5 Speaking Tips to Avoid Filler Words During (Virtual) Presentations

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5 Speaking Tips To Avoid Filler Words During (Virtual) Presentations. Find out how to minimize the filler words and get rid of the Ums and Ahs when you speak. To convey confidence and manage speaking anxiety, watch this video to stop using filler words.
These public speaking tips will help in every conversation and during presentations and virtual meetings to help you connect more with your audience and be seen as an authority on your topic.
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@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

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@Rawsomehealthy 4 жыл бұрын

You are so correct with the substitution of UMS and AHS for Right and SO. Now I know that I need to close my mouth shat.

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes :)

@LizBrousseau 4 жыл бұрын

You just saved me hours of editing!!!! Lol and the “close your mouth” tip will come in handy for sure! I love this

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Go Liz!

@kararonin 4 жыл бұрын

When I started my podcast and began editing the episodes, I realised how many filler words I used! Recording yourself is a great way to pick up on those filler words that detract from clear communication. Great video Riaz!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

This is one area that personally always needs improving. It's easy for a clean presentation on video. When in conversation or live presentation, it is easy to fill the space with these crutch words and sounds. It takes a great deal of practice and attention to get it under control. Going to check your stuff out Kara. Thanks for all of the thoughtful feedback :)

@IsabellePaquinMarketing 4 жыл бұрын

"So... right?!" I worked hard on reducing my ah and ums... but you're right, I now do "so" and "right"! 🤪 Thanks for sharing your tips! So helpful!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear it helps Isabelle. Let me know how it goes :)

@ThinkYourHealth 4 жыл бұрын

Pause. Think. Reply. Good advice.

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Let me know how this goes for you :)

@Tahnaiya 3 жыл бұрын

I learnt what my filler words are whilst editing my KZfaq videos. So tired of all the time I spent editing, I thought I have to do something about this. It does feel more relaxing to just breathe, pause or close your mouth. Thanks for the video.

@YesToTech 4 жыл бұрын

Such amazing tips on how to avoid these dreaded 'ums' and 'ahs'! Thanks for sharing!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Marina. 👍🏽👍🏽

@BaileyandMichael 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Whenever I get nervous I always start spouting out "ummm" haha! So I love the "pause and think" first! Great video!!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helps Bailey! Thank u

@stephandden 4 жыл бұрын

Taking meaningful pauses is such a good tip - use them in your favour and to create an effect (and while you're doing it you can take a breath and regroup on your next thought!). ✨

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. You and Den have terrific presence on camera. Have a feeling you own each pause you take.

@jaisinha6648 3 жыл бұрын

I really loved the tips shared in this clip, thanks for sharing, Riaz!

@Lanyasmr 5 ай бұрын

I did not have the habit of saying um ah .... I got it after watching people on youtube. And I started adopting it thinking it was cool 😢

@GloryusINC 10 ай бұрын

Loved this, Thank you!

@BrianMcNeel111 Жыл бұрын

I have been guilty of this my whole life lol. Thank you for this video!

@seahaltura7116 4 жыл бұрын

Awww... I always say Ahs every time I speak. The tips you mentioned are very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Seah. Which tip do you think will give you the most benefit?

@OneFootOfftheGrid 4 жыл бұрын

YES!!! I have worked on this so much in my teaching, but still fall back to ummmms and like every now and this. Loved these tips.

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

It’s an on going battle for humankind ;) thanks for checking out the video

@mesha24able 6 ай бұрын

so awesome!

@niharrangoonwalathepeoples3662 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful ❤ thank you. 5th one the most profound.

@tonikpun9955 2 жыл бұрын

Those are really helpful tips. Thank you for sharing.

@weedosutra 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@turkinthekitchen22 4 жыл бұрын

"Close Your Mouth" Simple but so effective! Thanks for sharing your speaking tips - very helpful!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@CiaraRubin 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I've pretty much eliminated ums, but have noticed an "ok" when I get passionate about something! Great tips!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

You’re golden. I didn’t even notice these in your videos.

@emilyjoansmith 4 жыл бұрын

This has been super helpful!! Thank you. Since starting youtube I’ve realised how much I use unnecessarily filler words!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

KZfaq videos are an excellent exercise to see all of our weaknesses and practice how to get better. Thanks for stopping by!

@TiidiiLivingwithSabrina 4 жыл бұрын

I think the idea of having friends watch us speaking and making tallies on things we say too often is a fun and creative idea! Especially for KZfaqrs just starting out. Keep up the great content!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely Sabrina. Thanks for checking it out.

@Danaschannelmostlymakeup 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, this is awesome. Gotta tell you, it's amazing how you talk so well. No pauses and really engaging. Loved the tip with just closing my mouth. I'll try and let you know :)

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dana. Keep me posted!

@sidshri6080 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Riaz

@KyleBurt 3 жыл бұрын

Just started using Descript for my content and wow I used loads of filler words. These are great tips

@rsairras 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, especially pauzing and closing your mouth, thank you!!

@djmeechymeech 6 ай бұрын

Thanks

@Premiuminvesting 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos for practical speaking that I've seen Riaz. I'm guilty of this! Have subbed! 😄

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee. Welcome aboard. Keep spreading the positive vibes!

@dwaynewadel112 Жыл бұрын

Riaz, I used to watch you on Breakfast Television every morning when I was in grade 9 back in 2011. Really happy to see you here!

@thecontentproducer 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful thanks

@amezy-i3v 2 жыл бұрын

"close your mouth" LOVE IT - thank you!

@MalloryRoseCo 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome!! Always love your videos Riaz! 😊❤️

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

You're such a great support Mallory! Thank u

@activitylog1655 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this is actually really great info. Thank you. I like the transition awareness.

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Javon. Thanks for checking it out.

@isaiasyoyo 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful video, Thank you!!

@RiazMeghji 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear it helped :)

@Abecenna 3 жыл бұрын

You did it.

@hildawairimu1501 2 жыл бұрын

thank you

@JohnDoe-vs1kj 2 жыл бұрын

I love how this is about not using fillers words and yet he does an intro about what the video is about "as if we didn't read the title" and he instructs you to subscribe as if you dont know how to use youtube,....

@MAli-lo6ss 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and subscribed while preparing for my first ever presentation. I have to admit it was somthing worthy I did! Thank u for these amazing tips

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome! What's the presentation for? Let me know how it goes and possibly what was most useful for you.

@ucheamadi1073 2 ай бұрын

Great video

@CarolMould 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with these tips!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carol

@jasonmackeseyfitness4586 4 жыл бұрын

Love it as usual my friend good tips

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason!

@ChaniqueStewart 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

@GeorgeWulfers_88 4 жыл бұрын

Dang. Lol. Awesome video. I do all of these all of the time. Specially "so" and "right". Still a battle I am fighting. Great tips and will definitely try to be more aware and apply some of these things to prevent me from saying them. Thanks :)

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Those fillers are everywhere! Good look with the good fight George!

@krittikasharda972 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely useful content! The pause idea is wonderful also if we are asked a question we can paraphrase the question ,so it buys us some to think and also acts as a filler is useful in the Q& A sessions :-)

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

You got it Krittika!

@mikebanks4796 4 жыл бұрын

Dropping some serious knowledge bombs right here! 👊

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

@RealTalkRelationshipTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

something i truly struggle with alot. Removing these make your statements more confident and believeable

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely. Keep me posted on the tips that help along the way :)

@AndrewandAmandaScott 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Really like your channel! 😀

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out :)

@CelinaBelizan345 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thanks!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Thank u for watching :)

@KarlaDreyerDesign 4 жыл бұрын

Another superb video!! The 'um' is my filler word. It's so much different when presenting on TV (with an expert host:-) and delivering content to a camera without that interaction. Thx for the tips!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karla. Pretty sure I dropped filler bombs all over our chats back in the day!

@JulianneKeu 4 жыл бұрын

Its definitely something that took a while to master! Wish I saw this video sooner!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it can help Julianne :)

@KristinaKushner 4 жыл бұрын

something I needed! hate my 'so' - bad word😄 thank you for this video!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

They are tough to shake off. First step, knowing they are there :)

@NissySlim 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so bad with this! I continue to work hard on this. It's one of the reasons why I play back my work before I move forward. And i love chunking! My acting coach taught this too, chunking in 3's with monologues it's so helpful.

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

It's a tough one to shake off Nisreen. Easily overlooked yet requires a great deal of work from all of us to overcome it. That's great to know acting coaches use chunking. Does this work when you need to memorize scripts when you're on set?

@YuliaTarbath 4 жыл бұрын

Always wanted to stop ums and ahs, now I know how to do it.

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Yulia, let me know which tip is most helpful for you. Thank u

@thatswhatshesaid 4 жыл бұрын

This resonates with me so much Riaz! As a former Toastmaster, where your filler words are counted during meetings (just like your tip), despite being hyper-aware of filler words, I still catch myself using them. I'm definitely going to try your strategies! Thanks!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kamara! Did you pick up any other good'ers for crushing those filler words? If so, would love to hear them :)

@thatswhatshesaid 4 жыл бұрын

Riaz Meghji I’ll for sure be paying attention to myself on video more. I never thought to analyze recordings of myself, which I have a lot of of course because of KZfaq lol.

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

The beauty of YT! The video keeps us accountable :)

@HampArt 4 жыл бұрын

Nice great video I'm going to implement this in my next video!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it works out for you!

@josumercy8506 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm The close your mouth tip is quite strategic🤔 . Thank you sir.

@TrevorJonescreator 4 жыл бұрын

Ooh! Super helpful Riaz!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Trevor!

@feliciamdupree 4 жыл бұрын

I like the pause idea. Will remember that for next time.

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Felicia. Let me know how it goes :)

@DrJonTam 4 жыл бұрын

I usually go with option 2 and watch the playback. It's especially obvious when reviewing my KZfaq videos. Chunking really helps me!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

KZfaq game keeps us in check ;)

@imethan-youtubetips1770 4 жыл бұрын

Glad i found this. So many ums, ahs, so, like when i do live streams haha. I'm also a small tuber 😅

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes on livestream Ethan. Thanks!

@resilientrecoveryministries 3 жыл бұрын

This is legit. A lot of videos on this topic give the same advice. There's some new ideas here. Earned a like and subscribe.

@RiazMeghji 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome aboard!

@zuripetr6007 2 жыл бұрын

who else's teacher will pause for a long time until you look up at her bc you know she knows youre not paying attention

@angelaujunwa9629 2 жыл бұрын

"Close your mouth" That got me!!

@devinwick8536 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips!! #closeyourmouth genius!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I learned this one many years ago :)

@DrJonTam 4 жыл бұрын

I lol'd at "close your mouth". But I've actually done it and it works!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Ha. If you close your mouth and still make a sound, it comes across as "hmmm", which makes you sound contemplative versus hesitant with the mouth open.

@DrJonTam 4 жыл бұрын

Riaz Meghji 😂😂😂 🧐🧐🧐

@fullpotentialrealized654 4 жыл бұрын

I do the SO and RIGHT? I also use and too often. Thanks for these great tips

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

They are tough to shake off. Keep me posted on how it goes with these tips!

@EliMagidsLuxuryHomes 4 жыл бұрын

Such a Great Video ! You Present so well and Polished ! Um, it is hard ! Great Riaz. Going to try Pauses in my videos :-)

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eli. Let me know how it goes!

@drmanishamatkar9514 3 жыл бұрын

Riaz it was excellent advice on filler words epescially the close your mouth one I will definitely try this

@RiazMeghji 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Manisha. Let me know how it goes!

@drmanishamatkar9514 3 жыл бұрын

Riaz Meghji wow that was a quick reply loved it

@StephenDev 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips ! I always have to edit these out of my videos haha

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

The beauty of post-production. If you end up working with some of these ideas, let me know if they help minimize those fillers!

@SandraWolfLange 4 жыл бұрын

Great hints, I'm personally guilty of "aaand", it costs me so much time editing. I will apply "close your mouth" between those lines of thought. Thanks!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Let me know how these tips work for you Sandra :)

@lotsagarden5445 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips! "Close your mouth" works on so many levels. I definitely need to try a few of these, eh?

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Closing your mouth makes your “uhhh” sound like a reflective “hmmm”! Let me know how these go for you!

@lotsagarden5445 4 жыл бұрын

@@RiazMeghji Will do!

@DishWithDina 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video and great advice, Riaz! (Just realized this episode doesn’t have captions available. Would you consider adding? Thanks in advance!)

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the catch Dina. Will work on that for sure :)

@dinar.dalessandro8734 4 жыл бұрын

@@RiazMeghji Thank you : )

@YourBFFMegan 4 жыл бұрын

Oh man. I say "uh" ALL the time. Bad habit!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Don't we all?? Let me know how these tips help you in future :)

@Lanyasmr 5 ай бұрын

I just gave an interview and I couldn't think so instantly so... I started using so much filler words that I got rejected.😂 however I am going back to give the interview. This time I am rectifying my mistakes

@BensTechLab 3 жыл бұрын

This is even harder for KZfaqrs making videos! Why? Because 45-60 minutes of recorded video gets cut down to a 10 minute video. In real life I don't say filler words that frequently, but once a tech video gets cut down I notice how often I lead with "Alright..." as a continuation. 🤣 I will be working on starting sentences without a filler word.

@SidPeimer 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Riaz. Many thanks. What are you using as a prompt? I have an autocue, but that needs to be driven by one hand - I see both your hands are free.

@RiazMeghji 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sid. I use the parrot prompter and chunk the content so it’s less script more bullet point ideas. I believe there’s a foot pedal option out there as well so it can keep your hands free :)

@SidPeimer 2 жыл бұрын

@@RiazMeghji Thanks so much - your content is awesome BTW.

@DebbraLupien_AkashicRecords 4 жыл бұрын

How many years has it been since you've uttered an um or uh Riaz? Using pause was a huge revelation in eliminating those words but they were replaced by So/And, with a few rights sprinkled in. By slowing down I'm generally more aware and have been able to improve. Still a ways to go. Thank you for the awesome, insightful tips and strategies.

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Ha. All the time Debbra. I think YT is a great vehicle for all of us to keep us accountable. Appreciate your support as always.

@theetravelhippie 2 ай бұрын

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@atlanteanenergy9513 2 жыл бұрын

Main filler words that i discovered in my speech was "like" and "you know" 😸 found them while recording myself and can't believe that no one said anything about it, for me it was very distracting:D Now i am trying to be more aware when i speak, using pause method a the moment. Will see how it goes. Best wishes everyone 😸💫

@sandersson2813 Ай бұрын

I don't have an objection to "ums" and "ahs" because the things that people have replaced them with are "like" and "so...." which are 10x worse.

@TrentKennelly 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve definitely been guilty of a lot of these. Recording myself for KZfaq has really helped haha

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trent. Have been really impressed with your videos and on camera presence. Your hard work is paying off.

@TrentKennelly 4 жыл бұрын

Riaz Meghji that’s awesome thank you so much!

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

@sergbelo 4 жыл бұрын

Filler words can definitely unfortunately take away from your credibility! I also like your section on chunking and it's for sure something I'll have to implement.

@RiazMeghji 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sergei!