IRIS QuickStart

IRIS 101 — Foundations Series

From Login to Your First Conversation

IRIS is a navigational system that helps people see how they’re showing up and where they want to grow.

QuickStart helps you begin with Snapshot — See, the strengths-based entry point for a first IRIS conversation.

This course focuses on doing less, not more — so you can start simply, stay curious, and open a real conversation quickly.

In 30-45 minutes, you’ll go from login to your first IRIS conversation.

What You'll Do

Run your first IRIS conversation
  • Run your first IRIS conversation using a strengths lens
  • Ask a simple, clear opening question
  • Stay curious instead of explaining results
  • Help someone see what stands out and what matters


Use the platform to support the conversation
  • Set the Snapshot as the starting point
  • Send an IRIS survey
  • Open and review results when they're ready




Start with Strengths—this is where your first IRIS conversation begins

You don’t need to understand everything in IRIS to start using it well. 

Insight comes from what someone recognizes when they look at their results.

~30–45 minutes • No prior experience needed

30–45 Minutes

6 Modules

From Snapshot to Conversation

First Conversation Ready

What You’ll Walk Away With

What you’ll be able to do right away—without needing to understand everything in IRIS.

A clear starting point

Begin with strengths. Open a real conversation — without needing to explain the model.

Confidence to keep it simple

Ask clear questions, stay curious, and avoid over-explaining results.

A simple way to guide the conversation

Use a natural flow to follow what stands out and keep the focus on what matters.

One meaningful next step

Help someone leave with clarity—and, if it’s there, one step they’re ready to take.

Course Lessons

After QuickStart, I opened a real IRIS conversation right away. It felt simple, natural, and it worked.
— Grace W.
I love how quickly I learned to use a tool that actually supports what matters in coaching.
— Roland H.
It was short, simple, and clear—and I can actually do this now. I’m excited to go deeper.
— Nika G.
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Created by

Susan Simpson

Coach
Susan is the CEO and founder of MIRRIM, a company focused on strengthening the credibility and effectiveness of coaching. She has led the development and evolution of the IRIS platform.

Her work centers on helping people see clearly, ask better questions, and have more meaningful conversations—without over-explaining or relying on labels.

With a background in engineering, leadership, and coaching, she has supported leaders and teams across a wide range of organizations. She completed training through an International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited program and has spent over a decade building and coaching within a high-growth software company. She also advises organizations on leadership and development across diverse, global teams.
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