The Speaking Habits That Are Killing Your Podcas

Are filler words quietly sabotaging your podcast? In this episode, we dig into how subtle speaking habits like verbal crutches, awkward pauses, or rushed delivery can affect how confident and trustworthy you sound to your audience. I share practical tips for tightening your delivery like slowing down, using outlines or teleprompters without sounding stiff, and practicing with intention so you can show up more clearly and confidently behind the mic.

Episode Highlights

[03:08] Remembering Sid’s mother and honoring our PMC community

[06:55] Preview of Thursday’s Evaluation Episode: Wander, Water, School & Slow Family

[09:42] AI-generated music and the surprising environmental impact of AI

[14:39] The connection between filler words and confidence

[18:12] Do you listen to your episodes after they’re produced? Here’s why you should

[21:43] When filler words become catchphrases and when they don’t

[27:21] How the strategic use of pausing makes you a stronger speaker

[33:47] Why slowing down is the fastest way to sound more confident

[35:52] Confidence behind the mic: scripting, outlines, and mental prep

[43:02] Equipment that helps: teleprompters and visual focus tools

[44:40] Final tips for warming up and embracing your natural voice

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