Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques podcast

Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges. Whether you’re navigating a high-stakes presentation, perfecting your email tone, or speaking off the cuff, Think Fast, Talk Smart equips you with the tools, techniques, and best practices to express yourself effectively in any situation. Enhance your communication skills to elevate your career and build stronger professional relationships. Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes. Subscribe now to unlock your potential as a thoughtful, impactful communicator. Learn more and sign up for our eNewsletter at fastersmarter.io.

One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges. Whether you’re navigating a high-stakes presentation, perfecting your email tone, or speaking off the cuff, Think Fast, Talk Smart equips you with the tools, techniques, and best practices to express yourself effectively in any situation. Enhance your communication skills to elevate your career and build stronger professional relationships. Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes. Subscribe now to unlock your potential as a thoughtful, impactful communicator. Learn more and sign up for our eNewsletter at fastersmarter.io.

 

#238

231. Secret Signals: Why We Rarely Say Exactly What We Mean

Why what isn’t said can communicate more than what is spoken. We often speak in hints and ... more

23 Sep 2025

25 MINS

25:37

23 Sep 2025


#237

230. Tech Tools: Use Visuals to Your Advantage

Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick. Clear communication... more

18 Sep 2025

11 MINS

11:28

18 Sep 2025


#236

229. Rethinks: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot

To celebrate its second anniversary, we revisit our favourite tools and tips from Matt’s b... more

16 Sep 2025

25 MINS

25:34

16 Sep 2025


#235

228. Negotiate Your Way to Success: Empathy, Mirroring, and Labeling

Be ready, stay grounded, and communicate clearly — no matter what’s at stake. Communicatin... more

09 Sep 2025

20 MINS

20:21

09 Sep 2025


#234

227. Tech Tools: Move Your Audience By Moving Through Your Presentation

Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick. Great communication... more

04 Sep 2025

18 MINS

18:19

04 Sep 2025


#233

226. Reinvent Yourself: Turning Uncertainty Into Opportunity

Reinventing your life or career starts with reflection and conversation.  Making the leap ... more

02 Sep 2025

24 MINS

24:04

02 Sep 2025


#232

225. Speaking Fluent Internet: How Algorithms Are Changing the Way We Speak

In the digital age, it’s critical to craft communication that fits the context. Like it or... more

26 Aug 2025

28 MINS

28:06

26 Aug 2025


#231

224. Make Your Messages Epic: The Evolution of Words and the Stories They Carry

Why modern communication still relies on ancient words and narratives. All communication a... more

21 Aug 2025

23 MINS

23:47

21 Aug 2025


#230

223. Laughing Matters: Levity, Leadership, and Lasting Connection

By lightening up your communication, you can build serious connections. Humor in communica... more

19 Aug 2025

23 MINS

23:41

19 Aug 2025


#229

222. Discussing Through Discomfort: Why the Conversations You Avoid Cost You the Most

Some conversations are uncomfortable, but avoiding them comes with a cost. You want a more... more

12 Aug 2025

25 MINS

25:01

12 Aug 2025


#228

221. Don’t Get Lost in Translation: Staying Cool When Every Word Counts

How do you stay clear, calm, and precise when every word counts and there’s no room for er... more

07 Aug 2025

19 MINS

19:32

07 Aug 2025


#227

220. Prep Like a Pro: Communication Confidence, Clarity, and Comedy

Master the art of thinking on your feet and turning unpredictability into powerful communi... more

05 Aug 2025

26 MINS

26:10

05 Aug 2025


#226

219. Six Motivations, One Workplace: Who Are You at Work?

When communicating with their employees, most firms have no idea who they’re talking to. G... more

29 Jul 2025

25 MINS

25:20

29 Jul 2025


#225

218. Teaching Truths & Tactics: Live Lessons From Stanford in Cape Town

Real connection means understanding your audience, staying true to yourself, and creating ... more

24 Jul 2025

35 MINS

35:11

24 Jul 2025


#224

217. Rethinks: How to Build Deep Connections

How to be a skilled conversationalist in work, love, and life. Whether you’re trying to bu... more

22 Jul 2025

29 MINS

29:12

22 Jul 2025


#223

216. Wired for Words: A Neuroscientist’s Guide to Influence

Understanding your audience's psychology is the key to crafting communication that resonat... more

15 Jul 2025

26 MINS

26:24

15 Jul 2025


#222

215. The New Media Landscape: Trust, Transparency, and Transformation

For your communication to be credible, you can’t just say it — you have to do it. Want peo... more

10 Jul 2025

18 MINS

18:47

10 Jul 2025


#221

214. From Crisis to Clarity: Simplicity, Feedback, and the Art of Being Heard

How to communicate clearly in any context, from newsrooms to the world stage. All good com... more

08 Jul 2025

24 MINS

24:12

08 Jul 2025