Risely is an AI coaching platform that provides executive-level coaching for everyone. It helps employees build leadership, communication, and collaboration skills through daily AI coaching sessions.
Risely offers an AI-powered coaching platform designed to make executive-level coaching accessible to every employee, from individual contributors to managers and high potentials. It addresses the common problem of training transfer by providing daily coaching, structured learning journeys, and skill assessments rather than one-off workshops. Users engage with Merlin, their personal AI coach, on real-world work situations across 83 skills, receiving on-demand coaching, daily nudges, and role-playing opportunities. The platform measures skill growth through before-and-after assessments, demonstrating tangible impact. Risely integrates seamlessly into existing workflows via email, Slack, or Teams, complementing LMS systems and offering optional integrations with HR data for more personalized coaching.
Best used for
Ideal for individual contributors, new managers, and high potentials who need to develop leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, practice real-world work scenarios, and receive daily coaching. Especially valuable for organizations looking to scale executive-level coaching and measure skill growth across their workforce.
Common actions
improve communication skills
develop leadership skills
practice difficult conversations
set career goals
enhance collaboration
AI coachingcorporate learningcommunication skillsskill buildingmanagement trainingemployee trainingPersonal developmentleadership development
Capabilities
Key features
Personal AI coach (Merlin)
83 skills covered
On-demand coaching
Daily nudges
Structured learning journeys
Skill assessments
Roleplay sessions
Target Audience
coachmanagerdevelopermarketer
Integrations
slackmicrosoft-teams
Pricing & Plans
Freemium · Paid · Enterprise
Freemium
FAQs
What is Merlin and how does it coach?
Merlin is Risely's personal AI coach that provides executive-level coaching. It engages users in conversations about real work situations, asks probing questions, helps them rehearse difficult interactions, and offers daily nudges and structured learning journeys across 83 skills.
How does Risely measure skill improvement?
Risely measures skill improvement through validated pre and post-assessments for each learning journey. This allows organizations to see tangible skill growth, such as an average of 26% improvement in 12 weeks, rather than just completion rates or satisfaction surveys.
Can Risely integrate with my existing HR systems or LMS?
Risely is designed to complement existing systems. It delivers coaching nudges via email, Slack, or Teams, so no new login is required. While it works alongside your LMS, optional integrations with engagement surveys, OKRs, and performance feedback can make Merlin smarter.
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