How to Stop Using Filler Words in Professional Speaking
To stop using filler words in professional speaking, you need to first identify your specific filler patterns (um, uh, like, so, basically), then systematically replace them with intentional pauses. The most effective approach combines self-awareness through recording, deliberate pause practice, and structured speaking exercises over a 30-day period. Confident pauses signal authority, while filler words signal uncertainty — and research shows listeners perceive speakers who pause intentionally a
