Assign coaches to coachees

Updated Dec. 08, 2025 by Support

There are multiple ways to assign a coach to a coachee. This section explains each available method and how to use them effectively.

 

 Enable the Coach Directory

Admin can enable a feature that allows coachees to browse coaches, filter based on criteria, and select the best fit directly from their account.

  1. Go to Settings > Accessibility.
  2. Tick Enable Coach Directory to activate the Coach Directory for coachees.

 Additional Settings

  • Allow Coachees to Select Multiple Coaches
    • Enable this if you want coachees to choose more than one coach to work with.
  • Maximum Coachees per Coach
    • Set the maximum number of coaches a coachee can have.
    • Enter 0 if you do not want to set a limit.

 What Coachees Can Do Once Enabled

  • Filter coaches based on criteria such as expertise, language, location, and availability.
  • Select the coach they want to work with directly.
  • Book Discovery Sessions with one or multiple coaches before choosing the right match.

 

 Directly Assign a Coach to a Coachee

Admins can manually assign coaches to coachees using two different methods.

 

  Assign From the Coach Profile

  • Go to Coaches in the left-hand menu.
  • Click Options next to the coach you want to assign.
  • Select Coachees.
  • Click Assign in the top-right corner.
  • Select one or multiple coachees.
  • Click Assign to confirm.

 

  Assign From the Coachee Profile

  • Go to Coachees in the left-hand menu.
  • Click Options next to the coachee you want to assign a coach to.
  • Select Coaches.
  • Use the available filters to find the best coach match.
  • Select one or multiple coaches to assign.
  • Click Assign to confirm.

 

 

 Note:

Both the coach and the coachee will receive a notification once the assignment is completed, and they can begin working together.

 

 Assign Coaches Using AI Match

Admins can use the AI Match feature to find the best coach for a coachee based on specific criteria.

  1. Go to Coachees in the left-hand menu.
  2. Click Options next to the coachee’s name.
  3. Select Coaches.
  4. Click Assign.
  5. Choose AI Match Suggestion.
    • Complete the form with the required details.
    • The AI will recommend the best-fit coach based on your selections.

 

 Note:

 AI Match considers:

  • The answers provided in the AI Match form
  • The coachee’s time zone
  • The coachee's preferrend language(s)
  • The coachee’s preferred meeting modality, as entered in their profile during account

 

 

 Use the Matching Process

 The Matching Process allows admins to create a pool of coaches and give coachees the ability to select their own coach from the pool or book discovery sessions with one or more coaches before deciding.

 Create a Coach Pool

  • Go to Coaches in the left-hand menu.
  • Click Coach Pool.
  • Select Create.
  • Use the filters to narrow down coaches based on the criteria you want.
  • Select the coaches you want to include, then click Next.
  • Enter a name and description for the coach pool, then click Next.

Optional:
You can assign Authorized Users to the coach pool.

  • Authorized Users will have visibility to the pool inside their portal.
  • They can start a new matching process and monitor the ongoing matching process of the pools assigned to them.

 Start a Matching Process

  • Open the coach pool you want to use.
  • Click Matching Process.
  • Select whether you want to start the matching process for an individual coachee or for a group of coachees.
  • Select the coachee(s) and click Start Matching Process.

What Happens Next:

  • Coaches and coachees will be notified through the platform and by email.
  • Coachees can review the coach pool, choose their preferred coach, or book discovery sessions with one or more coaches.
  • Admins will be notified once the coachee makes a selection.

 View Matching Process Progress

  • Go to Coaches in the left-hand menu.
  • Click Matching Process.
  • You will see all matching processes you initiated, along with their current status.

 

 

 

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