Field notes

The Commy blog.

Practical notes for clearer meetings, interviews, presentations, and difficult conversations.

PracticeCommunicationMethod6 min read

The one-minute communication practice you can actually repeat

A small rehearsal loop for clearer meetings, interviews, presentations, and difficult conversations—without pretending one score can measure confidence.

August 11, 2026

FillersPausesDelivery7 min read

How to reduce filler words without sounding robotic

Treat fillers as evidence, not failure. Find the clusters, understand what happens around them, and rehearse a quieter alternative.

August 11, 2026

MeetingsClarityStructure5 min read

A three-part structure for a clear project update

Put the decision-ready point first, support it with the minimum useful context, and finish with an owned next step.

August 11, 2026

Difficult conversationsDirectnessPractice6 min read

How to rehearse a difficult conversation without scripting a robot

Prepare the opening, the observation, and the request—then practice staying direct when the other person responds.

August 11, 2026

ProgressFeedbackPrivacy6 min read

How to measure speaking progress without a fake confidence score

Compare observable signals in similar practice moments, preserve the evidence, and tell a weekly story that does not overclaim.

August 11, 2026