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Tim Newman Speaks: Why Silence is Your Most Underrated Speaking Tool

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Ever been told to “just stop saying um” like that’s helpful advice? In this episode, I share the honest moment a student called me out for giving that exact unhelpful tip, and how it changed my entire approach to teaching effective communication.

You’ll learn why our brains default to filler words when we’re speaking too fast, what neuroscience says about the role of pauses, and why the solution isn’t perfection, its presence.

Discover the "two-second solution" that helps reduce filler words by up to 40%, and how a well-timed pause can increase your authority, boost audience retention, and even calm speaking anxiety. Whether you’re leading meetings, pitching ideas, or just trying to get through a conversation without saying “uh” every 5 seconds, this episode is packed with tools to help you show up more powerfully and speak with confidence.

Resources:
Grab your free eBook: The Top 21 Challenges for Public Speakers (and How to Overcome Them)
Book a free coaching call with Tim: TimNewmanSpeaks.com

Support the show

Want to be a guest on Speaking With Confidence? Send Tim Newman a message on PodMatch
Speaking With Confidence
Formula for Public Speaking
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Chapters

1. Tim Newman Speaks: Why Silence is Your Most Underrated Speaking Tool (00:00:00)

2. Welcome and Introduction (00:00:08)

3. The Filler Word Problem (00:00:32)

4. Why Talking Fast Makes Fillers Worse (00:01:44)

5. Using Silence as a Communication Tool (00:04:24)

6. The Two-Second Solution Technique (00:06:55)

7. Episode Closing and Resources (00:10:38)

57 episodes

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Ever been told to “just stop saying um” like that’s helpful advice? In this episode, I share the honest moment a student called me out for giving that exact unhelpful tip, and how it changed my entire approach to teaching effective communication.

You’ll learn why our brains default to filler words when we’re speaking too fast, what neuroscience says about the role of pauses, and why the solution isn’t perfection, its presence.

Discover the "two-second solution" that helps reduce filler words by up to 40%, and how a well-timed pause can increase your authority, boost audience retention, and even calm speaking anxiety. Whether you’re leading meetings, pitching ideas, or just trying to get through a conversation without saying “uh” every 5 seconds, this episode is packed with tools to help you show up more powerfully and speak with confidence.

Resources:
Grab your free eBook: The Top 21 Challenges for Public Speakers (and How to Overcome Them)
Book a free coaching call with Tim: TimNewmanSpeaks.com

Support the show

Want to be a guest on Speaking With Confidence? Send Tim Newman a message on PodMatch
Speaking With Confidence
Formula for Public Speaking
Facebook

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Tim Newman Speaks: Why Silence is Your Most Underrated Speaking Tool (00:00:00)

2. Welcome and Introduction (00:00:08)

3. The Filler Word Problem (00:00:32)

4. Why Talking Fast Makes Fillers Worse (00:01:44)

5. Using Silence as a Communication Tool (00:04:24)

6. The Two-Second Solution Technique (00:06:55)

7. Episode Closing and Resources (00:10:38)

57 episodes

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