October 2025

Hello Reader!

Have you ever been in the middle of a presentation and noticed your audience’s eyes glaze over? It’s a deflating moment, especially when you know your content is solid.

The problem often isn’t your material. It’s in your delivery.

This month, we’re talking about inflection: the rises and falls in pitch that bring your voice to life.

Without it, you risk slipping into monotone (think of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off), but too much inflection can come across as unprofessional or overly excitable.

Finding the right balance is key to making your ideas heard and respected.

In this video, I’ll walk you through how to make inflection work naturally in your voice so that your delivery is engaging, persuasive, and authentic.

You’ll learn:

🦚 How to observe your own patterns

Notice when your voice loses energy (often on those data-heavy slides) or when your inflection becomes too much.

🦚 Practical techniques

Use silly, sing-songy exercises like “Hi, how are you?” to build flexibility and control.

🦚 How to integrate inflection into normal speech

Move from practice drills into everyday conversations so your voice feels natural and consistent.

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Your ideas are too valuable to be lost in a monotone speech pattern or buried under too much excitement. With the right use of inflection, your voice can command attention while staying true to who you are.

Next month, we’ll explore Vocal Presence so your voice can carry without sounding like you’re shouting.

In the meantime, follow Peacock Voices on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube for more strategies to help you lead with your voice.

Cheers,

Margaret Izard Oskoui Cofounder and CEO, Peacock Voices

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