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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart
Communication
Leadership
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Communication Techniques
Communication Skills
Public Speaking
Artificial Intelligence
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Effective Communication
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Anxiety Management
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Emotional Intelligence
Mindfulness
Authenticity
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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 message... more

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Troy Campbell
Chief scientist at On Your Feet; former Disney Imagineer and behavioral science professor
On Your Feet; Disney Imagineering; University of Oregon
Episode: 319. Open the Portal: The Simple Science Behind Impactful Storytelling
Rhett Reese
Acclaimed American screenwriter and producer, co-writer of Deadpool, Zombieland, GI Joe: Retaliation
Screenwriter/Producer
Episode: 317. Plot Twist: The Second Story Hiding Inside Every Great Pitch
Carmine Gallo
Communication Coach, Harvard GSD Lecturer, author
Gallo Communications
Episode: 316. The Persuasion Equation: Grab Attention & Make Your Message Meaningful
Susan Cain
New York Times bestselling author of Quiet and Bittersweet
Author and researcher
Episode: 315. Quietly Powerful: How Introverts Can Communicate With Confidence & Impact
Nayeema Raza
Journalist, producer, and creator; former co-host and executive producer of On with Kara Swisher; host of Smart Girl, Dumb Questions
Independent journalist and podcast creator
Episode: 313. Hold the Headline: How Curiosity Cuts Through Complexity
Kai Ryssdal
Host and senior editor of Marketplace, Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist
Marketplace
Episode: 311. Don't Lose the Room: How to Make Ideas Stick
Brian Lowery
GSB professor; four-time guest on the show
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Episode: 310. A Matter of Meaning: What Other People Teach You About Your Communication
Liz Wiseman
Researcher, executive advisor, CEO of the Wiseman Group
Wiseman Group
Episode: 309. Stretch, Don't Stress: How Great Communication Makes Better Leaders
Peter Novak
Former vice provost at University of San Francisco and former dean at Yale University; founder of the Strictly Speaking group
Strictly Speaking
Episode: 307. Accent-uate, Don't Compensate: Why Clarity Matters More Than Perfection

Host

Matt Abrahams
Host of Think Fast, Talk Smart; Stanford Graduate School of Business (Strategic Communication lecturer)

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 8.8k ratings
  • Awesome podcast!

    Very professional, interesting guests, I always learn something new. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elisa Di Napoli
    New Zealand2 months ago
  • Executive speaker coach

    The best source for real-world, practical and well-crafted insights on communication competence and excellence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosemary Ravinal
    United States3 months ago
  • Something for everyone

    I can't say enough good things about what I have heard so far. As someone who has never trained their communication abilities, this is exactly what I need to get started on my journey to being a better communicator.

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United States3 months ago
  • AI podcast?

    Why do they speak so unnaturally? Is it AI??

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    A1256
    Australia4 months ago
  • Always leave having learned something

    This is by far one of my favourite podcasts. Each episode leaves me with practical tips, new perspectives and approaches. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amcuglietta
    Canada4 months ago

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A few reviews note scripted delivery or AI-sounding speech, which some listeners dislike.

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319. Open the Portal: The Simple Science Behind Impactful Storytelling
Q: What are the first three ingredients that go into a successful communication recipe?
Cause, character, and change are the core ingredients; together they drive a story by outlining what causes characters to act, who they are, and how they evolve.
319. Open the Portal: The Simple Science Behind Impactful Storytelling
Q: Who's a communicator you admire and why?
Bong Joon Ho, admired for his masterful use of space and spatial storytelling in Parasite and Snowpiercer, using direction and stage space to signal meaning and enhance narrative impact.
319. Open the Portal: The Simple Science Behind Impactful Storytelling
Q: What's the best piece of communication advice you've ever received?
Troy received feedback to align his outward display with the joy and enthusiasm of his work, recognizing that confluence between how you feel and how you deliver makes communication more engaging and authentic.
315. Quietly Powerful: How Introverts Can Communicate With Confidence & Impact
Q: Final question for you. What are the first three ingredients that go into a successful communication recipe?
First, sincerity to ensure others feel genuine care; second, attunement to one's inner state; third, tapping into the part of oneself that genuinely enjoys engaging with others and the world.
315. Quietly Powerful: How Introverts Can Communicate With Confidence & Impact
Q: Question number two, who is a communicator that you admire and why?
Susan Cain cites Leonard Cohen as a communicator who spoke truthfully about his struggles, and through that authenticity became charismatic in a lasting way.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show that brings together researchers, writers, CEOs, and educators to unpack clear, effective communication. Episodes frequently center on storytelling, persuasion, difficult conversations, leadership communication, and public-speaking techniques, with guests who translate academic insights into real-world skills. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on actionable frameworks, accessible delivery, and guest lineups that blend business leaders, journalists, and content creators to illuminate how to think on your feet, craft meaningful messages, and lead with clarity in high-stakes situations.

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