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Podcast Interview: Stop Sounding Like You’re 14 Years Old and Have Zero Executive Presence

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Speak Up Develop Your Executive Presence and Leadership Communication Style Podcast

In the latest episode of Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication, host Laura Camacho delves into the often overlooked yet impactful issue of filler words in professional communication. Her guest, Campbell Conard, a young inventor and founder, shares insights on how these seemingly harmless words can significantly undermine your credibility and executive … Read more

Where “Like” Came From And Why Its So Hard To Get Rid Of

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Valley girl where like came from

The “like” trend has its roots in the 1970s, originating in a dialect called Valleyspeak in California’s San Fernando Valley. It was characterized by excessive use of “like” as a filler word, replacing “says” with “goes,” and frequent use of “I mean.” While its usage has become more widespread across age groups, overusing “like” is … Read more

Excessive Likes Have Been With Us Since Before the Valley Girl

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In 1982, Frank Zappa, known for his unconventional music and social commentary, released a song that unexpectedly became his only Top 40 hit: “Valley Girl.” The song, featuring his then-14-year-old daughter, Moon Unit Zappa, took aim at the stereotypical speech patterns and materialism associated with California’s San Fernando Valley teenagers and the excessive use of … Read more

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