Let’s talk about pausing. Pausing is extremely powerful in speaking. It helps eliminate filler words and allows you space to breathe. It helps you find your thoughts. It also grabs people’s attention and gives the audience a chance to process what you’re saying.
Pauses can also grab attention if people are getting lost. We can add pauses for dramatic effect, for transitions between ideas, or to offer your audience a moment to think. They’re effective for both you and your audience.
Pausing can help you prepare for the next phase of your talk. It helps punctuate your thoughts and allows people to complete their listening so they stay with you. Think about it—if someone just keeps talking at you, you never have time to absorb what they’re actually saying.
Pauses allow time for your audience to catch up. They also allow your audience to replay what you’ve just said in their heads. So, they’re super effective for making sure people stay engaged and retain what you’re sharing.
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