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879. Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques for Spontaneous Speaking 🗣️ with Matt Abrahams

Apr 22, 2024

Communication expert Matt Abrahams shares top tips for spontaneous speaking, emphasizing mindset, making connections, and useful structures. They discuss overcoming challenges for non-native English speakers, the role of filler words, managing anxiety, and prioritizing connection in communication. Strategies for preparing and delivering spontaneous speeches are also highlighted.

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Quick takeaways

Focus on connecting with the audience rather than perfection for effective communication.

Adapt communication strategies for technology advancements while mitigating potential drawbacks.

Shift mindset to view speaking situations as opportunities, prioritize genuine human connections, and use structured communication approaches.

Deep dives

Expert in Communication

Matt Abrahams, a communication expert from Stanford University, emphasizes the importance of effective verbal communication. He highlights the significance of interpersonal dynamics and how people interact and communicate with each other.

Intro

4min

Overcoming Challenges in Communication for Non-Native English Speakers

22min

Effective Communication Structure and Reflective Thinking

5min

The Role of Filler Words in Communication and the Impact of Technology

10min

Closing Interaction, Advertisements for Mint Mobile and Bombas

2min

Overcoming Anxiety and Prioritizing Connection in Communication

17min

Overcoming Anxiety and Blushing While Speaking English

15min

Communication Techniques for Spontaneous Speaking and the Role of Preparation

5min

Top tips for spontaneous speaking 🏆 with communication expert Matt Abrahams, a professor at the Stamford Graduate School of Business, California. Matt is a leading expert in his field and his new book "Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot" gives you clear, academically-researched advice on how to deal with anxiety, focus on making connections, improve your mindset, learn to listen, and find really useful structures to help you become a more spontaneous and successful speaker.

Episode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/04/22/879-think-fast-talk-smart-communication-techniques-for-spontaneous-speaking-with-matt-abrahams/

Matt's website (book, podcast & more) 👉 https://mattabrahams.com/

Matt's presentation about communication techniques (34 million views) 👉 https://youtu.be/HAnw168huqA?si=jyE7BpzaIt4el_dl

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