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Psychology · 17 min

Don't Say Um

By Michael Chad Hoeppner

This episode reveals how filler words are less a bad habit and more a signal of deeper communication patterns, offering a path to more intentional and impactful speaking.

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Psychology
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17 min
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“This episode reveals how filler words are less a bad habit and more a signal of deeper communication patterns, offering a path to more intentional and impactful speaking.”

— Michael Chad Hoeppner, Don't Say Um

What it is about

Communication, Public Speaking, Presence, Intentionality

Who it is for

If you often find yourself rushing to fill conversational gaps or feeling self-conscious about verbal tics, this can help you cultivate a more deliberate and impactful speaking presence.

The author

Michael Chad Hoeppner draws on his close experience coaching executives and public speakers to reveal how our verbal habits reflect our deeper relationship with thought and presence.

About the author

Michael Chad Hoeppner

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