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Mentioned in 30 episodes

Think Faster, Talk Smarter

Book • 2023

In 'Think Faster, Talk Smarter', Matt Abrahams offers tangible, actionable skills to help even the most anxious speakers succeed in spontaneous communication.

The book provides strategies for managing anxiety, responding to the mood of the room, and making content concise, relevant, compelling, and memorable.

Drawing on stories from his clients and students, Abrahams offers best practices for navigating Q&A sessions, job interviews, providing effective feedback, making small talk, fixing faux pas, persuading others, and handling other impromptu speaking tasks.

Mentioned by

Lenny Rachitsky

Lindsay McMahon

Mentioned in 30 episodes

Mentioned by Jenny Luna as the host of the podcast and author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter.

127. Four Principles of Powerful, Focused Communication Pt. 1

Mentioned by

Lenny Rachitsky

as the author of the book.

How to speak more confidently and persuasively | Matt Abrahams (professor, podcast host, author, speaker)

Mentioned by

Matt Abrahams

when discussing concision in communication.

200. Four Keys for Focused Communication: Live Lessons from Our 200 Episodes

Mentioned by

Chris Hutchins

as the basis for the podcast episode and its six-step process.

Think Faster, Talk Smarter and Excel at Spontaneous Conversation with Matt Abrahams

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as one of the books on the shortlist for the best business book of 2024 awards.

Ep. 318: Take a Break

Mentioned by

Matt Abrahams

when he recalls interviewing listening experts for his book.

238. AMA: Why Listening Might Be Your Most Powerful Skill

Mentioned by

Matt Abrahams

as his new book.

109. Simplify! How to Communicate Complex Ideas Simply and Effectively

Mentioned by

Alison Beard

as a book containing advice on how to speak successfully when put on the spot.

Improve Your Impromptu Speaking

Mentioned by

Matt Abrahams

as his new book on communication.

103. Simple Is a Superpower: How to Communicate Any Idea to Any Audience

Mentioned by

Jenny Luna

as the author of a new book on spontaneous speaking.

107. Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot

Mentioned by

Anne Morriss

as his latest book, focusing on unplanned communication.

152. Fix Your Communication: Why It’s About Connection Over Perfection

Mentioned by the podcast host as a guide on delivering effective toasts and tributes.

175. Mastering Toasts and Tributes: Making Your Words Count

Mentioned by

Matt Abrahams

as his new book related to the podcast.

116. Quick Thinks: Don't Sweat the Small Talk

Mentioned by

Matt Abrahams

as the basis for a bonus episode discussing confident communication.

Bonus: How to Manage Speaking Anxiety the Think Faster, Talk Smarter Way

Mentioned by

Matt Abrahams

as his new book.

108. All In: How Improv Helps You Show Up and Communicate Well

Mentioned by

Lindsay McMahon

as the author of the book during the introduction of the podcast guest.

AEE 2395: 3 Conversation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them with Matt Abrahams

Mentioned by

Matt Abrahams

at the beginning of the podcast as the basis for a bonus episode.

162. Unlock Career Opportunities: How to Make the Right Moves

Mentioned by the podcast host as an excerpt from his new audiobook, providing guidance on communication.

112. From Mistakes to "Missed Takes"

Mentioned by

Matt Abrahams

as his new book.

93. All the Feels: The Personal and Professional Power of Emotional Awareness

Recommended by

Hala Taha

as a highly useful book for improving spontaneous communication skills.

Matt Abrahams: Spontaneous Speaking for Entrepreneurs, How to Communicate Confidently On the Spot | Human Behavior | E330

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