Lio: The AI Manager Conversation Coach
Master performance conversations in a realistic, bias-free environment.


A proven tool for better manager conversations
Despite billions spent on management training every year, tough conversations still go avoided, mishandled or missed altogether.
Why? Because most training tells managers what to do – but doesn’t give them support to practise doing it. And without reinforcement, up to 80% of new skills disappear within weeks.
You’ve seen it: a great workshop… followed by little change.
In fact:
- 40% of learning is lost before training even begins
- Another 40% fades without reinforcement
So, managers revert to what’s familiar – not because they want to, but because they haven’t had the chance to practise something better.
- Lost productivity – 85% of employees are disengaged or not engaged, costing $7 trillion globally.
- High employee turnover – 41% of employees have left a job because they didn’t feel heard.
Lio is MindGym’s AI-powered conversation coach, designed to help managers build fluency in the conversations that drive performance – from giving feedback and setting goals to navigating underperformance.
Built on behavioural science and powered by real-time feedback, Lio turns learning into action, and action into habit. So, when the tough conversation happens? You’re ready.
With Lio, managers don’t just learn – they apply their skills in real time, reinforcing best practices when they matter most.
Where Lio fits in the EPA model
Lio powers the Activation phase of MindGym’s Engage, Participate, Activate model, which is proven to make behaviour change stick.
After managers have explored new ways of thinking, Lio turns insight into action through realistic practice, behavioural Nudges, and just-in-time feedback.
Rather than being a stand-alone product, Lio works best when combined with a more holistic learning journey, such as MindGym’s Manager Conversation Solution, providing continuous reinforcement so that skills don’t just develop – they stick.

Why managers love Lio
Practise in a safe space
Just-in-time coaching
Unbiased, science-based feedback
Scalable for any organisation
Practise in a safe space
Just-in-time coaching
Unbiased, science-based feedback
Scalable for any organisation
How Lio works
Step 1

Select the conversation type
Managers choose a scenario to practise, such as delivering feedback, addressing underperformance or setting goals.
Step 2

Practise with lifelike personas
Engage in a live AI-driven conversation with a selected persona – such as ‘ambitious’, ‘defensive’ or ‘critical’ – to simulate real-world dynamics.
Step 3

Receive instant, actionable feedback
After each conversation, Lio provides a detailed AI-generated report with insights based on MindGym’s behavioural science. Feedback covers clarity and tone, pacing, inclusive language and listening skills.
Step 4

Refine and repeat
Managers can replay, adjust and build confidence through continuous improvement.
Better conversations. Better managers. Better performance.
Don’t let your managers struggle through another difficult conversation unprepared. See Lio in action. Request a demo now.