Writing

On speaking clearly.

Practical notes on filler words, pacing, and holding a room, from the people building Cadence.

• September 23, 2026

  How to speak more clearly

  Unclear speech is three unrelated problems: mumbled word endings, sentences that run out of air, and points that arrive last. Diagnose yours first.

• September 23, 2026

  How to stop saying like

  Like is four different words wearing one coat, and only the hedge is costing you. Eight hundred years of evidence says the rest is just English.

• September 23, 2026

  How to stop saying um

  Um is a planning signal, not a bad habit. How to measure your rate, trade the filler for a pause, and hold it when presenting or interviewing.