ROLE: WETWARE_DEBUGGER

I debug the human
running the system.

Short, intense coaching for engineers and freelancers who already know what they should do — and aren't doing it.

For people who've tried gentle coaching and bounced off.

Alessandro Pedori
The "Wetware" (debug mode)
System Notice:

"Most clients reach their goal in 2–4 sessions and leave. That's the design, not a failure."

/// The Diagnostic

Why this page exists, in four parts.

1. I lost a career to AI. In 2010.

I was a technical translator. Neural machine translation came for the work. I went back into engineering — NLP, then ML, then AI engineering. Now, as an engineer, I can smell the same kind of shift again.

Field Note:

"I know this smell. I can talk you through it."

System Error:

"Discipline: 2 weeks. Reverted to old behavior."
Fix: figure out what your "stuck" was protecting.

2. Stuck isn't a motivation problem.

Stuck is a negotiation problem. Different parts of you want different things. Force-pushing one wins the moment, loses the year. We work with the conflict, not against it.

3. Most coaching is too gentle to work.

You don't need another person agreeing with the story you've been telling yourself. You need someone who pushes on the smoothed-over parts. I will.

Sample Question:

"Wait, why is THAT the obvious option?" (quietly)

4. Short and sharp, by design.

Most clients reach their goal in 2–4 sessions and leave. That's the design, not a failure. I respect your money and your time. If you need ongoing support, I'll point you at someone who does that work.

Standard Protocols

Entry_Point

Diagnostic Session

"Find the actual blocker."

A single 90-min session. We map the situation honestly — what's real, what's a story, what's a part of you wearing a clever costume.

  • > Single session, no commitment
  • > Actual diagnosis, not a sales call
  • > Online or in person (Italy)

€150–200

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Core_Product

The 4-Week Sprint

"Test a direction. Don't decide."

Two sessions plus a 4-week experiment between them. We design a small, time-boxed test of direction — not a five-year plan.

  • > 2 sessions + 4-week experiment
  • > One specific, testable hypothesis
  • > Real evidence, not vibes

€400–500

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Specialty

Career Inflection Sprint

"For engineers feeling the AI shift."

3 sessions over 6 weeks for technical people in transition. Retrain, pivot, double down, or leave — with someone who's been through it. Twice.

  • > 3 sessions, 6 weeks
  • > Industry-specific honesty
  • > Concrete next move

€600–800

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Pre-Commit

Second Opinion

"You think you've decided. Have you?"

A single 60-min session for people who've made a big decision and want a sharp mirror before pulling the trigger. No agenda except honesty.

  • > Single session
  • > Honest pushback
  • > No follow-up expected

€150

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Prices in EUR, ranges depend on length and prep. If money is the only obstacle, tell me — I keep a few slots open.

Should you book?

I'd rather lose you here than waste a session. Read both columns honestly.

Book if

  • > You're an engineer or freelancer feeling the ground shift
  • > You've been "thinking about" the same change for 6+ months
  • > You've tried gentle coaching and it didn't move the needle
  • > You want a sparring partner, not a cheerleader
  • > You can take a direct question without flinching

Don't book if

  • > You want validation
  • > You want a long-term coaching relationship
  • > You're in acute crisis (I'll refer you out)
  • > You haven't tried any self-reflection yet
  • > You think "I just need more discipline" is a diagnosis

Credentials

Why I'm allowed to do this.

  • > 20+ years in meditation, embodiment, and relational practice
  • > Level 2 IFS Practitioner (Internal Family Systems)
  • > Co-lead of IFS Collective
  • > Career-reinvented twice: translator → engineer → AI engineer
  • > 20+ years shipping software at Apple and elsewhere

I'm not a licensed therapist or psychologist. If you need one, I'll help you find one.

From a past client:

"Alex combines being a caring and sensitive individual with a healthy no-bullshit attitude... a sharp-minded guy and not afraid of scrutinizing your assertions and assumptions."

— Sascha

FAQ

"Are you a therapist?"

No. Different job. If you need one, I'll point you at someone.

"What's IFS?"

Internal Family Systems. A framework for working with the different "parts" of yourself that pull in different directions. Longer explanation here.

"Will you make me cry?"

Sometimes. Not the goal.

"Why so few sessions?"

Because you don't need more. If you do, I'll tell you and we'll keep going. Most don't.

"Online or in person?"

Both. Most clients are remote. In-person available in Italy.

"Do you do this in Italian?"

Sì, certo.

"Is there a softer version of this work?"

Yes. Align Your Life on IFS Collective is the same toolkit, gentler tone, broader audience.

Open for new clients

Stop debugging
in production.

Typical first step is a 15-min intro call. If we're a fit, we book a diagnostic. If not, you'll still leave with one useful thing.

Alessandro Pedori © 2026 | Wetwarecraft & Engineering

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