Beginning speakers often have poor habits that negatively affect their public speaking performance. One such less desirable habit is utilizing filler words like, um, ah, so, you know, etc. while speaking. In previous posts we explained why one shouldn’t use filler words in great detail. Herein, we’ll explore how to minimized or eliminate these non-words …
Public speakers should avoid filler words whenever possible. Beginning public speakers often exhibit the bad habit of utilizing filler words (um, ah, like, so, you know, etc.) while speaking. Herein, we’ll explore why these non-words rarely serve your message and should be minimized (if not removed entirely.) In our public speaking and leadership training classes …
Early public speakers often exhibit a poor habit of utilizing filler words (umm, ahh, etc.) while speaking. Nearly every student of mine at the Institute of Public Speaking and elsewhere uses these ineffective filler words. An anxious state of mind and a lack of practice keeps us from speaking or communicating effectively. A perfect example …
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