Speaker Coach is a built-in feature that offers private, real-time feedback to help you become a more effective communicator (at least in Teams meetings).

Why Use Speaker Coach

Speaker Coach helps you:

• Avoid filler words like “um” and “uh”
• Pace your speech appropriately
• Stay inclusive by avoiding interrupting others
• Improve clarity and engagement
• …and hopefully, boost your confidence in speaking!

It’s like having a supportive mentor in your ear—without anyone else knowing!

How to Turn on Speaker Coach

• During a meeting
• Click the More actions (⋯) menu
• Select Language and Speech
• Select Turn on Speaker Coach

Speaker Coach works in both scheduled meetings and rehearsals (like PowerPoint Live).

Speaker Coach’s Feedback

To access your feedback after your meeting has ended:

• Go to the Teams calendar and open the meeting.
• Click Speaker Coach report to view personalized insights on your speaking habits.

Only you can see your feedback—so it’s a safe space to grow.

AI Usage Acknowledgement

This post was jointly written by Copilot and a human.