Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Matt Abrahams on How to Think Faster and Talk Smarter EP 425

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Mar 7, 2024
In this episode, John interviews Matt Abrahams about improving communication skills with practical advice. They discuss the art of spontaneous communication and share tips for handling challenging situations. The episode also includes sponsors like Nom Nom and Cozy Earth offering exclusive offers for listeners. Guests explore topics like managing anxiety in public speaking, emotional engagement, and enhancing communication through presence and preparation.
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INSIGHT

The ABCs Of Anxiety

  • Anxiety has three components: affective, behavioral, and cognitive (the ABCs).
  • Manage each with targeted techniques before, during, and after speaking.
ADVICE

Recover From The Messy Middle

  • Use a clear structure as your roadmap so you can recover if you blank in the middle.
  • If stuck, repeat your last point or ask the audience a question to buy thinking time.
INSIGHT

Emotion Trumps Information

  • People remember and act on how you make them feel more than facts alone.
  • Use storytelling, disclosure, analogies, or imagery to invoke emotion.
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