Poised

What is Poised?

Poised is an AI communication coach that provides real-time feedback during presentations and meetings. It analyzes your speaking patterns, offering actionable suggestions to improve confidence, clarity, and overall communication skills while maintaining complete privacy.

Top Features:

• Real-time feedback: monitors your speech patterns and provides instant, actionable suggestions without others knowing.
• Live speaker notes: automatically displays meeting notes and checks off items as you cover them during presentations.
• Meeting summaries: generates concise summaries and action items without requiring a bot to join your meetings.
• Progress tracking: monitors your communication growth areas over time with personalized metrics and insights.

Use Cases:

• Virtual presentations: get live feedback on pace, clarity, and engagement during important business presentations.
• Job interviews: improve your communication skills and confidence during virtual interview sessions.
• Sales calls: track how you communicate with potential clients and make adjustments in real-time.
• Team meetings: stay focused on agenda items with speaker notes while maintaining strong communication.

Who Can Use Poised?

• Product managers: professionals seeking to communicate product stories with clarity and conviction.
• Executives and founders: leaders looking to improve their public speaking and team communication.
• Sales professionals: team members wanting to create more effective and persuasive client conversations.
• Job candidates: individuals preparing for virtual interviews who want to present their best selves.

Pricing

• Shortcut (Free, limited time): AI assistant, unlimited dictations with AI rewrites, Mac-only.
• Pro ($19/month or $13/month billed annually): Real-time meeting feedback on conciseness, hedging, MacOS/Windows.
• Team (Custom Pricing): Everything in Pro, multi-member accounts, priority support.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Private feedback: works discreetly without others knowing you're using an AI coach.
• Wide compatibility: integrates with over 800 communication tools including Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Actionable insights: provides specific suggestions you can immediately apply to improve.
• No meeting interruptions: generates summaries without requiring a bot to join your calls.

Cons:

• Platform limitations: currently only available for Mac and Windows, not mobile devices.
• Potential distractions: real-time feedback might divide attention during important conversations.
• Learning curve: may take time to get comfortable with the feedback system while speaking.

FAQs:

1) Can others tell I'm using Poised during meetings?

No, Poised works privately on your device without others knowing you're receiving feedback.

2) Does Poised record my meetings?

Poised analyzes your communication in real-time but you maintain control over any recordings.

3) How does Poised protect my data?

Poised secures your data and keeps all analytics private, visible only to you.

4) Can I try Poised before installing it?

Yes, Poised offers a browser-based demo so you can experience it without installation.

5) Will Poised work with my preferred meeting platform?

Most likely yes, as Poised integrates with over 800 communication tools including all major platforms.