Don't Say Um: How to Communicate Effectively to Live a Better Life

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 42 ratings

Price: 17.05

Last update: 04-26-2025


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Communicate with confidence and improve your presentation skills with this essential guide–because delivery matters.

Michael Chad Hoeppner has coached presidential candidates, prominent CEOs, and Ivy League deans on their communication skills. Now, he shares his wide‑ranging knowledge in Don't Say Um.

Hoeppner has created an entirely new approach to communication training, providing physical exercises to quickly improve speaking. With simple-to-master exercises, Don’t Say Um is an essential tool for improving your speech.

Don't Say Um challenges our preconceived notions of good speaking techniques and offers powerful tools to become master communicators.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.


Top reviews from the United States

  • Steven Kuyan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Say Um needs to be on every leader's reading list
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
    When I started my first company, Michael Chad Hoeppner helped me stop saying "Um," articulate my vision to my team, and hone my pitch to investors. His guidance didn’t just improve my communication—it transformed my confidence as a leader and my ability to inspire others.

    I was thrilled when I heard he was writing a book and preordered it right away and read it as soon as I got it. Michael’s writing, like his coaching, is engaging and practical, offering frameworks and exercises that anyone can apply. Don’t Say Um isn’t just a guide, it’s a toolkit for becoming a better speaker, communicator, and leader. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to elevate their skills and make a lasting impact.
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    Steven Kuyan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Say Um needs to be on every leader's reading list
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
    When I started my first company, Michael Chad Hoeppner helped me stop saying "Um," articulate my vision to my team, and hone my pitch to investors. His guidance didn’t just improve my communication—it transformed my confidence as a leader and my ability to inspire others.

    I was thrilled when I heard he was writing a book and preordered it right away and read it as soon as I got it. Michael’s writing, like his coaching, is engaging and practical, offering frameworks and exercises that anyone can apply. Don’t Say Um isn’t just a guide, it’s a toolkit for becoming a better speaker, communicator, and leader. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to elevate their skills and make a lasting impact.
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  • Lily
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a game changer!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
    Finally, a book on communication that really works! This book is easy to read and has so many easy things you can do to incorporate in your daily life to be better at public speaking (or just speaking!) Since I started using these drills, I feel so much more confident in my communication. I am finally in control of my public speaking -- not my nerves! It is a must read for anyone who gets stage fright or just needs to come across as confident in their lives. I'm buying more for my family and friends.
  • R.K.S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Public speaking in ALL situations - small to large - can be improved.. EASILY
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
    I prefer books that are pragmatic, written by doers who are experts because they're in the mix of what they're talking about every day, not academics. Don't say umm is that. Exercises that are simple but help. Pragmatic advice you wouldn't have thought of necessarily. Even later in life, even with a lot of experience speaking, I'm re-reading. Every day is a chance to practice to apply, and yeah, to not say um.

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