People And Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

Summary In this conversation, Andy talks with Michael Chad Hoeppner to discuss his new book Don't Say Um: How to Communicate Effectively to Live a Better Life. The book is packed with practical drills and insights to improve communication skills. Andy and Michael explore common misconceptions about public speaking, the importance of delivery over content, and practical exercises to enhance communication skills to help you become more confident and effective communicators at work and home. Michael emphasizes that everyone is a public speaker in their daily lives and that good communication is fundamentally about being other-focused. Want to speak in a way that people actually listen? This episode is for you! Sound Bites “You do make a living by speaking.” "There’s no such thing as public speaking—there’s just speaking." "If you ever get advice that features the words ‘don’t’ and ‘just’ in a single sentence, you should probably run away from it." "Filler words aren’t the problem. They’re a symptom." "AI is abo