🔥 3 day streak ⭐ 12 sessions

Practice before you speak

Rehearse difficult conversations with AI coaching. Build confidence before the real thing.

Quick Practice

All Scenarios

💼 Negotiate salary Moderate
📈 Ask for promotion Challenging
🚪 Resign gracefully Moderate
🙅 Decline extra work Easy
⚠️ Report a concern Difficult
💰 Ask for a Raise

Tell me about the situation

The more details you share, the better I can prepare you.

Relationship, personality, their communication style
Pre-Practice Coaching

Your Strategy

🎯 Opening Line

"Sarah, I'd like to discuss my compensation. I've been reflecting on my contributions over the past two years, and I believe it's time to revisit my salary."

Why this works: Direct, professional, signals confidence. You're not asking permission to have the conversation.

🚫 Phrases to Avoid

  • "I was wondering if maybe..." Too tentative — undermines your position
  • "I know budgets are tight, but..." You're making their objection for them
  • "I feel like I deserve..." Focus on value delivered, not feelings

🎭 Likely Reactions

60% chance

"Let me check with leadership and get back to you"

Ask for a specific timeline
30% chance

"Budget constraints are challenging right now"

Pivot to timeline or non-monetary asks
10% chance

"What number did you have in mind?"

Be ready with your researched range

📝 Conversation Structure

  1. Open: State your purpose clearly (30 seconds)
  2. Evidence: 2-3 specific achievements with impact (2 minutes)
  3. Ask: Your specific request with market data (30 seconds)
  4. Listen: Pause. Let them respond fully. (as long as needed)
  5. Navigate: Handle objections without caving (varies)
  6. Close: Agree on next steps with dates (30 seconds)
Exchange 1 of 5
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Sarah (Your Manager) Direct but fair • 5 years experience

*Sarah looks up from her laptop as you enter her office*

Hey, you wanted to chat? Come in, have a seat. What's on your mind?

✅ Session Complete

Your Debrief

Confidence Rating

75% Ready with some refinement needed

You showed strong composure but wavered when budget constraints came up. One more practice round on objection handling would help.

✨ What You Did Well

  • Clear opening that set the professional tone
  • Strong use of specific achievements with numbers
  • Maintained composure when challenged

📈 Areas to Improve

  • Backed down too quickly on the timeline ask
  • Used "I feel" instead of focusing on delivered value
  • Didn't push back on the vague "I'll look into it"

📝 Your Best Version Script

Opening: "Sarah, I'd like to discuss my compensation. Over the past two years, I've consistently exceeded my targets — the client retention project alone saved us $120K."

The Ask: "Based on market data and my contributions, I'm looking for a 15% adjustment. I believe that reflects the value I'm bringing."

If Pushed Back: "I understand budget considerations. If not now, can we set a specific review date? I'd like to know what milestones would get us there."

Closing: "Can we put a date on the calendar to revisit this? I'd like to have clarity on the path forward."