Communication Skills Training
Practice workplace communication, not just read about it
Sotenbori is a rehearsal partner, not a replacement. You do the communicating.
Sotenbori gives individuals a safe space to practice the conversations that matter most at work. Difficult feedback, boundary-setting, conflict resolution: practiced with AI personas that push back, get defensive, and behave like real people.
For individual contributors, managers, and anyone who wants to communicate better at work
Sound familiar?
- You know the conversation needs to happen, but you're not sure how to start
- You've given feedback before and it blew up in your face
- You freeze or over-apologize when someone pushes back
- You want to get better but there's nowhere to actually practice
How Sotenbori helps
- Practice the exact scenarios you face at work, not generic scripts
- Get scored after every session across 6 communication dimensions
- See what you missed, what triggered the persona, and what the optimal approach was
- Share your scores with employers as proof of communication ability
- Track improvement over time across dozens of sessions
How sessions are scored
Every session is scored across six communication dimensions. You see your score, what you did well, what you missed, and the optimal approach.
Frequently asked questions
- What kinds of conversations can I practice?
- Anything that happens at work: giving difficult feedback, navigating conflict with a peer, pushing back on your manager, setting limits with a demanding stakeholder, or delivering bad news.
- How realistic are the AI personas?
- Each persona has a consistent personality, hidden emotional triggers, and specific communication patterns. They push back, get defensive, and behave like real people. Scripted answers do not work.
- How am I scored?
- Every session is scored across 6 dimensions: Adaptability, Empathy Accuracy, Authenticity, Emotional Regulation, Outcome Reached, and Reading the Room. You see your score, what you did well, and the optimal approach.
- Can I share my scores with an employer?
- Yes. Pro and Team plans include shareable score cards you can send to hiring managers as proof of your communication ability.
- How many sessions do I get on the free plan?
- 10 sessions per month. No credit card required to start.
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Hiring Assessment
Assess candidate communication skills before the first interview. Send a link, get a scored report across 6 dimensions. Used by hiring teams to screen for soft skills at scale.
Leadership Development
Rehearse the conversations that define leadership with realistic AI personas. Scored practice for feedback, conflict, accountability, and high-pressure communication.
Sales Communication Training
Rehearse handling difficult buyers, high-pressure negotiations, and objections with realistic AI personas. Scored practice so you're ready when it counts.