The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works.
Huberman has made numerous significant contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills, and cognitive functioning. He is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award, given to the scientist making the most significant discoveries in the study of vision, in 2017.
Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford School of Medicine has been published in top journals, including Nature, Science, and Cell, and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover, and other top media outlets.
In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast. The podcast is frequently ranked in the top 10 of all podcasts globally and is often ranked #1 in the categories of Science, Education, and Health & Fitness.
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The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works.
Huberman has made numerous significant contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills, and cognitive functioning. He is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award, given to the scientist making the most significant discoveries in the study of vision, in 2017.
Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford School of Medicine has been published in top journals, including Nature, Science, and Cell, and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover, and other top media outlets.
In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast. The podcast is frequently ranked in the top 10 of all podcasts globally and is often ranked #1 in the categories of Science, Education, and Health & Fitness.
How to Speak Clearly & With Confidence | Matt Abrahams
Huberman Lab
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How to Speak Clearly & With Confidence | Matt Abrahams
My guest is Matt Abrahams, lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a world expert in communication and public speaking. He explains how to speak with clarity and confidence and how to be more authentic in your communication in all settings: public, work, relationships, etc. He shares how to eliminate filler words ("umm"-ing), how to overcome stage fright and how to structure messages in a way that makes audiences remember the information. He also shares how to recover gracefully if you "blank out" on stage and simple drills and frameworks that dramatically improve spontaneity, storytelling and overall communication effectiveness. People of all ages and communication styles will benefit from the practical, evidence-supported protocols Matt shares to help you communicate with greater confidence and impact.
Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.
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Timestamps
(0:00) Matt Abrahams
(3:21) Public Speaking Fear, Status; Speech Delivery
(5:36) Speech, Connection, Credibility; Authenticity
(9:05) Monitoring, Self-Judgement; Memorization, Tool: Object Relabeling Exercise
(13:13) Sponsors: Eight Sleep & BetterHelp
(15:40) Cadence & Speech Patterns; Lego Manuals, Storytelling & Emotion
(19:18) Visual vs Audio Content, Length, Detail
(23:19) Understanding Audience's Needs, Tool: Recon – Reflection – Research
(24:25) Judgement in Communication, Heuristics
(27:33) Questions, Responding to the Audience, Tool: Structuring Information
(31:34) Feedback & Observation; Tools: Three-Pass Speech Review; Communication Reflection Journal
(39:09) Movement, Stage Fright, Content Expertise
(42:54) Sponsors: AGZ by AG1 & Joovv
(45:34) Multi-Generation Communication Styles & Trust; Curiosity, Conversation Turns
(50:32) Linear vs Non-Linear Speech, Tool: Tour Guide Expectations
(53:21) Develop Communication Skills, Audience Size, Tools: Distancing; Practicing
(1:01:43) Tool: Improv & Agility; Great Communication Examples; Divided Attention
(1:09:36) One-on-One Communication vs Public Speaking
(1:11:00) Sponsor: Mateína
(1:12:00) Neurodiversity, Introverts, Communication Styles; Writing & Editing
(1:16:30) Calculating Risk, Tool: Violating Expectations & Engaging Audience
(1:21:20) Authenticity, Strengths, Growth & Improv
(1:23:23) Damage Control, Tools: Avoid Blanking Out; Contingency Planning, Silence
(1:30:32) Nerves, Tool: Breathwork; Spontaneous Communication; Beta-Blockers
(1:34:29) Communication Hygiene, Caffeine, Tools: NSDR/Yoga Nidra; Vestibular System & Sleep
(1:40:08) Conversation Before Speaking; Delivering Engaging Speeches
(1:42:56) Sponsor: Function
(1:44:43) Anticipation, Tool: Introduce Yourself; Connect to Environment, Phones
(1:51:30) Customer Service & Kids Jobs; Tool: Role Model Communication; COVID Pandemic
(1:56:04) Quiet But Not Shy, Extroverts; Social Media Presence
(2:00:25) Martial Arts, Sport, Running, Presence & Connection
(2:04:16) Apologizing; Communication Across Accents & Cultures
(2:07:36) Interruptions, Tools: Paraphrasing; Speech Preparation
(2:10:57) Public Speaking Fear, Tool: Envision Positive Outcome; Arguments & Mediation
(2:13:19) Omit Filler Words, Tool: Landing Phrases; Time & Storytelling
(2:16:52) Asking For a Raise; Poor Communicators & Curiosity; Memorization
(2:19:49) Pre-Talk Anxiety Management; Acknowledgements
(2:23:47) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter
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Huberman Lab
The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works.
Huberman has made numerous significant contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills, and cognitive functioning. He is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award, given to the scientist making the most significant discoveries in the study of vision, in 2017.
Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford School of Medicine has been published in top journals, including Nature, Science, and Cell, and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover, and other top media outlets.
In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast. The podcast is frequently ranked in the top 10 of all podcasts globally and is often ranked #1 in the categories of Science, Education, and Health & Fitness.
