Do you have an important presentation to make and want to make it smoother, more convincing and more professional?

PowerPoint offers a little–known but very powerful feature: Rehearse with Coach. This virtual coach helps you improve your speaking by providing you with personalized feedback in real time.​

This feature is ideal for practicing before a meeting, a presentation or a conference.

How do I access Rehearse with Coach?

To use this feature, follow these simple steps:

  1. Open your PowerPoint presentation.
  2. Click the Slide Show tab.
  3. Select Rehearse with Coach.
Capture d’écran montre l’emplacement de Rehearse with Coach dans le menu Slide Show

How does Rehearse with Coach work?

Once the presentation is launched in full screen, click Start Rehearsing to begin your rehearsal. The Coach listens to you and analyzes your performance in real time.

The Coach detects when you use filler words such as “Umm“.

At the end of the session, a detailed report is displayed with personalized recommendations.

What types of feedback are offered?

The PowerPoint Coach evaluates several aspects of your presentation:

 

Evaluated Criterion Description
Pace Do you speak too fast or too slow?
Fillers Detection of “uh“, “so“… that interfere with fluidity
Repetitive Language Words or phrases that are used too often
Inclusiveness Suggestions for a more respectful and inclusive speech
Pitch Intonation analysis to avoid a monotonous tone
Originality Do you read the slides word for word? The Coach encourages you to get out of it.

Note: the report cannot be saved directly. Remember to take a screenshot to keep your results.

Conclusion: Transform your presentations

Thanks to Rehearse with Coach, you can train independently and significantly improve your oral fluency. It‘s a valuable tool for anyone who wants to present with impact.

Try it now in PowerPoint and take your presentations to a whole new level!