229. Rethinks: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot

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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart

236 episodes

23 hours ago

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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229. Rethinks: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot

Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

25 minutes

2 days ago

229. Rethinks: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot

To celebrate its second anniversary, we revisit our favourite tools and tips from Matt’s book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter.

Original executive producer Jenny Luna turns the tables and interviews host and strategic communications lecturer Matt Abrahams about his bestselling book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot. To celebrate the book’s second anniversary, this special Rethinks episode dives into Matt’s most practical tips, powerful frameworks, and mindset shifts to help you speak with confidence in any spontaneous situation. From managing anxiety to structuring your thoughts on the fly, it’s filled with tools to help you become a more effective communicator.

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Chapters:

(00:00) - Introduction
(02:54) - Defining Spontaneous Speaking
(03:44) - Origins of Matt’s Interest
(04:35) - The Six-Step Methodology
(05:20) - Shifting Your Mindset
(09:30) - Practical Structures for Speaking
(11:45) - The “F-Word” of Spontaneous Speaking
(13:18) - Communication Lessons from Martial Arts
(14:38) - The Karate Pants Story
(16:34) - Hosting 100 Episodes
(17:49) - On-the-Spot Challenges
(24:48) - Conclusion

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