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Matt Abrahams on How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot

Apr 29, 2024

Matt Abrahams, a communication expert, shares tips on impromptu speaking, including pattern recognition, managing anxiety, and using structured approaches. Learn how to embrace mistakes, build connections through small talk, and master communication skills under pressure.

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Matt Abrahams

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Develop strategies to manage anxiety and focus on the audience when speaking impromptu.

Utilize a structured 'What? So what? Now what?' framework for delivering constructive feedback in impromptu scenarios.

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Maximizing Mediocrity for Communication Greatness

01:03

Focus on Connection, Not Perfection

00:38

Enhancing Communication Skills Under Pressure and Improving Relationships

02:59

Introduction

3min

Exploring Successful Communication Strategies When Put on the Spot

3min

Improving Spontaneous Speaking Skills

2min

Exploring Pattern Recognition and Quick Thinking in Impromptu Speaking

2min

Effective Communication Under Pressure

9min

Navigating Impromptu Speaking Challenges and Podcast Promotion

2min

Embracing Mistakes and Growth Mindset in Communication

4min

Mastering Impromptu Speaking Techniques

17min

This week I’m excited to share my conversation with Matt Abrahams. Matt is a passionate, and innovative educator, podcaster, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business he has helped countless presenters improve and hone their communication, including some who have delivered Nobel Prize, TED, and World Economic Forum presentations. Matt is also the founder and principal at TFTS Communications LLC, a presentation and communication skills company based in Silicon Valley that helps people improve their presentation skills.

In this episode, we'll dive into Matt's six-step methodology to mastering the art of impromptu speaking, which he outlines in his latest book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot. Whether you're fielding cold calls or engaging in "small talk", Matt's techniques will teach you to manage anxiety, focus on your audience, and see every speaking situation as an opportunity, not a threat. We also explore the importance of structure in your communication, akin to chefs following a recipe, and how to give feedback that resonates and fosters growth. With Matt's unique blend of experience and insights, get ready to learn how you can transform your communication skills, think on your feet, and express your ideas more effectively, all of which can deepen relationships and expand your ideas.

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