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Speaking up without freaking out
Book • 2010
This book by Matt Abrahams offers a comprehensive approach to managing public speaking anxiety.
It includes more than 50 techniques based on scientifically supported theories and evidence.
The book covers various aspects such as cognitive reframing, nonverbal presence, audience connection, and structuring presentations.
It also provides guidance on creating a personalized anxiety management plan and includes appendices for managing anxiety in different presentation scenarios, such as conference calls and Q&A sessions.
It includes more than 50 techniques based on scientifically supported theories and evidence.
The book covers various aspects such as cognitive reframing, nonverbal presence, audience connection, and structuring presentations.
It also provides guidance on creating a personalized anxiety management plan and includes appendices for managing anxiety in different presentation scenarios, such as conference calls and Q&A sessions.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
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in the introduction, highlighting Matt's previous work on public speaking.


Lenny Rachitsky

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How to speak more confidently and persuasively | Matt Abrahams (professor, podcast host, author, speaker)
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as his first book, now available as an audiobook on Spotify.


Matt Abrahams

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192. Quick Thinks: How to Supersize Your Stories
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as his first book, focusing on techniques to manage anxiety.


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Think Faster, Talk Smarter and Excel at Spontaneous Conversation with Matt Abrahams
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as a guide to feeling calm and confident when communicating.


Matt Abrahams

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193. Conquer Questions: ADDing Value To Your Answers
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as the book he was writing when he came across Alison Wood Brook's research on reframing anxiety.


Matt Abrahams

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73. Listen Up: Why It’s Better to Be Interested Than Interesting
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as a resource for managing communication anxiety.


Matt Abrahams

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The Art and Science of Moderating Discussions
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during a discussion about 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 packed full of advice on speaking up without freaking out.

Fay Wallis

073 | 5 ways to feel more confident in your next interview, meeting, or presentation
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as a resource for managing communication anxiety.


Sonal Chokshi

How to Moderate Talks, Panels, Meetings, More (Virtual and Beyond!)