🌱Built for first-time people managers

You got promoted for your work.
Now comes the hard part.

First-time managers are trained on technical skills and handed a team. Nobody trains them for the conversations that actually matter: feedback, underperformance, 1:1s, conflict. Commy does.

No credit card. Practice before your next hard conversation.

87%
of first-time managers say no one trained them for hard conversations
61/100
Average score on first underperformance conversation
3 months
Before most new managers give first real feedback
More likely to retain your team if 1:1s feel genuinely helpful

The conversations nobody prepared you for

Every new manager recognizes at least three of these.

😰

Giving feedback feels personal

You were peers two months ago. Now you have to tell someone their work isn't good enough. You either avoid it or say it awkwardly. Either way, it doesn't land.

😤

Your team doesn't respect your decisions

You know the right call. You can't explain it in a way that brings people along. The meeting ends without alignment.

🤷

1:1s feel like status updates

You run through project updates. No one mentions what's actually wrong. You leave not sure if you helped anyone.

😬

Underperformance you're not addressing

Someone on your team isn't pulling their weight. You haven't said anything yet because you don't know how. The team notices.

Scenarios built for new managers

Practice the exact situations that define your first year as a manager.

FeedbackAvg: 64/100

First feedback conversation as a manager

Your former peer made a mistake you can't ignore. Practice SBI feedback delivery, handling defensiveness, and leaving the relationship intact.

1:1sAvg: 69/100

The 1:1 where nothing real gets said

Your report gives status updates. You want to understand what's actually going on. Practice asking the right questions and sitting with silence.

UnderperformanceAvg: 61/100

Setting expectations with a low performer

Someone's work isn't meeting the bar. Practice how to say it clearly, specifically, and without it turning into a blame conversation.

Team DynamicsAvg: 67/100

Managing conflict between two team members

Two people on your team aren't working well together. Practice mediating the dynamic without taking sides or making it worse.

Upward CommunicationAvg: 72/100

Representing your team to senior leadership

You're in a meeting with your skip-level. Practice advocating for your team's priorities without sounding defensive or unprepared.

What improvement looks like

Feedback clarity

Before

Vague praise and softened criticism. Nothing changes.

After Commy

SBI-framed specifics. Your team knows exactly what to do differently.

38/100
79/100

1:1 depth

Before

Status updates. You talk 70% of the time.

After Commy

Real issues surface. Reports feel heard and own their growth.

45/100
83/100

Underperformance conversation

Before

Avoided until it became a crisis. Or handled bluntly.

After Commy

Early, clear, specific. Low performer gets a real chance to improve.

31/100
74/100

From managers who've drilled with Commy

"Nobody tells you that being promoted to manager means suddenly having to say hard things to people you like. Commy was the only thing that helped me practice before actually doing it."

First-time Manager

Tech company, managing 4 engineers

"I had to put someone on a performance improvement plan after 3 months as a manager. The Commy drills were the reason I didn't completely fumble that conversation."

New Manager

Series A startup, promoted from IC

"The 1:1 drill showed me I was filling every silence with advice. That single insight changed how my direct reports feel about our meetings."

Engineering Lead → Manager

Remote team, recently promoted

Your team deserves a manager
who's practiced these conversations.

Try a feedback or 1:1 drill now — no signup required. See where your approach breaks down and exactly what to say instead.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Commy?

Commy is an AI communication coaching platform that helps professionals practice salary negotiation, difficult conversations, leadership communication, and public speaking through interactive drills with real-time AI feedback and scoring.

How does AI communication coaching work?

You choose a realistic professional scenario — like negotiating a raise or handling a conflict. You speak or type your response. Commy's AI analyzes your communication in real time and provides specific scores and feedback on clarity, confidence, empathy, assertiveness, and structure.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. Commy offers a free plan with 5 drills per day, all scenario types, and full AI feedback and scores. No credit card required. The Pro plan ($12/month) offers unlimited drills and personalized coaching.

What types of communication can I practice?

Commy covers 12+ scenario categories including salary negotiation, job interviews, conflict resolution, performance reviews, public speaking, client pitches, executive presence, difficult conversations, investor pitches, giving feedback, brainstorming sessions, and cross-cultural communication.

How is Commy different from traditional coaching?

Traditional communication coaching costs $200-500 per session and requires scheduling. Commy provides unlimited AI coaching available 24/7 at a fraction of the cost, with consistent scoring and immediate feedback after every drill. You can practice the same scenario repeatedly until you master it.