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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart
Open in ClueOne of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges. Whether you’re navigating a high-stakes presentation, perfecting your email tone, or speaking off the cuff, Think Fast, Talk Smart equips you with the tools, techniques, and best practices to express yourself effectively in any situation. Enhance your communication skills to elevate your career and build stronger professional relationships. Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes. Subscribe now to unlock your potential as a thoughtful, impactful communicator. Learn more and sign up for our eNewsletter at fastersmarter.io.
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55. Ideas & Empathy: How to Design and Communicate with Others in Mind
Mar 29, 2022 25 minHow design and communication both start with the same ingredient: empathy.
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54. Leadership and Ethics: How to Communicate Your Core Values
Mar 15, 2022 29 minHow to make ethical decisions in your personal and professional life.
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53. Step Up and Stand Out: How to Create the Right Environment for Communication
Mar 1, 2022 26 minNot just knowing what your audience needs to hear, but how they need to hear it.
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52. Communicating Our Mistakes: How to Avoid Common Flaws and Make Better Decisions
Feb 16, 2022 25 minCommon flaws in the decision-making process — and what to do about them.
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51. We Asked, You Answered: Celebrating our 50th Episode with your Anxiety Management Plans
Feb 10, 2022 17 minTechniques for managing nervousness before and during your communication.
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50. Telling Good Stories: How to Use the Elements of Narrative to Keep Listeners Engaged
Feb 2, 2022 24 minFoster a sense of empathy and connection through storytelling.
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49. Make Numbers Count: How to Communicate Data Effectively
Jan 18, 2022 22 minThe importance of “translating” numbers when sharing information.
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48. Speaking Up Without Freaking Out: How to Tackle Communication Anxiety
Jan 5, 2022 29 minKeeping your cool during various speaking situations.
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47. Quick Thinks: How to Use Storytelling to Be a Better Founder
Dec 14, 2021 10 minLessons from the Stanford GSB class “Startup Garage.”
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46. Stay Creative: How to Keep Your Ideas Fresh and Practical
Dec 3, 2021 25 minCommon mistakes that can stifle ideas.
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45. Recipes From the “Communication Kitchen”: How to Handle Three Common Challenges This Holiday Season
Nov 18, 2021 18 minStrategies for surviving small talk.
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44. Act Like a Leader: How Lessons From The Theater Can Help You Step into Power
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43. Get Psyched: How Time and Situations Shape Our Communication
Oct 28, 2021 23 minHow time influences perception.
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42. Space, Pace, and Grace: How to Handle Challenging Conversations
Oct 15, 2021 28 minThe power of slowing down during difficult workplace situations.
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41. Speak like a Founder: How Successful Entrepreneurs Communicate to Their Teams
Sep 30, 2021 23 minTactics that startups use to build a product quickly and effectively.
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40. Mindset Matters: How to Embrace the Benefits of Stress
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39. Brains Love Stories: How Leveraging Neuroscience Can Capture People's Emotions
Sep 2, 2021 25 minWhy our brains are wired for storytelling.
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38. The New Normal: How Hybrid Work Actually Works
Aug 19, 2021 24 minThe effect of technology on teams, teamwork, and innovation.
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37. Be Better: How Communication Catalyzes Business Transformation
Aug 5, 2021 27 minThe role of communication in helping businesses to adapt and transform.
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36. Perfecting Teamwork: Building High-Performing Teams By Encouraging Learning
Jul 15, 2021 26 minBreak down professional silos and hierarchies in teams.
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35. Leading From The Hot Seat: How To Communicate Under Pressure
Jun 25, 2021 27 minHow to communicate during a crisis.
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34. How We Gain — Or Give Away — Authority While Speaking
Jun 3, 2021 25 minThe body language and word choices that can help you “power up” or “power down” in your communication.
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33. Hacking your Speaking Anxiety: How Lessons from Neuroscience Can Help You Communicate Confidently.
May 13, 2021 33 minActions you can take to reduce speaking anxiety and achieve your communication goals.
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32. Speech That Empowers: How to Encourage Growth and Resilience in a Younger Audience
Apr 22, 2021 29 minBest practices when inspiring young people to seize responsibility.
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31. Quick Thinks: How to Shine Online and Excel at Virtual Communication
Apr 16, 2021 12 minTop insights and advice from previous episodes
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30. Dissolve Disagreements: How Communication Impacts Conflict
Mar 31, 2021 26 minHow forms of “psychological distancing” can be used to build trust and encourage tolerance.
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29. Question Everything: Why Curiosity Is Communication’s Secret Weapon
Mar 11, 2021 29 minHow asking strong questions helps you build trust and connect with your audience.
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28. Building Strong Relationships: How to Effectively Communicate in Your Professional and Personal Life
Feb 18, 2021 33 minSharing our feelings can lead to more success as a leader.
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27. Psychology Trumps Technology: How to Be a Better Communicator on Social Media
Jan 28, 2021 29 minThe psychology behind our communication via social media.
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26. Writing to Win: How to Quickly Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged
Jan 8, 2021 27 minMake it simple and succinct, and make it a story.
