14 - A voice that's more "natural you" can mean less editing
The Credibility Minute · Jen deHaan
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Show Notes
Public speaking training often teaches us to remove every filler word from our speech. Podcasters frequently ask in podcasting communities whether to delete every "um" or leave them in.
Psychology offers a different perspective for us on removing all these filler words through the "Pratfall Effect". This concept suggests that highly competent people become more relatable and likable when they make small mistakes because perfection creates something like a wall between you and your audience.
In this micro-episode:
- How over-editing can lead to this "Uncanny Valley" effect
- Why filler words can serve as processing signals for your listener
- The risk of sounding too much like AI-generated content, because it's 2026
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