The video explains that filler words often stem from nervousness and forgetting what to say, but top speakers combat this by remaining silent instead of using filler words to buy time. It emphasizes using pauses as a powerful tool to gain comfort in silences and suggests practicing “long stares” to build confidence in handling pauses effectively. Over time, developing a mature relationship with silences, much like evolving relationships with parents as we grow, allows for better speech control and the removal of filler words entirely. Mastering these techniques leads to clearer and more impactful communication.
