Name: A worthwhile investment in enhancing your speaking skills
Item: Poised
Rating: 5
Author: ian8

Group

Software

Operations

Sub category

Productivity

Product tag

Personal productivity

Product type

Best for

Product managers

Sales managers

Solopreneurs

Alternative to

Integrations

Google Meet

Microsoft Teams

Slack

Zoom

Operating system

Windows

macOS

Features

Fast track progress with a personalized assessment and trends over time

Feedback on filler words, pace, inclusive language, questions, interruptions, tones, conciseness, encouragement, and pausing

Eye contact and facial expressions (Mac only)

Works with 800+ communication tools, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Google Meet

No codes, no stacking—just choose the plan that’s right for you

You must activate your license within 60 days of purchase

Ability to upgrade or downgrade between 2 license tiers

Only for new Poised users who do not have existing accounts

Roadmap

Poised Help Center

Deal Update!

Welcome Sumo-lings

<h4 class=""><b>Poised is an AI-powered speech coach that gives you real-time and retrospective feedback on your virtual meetings.</b></h4> 

<p><div class="story-inline-video"><iframe id="poised-vid" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cXW-f3z-Cm4?rel=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></p>

<p><b>Get a recap of every meeting</b> complete with a Poised score out of 100, so you can understand your performance at a glance.</p> 

<p>You can<b> view detailed feedback about your speech</b> on the meeting details page, including your filler words, energy, eye contact, tone, and rambling.</p>  

<p>With audio and video transcripts of your meetings, you’ll also be able to review more subtle communication moments, like facial expressions and non-inclusive language.</p> 

<p>
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<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Get speech insights after every meeting, so you know how to improve your performance.</i></h5><p>Along with recaps of meetings, you’ll also <b>receive live feedback</b> to help you stay on track with your communication goals.</p> 

<p>Set up personalized alerts, like tips for filler words and rambling, to course correct your speech in real time.</p> 

<p>Plus, Poised <b>seamlessly integrates with all your favorite meeting tools</b>, like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams.</p> 

<p>Best of all, this tool <b>runs discreetly in the background</b>, so nobody else will know you’re using it during your conversations!</p> 

<p>
        <div
          class="story-img-container open-carousel-modal-on-click"
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        >
            
        <img
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<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Correct your speech in real time with the help of personalized alerts only you can see.</i></h5><p>Poised <b> identifies key moments for you to learn from</b> and presents visual insights, so you can say bye to awkward interactions.</p>  

<p>Analyze speech trends, make improvements, and track the progress of your performance over time.</p> 

<p>You’ll even be able to <b>see how you rank against professionals in your industry</b>&nbsp;and stay one step ahead of your competition.</p> 


<p>
        <div
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<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Track your progress to improve your communication in record time.</i></h5><p>You’ll be able to <b>learn from top speech coaches and experts</b>&nbsp;and get extra support to upgrade your communication skills.</p> 

<p>Access curated educational content and <b>receive personalized lesson plans</b> from Poised-approved experts.</p> 

<p>In addition to tons of online videos, articles, and exercises, you can also practice your skills in Poised.</p>  

<p>
        <div
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<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Level up your speaking skills with access to educational content by speech experts.</i></h5><p>It’s hard to inspire confidence in your stakeholders when you’re literally stumbling over your words. (<i>“Fun fact: everything is a tongue twister when you’re nervous.”</i>)</p>  

<p>With Poised, you get instant, AI-powered feedback and expert insights on your speech, so you can improve your communication skills fast.</p>  

<p>Speak with confidence.</p> 

<p><b>Get lifetime access to Poised today!</b></p>

Improve your communication in real time with an AI-powered speech coach

<h4 class=""><b>Poised is an AI-powered speech coach that gives you real-time and retrospective feedback on your virtual meetings.</b></h4> 

<p><div class="story-inline-video"><iframe
  id="poised-vid"
  width="560"
  height="315"
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<p><b>Get a recap of every meeting</b> complete with a Poised score out of 100, so you can understand your performance at a glance.</p> 

<p>You can<b> view detailed feedback about your speech</b> on the meeting details page, including your filler words, energy, eye contact, tone, and rambling.</p>  

<p>With audio and video transcripts of your meetings, you’ll also be able to review more subtle communication moments, like facial expressions and non-inclusive language.</p> 

<p>
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/poised-1.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="Meeting insights"
          srcset="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/poised-1.png?width=495&optimizer=gif 450w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/poised-1.png?width=654&optimizer=gif 595w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/poised-1.png?width=935&optimizer=gif 850w"
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          width="850" height="500"
          loading="lazy"
        />
    </p>


<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Get speech insights after every meeting, so you know how to improve your performance.</i></h5><p>Along with recaps of meetings, you’ll also <b>receive live feedback</b> to help you stay on track with your communication goals.</p> 

<p>Set up personalized alerts, like tips for filler words and rambling, to course correct your speech in real time.</p> 

<p>Plus, Poised <b>seamlessly integrates with all your favorite meeting tools</b>, like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams.</p> 

<p>Best of all, this tool <b>runs discreetly in the background</b>, so nobody else will know you’re using it during your conversations!</p> 

<p>
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/poised-2.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="Live alerts"
          srcset="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/poised-2.png?width=495&optimizer=gif 450w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/poised-2.png?width=654&optimizer=gif 595w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/poised-2.png?width=935&optimizer=gif 850w"
          sizes="(min-width: 950px) 1045px, 100vw"
          width="850" height="500"
          loading="lazy"
        />
    </p>

<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Correct your speech in real time with the help of personalized alerts only you can see.</i></h5><p>Poised <b> identifies key moments for you to learn from</b> and presents visual insights, so you can say bye to awkward interactions.</p>  

<p>Analyze speech trends, make improvements, and track the progress of your performance over time.</p> 

<p>You’ll even be able to <b>see how you rank against professionals in your industry</b>&nbsp;and stay one step ahead of your competition.</p> 


<p>
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/poised-3.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="Speech insights"
          srcset="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/poised-3.png?width=495&optimizer=gif 450w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/poised-3.png?width=654&optimizer=gif 595w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/poised-3.png?width=935&optimizer=gif 850w"
          sizes="(min-width: 950px) 1045px, 100vw"
          width="850" height="500"
          loading="lazy"
        />
    </p>

<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Track your progress to improve your communication in record time.</i></h5><p>You’ll be able to <b>learn from top speech coaches and experts</b>&nbsp;and get extra support to upgrade your communication skills.</p> 

<p>Access curated educational content and <b>receive personalized lesson plans</b> from Poised-approved experts.</p> 

<p>In addition to tons of online videos, articles, and exercises, you can also practice your skills in Poised.</p>  

<p>
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/poised-4.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="Educational content"
          srcset="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/poised-4.png?width=495&optimizer=gif 450w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/poised-4.png?width=654&optimizer=gif 595w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/poised-4.png?width=935&optimizer=gif 850w"
          sizes="(min-width: 950px) 1045px, 100vw"
          width="850" height="500"
          loading="lazy"
        />
    </p>

<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Level up your speaking skills with access to educational content by speech experts.</i></h5><p>It’s hard to inspire confidence in your stakeholders when you’re literally stumbling over your words. (<i>“Fun fact: everything is a tongue twister when you’re nervous.”</i>)</p>  

<p>With Poised, you get instant, AI-powered feedback and expert insights on your speech, so you can improve your communication skills fast.</p>  

<p>Speak with confidence.</p> 

<p><b>Get lifetime access to Poised today!</b></p>