How Yoodli Supports Better Public Speaking — and How I Use It in My Coaching

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As a communication coach, I know first-hand how nerve-wracking public speaking can be—especially when you’re presenting in your second (or third or even fourth!) language, under pressure, or in front of senior stakeholders. That’s why I often recommend tools that help my clients practise smarter, not harder.

Enter Yoodli.
If you haven’t met it yet, Yoodli is an AI-powered public speaking coach application that helps you become a more confident and effective communicator—without the pressure of performing in front of others.

Whether you're preparing a keynote, delivering to EXCOM, or pitching ideas in meetings, Yoodli acts as a practical extension of your presentation skills coaching.

What is Yoodli?

Yoodli is a clever, user-friendly AI speech coaching app that gives real-time feedback on your delivery. https://melaniehussell.com/news-and-events/2022/7/8/my-new-ai-speech-coaching-app. Think of it as your private public speaking trainer—available whenever you need it. It tracks:

  • Filler words and rambling

  • Pacing and pauses

  • Clarity and structure

  • Eye contact and facial expressions

  • Word choice and repetition

It’s like having a communication mirror—one that’s encouraging, insightful, and never tired.

How I Use Yoodli as a Public Speaking Coach

Many of my clients are senior executives, scientists or engineers. They’re brilliant at what they do, but when it comes to influencing others, they need sharper delivery and stronger executive presence.

That’s where my work as a business presentation coach and tools like Yoodli come in.

All the clients I work with—whether they join my self-study programmes or book coaching—receive access to Yoodli for one full year, giving them a space for autonomous, pressure-free practice in between sessions.

And for those who’ve signed up for coaching, Yoodli even makes a live appearance:
During Zoom sessions, it quietly waits in the virtual waiting room. I admit it just before the client begins their presentation, and then politely remove it after the final word. We immediately review the quantitative and qualitative feedback together, draw insights, and shape the next steps. It’s a powerful way to track growth in real time—and it works.

Here’s how one client described the experience:

“The AI tool to practise is an amazing icebreaker, and it helps to build confidence in a safe environment where you can start alone, just practising. It's really giving a very good ground to then jump on something more difficult, like presenting to a big audience. The tool helps a lot to correct small details, and you can see your progress. This is really motivating—you feel like you are really practising.

When you practise alone at home without an AI tool or without someone watching you, you don’t realise the things you’re not doing well.”

— Matias Hoyal, Mining Engineer from Spain
Coreso, Belgium – coordinating Europe’s energy grid to ensure safe and secure transmission across TSOs (Transmission System Operators).

Matias’s story is typical of many: technical experts stepping into strategic roles, needing to communicate clearly, confidently, and with credibility.

Featured in My Essentials & Premium Public Speaking Courses

1. Language – Sharpen Your Script

In my Essentials and Premium online courses, this is the number one technique I teach. As a presentation skills coach, I focus on clear, concise messaging—especially empowering for non-native English speakers who believe they need flowery language and complicated sentence structures. No, the exact opposite!

Here’s how:

1️⃣ Simplify your message – Cut the fluff without losing the meaning
2️⃣ Apply the ‘So what?’ test – Ensure it’s relevant and supported
3️⃣ Strengthen your language – Use confident, powerful adjectives

📌 With Yoodli, my clients watch the Check Speech video under POLISH, then aim for 30–35% conciseness in Analytics: Word Choice.
Try the “Rephrase concisely” button for instant language tips!

2. Voice – The Power of Pause

Silence isn’t awkward—it’s magnetic. I show clients how using strategic pauses can transform delivery and build executive presence.

In this video they learn:

✅ How pauses improve clarity and help eliminate filler words
✅ When to pause for maximum impact
✅ Why silence helps you sound more confident and composed

📌 Use Yoodli to track Fillers (aim for 1–2%)
📌 Watch the Check Speech video and track your progress over time

Even my most nervous speakes grow in confidence when they practise pausing—because it truly changes how you're perceived.

🎯 Final Thoughts

Public speaking isn't about perfection—it's about connection, clarity and persuasive messages to achieve your communication goal.

Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, Yoodli is a smart companion for your communication journey. And when combined with expert support from a public speaking coach or public speaking course, the results are fast and measurable.

Take Your Public Speaking to the Next Level

Want to build more confidence and make a bigger impact when you speak?

Download my free e-guide:
Transform Your Public Speaking from Nervous to Confident:
10 Practical Presentation Techniques to Make a Bigger Impact in Each & Every Talk (+ 5 Bonus Tips for Non-Native English Speakers).

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