Ah-Counter

Role Overview

As Ah-Counter, you help members become aware of filler words that can distract from their message. This awareness is the first step toward cleaner, more powerful speech.

What to Count

Filler Sounds

• Ah, Um, Er, Uh
• Mmm, Hmm
• Clearing throat repeatedly

Crutch Words

• So (when starting sentences)
• Like (when not comparing)
• You know
• Actually
• Basically
• I mean

Repetitive Phrases

• To be honest
• At the end of the day
• The fact of the matter is

Your Report

Keep it constructive and brief:

"Thank you, Toastmaster. Today we had generally good fluency. John used 3 'ums' and 2 'ahs' in his speech. Sarah had excellent fluency with no fillers. Our Table Topics speakers averaged 2-3 fillers each, which is normal when thinking on our feet. Remember, awareness is the first step to improvement!"

Growth Opportunity

This role helps you:

• Develop acute listening skills
• Understand speech patterns
• Provide constructive feedback
• Build awareness of your own patterns

Every great speaker started by becoming aware of their habits. You're helping that journey!