What Went Well
Led with Q1 data before the budget narrative could be framed against the project
Offered timeline compromise without conceding the Q3 launch target
Gave Priya space to volunteer the API spec commitment organically
Coaching Notes
Three coaching moments delivered. Key theme: leading with data over narrative. The budget discussion at 10:20 was your strongest moment. The timeline negotiation could benefit from longer strategic pauses.
Action Items
Priya: Finalize API spec by Thursday
You: Send infrastructure projections to Sarah by Wednesday
Marcus: Draft revised timeline with mid-May beta
You: Schedule budget follow-up with Sarah
Subtext & Dynamics
Sarah's budget concerns are likely connected to CFO pressure, not project dissatisfaction. Marcus and Priya demonstrated strong working chemistry that should be leveraged.