Stop Saying Um (And Fix the Other Vocal Tics That Are Sabotaging Your Speaking)

This interview podcast features communication coach Michael Chad Hoeppner, author of "Don't Say Um," discussing how to improve public speaking delivery. The podcast explores the idea that speaking is a physical act, highlighting the inadequacy of mental mantras and emphasizing physical drills like Lego-based exercises to improve pacing, conciseness, and filler word reduction. Hoeppner advocates for embodied cognition, using physical actions to enhance speech, and introduces drills such as finger walking to improve linguistic precision and a ball-throwing exercise to improve gestural range. Listeners gain practical advice and actionable exercises to enhance their communication skills, ultimately improving both delivery and content.