Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart

Episodes 300
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (733)
Since Jan 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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

Jun 11, 2026 14m Transcript

Practical communication strategies you can use immediately at work and beyond.How do you speak up when a conversation is moving faster than you can think? What should you do when emotions threaten to…

295. Culture Club: Communicating Values That Scale

Jun 08, 2026 23m Transcript

Why the best leaders treat uncertainty as a chance to learn, not a failure to avoid.Most companies are built to grow. Far fewer are built to stay true to their purpose as they do.Eric Ries is an…

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

Jun 04, 2026 27m Transcript

Do you really win the negotiation if it means losing the relationship?You might think that successful negotiation means getting what you want here and now. But Stan Christensen says this…

293. 5 Leadership Lessons From Stanford: Me2We 2026

Jun 01, 2026 35m Transcript

What it takes to lead as a communicator and communicate as a leader.Leadership isn’t just about making decisions — it’s about how you communicate them. As Matt Abrahams puts it, “Communication is…

292. Headspace Habits: Lessons for Calm, Confident Communication

May 28, 2026 29m Transcript

The hidden habits behind calm, confident communicators.What does it really take to become a more confident communicator? In this special collaboration between Think Fast, Talk Smart and Headspace,…

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

May 25, 2026 30m Transcript

What keeps us from being more social? Nick Epley calls it a “mind-reading mistake.”We all think about what others think, particularly what they think about us. The problem, says Nick Epley, is that…

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

May 21, 2026 20m Transcript

How can we approach aging with more joy, empathy, and meaningful connection?We often talk about lifespan, or how long we live, but Kerry Burnight believes the more important question is how fully we…

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

May 18, 2026 26m Transcript

A full life isn’t about the quantity of time, but the quality.Our lifespan might describe how long we live, but it doesn’t say anything about how well we live. For that, Kerry Burnight says, we need…

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

May 14, 2026 27m Transcript

The Tiger Sisters share the keys to collaborative communication.Good marketing communication doesn’t just go one way. As the Tiger Sisters know, building a brand is about bringing your audience into…

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

May 11, 2026 25m Transcript

If you want to do your best, you’d better get your rest.The quality of your sleep fundamentally affects the quality of your communication. Communicating well, Dr. Cheri Mah says, starts with being…

286. Driven to Succeed: Turn Doubt Into Your Competitive Advantage

May 07, 2026 27m Transcript

Confidence, clarity, and speaking when it matters.Confident communication isn’t about being the loudest in the room. For Susie Wolff, it’s about displaying assurance before you even open your…

285. Think Inside the Box: How Constraints Spark Creativity and Communication

May 04, 2026 24m Transcript

The secret to better communication isn’t adding more—it’s knowing what to leave out.Communication isn’t clearer when you say more — it’s clearer when you say less. As David Epstein puts it, we’re…

How To Speak Up — When You Don’t Want To | From TED Business

Apr 30, 2026 19m Bonus Transcript

What stops you from speaking up when it matters most?This week on Think Fast Talk Smart, we’re featuring a special episode from TED Business. Healthcare leader Sarah Crawford-Bohl offers a practical,…

284. Hear Me Out: How Understanding Accents—Ours & Others—Improves Communication

Apr 27, 2026 25m Transcript

Understanding the accent you didn’t know you had.Whether communicating in our mother tongue or practicing a new language, we all speak with an accent. But that’s not all, says Valerie Fridland — we…

283. Ask Matt Anything: Authenticity, Anxiety, and Answering Well

Apr 23, 2026 21m Transcript

Simple strategies to think faster, stay authentic, and communicate with confidence. How do you stay genuine without sounding rehearsed? What helps when your thoughts are moving faster than your…

282. The Language of Luck: Why Fortune Favors Those Who Pay Attention

Apr 20, 2026 26m Transcript

If you can make conversation, you can make your own luck.Good communication isn’t passive. And good luck, says Tina Seelig, is the same. There’s “what the world gives us,” and then there’s “how we…

281. Be Clear, Be Concise, Be Remembered: Masters of Scale

Apr 16, 2026 40m Transcript

Great communication isn’t about saying more—it’s about making what you say matter.If we want to communicate more effectively, we need to treat communication less like a habit—and more like a series…

280. Stay Relevant: Future Proof Your Career in an AI World

Apr 13, 2026 27m Transcript

Work is changing, not ending—what it takes to stay relevant in an AI-driven world.Careers aren’t ladders anymore — they’re climbing walls. As Aneesh Raman puts it, “work is changing, not ending,” and…

279. Rethinks: How to Leverage What People Already Want

Apr 09, 2026 43m Transcript

How to turn latent motivation into fuel for change.If you want to be a changemaker, you’ll have to convince others to join your cause. But according to Dan Heath, persuading your audience isn’t about…

278. How Do You Mean? It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It

Apr 06, 2026 25m Transcript

Whatever your message, the manner in which you deliver it is just as important.You found the right words. You picked the right time to say them. You even tailored them to your audience. Why did your…

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