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Nov 18
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175 - Umms, Ahhs, and Filler Words - Are...

Cat Matson
About this episode

Concerned your umms and ahhs are undermining your credibility?

In this week’s episode I’m answering a listener question about training yourself OUT OF saying ‘ummmm’ and ‘ahhhh’, and also providing my thoughts on whether umms and ahhs are really as bad as we think.

Listen in to hear:

  • Why you might want to ‘chill out’ when it comes to your use of umms and ahhs

  • How silence, and ‘speaking to your full stops’ can be a useful way to stop using filler words

  • Some alternative filler words or phrases that will engage your audience and give your mind time to ‘catch up’

  • My controversial take on another key question that some speaking coaches says undermines your credibility

  • Why being on message is more important than any umm or ahh you might use

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