Technical Talks: Stronger Presentations

Have you ever sat through an amazing presentation, pitch, or meeting and thought, "I need to be able to do that"? Strong public speaking isn't a gift some people are born with and others aren't. It's a business communication skill. And like any skill, it can be developed. In this episode, voice expert and coach Margaret Izard Oskoui breaks down the exact 4-step framework she uses with clients to strengthen their presentation skills and become clearer, more confident communicators at work. 🦚 Get it into your body: read your pitch or presentation aloud until the words feel familiar, so you're never just figuring out what comes next 🦚 Assign purpose: go paragraph by paragraph, slide by slide, and decide what each section is actually trying to do (e.g. build excitement, prove a point, show expertise) 🦚 Find the most important word: every sentence has one word (and a close second) that carries the meaning. Identifying it removes room for misunderstanding 🦚 Showcase it: use inflection, silence, speed, consonant strength, vowel length, or volume to make that word land the way you intend No natural talent required. Just a process you can practice until it becomes second nature, in meetings, pitches, and presentations alike. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit peacockvoices.substack.com