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Training

Getting Rid of Um, Like, Filler Words and Stuff

Sometimes, you know, filler words, can, like, get in the way of, um, communicating. Understand why we use filler words and learn ways to minimize them.

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Communication coach, trainer, and former Emmy-nominated journalist, working from C-Suite to production line to help people inform, persuade, influence others, and show up professionally. Industry experience includes healthcare, financial services, tech, manufacturing, and more.

Overview

Former Emmy-nominated journalist and communications executive at Hyatt Hotels, CDW and Fortune Brands.

Service Details

120 minutes

5-30 participants

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Key Topics

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Why filler words can be a problem

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Diagnosing whether you are using filler words too much

3

Understanding why we use filler words

4

Ways to avoid using filler words

5

Gaining confidence and helping others avoid filler words

Skills You'll Practice

Ways to avoid using filler words

Conversation skills

Decisions You Will Be Able To Navigate

Understanding whether filler words are a problem in your everyday conversation or presentations

Reducing the use of filler words

Supporting others in reducing filler words

About Gary Ross

Communication coach, trainer, and former Emmy-nominated journalist, working from C-Suite to production line to help people inform, persuade, influence others, and show up professionally. Industry experience includes healthcare, financial services, tech, manufacturing, and more.

Work History

CDW

Director, Corporate Communications
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
Manager, Media Relations
Senior Publicist

Fortune Brands Innovations

VP, Corporate Communications

Hyatt

Director, Corporate Public Relations
Manager, Corporate Public Relations

+ more

Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Journalism | Northwestern University
Member, Association of Change Management Professionals
Member, National Speakers Association, Illinois Chapter
Member, Public Relations Society of America
Member, International Association of Business Communicators

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