Have you ever watched yourself on video? You might pick up on habits you didn't even know you had, like using common filler words and phrases such as:
"You know." "Kind of." "Like."
Saying these phrases during pauses in speech is a very common habit, one that can unintentionally signify a lack of confidence and impede on clarity. As a producer and editor, I find a way to cut filler words out of interviews, but if it's a live recording, there's nothing we can do!
With increased professional opportunities to appear on camera, whether through a virtual conference or company training, now is the time to learn how to drop those pesky "filler words" for good.
Dylan Leavitt
Founder, Studio Dylan
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