{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How To Stop Using These 10 Filler Words When Public Speaking","description":"Do you have a problem with those pesky words that come flying out of your mouth when you can\u2019t think of anything else to say? They\u2019re filler words or crutch words. The \u201cuh\u2019s\u201d and the \u201clike\u2019s\u201d that buy us a few seconds of thinking time when our mouths try to keep up with our brains or vice versa. Stopping this habit can be a challenge. But don\u2019t fret. I\u2019m here to share my advice on eliminating filler words for good, which will boost your confidence and credibility. You can learn more in this video: How to stop using these 10 filler words when public speaking. \u25b6\ufe0f Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll learn in this episode: \u2714\ufe0f Amplify your voice. Filler words can muffle your message. No matter how passionate you are or how meaningful your mission is, just a few \u201cums\u201d can diminish your credibility. You're a confident and eloquent thought leader with a purpose to share, so make your voice and word choice clear. \u2714\ufe0fKnow your piece inside out. The best way to kill filler words once and for all? Preparation. Lots of it. You should know the steps like the back of your hand. Familiarize yourself with your mission and plan exactly how each part of your talk should play out. \u2714\ufe0f Less confidence causes filler words. Butterflies in your stomach, stage fright, or getting jittery \u2014 that\u2019s all quite normal before giving a speech. Allowing nervousness to consume us can lead to poor word choices, such as over splicing our sentences with \u201clike.\u201d \u2714\ufe0f Get enough sleep. Clich\u00e9 as it sounds, a healthy 7-8 hours of sleep can increase your reaction time. It also enhances your brain\u2019s ability to fire up with ideas and transmit them to your mouth. \u2714\ufe0f Lay off the alcohol and sugar. I\u2019ve got nothing against alcohol and sugar, but I\u2019ll never take them before a big speaking gig. These two bad boys cause inflammation and create brain fog. An unclear mental state reduces your speed and sharpness in forming cohesive sentences. \u2714\ufe0f Keep your mouth closed. If you don\u2019t have anything good to say, zip it \u2014 especially if they\u2019re filler words. Get in the habit of taking silent pauses when emphasizing a point or buying thinking time. Those few seconds of dead air would be less distracting than throwing out an \u201cum.\u201d ============================================== Ready for more tips, tricks, and techniques on public speaking, media interviews, and standing out in front of any audience? \ud83d\udd34 SUBSCRIBE \ud83d\udd34  to my YouTube channel here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/KathrynJani...  ============================================== \ud83d\udc65 Connect with me: LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kathrynja...  Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kathrynjanicek  Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kathrynjanicek  Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/kathrynjanicek ","author_name":"Thought Leaders Amplified Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/kathrynjanicek.com\/","html":"