Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
von Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart
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307. Accent-uate, Don't Compensate: Why Clarity Matters More Than Perfection
"It's not an accent, it's an identity." The way we speak shapes more than how we're understood—it shapes how we're perceived. Peter Novak (https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/peter-novak/)believes the goal of communication isn't to eliminat
306. Trust the Process: How to Design Teams That Actually Work
"The assumption of swift trust is really useful." Teams don't always need years to build trust—they need the right conditions to build it quickly. As a Stanford professor and expert in organizational design, Melissa Valentine (https://www.f
305. The Humor Habit: Why Great Communicators Think Like Comedians
"People aren't inside of our heads, so you have to give them that emotional information as well as the factual information." Humor is more than entertainment—it's a powerful way to create connection. As a comedian, writer, and former teache
304. Rethinks: Craft Compelling Communication
"If all you're trying to do is inform, you're not going to pull it off. You have to entertain your audience." Great presentations don't just share information—they create connection. As Apple's former Chief Evangelist and Canva's co-founder
303. On Point, On Brand: Why Honest Communication Always Lands
"You want to own the message and your narrative." Strong communication is about more than delivering a message—it’s about building trust over time. As Zoom’s Chief Marketing Officer, Kim Storin (https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/kim-stori
302. Master This: How to Learn Like the Experts Do
"If these masters are still continually trying to improve their own craft, I don't have any excuses." The world's best don't reach the top and stop learning—they keep refining their craft. David Rogier (https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/d
301. Trust at First Sight: Create More Meaningful Connections
“Communication is the number one way to remove friction.” If communication is the key to connection, then removing friction is what makes every interaction work. According to Vanessa Van Edwards (https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/vanessa-
300. Matt’s Answers for Better Speaking and Leadership
Celebrating 300 episodes with listener questions from around the world. In this special 300th episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart (https://www.fastersmarter.io/), host Matt Abrahams celebrates a major milestone with a live Ask Matt Anything s
299. Choose The Right Channel: How Stanford Finds Its Voice
How to communicate with impact when the stakes are high. Communication isn't about getting information out. It's about making sure it gets through. In an era of fragmented attention and endless platforms, the challenge isn't finding ways to
298. Quick Thinks: How to Look Confident, Composed, and Credible
The nonverbal habits that make you look confident, composed, and authentic before you even speak. How you carry yourself can shape how others perceive your confidence, credibility, and authenticity—often before you say a word. In this Quick
297. Agency Over Anxiety: Communicating in Uncertain Times
Why the most effective communicators help people see not just what's changing, but why it matters to them. For Sinéad Bovell (https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/sinead-bovell/), effective communication isn’t just about explaining what’s co
296. AMA: Speaking Out, Staying Grounded, and Managing Up
Practical communication strategies you can use immediately at work and beyond. How do you speak up when a conversation is moving faster than you can think? What should you do when emotions threaten to derail your listening? And how can you
295. Culture Club: Communicating Values That Scale
Why the best leaders treat uncertainty as a chance to learn, not a failure to avoid. Most companies are built to grow. Far fewer are built to stay true to their purpose as they do. Eric Ries (https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/eric-ries/)i
294. Ask & You Shall Receive: Questions For Better Negotiations
Do you really win the negotiation if it means losing the relationship? You might think that successful negotiation means getting what you want here and now. But Stan Christensen (https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/stan-christensen/) says t
293. 5 Leadership Lessons From Stanford: Me2We 2026
What it takes to lead as a communicator and communicate as a leader. Leadership isn’t just about making decisions — it’s about how you communicate them. As Matt Abrahams puts it, “Communication is operationalized leadership.” At a recent Me
292. Headspace Habits: Lessons for Calm, Confident Communication
The hidden habits behind calm, confident communicators. What does it really take to become a more confident communicator? In this special collaboration between Think Fast, Talk Smart (https://www.fastersmarter.io/) and http://Headspace.com,
291. Hello, Stranger: Why Curiosity Beats Charisma Every Time
What keeps us from being more social? Nick Epley calls it a “mind-reading mistake.” We all think about what others think, particularly what they think about us. The problem, says Nick Epley (https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/nick-epley/),
290. Quick Thinks: How to Have Better Conversations About Aging
How can we approach aging with more joy, empathy, and meaningful connection? We often talk about lifespan, or how long we live, but Kerry Burnight (https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/dr-kerry-burnight/) believes the more important question
289. Better with Age: Why Joy Matters More Than Longevity
A full life isn’t about the quantity of time, but the quality. Our lifespan might describe how long we live, but it doesn’t say anything about how well we live. For that, Kerry Burnight (https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/dr-kerry-burnight
288. Turn Your Audience into Co-Creators: Lessons from the Tiger Sisters
The Tiger Sisters share the keys to collaborative communication. Good marketing communication doesn’t just go one way. As the Tiger Sisters know, building a brand is about bringing your audience into the conversation. Cherie (https://www.fa
287. Give It a Rest to Do Your Best: The Sleep Habits That Catalyze Your Communication
If you want to do your best, you’d better get your rest. The quality of your sleep fundamentally affects the quality of your communication. Communicating well, Dr. Cheri Mah (https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/dr-cheri-mah/) says, starts w
286. Driven to Succeed: Turn Doubt Into Your Competitive Advantage
Confidence, clarity, and speaking when it matters. Confident communication isn’t about being the loudest in the room. For Susie Wolff (https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/susie-wolff/), it’s about displaying assurance before you even open y
285. Think Inside the Box: How Constraints Spark Creativity and Communication
The secret to better communication isn’t adding more—it’s knowing what to leave out. Communication isn’t clearer when you say more — it’s clearer when you say less. As David Epstein (https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/david-epstein/) puts
How To Speak Up — When You Don’t Want To | From TED Business
What stops you from speaking up when it matters most? This week on Think Fast Talk Smart (https://www.fastersmarter.io/), we’re featuring a special episode from TED Business. Healthcare leader Sarah Crawford-Bohl offers a practical, compass
284. Hear Me Out: How Understanding Accents—Ours & Others—Improves Communication
Understanding the accent you didn’t know you had. Whether communicating in our mother tongue or practicing a new language, we all speak with an accent. But that’s not all, says Valerie Fridland (https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/valerie-f
283. Ask Matt Anything: Authenticity, Anxiety, and Answering Well
Simple strategies to think faster, stay authentic, and communicate with confidence. How do you stay genuine without sounding rehearsed? What helps when your thoughts are moving faster than your words? And how can you handle high-pressure mo
282. The Language of Luck: Why Fortune Favors Those Who Pay Attention
If you can make conversation, you can make your own luck. Good communication isn’t passive. And good luck, says Tina Seelig (https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/tina-seelig/), is the same. There’s “what the world gives us,” and then there’s
281. Be Clear, Be Concise, Be Remembered: Masters of Scale
Great communication isn’t about saying more—it’s about making what you say matter. If we want to communicate more effectively, we need to treat communication less like a habit—and more like a series of intentional choices. In this special f
280. Stay Relevant: Future Proof Your Career in an AI World
Work is changing, not ending—what it takes to stay relevant in an AI-driven world. Careers aren’t ladders anymore — they’re climbing walls. As Aneesh Raman (https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/aneesh-raman/) puts it, “work is changing, not
279. Rethinks: How to Leverage What People Already Want
How to turn latent motivation into fuel for change. If you want to be a changemaker, you’ll have to convince others to join your cause. But according to Dan Heath (https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/dan-heath/), persuading your audience is
