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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.
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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as the author of the book.


Lenny Rachitsky

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How to speak more confidently and persuasively | Matt Abrahams (professor, podcast host, author, speaker)
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when discussing concision in communication.


Matt Abrahams

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200. Four Keys for Focused Communication: Live Lessons from Our 200 Episodes
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as the basis for the podcast episode and its six-step process.


Chris Hutchins

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Think Faster, Talk Smarter and Excel at Spontaneous Conversation with Matt Abrahams
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as one of the books on the shortlist for the best business book of 2024 awards.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 318: Take a Break
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as his new book.


Matt Abrahams

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109. Simplify! How to Communicate Complex Ideas Simply and Effectively
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as a book containing advice on how to speak successfully when put on the spot.


Alison Beard

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Improve Your Impromptu Speaking
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as his new book on communication.


Matt Abrahams

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103. Simple Is a Superpower: How to Communicate Any Idea to Any Audience
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as the author of a new book on spontaneous speaking.


Jenny Luna

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107. Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot
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as his latest book, focusing on unplanned communication.


Anne Morriss

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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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as his new book related to the podcast.


Matt Abrahams

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116. Quick Thinks: Don't Sweat the Small Talk
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as his new book.


Matt Abrahams

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108. All In: How Improv Helps You Show Up and Communicate Well
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as the basis for a bonus episode discussing confident communication.


Matt Abrahams

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Bonus: How to Manage Speaking Anxiety the Think Faster, Talk Smarter Way
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as the author of the book during the introduction of the podcast guest.


Lindsay McMahon

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AEE 2395: 3 Conversation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them with Matt Abrahams
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at the beginning of the podcast as the basis for a bonus episode.


Matt Abrahams

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162. Unlock Career Opportunities: How to Make the Right Moves
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as his new book.


Matt Abrahams

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93. All the Feels: The Personal and Professional Power of Emotional Awareness
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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as a highly useful book for improving spontaneous communication skills.


Hala Taha

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Matt Abrahams: Spontaneous Speaking for Entrepreneurs, How to Communicate Confidently On the Spot | Human Behavior | E330
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as a book written by Matt Abrahams and published by Simon & Schuster.

Isabel Berwick

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Best of: How to master the art of schmoozing