From filler to focus: sharpen your speaking skills.
We’ve all been there… listening to a presentation where the speaker’s “umms” and “errs” begin to outnumber their points.
These moments of disfluency, while totally human, can become a real distraction for your audience.
But if you struggle with these filler sounds when presenting, you’re far from alone, and it’s a habit that can absolutely be tamed. In fact, learning to pause purposefully and speak with intention isn’t just about removing “umms” and “errs.”
It’s about developing one of the most powerful tools in your presenting toolkit: the ability to stop speaking.
In this Skills Taster Session, you’ll:
- Discover why disfluency happens and how to reduce it without sounding robotic
- Learn simple strategies to manage nerves and regulate your nervous system
- Practice techniques for connecting with your audience—even under pressure
- Explore how clarity of purpose leads to clarity of structure, helping you stay on track and on message
- Get better at handling audience questions, unexpected challenges, and high-stakes moments
The programme was engaging, useful, relevant, clear and supportive. It opened my mind to new ideas, tools and effective methods, which in turn has refreshed my approach to work.
Helen Rouse, Programme Participant