Clarity when the stakes are high.

Find the right words when it really matters.

Tess is a private judgment tool built for leaders under pressure. When you’re exhausted or overwhelmed, it guides you through rewriting a message, setting expectations, giving feedback, or repairing trust—so you can act with confidence and care

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Use Tess for the conversations that drain you, not for routine tasks.

Not Another AI Chatbot.

Tess isn’t a to‑do app or a leadership seminar.

It’s a fast, judgment‑based coach for people leaders who’ve hit their limit.Tess doesn’t teach theory or flood you with options. It helps you decide what to say next—clearly, fairly, and in your own voice—when one misstep could damage trust, performance, or culture.

Use it when:

  • You’re too drained to navigate a tough moment alone.
  • You want a second brain, not a second‑guess.
  • You’d text a trusted mentor if you had one on call.

Tess is that support—on demand.

Tess Decides Before It Drafts.

Tess guides you to a single clear decision and gives you words that stand up under scrutiny.

Tess advises on high-stakes conversation

If a live conversation is better than writing, Tess will say so. You’ll get:

  • A short message to request the conversation.

  • A few clear talking points to guide it

  • A brief follow‑up note, if a recap makes sense.

If writing is the right move, Tess helps you say it cleanly and calmly.

Tess asks: Should you say it at all?

Most tools ask what you want to say.Tess first asks whether you should say it, and if so, when and how.

Tess is about accuracy—under pressure

Tess isn’t about automation. It’s about accuracy—under pressure.

How it works in practice.

You bring the moment. Tess brings the clarity. No overthinking, no spinning—just a clear path forward.

Step 1: Bring the moment.

Paste the email, Slack message, or describe the situation you’re stuck on.

Step 2: Let Tess decide the format.

Tess judges whether to reply in writing, talk live, or hold the line—and gives you the words that fit.

Step 3: Act and move on.

Use the guidance, handle the hard conversation, and get back your day.”

What Tess does.

Tess is built for four leadership moments:

Rewrite a message

Your message missed. Tess finds the tone that sticks and lands right.

Set expectations

Expectations matter. Tess makes sure they land with care and accountability.

Feedback that holds up

Hard truths need fair words. Tess helps you say what needs saying.

Prepare for 1:1s

Prepare for a hard conversation. Get 1–3 talking points, not scripts.

Built for leaders carrying the weight.

When the stakes are high and you need to be fair and firm, Tess gives you language, structure and support to lead with clarity.

First-time Managers

Tess helps you hold people accountable without sounding mean. You’ll sound steady and fair instead of suddenly strict or overly nice.

Overloaded Middle Managers

Tess provides a quick, tactical judgment filter so you can make hard calls and model calm, clear decisions, without endless meetings.

L&D Professionals

Tess helps you craft direct yet fair messages for the managers you coach, so you hold the line without burningtrust or influence.

All Leaders

When a conversation could impact trust, performance or culture, Tess gives you the right words and timing so you stay calm and fair.

Private by design.

Your clarity stays between you and Tess

Tess isn’t part of your company’s tech stack. There are no manager dashboards. No HR logs. No one watching over your shoulder as you work through the hard stuff.It’s just you, your thoughts and a framework to say what needs to be said, clearly and calmly.

Support without surveillance

Tess operates independently of your employer’s infrastructure:

  • Confidential conversations, fully under your contro.

  • No HR access, no monitoring, no performance scoring.

  • No algorithm policing your tone or style.

Tess doesn’t write for you.
It helps you lead—with precision, judgment, and just the right words.

Three leaders one tool

See how Tess shows up for you.

The missed deadline

When a high‑performer misses yet another deadline, you know how to lead with care, but the words don’t come. Tess offers a concise Slack ask for a quick sync, a clear call opener and a few talking points so you hold the line without creating conflict.

The reset

When you’re juggling multiple teams and need to reset expectations with a team lead without sounding punitive, Tess refines your email, suggests a brief Slack update and gives you a follow‑up line that reinforces accountability without micromanaging.

The boundary

When you’re coaching someone who isn’t modeling what you taught and they aren’t your report, Tess helps you name the gap while protecting the relationship.

When a conversation could hurt trust or performance, Tess is there.

You don’t need Tess for every message. But when a conversation could hurt trust or performance, Tess offers calm, structured backup..

There’s no subscription—just credits you use when it counts.

100 credits = support for about 50 real moments.

Your words shape the culture you lead.

You think before you speak because you know one conversation can change someone’s day—or career.Tess won’t lead for you.
But it will be beside you when it matters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions. Clear answers.
What is Tess?

Tess is a judgment support tool for people leaders. It helps you work through high-stakes moments—feedback, conflict, performance conversations, or boundaries—when clarity matters and pressure is high.

Tess doesn’t write scripts or give generic advice. It helps you decide what to say next, in your own voice, with calm, fairness, and emotional intelligence.

Who is Tess for?

Tess is for people who lead others—first-time managers, experienced team leads, middle managers, and L&D partners.

If you care about how your words land, want to avoid unnecessary damage, and don’t want fluff or canned language, Tess was built for you.

Is this like ChatGPT?

Tess is powered by AI, but it’s not a general-purpose chatbot.

It’s purpose-built for people leadership moments, with strict boundaries around what it helps with and how it responds. That means fewer generic answers, stronger judgment, and guidance that stays grounded in real workplace dynamics.

Think of it as a thinking partner—not a chat assistant.

Will my company see what I write in Tess?

No.

Tess operates independently of your company’s systems. There are no employer dashboards, no HR access, and no monitoring. Your conversations stay private and under your control.

Tess is support—not surveillance.

Can I use Tess for sensitive or messy situations?

Yes. That’s exactly when it’s most useful.

Tess is designed for moments where emotions are involved or the stakes feel high—giving hard feedback, setting boundaries, navigating conflict, or addressing performance issues without making things worse.

How do the credits work?

Each time you start a new conversation or scenario with Tess, it uses credits.

You’ll start with 6 free credits, which is enough to work through about three real, tough leadership moments and see if Tess fits your needs.

After that, 100 credits typically support around 50 clarity moments. There’s no subscription—you use Tess when you need it.

For consistency and quality, Tess runs on the latest GPT-5 model, configured specifically for leadership decision support.

Do credits expire?

No. Credits don’t expire.

Use them at your own pace—today, next month, or when the next hard moment shows up.

Is Tess going to make me sound like someone else?

No.

Tess doesn’t generate corporate-speak or overwrite your voice. It helps you say what you mean—more clearly, more calmly, and with the right level of authority.

You’re still leading. Tess just helps you hold the line.

Can I use Tess to coach others?

Yes.

Tess is especially useful for L&D partners and senior leaders who support others. You can use it to shape language, pressure-test talking points, or model clarity—without taking over the conversation.

What if I start using it and it’s not for me?

That’s fine.

There’s no subscription and no lock-in. Use the free credits, try it in real situations, and decide from there.

Do I need to set anything up or manage tools to use Tess?

No. You can use Tess immediately—no setup required.

A few optional features are available if they’re helpful:

  • Chat history & bookmarks let you revisit or save moments you want to keep.
  • Custom instructions are optional context (like your role or communication style) that Tess can remember—but only if you add them.
  • Share chat lets you copy a conversation link if you want to reflect or collaborate.

You don’t need to use any of these to get value. Most people simply start a chat, work through the moment, and move on.

Get started now with Tess

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