In this episode, we explore Yoodli, an AI-powered role-playing and conversation coach designed to help users improve their communication skills across various scenarios. The tool offers personalized AI conversation partners that can be customized for specific situations like sales calls, job interviews, internal pitches, or even casual networking events. Beyond just role-playing capabilities, Yoodli provides comprehensive analytics and feedback on numerous aspects of communication including filler words, pacing, talk time ratios, and active listening skills.
Keywords
- Yoodli
- AI Conversation Coach
- Role-Playing Tool
- Communication Skills
- Sales Call Practice
- Pitch Presentation
- Speech Analytics
- Filler Word Tracking
- Active Listening
- Conversation Feedback
- Sales Methodology
- Internal Pitching
- Meeting Preparation
- Marketing Campaign Presentation
- Personal Development
- Professional Training
- Conversation Metrics
- Communication Analytics
- AI Partner
- Public Speaking
Key Takeaways
Platform Capabilities
- Creates customizable AI conversation partners for specific scenarios
- Offers pre-built templates (cold sales calls, interviews, pitches, etc.)
- Allows uploading existing audio/video for retrospective analysis
- Provides detailed feedback and coaching suggestions after each session
- Tracks progress across multiple conversations over time
- Integrates with meetings for real-time feedback
- Features multi-persona scenarios for group interactions
- Includes specialized training exercises for specific skills
- Allows setting customized goals and rubrics for sessions
- Offers automated transcription with timestamped feedback
Analytics Features
- Tracks dozens of communication metrics in real-time
- Analyzes filler word usage with audio timestamps
- Measures talk time ratio between participants
- Evaluates active listening through question frequency
- Identifies repetition and weak word patterns
- Monitors pacing and speaking speed
- Assesses eye contact through video
- Evaluates adherence to sales methodologies (BANT, STAR, GROW)
- Provides conciseness percentage metrics
- Highlights inclusive/non-inclusive language choices
Practical Applications
- Preparing for difficult client conversations
- Practicing sales objection handling
- Rehearsing internal marketing pitches
- Developing interview skills (both sides)
- Overcoming social anxiety in conversation
- Training team members on consistent messaging
- Improving presentation delivery
- Preparing for stakeholder meetings
- Practicing executive communication
- Building confidence in high-stakes interactions
Platform Access
- Free tier offers five practice sessions
- Pro tier ($11/month) increases session limit to ten per week
- Advanced tier ($28/month) provides unlimited sessions
- Enterprise options available with custom features
- Reimbursable as a learning benefit by some employers
- Available immediately without specialized hardware
- Accessible through browser interface
- Mobile-friendly design for on-the-go practice
- Simple setup process with guided prompting
- Customizable analytics dashboard for focus areas
Links
https://www.linkedin.com/company/yoodli/
https://yoodli.ai/blog/ai-roleplays
https://10web.io/ai-tools/yoodli-ai/
https://support.yoodli.ai/en/articles/9550461-yoodli-overview
https://yoodli.ai/blog/sales-roleplays
https://yoodli.ai/use-cases/crucial-conversations
https://yoodli.ai/blog/gamified-roleplays
https://yoodli.ai/blog/roleplays-for-leadership-development
https://yoodli.ai/blog/best-roleplaying-games
https://app.yoodli.ai/share/NMKUAsynnpTK41khy9tq3Q
