Coffee with Kim How To Speak Confidently in Important Conversations With Matt Abrahams
Mar 19, 2024
Matt Abrahams, public speaking expert, shares tips on managing anxiety, responding when unsure, and avoiding rumination. He discusses common communication mistakes, practicing quick thinking, and eliminating filler words. The podcast explores the importance of confident spontaneous speaking, handling mistakes, enhancing communication with AI, and structured feedback for improvement.
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Shift Mindset from Perfection to Connection
- To manage anxiety in spontaneous speaking, shift your mindset from seeking perfection to striving for connection with your audience.
- See important conversations as opportunities to share and collaborate, not threats to avoid.
Handle Unknown Answers Gracefully
- If you don't know the answer in a conversation, admit it and specify how you'll find the answer and follow up.
- Use a clear structure like "What? So what? Now what?" to organize thoughts and stay on track.
Overcome Mistakes with Next Play Mentality
- Avoid rumination after a mistake; adopt a "next play" mentality to stay present and focused.
- Reframe mistakes as "missed takes" and try again with a new approach for better outcomes.