Coach

Generate Optimist, Pessimist, and Realist perspectives for coaching decisions.

2|Updated Jan 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/henningthies/pai-templates --skill coach-henningthies
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Coach
Source: https://github.com/henningthies/pai-templates/tree/main/en/.gemini/skills/coach
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/henningthies/pai-templates --skill coach-henningthies

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you make better decisions by presenting three distinct viewpoints (Optimist, Pessimist, Realist) so you can compare options and weigh trade-offs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Three-Perspective Analysis: Delivers Optimist, Pessimist, and Realist views for any decision.
  • Structured Synthesis: Provides a balanced recommendation and clear next steps.
  • Context-Driven Coaching: Reads your recent context from GEMINI.md, goals/current.md, and daily notes to tailor guidance.

Quick Start

Ask for coaching on a decision, or request three perspectives on a problem: "Coach, give me three perspectives on this decision."

Frequently Asked Questions about Coach

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I get different perspectives on a decision I'm facing?

To get different perspectives on a decision, this skill delivers Optimist, Pessimist, and Realist viewpoints for any coaching question. It compares options and weighs trade-offs to help you make better choices.

What is three-perspective analysis for decision-making?

Three-perspective analysis for decision-making is a coaching method that evaluates a problem from Optimist, Pessimist, and Realist viewpoints. It provides a structured synthesis with balanced recommendations and clear next steps.

How do I use context-aware coaching for uncertain problems?

Context-aware coaching for uncertain problems reads your recent context from GEMINI.md, goals/current.md, and daily notes. This tailors the three perspectives and guidance to your specific situation before choosing a course of action.

Does this coaching skill save my decisions automatically?

Yes, this coaching skill automatically saves your decisions. It writes the outcomes of your coaching sessions to knowledge/decisions/[date]-[slug].md files, creating a searchable log of your past choices.

What files do I need for context-driven coaching?

Context-driven coaching requires reading context files such as GEMINI.md, goals/current.md, and knowledge/decisions/ plus recent daily notes. These files provide the background needed to tailor the three perspectives.