11 tips to stop saying 'um' forever

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Public speaking is the No. 1 phobia in America, according to The Chapman University Survey on American Fears.

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No matter how nervous you are, using filler words like "um" or "so" can kill your credibility.

Whether you're giving a speech or speaking up in a meeting, there are proven methods to nix these distracting words. Here are 11 tips from the London Speaker Bureau to help you stop saying "um" forever.

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