How to Cut Crutch Words When Giving a Speech (Lifehack.org)

Lifehack.org, one of my favorite blogs, has a good article on how to cut the umms and ahhs out of a speech. I particularly like the idea of counting the umms. One idea that was not mentioned in the report is to film your practice sessions. You will notice -- and be able to fix -- things you have never noticed before by watching yourself present.