5 Speaking Tips to Avoid Filler Words During (Virtual) Presentations

5 Speaking Tips To Avoid Filler Words During (Virtual) Presentations. Find out how to minimize the filler words and get rid of the Ums and Ahs when you speak. To convey confidence and manage speaking anxiety, watch this video to stop using filler words.

These public speaking tips will help in every conversation and during presentations and virtual meetings to help you connect more with your audience and be seen as an authority on your topic.

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[kararonin]

When I started my podcast and began editing the episodes, I realised how many filler words I used! Recording yourself is a great way to pick up on those filler words that detract from clear communication. Great video Riaz!

[LizBrousseau]

You just saved me hours of editing!!!! Lol and the “close your mouth” tip will come in handy for sure! I love this

[YesToTech]

Such amazing tips on how to avoid these dreaded 'ums' and 'ahs'! Thanks for sharing!

[vibewithhealth]

You are so correct with the substitution of UMS and AHS for Right and SO. Now I know that I need to close my mouth shat.

[Tahnaiya]

I learnt what my filler words are whilst editing my YouTube videos. So tired of all the time I spent editing, I thought I have to do something about this. It does feel more relaxing to just breathe, pause or close your mouth. Thanks for the video.

[IsabellePaquinMarketing]

"So... right?!" I worked hard on reducing my ah and ums... but you're right, I now do "so" and "right"! 🤪 Thanks for sharing your tips! So helpful!

[seahaltura]

Awww... I always say Ahs every time I speak. The tips you mentioned are very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[OneFootOfftheGrid]

YES!!! I have worked on this so much in my teaching, but still fall back to ummmms and like every now and this. Loved these tips.

[BaileyandMichael]

Yes!! Whenever I get nervous I always start spouting out "ummm" haha! So I love the "pause and think" first! Great video!!

[BrianMcNeel]

I have been guilty of this my whole life lol. Thank you for this video!

[sidlazzar]

Pause ⏸️
Think 💭
Reply ➡️
I absolutely adore this 😭

[emilyjoansmith]

This has been super helpful!! Thank you. Since starting youtube I’ve realised how much I use unnecessarily filler words!

[stephandden]

Taking meaningful pauses is such a good tip - use them in your favour and to create an effect (and while you're doing it you can take a breath and regroup on your next thought!). ✨

[dwaynewadel]

Riaz, I used to watch you on Breakfast Television every morning when I was in grade 9 back in 2011. Really happy to see you here!

[Lanyasmr]

I did not have the habit of saying um ah .... I got it after watching people on youtube. And I started adopting it thinking it was cool 😢

[amezy-iv]

"close your mouth" LOVE IT - thank you!

[feliciamdupree]

I like the pause idea. Will remember that for next time.

[CiaraRubin]

Yes! I've pretty much eliminated ums, but have noticed an "ok" when I get passionate about something! Great tips!

[TiidiiLivingwithSabrina]

I think the idea of having friends watch us speaking and making tallies on things we say too often is a fun and creative idea! Especially for YouTubers just starting out. Keep up the great content!

[thatswhatshesaid]

This resonates with me so much Riaz! As a former Toastmaster, where your filler words are counted during meetings (just like your tip), despite being hyper-aware of filler words, I still catch myself using them. I'm definitely going to try your strategies! Thanks!