Talking Pillow
Talking Pillow
Talking Pillow
Fair Speaking Time Made Simple.
Fair Speaking Time Made Simple
Fair Speaking Time Made Simple.
The Ultimate Tool for Equitable Discussions
The Ultimate Tool for Equitable Discussions
Talking Pillow is a timer, but it's not a timer for cooking eggs or timing your workout sessions...
It's a conversational equity tool.
It addresses a critical need: in meetings, 80% of the time is often monopolized by 20% of participants, and 45% of female executives say it's difficult for women to speak up in virtual meetings
Talking Pillow is a timer, but it's not a timer for cooking eggs or timing your workout sessions... It's a conversational equity tool. It addresses a critical need: in meetings, 80% of the time is often monopolized by 20% of participants, and 45% of female executives say it's difficult for women to speak up in virtual meetings.
Perfect for:
Businesses → Optimizing meeting participation
Families → Developing active listening in children
Schools → Measuring classroom participation
Therapists → Analyzing group dynamics
Its advanced observation mode provides:
✓ Precise statistics
✓ Exportable PDF reports -
"Conversational equity, measured and guaranteed."
Remember the 'Talking Pillow' from ‘Young Sheldon’ (S1E22)? Mary used it to let only one person speak at a time. Now, here's a digital version of that tradition!Inspired by the ancient Native American traditio while others listened respectfully, Talking Pillow adapts this concept fn of the talking stick, where only the person holding the sacred object could speakor today's meetings.
Perfect for:
Businesses → Optimizing meeting participation
Families → Developing active listening in children
Schools → Measuring classroom participation
Therapists → Analyzing group dynamics
Its advanced observation mode provides:
✓ Precise statistics
✓ Exportable PDF reports -
"Conversational equity, measured and guaranteed."
Remember the 'Talking Pillow' from ‘Young Sheldon’ (S1E22)?
Mary used it to let only one person speak at a time. Now, here's a digital version of that tradition!
Inspired by the ancient Native American tradition of the talking stick, where only the person holding the sacred object could speak while others listened respectfully, Talking Pillow adapts this concept for today's meetings
This approach is particularly effective in group therapy and team meetings, creating a safe space where everyone feels heard without interruption. A Stanford University study shows that this technique reduces interruptions in groups by 35%.
Perfect for:
Businesses → Optimizing meeting participation
Families → Developing active listening in children
Schools → Measuring classroom participation
Therapists → Analyzing group dynamics
Its advanced observation mode provides:
✓ Precise statistics
✓ Exportable PDF reports -
"Conversational equity, measured and guaranteed."
Designed for Real Discussions
Quick & Easy
Discussion Modes Overview
Setup Phase
•Enter participant names (max 50).
•Optional: Select avatars for visual representation
1. Pillow Mode (Timer-Based)
Rule: Equal speaking time. Participants remain silent while someone speaks. When finished, the speaker clicks the next participant's name to pass their turn.
Features:
✓Flexible Timing: Use preset durations or custom times.
✓Turn-Based Speaking: Simulates passing a physical object (e.g., a talking stick or pillow).
✓Navigation: Double-click a participant's name to zoom/focus on their turn.
✓Real-Time Timers: Track individual/total speaking times.
2. Observation Mode
Rule: Unequal speaking time. The moderator clicks the active speaker and assigns emojis (from a set of 20 positive emojis). Without a moderator, speakers manually click their own name while talking. Post-session, statistics reveal speaking time distribution.
Features:
✓Real-Time Tracking: Automatically measures speaking duration.
✓Moderator Tools:• Assign predefined emojis to reactions.• Oversee discussion flow.
✓Analytics:• Pie chart visualization of speaking times.• Export a PDF summary (requires discussion topic input).
Discussion Modes Overview
Setup Phase
•Enter participant names (max 50).
•Optional: Select avatars for visual representation
1. Pillow Mode (Timer-Based)
Rule: Equal speaking time. Participants remain silent while someone speaks. When finished, the speaker clicks the next participant's name to pass their turn.
Features:
✓Flexible Timing: Use preset durations or custom times.
✓Turn-Based Speaking: Simulates passing a physical object (e.g., a talking stick or pillow).
✓Navigation: Double-click a participant's name to zoom/focus on their turn.
✓Real-Time Timers: Track individual/total speaking times.
2. Observation Mode
Rule: Unequal speaking time. The moderator clicks the active speaker and assigns emojis (from a set of 20 positive emojis). Without a moderator, speakers manually click their own name while talking. Post-session, statistics reveal speaking time distribution.
Features:
✓Real-Time Tracking: Automatically measures speaking duration.
✓Moderator Tools:• Assign predefined emojis to reactions.• Oversee discussion flow.
✓Analytics:• Pie chart visualization of speaking times.• Export a PDF summary (requires discussion topic input).
The Neuroscience of Equal Speaking Time
How Structured Turn-Taking Shapes Our Brains
Rewiring Childhood Development
• Empathy Growth: Children in balanced conversations show 32% higher emotional intelligence (1)
• Brain Synchronization: Parent-child neural coupling increases by 41% during equal turn-taking (2)
• Behavioral Impact: Structured dialogue reduces childhood oppositional behaviors by 58% (3)
(1) Journal of Child Psychology, 2023) - (2) Nature Human Behaviour, 2023) - (3) Child Development, 2021)
Enhancing Adult Cognition
• Memory Boost: Information retention improves by 33% in balanced discussions (1)
• Stress Reduction: Cortisol levels drop 41% when all participants feel heard (2)
• Innovation Spark: Teams with speaking-time equity solve problems 19% faster (
(1) Journal of Experimental Psychology, 2022 (2) Psychoneuroendocrinology, 2021 (3) Harvard Business Review, 2023
PRICING
Free for Small Groups
Perfect for:
Families, friends &
casual gatherings
What's included:
✓ Up to 3 people
✓ No ads, no time limits
Pro Plan
$9.99/year
Ideal for:
✓ Teams (meetings, workshops)
✓ Therapists (group sessions)
✓ Schools (class discussions)