Practice the talks you dread.
Say it here before you say it for real. A mentor from history plays the other person, a coach steps in when a line slips, and you leave with your strongest line.
So are the one-minute drills.
19 talks, from work to home.
Each one is a real situation, in your words. Open one to see who plays the other side, what they say first, and what a good attempt does.
Work
Money
Love
Family
Friends
How a practice talk works.
About five minutes, typed the way you would say it.
- Pick the talkAnd how hard they push back: Gentle, Realistic or Tough.
- Say your partA mentor plays the other person, in character, line by line.
- A coach steps inWhen a line works against you: one tip, then try that line again.
- See what workedThree marks, your strongest line, and a next step to save.
One-minute drills, always free.
The moments that decide a talk, three rounds each. Plain checks run on your iPhone: no AI, no network.
Say it in one sentence
A short, plain ask is easier to hear and harder to wave away.
- 25 words or fewer
- No softeners like “just” or “sorry”
- It says what you want
Name the number
A precise first number tends to draw a smaller counter-offer than a round one.
- You name a number
- It is precise, not “around” or a round figure
- No apology
Handle the pushback
An answer you have said once is easier to find when the pushback comes for real.
- You acknowledge what they said
- You hold your point
- You ask a question
Questions about practice.
How does practicing a hard conversation work?
Pick a talk and how hard the other person pushes back: Gentle, Realistic or Tough. A mentor from history plays them, and you say your part line by line. When a line works against you, a coach steps in with one tip and you can try it again. At the end you see three marks, your strongest line, and a next step you can save.
Is it free?
Your first rehearsal is free, and so are the three one-minute drills. More practice talks need a subscription, which the app shows with its price before you buy.
Can I practice a talk that is not on the list?
Yes. Tell it in a line and a mentor plays the other person. You can also practice the talk that comes with a question you asked your council.
Do I type or speak?
You type your lines, the way you would say them. The other person answers in character, and the coach reads your actual lines when it marks the talk.
Is what I say private?
Counsel sends your lines to its AI service only while you practice, and does not allow them to be used to train AI. Your practice is saved on your iPhone, and you can delete it at any time.
Say it here first.
Pick the talk you keep putting off. A mentor plays the other side, and you find your words before it counts.
Download on theApp StoreAI plays the other person and writes the coaching. The mentors are AI voices in the manner of these figures, not the people themselves. Counsel is for practice and reflection. It is not therapy, and not medical, legal or financial advice.
