professionals and students preparing for high-stakes interviews across consulting, leadership, and creative roles.
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The Journey Starts Here
The Interview Mindset
The Fit Interview and the Case Interview
The Fit Interview: Question 1
The Fit Interview: Question 2
The Fit Interview: Question 3
The Fit Interview: Question 4
The Fit Interview: Question 5
Interviewing at a Consulting Firm
Interviewing in the Creative Industry
The Case Interview
Tips and Advice
Conclusion
The Art of Communication
VIRTUAL LIVE SESSION
COMING SOON
Overview
Drawing from decades of teaching and leadership education across global universities, this course distills the core principles of clear, structured, and purposeful communication. Designed and taught by a professor who has coached leaders worldwide, it gives you a practical, academically grounded approach to expressing ideas with precision and presence.
At the end of this course, you will:
• Communicate with structure and intention
• Tell stronger, more persuasive stories
• Show up with confidence in high-stakes moments
• Deliver messages that are clear, compelling, and memorable
Who It’s For:
Professionals, leaders, founders, and anyone seeking to communicate more effectively.
Testimonials & Reflections
What Our Students Say
I walked in fearing public speaking and left knowing it’s one of my strengths.
Leland Lazarus
Fletcher Alum
Professor Mankad turned public speaking into a deeply personal, transformative experience.
Rachel Bear
Friedman Alum
A safe space for honest stories that turned classmates into a community.
Mukund Marodia
Young India Fellow
Professor Mankad helped me replace fear with calm confidence.
Evan Spark-DePass
Fletcher School (Tufts)
This course demands rigor and rewards deeply authentic communication.
Tony Dominic Sebastian
Masters’ Union
I found my voice through stories, structure, and intention.
Mark Karugarama
Fletcher School (Tufts)
I connected with audiences by embracing vulnerability, not performance.
Adhiraj Arora
Indian School of Business
Professor Mankad taught me listening is leadership.
Puja Arti
Masters’ Union
I found confidence through practice, vulnerability, and peer support.
Tram Pham
Friedman School (Tufts)
EXECUTIVE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS
11,000+
80+
UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOOLS
200+
CORPORATE CLIENTS TRAINED