Have empathy when using filler words

Have empathy when using filler words

Curious about becoming a professional speaker? Tony Chatman , a chemical engineer turned speaker, author, and consultant, shares his insights on making the leap.


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I had a speaking client who wanted to improve his filler word usage. Want to know how he did it? Check out this video to find out.


If you're talking to an audience whose expertise doesn't match yours, use more commonly used words in your presentation; skip the jargon. It'll force you to know your material so well that you can explain it simply, and it'll make it easier for your audience to understand your presentation.

Remember to have empathy. You weren't always the expert you are now. Guess what? Your audience is in the exact position you were in when you weren't the expert. If you didn't know all the jargon then, they likely don't know the jargon now.



All for now. Until next time!


-Neil

Stefani Havel

Sales & Communication Strategist | Certified DiSC & AGILE EQ FACILITATOR | Empowering Professionals to Master Communication Styles, Enhance Sales Skills, and Achieve Team Goals w/ Confidence & Strategic Sales Techniques

9 个月

Very informative Neil Thompson ! I agree with watching & listening to yourself speak and recognizing your filler words. I recently did this using an editing software program and was surprised at my repeat filler words! Thanks for sharing ??

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