Goal
To raise awareness of filler words and distracting speech habits. The Ah-Counter helps members become more conscious, clear, and confident speakers by highlighting verbal patterns that may reduce impact.
Tasks
- Listen attentively throughout the entire meeting.
- Note filler words (e.g., “uh”, “um”, “you know”, “so”, “like”), repeated words, and unnecessary sounds.
- Observe distracting speech habits such as unfinished sentences or habitual interjections.
- Record examples and, if helpful, frequencies.
- Deliver a concise report during the evaluation section.
- Time for report at the end: 3 minutes.
Hints
- Stay objective and supportive — the goal is awareness, not criticism.
- Focus on patterns rather than isolated slips.
- Provide concrete examples to make feedback useful.
- Keep your report structured and brief.
- Your presentation at the end of the meeting is a speech — treat it like one (for example with a clear structure and message).