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Your managers are learning
on the job. Your people
are paying the price.

Voohy gives people managers a private practice ground for the conversations that make or break teams — with AI-powered simulators, structured courses, and instant scored feedback.

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Each 10-minute session builds the muscle memory that workshops can't. Here's what a session looks like.

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26+ realistic workplace scenarios across feedback, conflict, coaching & negotiation

😰 Medium

The Underperformer

Give constructive feedback to a team member who's been missing deadlines

🤝 Hard

Cross-Team Tension

Resolve a conflict between two teams with competing priorities

🌟 Easy

Career Conversation

Help a direct report navigate their career growth and next steps

😰

The Underperformer

You're managing Priya, a developer who's been missing deadlines
Live conversation
P

Hey, you wanted to talk? I know things have been a bit hectic lately. What's on your mind?

Thanks for making time, Priya. I wanted to check in because I've noticed the last three sprint deliverables came in past the deadline. I want to understand what's going on and how I can help.

P

Oh... I didn't realize it was that noticeable. Honestly, I've been struggling with the new microservices architecture. I didn't want to say anything because I felt like I should be able to figure it out.

P
Type your response as the manager...
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Your Assessment

Scored across key leadership competencies after every session

Strong Performance
The Underperformer · 8 min session
Key Feedback
✔ Great job opening with curiosity instead of accusation. This created psychological safety.
✔ You acknowledged the pattern without making it personal — effective feedback framing.
✎ Consider asking about specific blockers earlier to show proactive support.

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50–200%
of annual salary — cost to replace
an employee who quit over management
18 months
median tenure before new managers
become genuinely effective
1 in 2
employees leave a job because
of their manager, not the company
0 hours
of practice most managers get
before their first hard conversation
The Problem

Workshops don't build leaders. Practice does.

Most programmes teach frameworks. Nobody practices them. Voohy is what happens between the workshop and the real conversation.

How it works today
× Managers attend a half-day workshop, take notes, forget 70% within a week
× First real feedback conversation is with a real direct report — high stakes, no rehearsal
× No visibility into whether training translated into better conversations
× Attrition happens. Post-exit survey says “management issues.” No one is surprised.
× L&D budget gets renewed — but nothing measurably changes
With Voohy
✓ Managers practice difficult conversations in a safe environment — before they happen
✓ AI simulator adapts dynamically to each manager's approach, with instant scored feedback
✓ Structured courses teach the frameworks — simulators let you apply them immediately
✓ Competency scores across empathy, clarity, active listening, and resolution focus
✓ Earn certifications that prove your leadership skills — not just completion certificates
Who It's For

Built for three situations HR teams know well.

You don't need a specific trigger to use Voohy — but these are the moments teams come to us first.

A wave of new managers

You promoted your best ICs. They're managing people for the first time. The gap between great individual contributor and effective people manager is wide — and painful for everyone on the team.

New manager cohorts

Attrition spiking in one team

Exit interviews keep pointing back to management. You know the manager isn't malicious — they just haven't learned how to have the conversations that retain people. That's a fixable problem.

Targeted intervention

Scaling faster than training can keep up

Headcount is growing faster than your L&D team can run workshops. You need something managers can use asynchronously, at their own pace, that still gives you visibility into development progress.

High-growth teams
Leadership Simulators

Real conversations. Safe environment.

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JP

The Underperformer

“I know my numbers are down. But I've been dealing with a lot outside of work...”

Feedback Medium
SR

Interpersonal Conflict

“I refuse to work with Alex anymore. Either they go, or I do.”

Conflict Hard
TL

Promotion Denial

“So… did the promotion go through? I've been waiting to hear back.”

Feedback Hard
DK

Pushing Back on Leadership

“I need your team to take on this project too. I know you're stretched, but it's a priority.”

Negotiation Hard
MC

Career Plateau

“Honestly? I feel like I've been doing the same thing for two years and going nowhere.”

Coaching Medium
21+
more scenarios across feedback,
conflict, coaching & negotiation
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Why Simulators?

A game-changer for people managers.

Most leadership training fails because it's passive. You read, you watch, you forget. Simulators change the equation by putting you in the driver's seat.

Practice Makes Permanent Core

Rehearse challenging conversations before they happen. Build muscle memory for high-stakes moments so you respond with confidence, not panic.

Real-Time AI Feedback

Get an instant assessment after each conversation. Understand what you did well, where you stumbled, and specific actions to improve.

Safe Space to Fail

No real-world consequences. Experiment with different approaches and learn from mistakes in a confidential environment.

Realistic Counterparties

Each scenario features AI-powered characters with authentic personalities and emotional states. They respond dynamically to your approach.

Session Assessment — The Underperformer
84
out of 100
Empathy92%
Clarity78%
Active Listening88%
Resolution Focus73%
Key Insight: You showed strong empathy, but could improve on setting clearer expectations early in the conversation.

Every session is scored across key leadership competencies.

Course Catalog

Deepen your leadership expertise.

Complement your simulator practice with structured courses. Learn proven frameworks, and apply new skills to become the leader your team deserves.

The Principles of Effective Feedback

The Principles of Effective Feedback

Learn the principles that constitute effective feedback. Rooted in real-world experience and backed by peer reviewed research.

9 Chapters
Feedback Communication
Conducting Effective 1:1 Meetings

Conducting Effective 1:1 Meetings

The manager's guide to conducting 1:1 meetings which are actually effective.

6 Chapters
New Managers Meetings
The Mindset for New Managers

The Mindset for New Managers

Start your people management role with the right mindset. Avoid critical mistakes that most new managers make.

9 Chapters
Mindset New Managers
Explore Full Course Catalog →
Certification Tracks

Earn certifications that prove your skills.

Structured learning paths combining courses and simulator practice. Complete them and earn shareable digital certificates for LinkedIn.

Foundation

Solid grounding in core leadership competencies

5+ simulator sessions
70+ average score
All courses complete
Popular

Practitioner

Proven, consistent high-quality leadership

12+ simulator sessions
80+ average score
All courses complete

Expert

Mastery achieved through extensive practice

20+ simulator sessions
82+ average score
All courses complete
Each certification comes with a shareable digital certificate for LinkedIn
“Voohy has transformed the way I think about leadership at work.”
Neeta Malik · Senior Solutions Architect, MYCOM OSI
Pricing

Simple pricing. No procurement headache.

One-time access passes. No subscriptions, no auto-renewals, no surprises.

Individual
Individual Pass
For managers who want to level up on their own terms.
$33 /month
$66 for 3 months · $129 for 6 months · $229 for 12 months
  • ✓ Full simulator library (26+ scenarios)
  • ✓ All certification tracks
  • ✓ AI scoring & competency breakdown
  • ✓ All courses & research insights
  • ✓ Shareable digital certificates
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Most Popular
Teams · 5–30 seats
Team Pass
For HR & L&D teams deploying to a manager cohort.
$39 /seat/month
$99/seat for 3 months · $169/seat for 6 months
  • ✓ Everything in Individual
  • ✓ Admin dashboard & seat management
  • ✓ Team progress reporting (exportable)
  • ✓ Bulk invite via CSV
  • ✓ Priority support & onboarding call
  • ✓ Quarterly progress review with founder
Get team access →
Enterprise · 30+ seats
Enterprise
For larger organisations with specific reporting or integration needs.
Custom
Annual contract available
  • ✓ Everything in Team Pass
  • ✓ Custom onboarding programme
  • ✓ Dedicated account support
  • ✓ SSO (company email login)
  • ✓ Custom scenario requests
  • ✓ Invoice-based billing
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