founder-coach

Coach founders through Socratic questioning and mental-model frameworks.

1|1|Updated Feb 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ChatTreeNet/PhoenixClaw --skill founder-coach
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: founder-coach
Source: https://github.com/ChatTreeNet/PhoenixClaw/tree/main/skills/founder-coach
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChatTreeNet/PhoenixClaw --skill founder-coach

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Founders often struggle with cognitive biases, unclear mental models, and inconsistent progress tracking. This skill provides AI-powered coaching to surface thinking traps, introduce proven mental models, and create structured weekly accountability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Socratic coaching to surface thinking patterns, anti-patterns, and decision-making habits.
  • Mental-model library integration (PMF levels, 4Ps, NFX) to guide strategic thinking.
  • End-to-end coaching workflow: onboarding, real-time coaching, weekly challenges, and weekly reports, with optional PhoenixClaw journaling integration.
  • Append-only founder profile tracking for PMF progress, challenges, and AI observations.

Quick Start

To begin, start a coaching session and complete the onboarding questionnaire; if PhoenixClaw is installed, enable integration to read journals, otherwise run in standalone mode.

Frequently Asked Questions about founder-coach

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

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How does Socratic coaching help founders improve their mental models?

Socratic coaching improves mental models by using targeted questioning to surface cognitive biases and introduce frameworks like PMF levels and 4Ps. It identifies decision-making anti-patterns to upgrade strategic thinking through structured inquiry.

How do I track PMF progression using a founder profile?

You track PMF progression using an append-only founder profile that records weekly challenges, coaching observations, and PMF levels. This creates a continuous growth log stored in YAML frontmatter and Obsidian-style markdown templates.

Can I use this founder coaching workflow without PhoenixClaw installed?

Yes, you can use the founder coaching workflow without PhoenixClaw by running in standalone mode. If PhoenixClaw is installed, you can optionally enable integration to read journals and enhance the coaching context.

What is the best way to start a founder coaching session?

The best way to start a founder coaching session is to complete the onboarding questionnaire. This initializes your founder profile and establishes the baseline for real-time coaching, weekly challenges, and weekly reports.

Does the coaching workflow support weekly accountability reports?

Yes, the coaching workflow supports weekly accountability by generating weekly reports and challenges. These are appended to your founder profile to ensure consistent progress tracking and structured mental-model application.