From colleague to boss – without the typical beginner mistakes.
Careertrainer.ai for new leaders
Have you just become a leader or will you be one soon? Practice your first employee conversations before they matter. Build authority without being authoritarian. Start confidently instead of uncertainly.
The first 90 days decide
Yesterday you were a colleague, today you are the boss. The expectations are high—from above and below. You are expected to deliver results, motivate the team, resolve conflicts, and provide feedback. But no one taught you how to lead.
The first months as a leader shape your reputation for years to come. Mistakes you make now will catch up with you later. But how can you learn to lead if you have never practiced it before?
Where are you right now?
The transition to leadership has various facets – all of which can be trained.
Just promoted
The promotion is confirmed; now it's time to get serious.
- Confidently lead your first team meeting.
- Clarify expectations with your team and supervisors.
- Build authority without appearing authoritarian.
- Lead former colleagues now.
Promotion in sight
You know that the time is approaching.
- Build leadership skills even before Day 1.
- Prepare for assessments and interviews.
- Mindset Shift from Expert to Leader
- Avoid typical beginner mistakes in advance.
New team taken over
You lead, but people don't know you yet.
- Building trust without a history
- Quickly understand the dynamics within the team.
- Conducting initial one-on-one conversations effectively
- Identify and implement Quick Wins.
Leading without authority
Project management or team lead without formal authority
- Influence without hierarchy.
- Generate commitment through conviction.
- Constructively dealing with resistance
- Deliver results without intervention rights.
The typical challenges faced by new leaders
These situations are familiar to almost everyone who is leading for the first time:
From Expert to Leader
You were promoted because of your expertise. But now, you need to delegate tasks to others instead of doing everything yourself. It feels wrong—but it's the right approach.
Former colleagues lead
Yesterday, you were gossiping about the boss together; today, you are the boss. How do you handle the new distance? How do you remain approachable without losing authority?
The first feedback conversation
Someone is not performing well, and you need to address it. But how? If you're too harsh, you risk losing the person. If you're too lenient, nothing changes. Finding the right balance is challenging.
Make and stand by decisions.
In the past, you could delegate decisions upward. Now everyone is looking to you. And every decision leaves someone unhappy. How do you feel about that, without needing to justify yourself?
Giving feedback that resonates
You know what you want to say. But phrasing it in a way that motivates rather than demotivates? That it is understood without causing offense? That is an art that requires practice.
Imposter Syndrome
When will others realize that I have no idea what I'm doing? Am I really good enough for this position? Doubts are normal – but they shouldn't paralyze you.
This is how you prepare for a leadership role.
Systematic training for the conversations that challenge new leaders the most.
Choose scenario
First team meeting, one-on-one conversation with a skeptical employee, providing feedback, resolving conflict – choose the situation that lies ahead or concerns you.
Conduct a conversation
The AI acts as your employee: skeptical, uncertain, demanding, or defensive. It responds realistically to your leadership—helping you learn what works.
Implement feedback
After each conversation: What worked as a leader, and what didn't. Concrete tips for a more confident presence. Repeat until you feel assured.
What you gain as a new leader
Safety and expertise from the start – instead of learning through mistakes.
Arrive faster
Instead of taking months to get started, you hit the ground running from day one. Your team will notice: Someone here knows what they’re doing.
- Build authority from day 1
- Conduct initial conversations confidently
- Gain respect quickly
Avoid typical mistakes
Most new leaders make the same mistakes. With training, you can identify them in advance and avoid them.
- Avoid excessive or insufficient control.
- The right balance between closeness and distance.
- Provide feedback without causing hurt.
Building self-confidence
The imposter syndrome fades when you realize: I can do this. Practice gives you true confidence – not just a facade of self-assurance.
- Replace doubt with competence.
- Calmness even in challenging situations
- Lead authentically instead of playing a role.
Foundation for the career
Leadership skills are the foundation for every career advancement. What you learn now will pay off for years to come.
- Solid foundation for further promotions
- Positive Reputation from the Start
- Skills that are always in demand
New leaders achieve this through training.
Start with 3 free training sessions and experience what it feels like to enter leadership conversations fully prepared. No credit card required.
Practice with realistic personalities
Every employee is different – and reacts differently to feedback. Our AI characters are based on the Myers-Briggs model and simulate realistic conversation dynamics: from the insecure junior employee to the critical senior developer.
Lade Charaktere...
Prepared for everything
Practice with introverted, extroverted, defensive, or emotional characters – just like your real employees.→ No surprises in real conversations
Real reactions
The AI becomes emotional, blocks, or opens up – depending on how you conduct the conversation.→ Learn to respond to different reactions
Safe practice space
Test different approaches without consequences. Find out what works – before it matters.→ Making mistakes is allowed
When do companies use Careertrainer.ai?
Five typical scenarios for HR teams and leaders
Onboarding for new leaders
Productivity from week 2 instead of month 6. New leaders practice their first difficult conversations before they have to lead them – from the first feedback conversation to taking over a team. No more learning by doing with real employees.
- Practice first leadership conversations risk-free
- Avoid typical beginner mistakes
- Faster effectiveness in the new role
- Structured onboarding program with progress tracking
Our Pricing
Choose the package that fits your needs
Free
Perfect for trying out and getting to know the platform.
- 3 training conversations total
- Access to free scenarios
- Basic feedback after conversations
Basic
Ideal for occasional preparation for important conversations.
- 15 conversations per month
- Access to all standard scenarios
- Detailed performance evaluation
- Progress tracking
- Email support
Pro
For regular training and continuous improvement.
- 40 conversations per month
- Access to all scenarios
- Detailed performance evaluation
- Progress tracking over time
- Personalized learning recommendations
- Priority support
Unlimited
For power users and small teams with intensive training needs.
- Unlimited conversations
- Access to all scenarios
- Detailed performance evaluation
- Progress tracking over time
- Personalized learning recommendations
- Create your own scenarios
- Priority support
For Teams & Organizations
Tailored solutions for your entire organization. Develop leaders according to your company guidelines.
Book personal demo- Everything from the Unlimited plan, plus:
- Customizable company policies and leadership guidelines
- Company-specific scenario development
- HR analytics dashboard
- Dedicated account manager
- Single Sign-On (SSO) integration
- Volume discounts for teams
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