How to Get Rid of “Erms” and Filler Words in Your Speaking

Jul 1 / Anthony Bennett

Ever listened back to a recording of yourself speaking and cringed at the number of times you said “erm”, “like”, or “you know”? You’re not alone. These verbal fillers are incredibly common, especially when we’re nervous, thinking on our feet, or trying to buy ourselves time.

But while they may seem harmless, filler words can distract your audience, dilute your message, and make you sound less confident than you really are.

The good news? With the right tools and techniques, you can break the habit, and I’ll show you how.


Most people use verbal fillers as a subconscious pause button. Instead of silence, we fill the space with sounds that give our brain time to catch up. But the more often we use them, the more they become a default, making our speech seem uncertain, hesitant, or unpolished.

Whether you're preparing for a presentation, interview, keynote, or TED-style talk, removing filler words is a fast way to sound instantly more professional and engaging.

How Eliminating Fillers Transforms Your Speaking

✔️ Increased authority – Clear, confident speech builds trust and credibility.

✔️ Better pacing – You learn to embrace the power of pause, giving your audience time to digest.

✔️ Stronger message – Without distractions, your core message hits harder.

✔️ Enhanced presence – You come across as more polished, focused, and in control.


Introducing: “Get Rid of Erms” – A Mini-Course that Works

At Your Speaker Journey, we’ve developed a practical, results-driven mini-course specifically designed to help you eliminate filler words for good.

💡 Get Rid of Erms: Eliminating Verbal Fillers is a compact, high-impact training that:

  • Helps you identify your most common filler words

  • Teaches simple techniques to train your brain to pause instead of filling space

  • Includes real-life examples, speaking drills, and exercises you can practise immediately

And the best part? You can try it for FREE for 24 hours — no commitment, just clarity.


Why Learn With Us?

Led by Anthony Bennett, a globally experienced speaker who defied the odds to share his story on stages for over 17 years, Your Speaker Journey is more than just another training platform. It’s a proven path designed to help real people become real speakers.

From surviving a 10% chance of life and being resuscitated 12 times, to relearning how to walk and breathe, Anthony brings lived experience, authenticity, and humour to every course. And now, he’s helping others find their voice and share their message with the world.

Whether you're just starting out or ready to refine your craft, YourSpeakerJourney.com offers practical, empowering content to help you speak with confidence.

Final Thought: It’s Not About Being Perfect

It’s not about never saying “erm” again. It’s about building awareness, developing control, and learning how to communicate with intention. You don’t need to sound robotic, you need to sound like the best version of you.

Take the first step.
Try the ‘Get Rid of Erms’ mini-course FREE for 24 hours and start speaking with more confidence today.

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