How to Effectively Communicate with Executives

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This guest post is written by Eden’s co-founder, Calli. For over 10 years, Calli has been contributing to fast growing companies at every level. Through her breadth of experience and accelerated career path she excels at building bridges between technical expertise and business needs.

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Having worked at startups and lean tech companies for over a decade, I have always reported directly to a C-level executive. My first corporate role was as an Executive Assistant so I learned very quickly how to communicate with “higher ups” who are chronically overbooked, wear a dozen different hats and somehow always short on time. Those skills have helped me in every role I’ve held since. 

Knowing how to communicate with the top level has allowed me to outperform my peers, comfortably navigate the office politics and progress my career quickly.

Here’s what I’ve learned: