Train challenging conversations – with AI simulation.
Criticism, Conflict, Termination: Practice Before It Gets Serious.
Difficult employee conversations require courage and often go awry when approached unprepared. With our AI simulation, leaders can practice delivering feedback, managing conflicts, and navigating other sensitive situations in advance. Realistic AI characters respond like actual employees: defensively, emotionally, or evasively. This way, you enter the conversation prepared rather than facing the unknown.
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Master difficult conversations – through practical training instead of theory.
Leaders don't learn how to handle difficult conversations in seminars – they learn by having them. Our AI simulation provides a safe space to practice delivering feedback, managing conflicts, and navigating other sensitive situations. Mistakes have no consequences, repetition is unlimited, and feedback is immediate.
Conducting feedback discussions without demotivating.
Addressing performance issues is one of the most challenging leadership tasks. Too harsh, and the employee shuts down. Too lenient, and nothing changes. In our AI simulation, you practice delivering feedback to various employee types: the Defensive, who justifies everything; the Sensitive, who reacts immediately with hurt; and the Indifferent, who seems unreachable. You will learn to articulate criticism clearly while maintaining the relationship.
Addressing performance issues is one of the most challenging leadership tasks. Too harsh, and the employee shuts down. Too lenient, and nothing changes. In our AI simulation, you practice delivering feedback to various employee types: the Defensive, who justifies everything; the Sensitive, who reacts immediately with hurt; and the Indifferent, who seems unreachable. You will learn to articulate criticism clearly while maintaining the relationship.
De-escalate conflict conversations instead of escalating them.
Ignoring conflicts within a team only makes them worse. However, intervening incorrectly can escalate them even further. In our AI simulation, you will practice conflict conversations between entrenched positions: you will mediate between two employees who refuse to communicate, and engage in dialogue with an employee who personally attacks you. You will learn to regulate emotions—both your own and those of others.
Ignoring conflicts within a team only makes them worse. However, intervening incorrectly can escalate them even further. In our AI simulation, you will practice conflict conversations between entrenched positions: you will mediate between two employees who refuse to communicate, and engage in dialogue with an employee who personally attacks you. You will learn to regulate emotions—both your own and those of others.
Conduct termination conversations professionally and empathetically.
Termination conversations are emotionally challenging for both parties. Uncertainty can lead to mistakes: lengthy discussions, raising false hopes, and overlooking legal pitfalls. In our AI simulation, you practice termination conversations with various response patterns: shock, anger, tears, and negotiation attempts. You will learn to remain clear and empathetic, even in difficult situations.
Termination conversations are emotionally challenging for both parties. Uncertainty can lead to mistakes: lengthy discussions, raising false hopes, and overlooking legal pitfalls. In our AI simulation, you practice termination conversations with various response patterns: shock, anger, tears, and negotiation attempts. You will learn to remain clear and empathetic, even in difficult situations.
Realistic AI characters with genuine response patterns.
Our 50+ AI characters are based on the MBTI personality model and respond authentically to your leadership style. They become defensive under pressure, open up with empathy, and shut down when faced with accusations. Each character has unique triggers and behaviors—just like real employees. This allows you to practice challenging conversations with the complexity you encounter in everyday situations.
Our 50+ AI characters are based on the MBTI personality model and respond authentically to your leadership style. They become defensive under pressure, open up with empathy, and shut down when faced with accusations. Each character has unique triggers and behaviors—just like real employees. This allows you to practice challenging conversations with the complexity you encounter in everyday situations.
Immediate feedback after every conversation.
After each practice conversation, you will receive a detailed analysis: Where did you listen, and where did you interrupt? When did the employee open up, and when did they close off? Which phrasing was effective, and which was not? You'll receive concrete improvement suggestions instead of vague assessments. You can immediately repeat the conversation and test new strategies.
After each practice conversation, you will receive a detailed analysis: Where did you listen, and where did you interrupt? When did the employee open up, and when did they close off? Which phrasing was effective, and which was not? You'll receive concrete improvement suggestions instead of vague assessments. You can immediately repeat the conversation and test new strategies.
For HR: Training for Difficult Conversations – Scalable for All Leaders
Individual leadership training for difficult conversations costs €1,500-3,000 per person—and within two weeks, half of the content is forgotten. With our AI simulation, all leaders continuously train, from team leads to department heads. HR maintains oversight of training progress and skill development, ensuring consistent conversation quality across the entire organization.
Individual leadership training for difficult conversations costs €1,500-3,000 per person—and within two weeks, half of the content is forgotten. With our AI simulation, all leaders continuously train, from team leads to department heads. HR maintains oversight of training progress and skill development, ensuring consistent conversation quality across the entire organization.
A Character Library for All Leadership Situations
Your leaders train with scientifically-backed AI characters – from the insecure junior employee to the critical senior staff member. Each character is based on the Myers-Briggs model and simulates realistic conversation dynamics.
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Diverse Employee Types
Prepare your leaders for diverse personalities – from the introverted analyst to the extroverted team player.→ Reduces conflicts through better understanding
Consistent Leadership Quality
All leaders train with the same characters and standards – regardless of location or department.→ Creates a consistent corporate culture
Measurable Training Success
See exactly which character types challenge your teams and where there is a need for further training.→ Data-driven personnel development
When do companies use Careertrainer.ai?
Four typical scenarios for HR teams and leaders
Prepare new leaders from day one
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
Pricing
Choose the plan that fits your needs.
For you as a leader
€119/month
Practice difficult conversations in a safe environment – anytime, as often as you want.
- 14 realistic conversation scenarios (performance reviews, terminations, salary negotiations & more)
- Create your own custom scenarios for your specific situations
- AI-powered feedback immediately after each conversation – specific and actionable
- Unlimited repetitions – practice until you feel confident
- Track your progress and visualize your development
- Personalized learning recommendations based on your performance
- Cancel anytime – no commitment
For your organization
Scalable leadership development with your company culture at its core.
- Your leadership principles and company values automatically embedded in all scenarios
- Custom scenarios for your industry-specific and organizational challenges
- HR analytics dashboard: identify skill gaps, measure training effectiveness, prove ROI
- Dedicated account manager for your successful implementation
- Single Sign-On (SSO) and seamless integration with your IT infrastructure
- Centralized team management saves your HR team time and administrative effort
- Volume discounts from 10 licenses – scales with your growth
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