Joseph Tsar Why You Need To Stop Saying "um" | Joseph Tsar
Jan 31, 2026
Discover why filler words like "um" can undermine your speech, even though they're a natural part of communication. Learn about their role in making conversations smoother while also being mindful of their overuse. Gain insights into how these words affect speech dynamics and the overall flow of communication. Joseph Tsar delves into mastering rhetoric and verbal defense, emphasizing the power of language as a key to deeper understanding.
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Filler Words Aren't Always Bad
- Filler words are a natural part of language and help speech flow and sound less formal.
- Overusing them weakens your message and makes you sound unprepared.
When Fillers Cross The Line
- Filler words help our speech sound less formal and blunt, improving flow.
- The problem arises when we overwork them and let them dominate our speech.
Fillers Come From A Timing Mismatch
- Fillers appear because we often speak faster than we can think and our mouth gets ahead of our mind.
- Recognizing this timing mismatch explains why fillers surface and where to target improvement.