IDEAS, DECISIONS & LESSONS
Notes on AI, architecture and building useful products.
23 articles
24 Mar 2026 · 12 min read
business-english
Master the exact words, phrases, and scripts that senior engineers and tech leads use when presenting technical work to non-technical stakeholders, running product demos, and handling tough questions under pressure.
Read more23 Mar 2026 · 13 min read
architecture
The exact language patterns senior engineers use to propose technical solutions, run architecture review meetings, push back on bad ideas without damaging relationships, and write ADRs that actually get read and followed.
Read more22 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
business-english
How to demo new features clearly and onboard new team members in English. Scripts, checklists, and phrases for knowledge transfer and first-week communication.
Read more22 Mar 2026 · 16 min read
business-english
The exact language patterns for engineering managers and senior tech leads: running one-on-ones that build trust, giving feedback that actually changes behavior, making the case for promotion, navigating scope and timeline negotiations, and handling the difficult conversations nobody prepares you for.
Read more21 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
business-english
From technical design with clients to demo rehearsals and live presentations. The complete English toolkit for client-facing meetings.
Read more20 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
business-english
How to translate technology into business language. Status updates, executive summaries, and demo presentations — in English that CEOs and product owners actually understand.
Read more19 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
business-english
How to write PR comments that improve code without hurting feelings. Giving feedback, receiving criticism, and maintaining team dynamics — all through async written English.
Read more18 Mar 2026 · 7 min read
business-english
How to push back on unrealistic deadlines, negotiate scope, and manage expectations with PMs — in professional English that builds trust, not tension.
Read more17 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
bugs
How to discuss bugs, defend your code professionally, accept valid feedback, and collaborate with QA — in clean, professional English.
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