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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

By Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk SmartBusiness, Careers, EducationEnglish

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One 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...

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One 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 Monday and Thursday for new episodes. Subscribe now to unlock your potential as a thoughtful, impactful communicator. Learn more and sign up for our Newsletter at fastersmarter.io.

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Episodes 342 episodes in the feed

  1. 336. Rethinks: The “ABC’s” of Fright-Free Communication

    15 min

  2. 335. Power Play: Successfully Navigate Power, Status, and Influence at Work

    24 min Sponsor: Notion

  3. 334. Quick Thinks: How to Make the Most Out of Meetings

    11 min Sponsor: Notion

  4. 333. Find the Vibe: Build Stronger Connections Through Communication Part 1

    31 min

  5. 332. Rethinks: Learn Faster and Fail Smarter

    34 min Sponsor: Notion

  6. 331. Matchmaker Mindset: How to Make Yourself Memorable in Any Conversation

    24 min Sponsor: Notion

  7. 330. Quick Thinks: A CLEAR Way Through Conflict

    15 min Sponsor: Notion

  8. 329. Your Brand is Your Promise: The 4 C’s for Better Communication

    24 min

  9. 328. Ask Matt Anything: Don’t Let Your Communication Fizzle at the Finish

    18 min Sponsor: Notion

  10. 327. The Human Reset: Reclaiming Authenticity in the Age of AI

    25 min

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  1. 326. Rethinks: The Secrets to Getting the Information You Need from AI

    25 min

  2. 325. Message Market Fit: Turning Great Ideas Into Communication That Lands

    19 min

  3. 324. Rethinks: Defining Where We Want AI To Take Us

    23 min

  4. 323. Turn Up the Heat: Make Conflict More Constructive

    24 min

  5. 322. Talk Back: Why Arguing With Yourself Can Help You Flourish

    21 min

  6. 321. The Respect Effect: What Stereotype Threat Teaches Us About Communication

    20 min

  7. 320. Quick Thinks: How to Prepare, Stand Out, and Ace Your Interview

    17 min

  8. 319. Open the Portal: The Simple Science Behind Impactful Storytelling

    24 min

  9. 318. Quick Thinks: Network Smarter and Make Better Connections

    14 min

  10. 317. Plot Twist: The Second Story Hiding Inside Every Great Pitch

    24 min

  11. 316. The Persuasion Equation: Grab Attention & Make Your Message Meaningful

    20 min

  12. 315. Quietly Powerful: How Introverts Can Communicate With Confidence & Impact

    22 min

  13. 314. Rethinks: Turn Tension Into Trust

    32 min

  14. 313. Hold the Headline: How Curiosity Cuts Through Complexity

    26 min

  15. 312. Quick Thinks: Speak with Confidence, Clarity, and Power

    9 min

  16. 311. Don't Lose the Room: How to Make Ideas Stick

    22 min

  17. 310. A Matter of Meaning: What Other People Teach You About Your Communication

    19 min

  18. 309. Stretch, Don't Stress: How Great Communication Makes Better Leaders

    26 min

  19. 308. Ask Matt Anything: From Nerves to Know-How in High-Stakes Moments

    17 min

  20. 307. Accent-uate, Don't Compensate: Why Clarity Matters More Than Perfection

    23 min

  21. 306. Trust the Process: How to Design Teams That Actually Work

    17 min

  22. 305. The Humor Habit: Why Great Communicators Think Like Comedians

    27 min

  23. 304. Rethinks: Craft Compelling Communication

    22 min

  24. 303. On Point, On Brand: Why Honest Communication Always Lands

    22 min

  25. 302. Master This: How to Learn Like the Experts Do

    18 min

  26. 301. Trust at First Sight: Create More Meaningful Connections

    24 min

  27. 300. Matt’s Answers for Better Speaking and Leadership

    30 min

  28. 299. Choose The Right Channel: How Stanford Finds Its Voice

    22 min

  29. 298. Quick Thinks: How to Look Confident, Composed, and Credible

    9 min

  30. 297. Agency Over Anxiety: Communicating in Uncertain Times

    26 min

  31. 296. AMA: Speaking Out, Staying Grounded, and Managing Up

    10 min

  32. 295. Culture Club: Communicating Values That Scale

    19 min

  33. 294. Ask & You Shall Receive: Questions For Better Negotiations

    23 min

  34. 293. 5 Leadership Lessons From Stanford: Me2We 2026

    35 min

  35. 292. Headspace Habits: Lessons for Calm, Confident Communication

    26 min

  36. 291. Hello, Stranger: Why Curiosity Beats Charisma Every Time

    30 min Sponsor: Babbel

  37. 290. Quick Thinks: How to Have Better Conversations About Aging

    16 min

  38. 289. Better with Age: Why Joy Matters More Than Longevity

    22 min

  39. 288. Turn Your Audience into Co-Creators: Lessons from the Tiger Sisters

    23 min

  40. 287. Give It a Rest to Do Your Best: The Sleep Habits That Catalyze Your Communication

    25 min Sponsor: Strawberry

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