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January 16, 2020 20 mins

Learn how to eliminate the ums and ahs ! It is surprising how much sound that comes out of our mouths is not helpful to effective communication. Sometimes vocal sounds are there to indicate it is our turn to talk, to create a space where our brain can formulate what it actually wants to say, or are just habits. Effective speaking is a skill, so in order to develop the skills, practice is unavoidable for most people.

If you are a podcast host who conducts interviews, we've compiled a few learning notes to help you build your verbal Kung Fu skills.

Read the accompanying article here: Vocal tics, Phrasing and Follow up Questions

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