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Conversations with Peacock Voices
by Margaret Izard Oskoui, Peacock Voices
A podcast about how communication sounds in real life. Interviews and mini-trainings to help you lead, persuade, and speak clearly.Host Margaret Izard Oskoui, CEO of Peacock Voices and a classically trained opera singer turned voice and communication coach, talks with professionals across industries about how they lead, persuade, collaborate, and handle tough conversations at work.You’ll hear two kinds of episodes:Conversations: interviews that show what works, what doesn’t, and whyTechnical Talks: short, focused mini-trainings on a specific topic about the voiceEach episode promises newfound understanding and practical tips to transform your communication, emphasizing authenticity, confidence, and presence.
Episodes
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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...
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Conversation with Jennifer Staretorp
Early in her career, Jennifer Staretorp had an intern who quietly believed Jennifer hated her. Not because of anything she’d said, but because of how she’d said it: short, efficient messages, no emojis, no warmth. Jennifer didn’t find out until much later. When she did, it landed like a cold…
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Conversation with Angela Zentefis: Leading with Empathy and Authority
Angela Zentefis has spent over 15 years leading HR through some of the hardest conversations an organization can have, from pandemic era layoffs to policy negotiations at Northwestern University. In this episode, she tells Margaret about the moment a senior leader called out her voice for giving...
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Conversation with Lieve Hendren: Joy Is A Prerequisite
Conversation with Lieve Hendren: Joy Is A Prerequisite What does a Mozart violin concerto have to do with surviving a hostile board meeting? More than you'd think. In this episode, Margaret sits down with Workflow Coach Lieve Hendren to explore the surprising overlap between vocal performance and...
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Technical Talks: Too Abrasive
Direct Without Being Abrasive: Tools for Collaborative Workplace Communication Voice expert and coach Margaret Izard Oskoui addresses common feedback like “too intense,” “too abrasive,” or “not collaborative,” arguing the issue is often not directness itself but how it’s delivered. She explains...
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Conversation with Justin Berkowitz
Fundraising, Flexibility, and Vocal Health: A Conversation with Justin Berkowitz In this episode of Conversations with Peacock Voices, host Margaret speaks with Justin Berkowitz, executive director of the William Ferris Chorale and director of operations for Art Song Chicago, about his path from...
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Conversation with Leigh Folta
Breath, Listening, and Raising Confident Communicators: A Conversation with Leigh Folta Host Margaret interviews Leigh Folta, a former professional choral and opera singer with vocal performance degrees. Leigh now works in arts administration running a discount ticketing program in greater…
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Technical Talks: Pitching for Entrepreneurs
Mastering Your Pitch: Voice Techniques for Entrepreneurs In this episode of Conversations with Peacock Voices, host Margaret Izard Oskoui, a voice expert and coach, provides insights on how early-stage entrepreneurs can use their voices effectively in pitch competitions and investor meetings....
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Conversation with Francisco Hernández-Cáceres
Accents, Authenticity, and Depolarization: A Conversation with Francisco Hernández-Cáceres In this episode of Conversations with Peacock Voices, host Margaret welcomes three-time Emmy-winning producer and former television host Francisco Hernández-Cáceres. Francisco shares how his 15–20 year…
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Conversation with Jeri Bingham
Embracing Introversion: An In-Depth Conversation with Jeri Bingham In this episode of Conversations with Peacock Voices, host Margaret welcomes Jeri Bingham, founder of the 'Hush Loudly' podcast and an expert on introversion. They discuss what it means to be an introvert in an extroverted world,...
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Welcome to Conversations with Peacock Voices
Join Margaret Izard Oskoui, co-founder and CEO of Peacock Voices, as she guides professionals in mastering their voice for effective communication. With a background in opera singing and voice coaching, Margaret delves into the emotional connection and intention conveyed through our voices. This...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast about how communication sounds in real life. Interviews and mini-trainings to help you lead, persuade, and speak clearly.Host Margaret Izard Oskoui, CEO of Peacock Voices and a classically trained opera singer turned voice and communication coach, talks with professionals across industries about how they lead, persuade, collaborate, and handle tough conversations at work.You’ll hear two kinds of episodes:Conversations: interviews that show what works, what doesn’t, and whyTechnical Talks: short, focused mini-trainings on a specific topic about the voiceEach episode promises newfound understanding and practical tips to transform your communication, emphasizing authenticity, confidence, and presence.
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Margaret Izard Oskoui, Peacock Voices
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A podcast about how communication sounds in real life. Interviews and mini-trainings to help you lead, persuade, and speak clearly.Host Margaret Izard Oskoui, CEO of Peacock Voices and a classically trained opera singer turned voice and communication coach, talks with professionals across...
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