What does a Mozart violin concerto have to do with surviving a hostile board meeting? More than you'd think.

In this episode, Margaret sits down with Workflow Coach Lieve Hendren to explore the surprising overlap between vocal performance and high-stakes leadership communication.

In this episode of Conversations with Peacock Voices, 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 can make the same words land very differently.

In this episode of Conversations with Peacock Voices, host Margaret interviews Justin Berkowitz about navigating nonprofit leadership while maintaining a performing career.

They discuss how singers’ preparation, adaptability, and performance skills translate to fundraising meetings and boardrooms, including using vocal pitch and resonance to convey enthusiasm or executive presence.

In this episode of Conversations with Peacock Voices, host Margaret speaks with singer and arts administrator Leigh Folta about her career path from teaching in Los Angeles to ticketing at Lyric Opera of Chicago and her current role running a discount ticketing program in the greater Boston area.

Leigh compares communicating with ticket buyers versus a board of directors, highlighting the importance of listening, translating ideas into action, and adjusting delivery based on context.

The conversation explores how breath support and physical preparation shape speaking presence, how breath functions as “punctuation,” and how these skills carry into parenting.

In this episode of Conversations with Peacock Voices, host Margaret welcomes three-time Emmy-winning producer and former television host Francisco Hernández-Cáceres.

Margaret and Francisco explore the multifaceted nature of communication, focusing on personal experiences, language dynamics, and the importance of authenticity.

They discuss the challenges of accents, the impact of emotional awareness, and the evolving nature of communication styles in both personal and professional contexts.

In this episode of Conversations with Peacock Voices, voice expert and coach Margaret Izard Oskoui discusses how early-stage entrepreneurs can enhance their pitch effectiveness. Margaret addresses common issues faced during pitch competitions and investor meetings, emphasizing the importance of utilizing one's voice effectively.

In this episode of Conversations with Peacock Voices, host Margaret interviews Jeri Bingham, founder of the podcast Hush Loudly. The discussion focuses on understanding and embracing introversion, especially in an extroverted world. Jeri, who also works in higher education and marketing, shares insights on how introverts can thrive in both personal and professional environments.