Conversations with Peacock Voices

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 that direct communication is efficient and reduces misunderstanding, but different vocal deliveries ca...

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 voice performance to arts administration through ticketing and development work at Lyric Opera and ev...

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 Boston. Leigh traces her path from teaching lessons in Los Angeles to ticketing at Lyric Opera of Chicago, a...

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 career in television evolved from being on-camera to running a production company focused on translating u...

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. Margaret explains the significance of vocal characteristics and offers a four-step process: learning your...

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, how introversion affects workplace dynamics, and strategies introverts can use to thrive professionally...

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 podcast features interviews with diverse professionals discussing their communication strategies at wor...