Discover Stride
Learn how our AI-powered coaching platform builds a genuine relationship with you over time, providing personalized professional development support when you need it most.
What Makes Stride Different
A Coach That Remembers
Unlike traditional coaching apps that reset with each session, Stride builds a continuous relationship with you. It remembers your history, preferences, challenges, and progress—no need to repeat yourself or start over.
This continuous memory allows for deeper insights and more personalized support as your professional development journey progresses. The more you interact, the more tailored the experience becomes.
Last week you mentioned feeling uncertain about your leadership approach with the new team. How did the team meeting go? Did the communication strategies we discussed help?
They actually did help! The team was more engaged and I felt more confident leading the discussion. Thank you for remembering.
Your Progress
Last 30 daysPersonalized Growth Insights
Stride doesn't just listen—it learns. By analyzing patterns in your conversations and tracking your progress, it provides meaningful insights about your professional development journey.
These insights help you recognize your strengths, understand your challenges, and visualize your growth over time. You'll receive personalized recommendations based on what's working best for you.
Evidence-Based Approaches
Stride incorporates techniques from proven coaching methodologies, including GROW model, Strengths-Based Coaching, Solution-Focused Coaching, and leadership development frameworks.
These approaches are delivered conversationally and adapted to your specific needs, helping you develop practical skills for strategic thinking, effective communication, team leadership, and career advancement.
I notice you're having that thought again—"I'm not experienced enough for this role." Let's examine the evidence for and against this belief, as we've practiced before.
You're right, I'm undervaluing my experience again. Let me think about the evidence...
How Stride Works
Natural Conversation
Interact with Stride through natural conversation—just like texting or talking with a professional coach. No complicated interfaces or rigid structures, just genuine dialogue that flows naturally.
Continuous Learning
Stride learns from every interaction, building a comprehensive understanding of your needs, preferences, and what approaches work best for you. This creates an increasingly personalized coaching experience.
Privacy Protection
Your data is protected with end-to-end encryption and comprehensive privacy controls. Your personal information and conversations are never used to train our AI models.
The Stride Experience
Initial Connection
When you first start with Stride, you'll have a brief introductory conversation. This helps Stride understand your professional goals, challenges, and what you're hoping to achieve.
Unlike traditional coaching intake processes, this happens through natural conversation—no lengthy forms or questionnaires. Just talk about what's on your mind, and Stride will ask relevant questions to better understand how to support your professional development.
Regular Sessions
Engage with Stride whenever it works for you—whether that's daily check-ins, several times a week, or whenever you need support. There are no scheduling constraints or time limits.
Sessions can be brief check-ins or extended conversations, depending on your needs at the moment. Stride adapts to your schedule and communication style.
Skill Building
Stride helps you develop practical skills for leadership, strategic thinking, effective communication, and career advancement. These skills are introduced conversationally and practiced over time.
As you practice these skills, Stride provides feedback and adjusts its approach based on what's working best for you. The skills become more personalized and effective over time.
Progress Tracking
Stride tracks your progress over time, providing insights about patterns, improvements, and areas that might need more attention. These insights help you recognize your growth and understand your professional development journey.
You'll receive regular progress updates and personalized recommendations based on your unique patterns and what's working best for you.
How People Use Stride
Leadership Development
Many professionals use Stride to develop their leadership skills. It helps reinforce effective leadership practices, provides support during challenging situations, and keeps momentum going in your leadership journey.
"I was recently promoted to team lead and felt overwhelmed. Stride helps me practice the leadership techniques I'm learning and keeps me accountable to my development goals."
— Michael, 34
Career Advancement
For many users, Stride becomes a daily companion for navigating career decisions, reflecting on professional experiences, and maintaining career momentum. Regular check-ins help build self-awareness and strategic thinking skills.
"I check in with Stride every few days to discuss my career progress. It helps me process challenges, recognize patterns in my work, and implement small changes that have made a big difference in my career trajectory."
— Sophia, 28
Work-Life Balance
Stride helps users identify early warning signs of burnout and implement strategies before small challenges become bigger problems. This proactive approach helps maintain sustainable performance.
"When I feel my work stress building, I talk to Stride right away. It helps me use my boundary-setting techniques and challenge perfectionist thinking before things spiral."
— James, 42
Specialized Coaching
Many users focus on developing specific skills with Stride, such as executive presence, entrepreneurial thinking, women's leadership, or strategic communication.
"I've been working with the Women's Leadership specialist in Stride for three months. The tailored advice and gentle reminders have helped me become much more confident in my leadership role."
— Elena, 39
Our Approach to Development
Evidence-Based Foundation
Stride is built on established coaching approaches with strong research support, including the GROW model, Strengths-Based Coaching, and leadership development frameworks.
Our development team includes professional coaches, organizational psychologists, and researchers who ensure that Stride's approaches align with current best practices in professional development.
Ethical AI Development
We adhere to strict ethical guidelines in our AI development process. This includes:
- Never using private user conversations to train our models
- Regular bias audits and mitigation strategies
- Transparent communication about AI capabilities and limitations
- Clear crisis protocols and escalation paths
- Regular review by our ethics advisory board
Continuous Improvement
Stride is constantly evolving based on user feedback, advances in coaching research, and improvements in AI technology. Our team regularly updates Stride's capabilities to provide the most effective and supportive experience possible.
Important Limitations
While Stride provides valuable support for many professionals, it's important to understand its limitations:
Not a Replacement for Human Coaches
While Stride provides valuable coaching support, it complements rather than replaces human coaches for complex situations or specialized needs.
Not for Mental Health Treatment
Stride is designed for professional development, not for addressing mental health conditions. For mental health support, please consult with qualified healthcare professionals.
No Legal or Financial Advice
Stride cannot provide legal, financial, or specialized business advice. For these areas, please consult with appropriate licensed professionals.
AI Limitations
As an AI system, Stride may occasionally misunderstand context or provide responses that don't perfectly address your needs. We're constantly improving, but human judgment should always be applied.
Ready to Experience Stride?
Start your journey with a coaching companion that remembers, adapts, and grows with you. No credit card required for your first free session.
Questions? Contact us at support@stridecoaching.ai