DirectKind

How DirectKind Works

From unprepared to confident in four steps. Here's exactly how DirectKind helps you have better conversations.

1

Add Your Team

Build context that lasts

Start by adding the people you manage. Include their name, role, how long you've worked together, and notes about their communication style.

  • Save team members once — your coach remembers them forever
  • Add communication preferences (e.g., "prefers direct feedback")
  • Include context about sensitivities or motivators
  • Track your coaching history with each person
Team Member Profile
S
Sarah Chen
Senior Developer • 2 years
Style: Prefers direct feedback, responds well to data-driven conversations
2

Talk to Your Coach

Natural conversation, expert guidance

Describe your situation in plain English. Your coach asks clarifying questions and recommends the right approach based on proven communication frameworks.

  • Share the situation naturally — no forms to fill out
  • Your coach asks thoughtful follow-up questions
  • Get framework recommendations (SBI, GROW, Radical Candor, NVC)
  • Build talking points customized to your team member
Coaching Conversation
I need to talk to Sarah about missing the last few sprint deadlines...
I understand. Given Sarah's preference for direct feedback, I'd recommend the SBI framework. Let me help you structure this...
3

Practice the Conversation

Rehearse before the real thing

This is where DirectKind shines. Practice the actual conversation with an AI that plays your team member — complete with realistic pushback and reactions.

  • AI simulates your team member's likely responses
  • Practice your opening statement
  • Experience realistic pushback before it happens
  • Try different approaches until you find what works
Practice Mode
AI is playing Sarah
Sarah, I wanted to talk about the sprint deadlines...
*sighs* I know what you're going to say. Look, I've been dealing with a lot of technical debt that nobody seems to acknowledge...
Try different approaches
4

Track Your Growth

See yourself improve over time

After your real conversation, reflect on how it went. DirectKind tracks your patterns, celebrates your wins, and helps you identify areas to develop.

  • Log outcomes after each real conversation
  • See your success rate improve over time
  • Unlock milestones as you grow
  • Get personalized insights about your coaching style
Growth Dashboard
Your LevelDeveloping
12
Sessions
75%
Success
8
Reflected

Why This Matters

Remembers Your Team

Unlike ChatGPT, DirectKind builds persistent profiles of your team members. The 5th conversation about Sarah is dramatically better than the 1st.

Realistic Practice

Practice mode simulates your actual team member — their communication style, likely objections, and emotional responses.

Proven Frameworks

Get contextual recommendations for SBI, GROW, Radical Candor, and NVC based on your specific situation.

Growth Over Time

Track your sessions, reflect on outcomes, and watch your confidence and success rate improve.

Your Coaching Journey

Day 1
Add your first team member
Week 1
Complete your first coaching session
Week 2
Try practice mode for the first time
Month 1
Reflect on 5+ real conversations
Month 2
See patterns in your coaching style
Month 3
Reach "Developing" level

Ready to Start?

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