Public Speaking Drills: How to Slow Down and Stop Pausing

Want to learn how to fix those awkward pauses and improve your public speaking skills?  In this episode of Speaking Clearly, I am running a live communication drill designed to help you slow down your speaking speed and master conversational pacing. I work on a major unscripted speaking challenge: pauses that feel much shorter in your head than they do to your audience.  I work throught this by formulating your thoughts one sentence at a time.  To practice this pacing technique without reading from a script, I share a quick personal story about breaking a daily sugar habit and overcoming an obsession with "cookie mountain."  You will hear how using keyword prompts forces your brain to build sentences naturally in real time.  Whether you want to eliminate filler words, manage your speaking pace under pressure, or improve your everyday communication skills, this episode shows you a practical way to train your voice. Connect With Me: This podcast is my ultimate training zone to become a skilled communicator.  I would love to hear who you are, why you are listening, and your thoughts on this pacing experiment!  Send me an email at [email protected]. Email - [email protected] - 2026 Patrick