# AI Negotiation Coach: Setup Guide Everything you need to set up your AI negotiation coach and run your first session. Total setup time: about 10 minutes. --- ## What You'll Have When You're Done A Claude Project configured with negotiation frameworks, coaching modes, and ready-to-use scenarios. Open a chat, describe your situation, and get specific strategy, language, and practice. ## What You Need - You'll need a Claude account. We recommend Claude Pro, $20 a month, at a minimum: the free plan is very limited. - About 10 minutes for setup --- ## Quick Start: Three Steps ### Step 1: Create a Claude Account (or Log In) Go to claude.ai and create an account if you don't have one. If you already have a Claude account, just log in. You'll need a Claude account. We recommend Claude Pro, $20 a month, at a minimum: the free plan is very limited. ### Step 2: Create a New Project Once you're logged in, look for "Projects" in the left sidebar. Click it, then click "New project", then "Create project". Name it something like *Negotiation Coach* (the name is just for you). ### Step 3: Load Your Coaching System This is where the magic happens. You're going to load two things into your new project: the system prompt and the knowledge base. **A. Project Instructions (system prompt):** Download ai-negotiation-coach-instructions.txt from this page, open it, and copy all of its text. Under Instructions, click Add. In the Set project instructions box, paste the text, then click Save instructions. **B. Knowledge Base:** Download negotiation-frameworks.txt from this page. On the Project's page, under Context, click Add, then Upload from device, and choose the file. That's it: your coach is ready. --- ## Your First Session ### 1. Open Your Project Open your Negotiation Coach project and start a new chat. ### 2. Pick a Scenario Open scenarios.txt from this page and pick the scenario closest to your situation: salary negotiation, vendor pricing, partnership terms, real estate, or client/sales deal. ### 3. Fill in the Brackets Copy the prompt from that scenario. Replace each [bracket] with your real details. The more specific you are, the better the coaching. ### 4. Send and Receive Strategy Paste the completed prompt into the chat and send it. The coach may ask clarifying questions first; that's normal and means it's working. ### Example Prompt "I'm preparing to negotiate my compensation for a Senior Product Manager role. They offered $145K base with a $15K signing bonus. I know market rate is $155K to $170K for this role in my city. I have another offer at $150K but like this company more. I'm worried about pushing too hard because the hiring manager mentioned budget constraints. Help me prepare." The coach will analyze your dual-offer leverage, calculate the employer's likely flexibility range, build an opening strategy, and give you the specific words to use. What you'll get back: - **Leverage Analysis**: Your position vs. the other side's likely stance - **Recommended Approach**: Specific tactics tailored to your situation - **Exact Language**: Words and phrases you can use verbatim - **Pushback Handling**: How to respond to their likely objections --- ## Tips for Best Results **Be specific in the brackets.** "$145K offer" is much better than "they made an offer." Real numbers and real context unlock real strategy. **Use real situations.** The coach is most useful when you bring something you're actually facing, not hypotheticals. **Start a new chat each time.** Your project settings carry over, and the Project remembers what matters from earlier chats. **Privacy note.** Use role descriptions instead of names if privacy matters (e.g., "the hiring manager" instead of a real name). **Training.** To keep your chats out of Claude's training, turn off 'Help improve our AI models' in Claude's privacy settings. **Try different coaching modes.** The coach has five modes: Prep (fast advice before a conversation), Strategy (deep analysis for complex situations), Draft (emails and written messages), Role-Play (live rehearsal with the coach as counterparty), and Debrief (after-the-fact analysis of what happened). --- ## Adding the Expansion Pack Adding it takes about 30 seconds and unlocks 15 additional scenarios and 3 guided tools. 1. Download expansion-pack.txt from this page. 2. On the Project's page, under Context, click Add, then Upload from device, and choose the file. Once added, three powerful tools become available immediately: - **Ackerman Guided Walkthrough**: Have a price negotiation? Start here. A step-by-step method using your real numbers to build a precise offer sequence. - **Follow-Up After Silence**: Builds a timed follow-up sequence for when someone goes dark after your proposal. Never wonder what to say next. - **Accusation Audit Builder**: Walk through building an accusation audit for any difficult conversation, step by step. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do I need Claude Pro?** You'll need a Claude account. We recommend Claude Pro, $20 a month, at a minimum: the free plan is very limited. **Can I use this with ChatGPT?** No. This Coach is built specifically for Claude Projects. Loading these files into other tools won't produce the same results. **How is this different from just asking Claude?** Generic Claude gives general advice. This coach has structured frameworks from Camp, Voss, Fisher & Ury, and Cialdini, specialized session modes, and instructions that catch common negotiation mistakes. **Can I customize the instructions?** Yes. Advanced users can change them on the Project's page, under Instructions. But try it as-is first: it's designed to work out of the box. **Is my data private?** The Coach runs in your own Claude account. Selenko never sees your conversations. **Responses seem generic. What's wrong?** Two common causes: (1) The project instructions didn't paste correctly: check your project settings. (2) You're chatting outside the project: make sure you start chats from within your Negotiation Coach project. --- ## Support If you run into any issues during setup, reach out and we'll help you get up and running. **Email:** support@selenko.com, for setup issues, questions, or anything that isn't working as expected. --- *Selenko: Smarter AI Systems. We build pre-configured AI systems that give you expert-level capability without the learning curve. Every Coach is designed to work immediately, right out of the box.*