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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart
Communication
Leadership
Storytelling
Communication Techniques
Communication Skills
Public Speaking
Artificial Intelligence
Conflict Resolution
Anxiety Management
Empathy
Audience Engagement
Negotiation
Psychological Safety
Mindfulness
Authenticity
Effective Communication
Emotional Intelligence
Neuroscience
Motivation
Innovation

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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“Our imperfections reveal that we’re human.”

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Recent Guests

Oliver Aust
Founder of Speak Like a CEO Academy
Speak Like a CEO Academy
Episode: 325. Message Market Fit: Turning Great Ideas Into Communication That Lands
Priya Parker
Author of The Art of Gathering and The Art of Fighting; expert facilitator
Author/Facilitator
Episode: 323. Turn Up the Heat: Make Conflict More Constructive
Martin Seligman
World-renowned psychologist, founder of positive psychology, Professor at University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania; Positive Psychology Center
Episode: 322. Talk Back: Why Arguing With Yourself Can Help You Flourish
Claude Steele
Lucie Stern Professor and Social Scientist Emeritus at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: 321. The Respect Effect: What Stereotype Threat Teaches Us About Communication
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
Vanessa Van Edwards
Communication expert and author
Science of People (guest)
Episode: 318. Quick Thinks: Network Smarter and Make Better Connections
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

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 Zealand3 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 States4 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 States4 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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326. Rethinks: The Secrets to Getting the Information You Need from AI
Q: Where should listeners start with ChatGPT and large language models?
Listeners are encouraged to begin with emotionally and personally relevant questions, prompting ChatGPT to ask them a few questions first to surface deeper context and set up a productive thinking process.
327. The Human Reset: Reclaiming Authenticity in the Age of AI
Q: Who is a communicator you admire and why?
Robin Williams, admired for his ability to connect deep ideas with spontaneous, in-the-moment delivery, showing presence and authentic engagement.
327. The Human Reset: Reclaiming Authenticity in the Age of AI
Q: For someone wanting to use AI to become a better communicator, what is one action they can take today?
Start by asking AI to analyze the specific skill you want to improve and provide concrete steps or a plan, then try the first two or three actionable prompts to get moving.
327. The Human Reset: Reclaiming Authenticity in the Age of AI
Q: You said that AI has created an authenticity crisis. What do you mean by that, and what are some of the consequences that we're seeing from that?
The crisis centers on whether content truly originated from the individual and reflects their own knowledge and thinking; as AI polishes output, people worry about who is actually generating the message and whether it represents authentic thinking.
328. Ask Matt Anything: Don’t Let Your Communication Fizzle at the Finish
Q: Halev asks about the most effective engagement techniques.
Matt outlines four engagement modes—physical, mental, linguistic, and shared experience—and notes effectiveness varies by person.

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