Poised

Poised is an AI-powered communication coach designed to help users speak with greater confidence and clarity during video calls and meetings. It takes the form of a desktop application for macOS and Windows that provides private, real-time feedback without requiring a meeting bot to join the call. The software tracks metrics such as filler words, pace, energy, and conciseness to help professionals address communication habits in the moment.

• Real-time meeting feedback on conciseness, hedging words, interruptions, and filler words
• Live speaker notes that bring up meeting notes and cross items off as they are covered
• Auto-generated summaries and lists of action items for post-meeting follow-ups
• Trend analysis to track progress on growth areas over time
• Personalized plans and suggestions based on the goals of each specific meeting
• Integration with over 800 communication tools
• Private progress tracking designed to be visible only to the user

Pros

• Provides immediate, actionable feedback during calls without alerting other meeting participants or requiring a bot to join
• Generates automated summaries and action items to streamline post-meeting workflows
• Tracks historical trends and personal growth areas over time for continuous self-improvement
• Operates privately for the user without making real-time data visible to others on the call

Cons

• Desktop application is limited to macOS and Windows, with no mobile application support
• Pricing tiers and specific plan limits include conflicting figures across the text, requiring buyers to verify exact costs
• Some features like specific AI assistant dictation tools are noted as Mac-only

Poised is designed for professionals who rely heavily on video calls, such as product managers, executives, founders, sales representatives, interviewers, consultants, and managers looking to communicate more clearly and motivate their teams. It is a poor fit for users seeking mobile-based meeting coaching or those who operate outside of macOS and Windows desktop environments.

The listing states a freemium model with a free tier and paid plans above it. Specific plan pricing references include a Free Starter tier, a Pro tier priced at $19 per month or $13 per month when billed annually, and a Team tier with custom pricing requiring users to contact sales.

Unlike traditional communication coaching or meeting assistants that require an external bot to join a video call, Poised operates privately from the user's desktop application. It focuses on discreet, real-time feedback and personal habit tracking rather than shared meeting recording transcripts visible to all participants.