#055: Getting Rid of Um, Ah...Filler Words
Career Growth Made Easy
English - June 07, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsCareers Business Education How To career job resume interview performance raise promotion Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Getting Rid of Um, Ah...Filler Words
In today's fast-paced world, it might seem like we struggle to get a word in edgewise during conversations. However, that doesn't mean we should jump at the moment there's a break. If we do, our thoughts may not be fully formed and we end up rambling.
Listen to today's episode to find out how to recognize if you use filler words and how to prevent them. Also, you'll get some stage presence and presentation tips. This episode contains a free printable download to remind you of filler and crutch words.
Chapters
[01:03]
"Most of us don't listen with the intent to understand, we listen with the intent to reply." Stephen R. Covey.
[01:48]
Cell phones, email alerts, and other distractions can disrupt our thought process and derail our conversations.
[02:07]
Don't get known as a filler-word person.
[02:52]
Filler words can be distracting and break story connections in conversations. They can devalue you and your content!
[04:02]
Be careful when your emotions are heightened, it's prime territory for filler words and self-defeating negative discussions.
[05:20]
Learn how to stop using filler and crutch words. Use my 3P rule - Powerfully Placed Pauses.
[06:37]
To reduce the use of filler words you can record yourself and play it back while carefully listening.
[08:38]
Your pauses aren't as long as you think!
[09:50]
For help getting rid of filler and crutch words download and print out our cheat sheet!
[13:00]
Video record yourself to enhance your success getting rid of filler words and boost your speaking presence!
[14:40]
Learn how to become aware of your emotional intelligence.
[15:00]
Bonus tip: Listen to episode 37, Don't Just Exist, Be Present!
[15:12]
Ultimate Career Growth Performance Series (Episodes 46 - 50).
Mentioned Links
Free Download - Avoiding Filler & Crutch Words
CMGE - Ep 40: Becoming Aware of Your Emotional Intelligence
CGME - Ep 51: Powerfully Placed Pauses
CGME - Ep 37: Don't Just Exist, Be Present!
CGME - Ep 46-50: Ultimate Career Growth Performance Series