The Future of Training: Introducing AI Roleplays

At Yoodli, we’re launching something that feels like a long time coming—AI Roleplays.

For years, we’ve been exploring how AI can help people communicate more confidently. I spoke about this journey in my TEDx talk, highlighting how traditional communication training methods aren’t keeping up:

• Reading PDFs doesn’t prepare you to handle objections in a high-pressure pitch.

• Shadowing managers won’t guarantee you’re ready for that tough performance chat.

• Practicing in front of a mirror for an interview? It’s uncomfortable, and there’s no feedback loop.

That’s why we are building AI Roleplays.

With Yoodli, teams can simulate real-world conversations—from sales pitches to media interviews —and get real-time, in-depth, and judgment-free feedback.

Where We’re Seeing the Biggest Impact

Fortune 500 Companies are already using AI Roleplays in ways we didn’t fully anticipate when we started:

GTM Enablement: Google uses Yoodli to certify 15,000 reps and speed up onboarding. Sandler Sales is bringing AI roleplays, built around their frameworks, to improve seller skills.

Manager Training: Korn Ferry and Mind Gym are integrating Yoodli into their websites to augment human training review and feedback practice.

Interview Coaching: Indeed.com, Spencer Staurt, and universities are helping learners (and recruiters!) prepare for high stakes interviews with Yoodli

Public Speaking: Multi-national orgs like Toastmasters and BDO have customized AI roleplay to build employee executive presence

""Yoodli is revolutionizing learning with scalable, personalized roleplays with applications across the enterprise —something that wasn’t possible before generative AI. Long live DATA!""

– Nate Vogel (enablement leader at Salesforce, Tableau, Gong, Databricks, and Pigment)

Scaling What Already Works

AI Roleplays aren’t here to reinvent the wheel—they’re here to supercharge in person coaching. Here’s an explainer on how they work.

We’re not replacing human coaches, just like TurboTax doesn’t replace accountants. Instead, we’re augmenting and amplifying what trainers already do. Here’s why enablement leaders at enterprises use Yoodli as reinforcement to their human coaching: 

• Seamless Integration: Yoodli plugs into your existing LMS, CRM, CMS, or even your website.

• Consistency at Scale: Every rep, manager, or doctor gets the same high-quality practice, no matter where they are.

• Instant Feedback: No waiting for reviews—AI gives feedback on the spot.

The same way Grammarly is there whenever you write, Yoodli is there whenever you speak. From everyday pitches to high-stakes presentations, AI Roleplays ensure you show up with confidence.

A Glimpse into the Future of AI Roleplays

This is just the beginning. We’re heading toward a future where:

• Roleplays Happen In-Flow: Sales reps practice inside their CRM at critical deal stages.

• Hyper-Personalized Scenarios: AI tailors roleplays to your exact strengths and weaknesses.

• Learning That Adapts: Yoodli flags patterns across teams, recommends focus areas, and even predicts where additional training might be needed.

• Accessible to All: From Fortune 500 companies to students preparing for their first job interview, AI Roleplays will be within reach for everyone.

Why AI Roleplays Matter

Reps who feel confident close more deals and hit quota faster.

Managers who communicate clearly build stronger, more engaged teams.

Job candidates who prepare well land the roles they deserve. 

Two-thirds of people around the world struggle with communication skills. This isn’t a niche problem; it’s a global one that we can all relate to.

We see the potential to bring AI Roleplays to billions of people, from boardrooms to classrooms and everywhere in between.

It’s exciting to be building this category alongside hundreds of thousands of consumers, coaching partners, and organizations around the world.

If you’re curious about bringing AI Roleplays to your organization, reach out here.