Ever felt your update land well in London but stall in a US CFO room—or the reverse? In this lesson, you’ll learn exactly which phrases to avoid with US finance leaders and how to switch to UK‑friendly equivalents without losing precision, so your asks convert and your risk framing holds up. Expect a crisp playbook: clear explanations, board‑ready micro‑patterns, real‑world examples, and short drills to lock in the switch across slides, emails, and Q&A. Finish able to lead with the right number or scope, calibrate hedging, and make a defensible, decision‑ready ask under time pressure.