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 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.
In this episode of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast, Jenny Luna interviews Matt Abrahams about his new book, "Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot." Matt defines spontaneous speaking and shares his personal connection to it, stemming from always being called on first. He di...
In this episode of Think Fast Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams interviews Chris Voss, a former FBI lead hostage negotiator, about handling high-pressure communication situations. Voss shares insights from his experience, including the importance of emotional intelligence, practicing skills in low-stakes environments, and prep...
In this episode of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast, Matt Abrahams interviews Jim Szafranski, the CEO of Prezi, about effective communication through visual storytelling. Jim shares insights on using spatial presentation for better retention, employing metaphorical visuals to simplify complex ideas, and strategically ...
In this episode of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast, Matt Abrahams interviews Ilana Golan, founder of Leap Academy, about career reinvention and building portfolio careers. Ilana shares her experiences and provides advice on how to be "leap ready" by being intentional and strategic about one's career, recognizing sign...
In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams interviews Adam Aleksic, a linguist and content creator known as The Etymology Nerd, about algospeak and how social media is transforming language. They discuss how algorithms influence language, create new words, and impact communication across generations. Alek...
In this episode of the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast, Matt Abrahams interviews author and journalist Laura Spinney about communication, language, and storytelling. They discuss deception detection, highlighting that people overestimate their ability to detect lies and strategies to improve lie detection by increasing ...
In this episode of the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast, Matt Abrahams interviews Alison Wood Brooks and Naomi Bagdonas about conversation, levity, and leadership. Alison discusses her book "Talk" and the importance of asking questions, especially follow-up questions, to uncover deeper meaning. Naomi shares her work on h...
In this episode of the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast, Matt Abrahams interviews Jennifer Wynn, an NYU Stern School of Business professor, about navigating difficult conversations. Wynn emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and managing one's inner experience to engage productively in chal...
In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams interviews Giampaolo Bianchi, a simultaneous interpreter for organizations like the UN and WHO, focusing on international diplomacy, human rights, and global health. Giampaolo discusses his training, which includes mastering English, Spanish, and French, and shar...
In this episode of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast, Matt Abrahams interviews Peter Sagal, the host of NPR's "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me," about spontaneous communication. Sagal shares insights into his role as a host, emphasizing the importance of enabling others to be funny and creating a connection with the audience...
In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams interviews James Root, a senior partner at Bain & Company, about the future of work and the importance of understanding employee motivations. Root discusses how traditional talent management systems are outdated and don't account for the diverse motivations of to...
In this live episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams hosts a panel discussion with Stanford professors Jesper Sorensen, Christian Wheeler, and incoming GSB Dean Sarah Soule at the Stanford Seed Summit in Cape Town, South Africa. The panel explores various topics, including the use of analogies in strategic thi...
In this episode of Think Fast Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams interviews Rachel Greenwald, an expert in communication and relationship-building. They discuss strategies for improving small talk, emphasizing the importance of being intriguing rather than just collecting data. Greenwald shares techniques for initiating and end...
In this episode of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast, Matt Abrahams interviews Emily Falk, a professor of communication, psychology, and marketing at the University of Pennsylvania, about her research on the neuroscience of communication, persuasion, and influence. Falk discusses how neural responses to persuasive mess...
In this episode of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast, Matt Abrahams interviews Richard Edelman, president and CEO of Edelman, about the evolution of trust in the business world. Edelman shares insights from the Edelman Trust Barometer, discussing the loss of belief in leaders, the mass class divide, and the increasing ...
In this episode of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast, Matt Abrahams interviews Greg Burke, a communications expert with experience in journalism and the Vatican. They discuss effective questioning techniques, clear and concise writing, and the impact of AI on communication. Greg shares lessons he teaches his students, ...
Matt Abrahams interviews Jamil Zaki, a Stanford psychology professor, about his book, "Hope for Cynics," and the science of human goodness, focusing on trust and cynicism. Zaki defines trust as vulnerability based on the expectation of positive behavior from others and introduces the concept of "trusting loudly," which...
In this episode of "Think Fast Talk Smart," Matt Abrahams interviews Whitney Johnson about personal disruption for career growth. Johnson defines personal disruption as a deliberate process of self-innovation, where individuals rewire their brains to step into who they can become, even if it means short-term discomfort...
In this episode of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast, Matt Abrahams interviews Andrew Brodsky, an expert in workplace technology, communication, and productivity, about his book, "PING, The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication." They discuss the definition of virtual communication, choosing the right communicati...
In this episode of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast, Jenny Luna interviews Alison Fragale, an expert in power, status, and influence, about her book "Likeable Badass." Alison defines power as controlling valuable resources and status as being respected, emphasizing that while both are sources of influence and fundamen...
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