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Mentioned in 28 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.

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Mentioned in 28 episodes

Mentioned by Jenny Luna as the host of the podcast and author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter.
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127. Four Principles of Powerful, Focused Communication Pt. 1
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Matt Abrahams
when discussing concision in communication.
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200. Four Keys for Focused Communication: Live Lessons from Our 200 Episodes
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Chris Hutchins
as the basis for the podcast episode and its six-step process.
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Think Faster, Talk Smarter and Excel at Spontaneous Conversation with Matt Abrahams
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Cal Newport
as one of the books on the shortlist for the best business book of 2024 awards.
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Ep. 318: Take a Break
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Alison Beard
as a book containing advice on how to speak successfully when put on the spot.
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Improve Your Impromptu Speaking
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Matt Abrahams
as his new book on communication.
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103. Simple Is a Superpower: How to Communicate Any Idea to Any Audience
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Jenny Luna
as the author of a new book on spontaneous speaking.
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107. Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot
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Anne Morriss
as his latest book, focusing on unplanned communication.
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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.
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175. Mastering Toasts and Tributes: Making Your Words Count
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Matt Abrahams
as his new book related to the podcast.
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116. Quick Thinks: Don't Sweat the Small Talk
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Matt Abrahams
as the basis for a bonus episode discussing confident communication.
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Bonus: How to Manage Speaking Anxiety the Think Faster, Talk Smarter Way
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Lindsay McMahon
as the author of the book during the introduction of the podcast guest.
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AEE 2395: 3 Conversation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them with Matt Abrahams
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Matt Abrahams
at the beginning of the podcast as the basis for a bonus episode.
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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.
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112. From Mistakes to "Missed Takes"
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Hala Taha
as a highly useful book for improving spontaneous communication skills.
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Matt Abrahams: Spontaneous Speaking for Entrepreneurs, How to Communicate Confidently On the Spot | Human Behavior | E330
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Isabel Berwick
as a book written by Matt Abrahams and published by Simon & Schuster.
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