Coursera

What’s one decision your future self would be relieved you made?

Not everyone has to understand my pace.

After more than a decade in hardware engineering, Mikael Asfaw decided to go back to school.

He'd worked at Apple, Google, Meta, Tesla, and Waymo. But as AI and robotics evolved, he wanted to expand his software skills.

Here's where that decision took him. 🧵

AI agents, sustainable design, climate justice, and even the science of a great cup of tea. 🍵

Curiosity can take you in all kinds of directions.

Here are six courses and Specializations to explore on Coursera this month. 🧵

Doing great work and communicating its value are two different skills.

You can be good at your job and still struggle to make your impact clear.

4 ways to communicate your work better:

→ Lead with why it matters
→ Explain the impact, not just the output
→ Tailor the detail to your audience
→ Make your recommendation clear

Good work matters. So does helping others understand it.