Let's break down what it does best. The real-time speech analysis spots filler words like 'um' or 'you know,' and it nudges you with subtle alerts to keep your pace steady. You'll get instant feedback on tone, energy, and even empathy levels, helping you connect better without derailing the conversation.
Post-meeting, it spits out a summary with your top three improvement areas, plus trend tracking so you can see progress over weeks-like how my filler word count dropped 40% in a month, which was pretty motivating. There's also a library of micro-lessons from pro coaches, tailored to your weak spots. And the alerts?
They're customizable, popping up discreetly so no one else notices. Who really benefits? Product managers prepping pitches, executives leading teams, sales reps closing deals, or founders pitching investors-basically, remote pros who live on Zoom, Teams, or Meet. In my experience, it's a lifesaver for interview prep too; I coached a friend through mock sessions, and her confidence score jumped noticeably.
Even educators use it for virtual classes to stay engaging. If you're drifting off-topic or missing emotional cues, it pulls you back gently. What sets Poised apart from, say, generic speech apps? Well, it's not just recording and reviewing later-it's live coaching that adapts to your style, with privacy baked in (end-to-end encryption, no data selling).
Unlike Toastmasters-style groups, this is private and data-driven, showing measurable wins like reduced stuttering or higher empathy ratings. I was initially skeptical about the accuracy, but it nailed my habits spot-on, better than I expected from competitors. Bottom line, if meetings make you nervous, Poised turns them into strengths.
Start with the free tier today-it's low-risk, and you'll wonder how you spoke without it. Give it a shot; your next call might just seal that deal.
