Podcast

Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Author: Think Fast Talk Smart
Feed episode count: 315
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Summary

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.

Episodes

Jul 27, 2026 · not_requested

309. Stretch, Don't Stress: How Great Communication Makes Better Leaders

Duration seconds: 1562
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/309-stretch-dont-stress-how-great-communication-makes-better-leaders/

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Jul 23, 2026 · not_requested

308. Ask Matt Anything: From Nerves to Know-How in High-Stakes Moments

Duration seconds: 1047
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/308-ask-matt-anything-from-nerves-to-know-how-in-high-stakes-moments/

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Jul 20, 2026 · not_requested

307. Accent-uate, Don't Compensate: Why Clarity Matters More Than Perfection

Duration seconds: 1395
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/307-accent-uate-dont-compensate-why-clarity-matters-more-than-perfection/

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Jul 16, 2026 · not_requested

306. Trust the Process: How to Design Teams That Actually Work

Duration seconds: 1062
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/306-trust-the-process-how-to-design-teams-that-actually-work/

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Jul 13, 2026 · not_requested

305. The Humor Habit: Why Great Communicators Think Like Comedians

Duration seconds: 1667
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/305-the-humor-habit-why-great-communicators-think-like-comedians/

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Jul 9, 2026 · not_requested

304. Rethinks: Craft Compelling Communication

Duration seconds: 1351
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/304-rethinks-craft-compelling-communication/

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Jul 6, 2026 · not_requested

303. On Point, On Brand: Why Honest Communication Always Lands

Duration seconds: 1353
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/303-on-point-on-brand-why-honest-communication-always-lands/

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Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

302. Master This: How to Learn Like the Experts Do

Duration seconds: 1118
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/302-master-this-how-to-learn-like-the-experts-do/

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Jun 29, 2026 · not_requested

301. Trust at First Sight: Create More Meaningful Connections

Duration seconds: 1495
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/301-trust-at-first-sight-create-more-meaningful-connections/

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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

300. Matt’s Answers for Better Speaking and Leadership

Duration seconds: 1831
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/300-matts-answers-for-better-speaking-and-leadership/

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Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested

299. Choose The Right Channel: How Stanford Finds Its Voice

Duration seconds: 1320
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/299-choose-the-right-channel-how-stanford-finds-its-voice/

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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

298. Quick Thinks: How to Look Confident, Composed, and Credible

Duration seconds: 584
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/298-quick-thinks-how-to-look-confident-composed-and-credible/

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Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

297. Agency Over Anxiety: Communicating in Uncertain Times

Duration seconds: 1580
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/297-agency-over-anxiety-communicating-in-uncertain-times/

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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

296. AMA: Speaking Out, Staying Grounded, and Managing Up

Duration seconds: 658
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/296-ama-speaking-out-staying-grounded-and-managing-up/

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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

295. Culture Club: Communicating Values That Scale

Duration seconds: 1176
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/295-culture-club-communicating-values-that-scale/

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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

294. Ask & You Shall Receive: Questions For Better Negotiations

Duration seconds: 1419
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/294-ask-you-shall-receive-questions-for-better-negotiations/

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Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested

293. 5 Leadership Lessons From Stanford: Me2We 2026

Duration seconds: 2128
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/293-the-leadership-skills-well-need-most-when-everything-is-changing-me2we-2026/

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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

292. Headspace Habits: Lessons for Calm, Confident Communication

Duration seconds: 1573
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/292-headspace-habits-lessons-for-calm-confident-communication/

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May 25, 2026 · not_requested

291. Hello, Stranger: Why Curiosity Beats Charisma Every Time

Duration seconds: 1816
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/291-hello-stranger-why-curiosity-beats-charisma-every-time/

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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

290. Quick Thinks: How to Have Better Conversations About Aging

Duration seconds: 990
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/290-quick-thinks/

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May 18, 2026 · not_requested

289. Better with Age: Why Joy Matters More Than Longevity

Duration seconds: 1374
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/289-better-with-age/

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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

288. Turn Your Audience into Co-Creators: Lessons from the Tiger Sisters

Duration seconds: 1425
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/turn-audience-into-co-creators/

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May 11, 2026 · not_requested

287. Give It a Rest to Do Your Best: The Sleep Habits That Catalyze Your Communication

Duration seconds: 1550
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/sleep-habits-communication/

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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

286. Driven to Succeed: Turn Doubt Into Your Competitive Advantage

Duration seconds: 1438
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/susie-wolff-confidence-advantage/

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May 4, 2026 · not_requested

285. Think Inside the Box: How Constraints Spark Creativity and Communication

Duration seconds: 1285
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/david-epstein-communication-strategies/

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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

How To Speak Up — When You Don’t Want To | From TED Business

Duration seconds: 970
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/speak-up-difficult-conversations/

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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

283. Ask Matt Anything: Authenticity, Anxiety, and Answering Well

Duration seconds: 1114
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/communication-strategies-authenticity/

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Apr 20, 2026 · not_requested

282. The Language of Luck: Why Fortune Favors Those Who Pay Attention

Duration seconds: 1413
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/language-of-luck/

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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

281. Be Clear, Be Concise, Be Remembered: Masters of Scale

Duration seconds: 2235
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/clear-concise-communication/

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Apr 13, 2026 · not_requested

280. Stay Relevant: Future Proof Your Career in an AI World

Duration seconds: 1473
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/stay-relevant-career-ai-world/

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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

279. Rethinks: How to Leverage What People Already Want

Duration seconds: 2348
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/leverage-latent-motivation/

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Apr 6, 2026 · not_requested

278. How Do You Mean? It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It

Duration seconds: 1329
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/jefferson-fisher-communication-techniques/

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Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested

277. How Small Choices Shape Better Communication

Duration seconds: 1249
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/small-choices-better-communication/

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Mar 30, 2026 · not_requested

276. Dead End Goals: Are Your Ambitions Actually Leading You Toward Meaning?

Duration seconds: 1236
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/dead-end-goals-meaning-seeking/

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Mar 26, 2026 · not_requested

275. Cracking the Code: Learn The Unspoken Rules of Workplace Success

Duration seconds: 1553
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/erin-mcgoff-workplace-communication/

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Mar 23, 2026 · not_requested

274. Choose Connection Over Perfection: Why Happiness Starts with Better Communication

Duration seconds: 1438
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/choose-connection-over-perfection/

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Mar 19, 2026 · not_requested

273. Quick Thinks: How to Create Messages People Remember

Duration seconds: 1237
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/memorable-communication-tips/

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Mar 16, 2026 · not_requested

272. Say What Sticks: The Neuroscience of Memorable Communication

Duration seconds: 1415
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/neuroscience-memorable-communication/

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Mar 12, 2026 · not_requested

271. Rethinks: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change

Duration seconds: 1357
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/key-lasting-behavior-change/

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Mar 9, 2026 · not_requested

270. Make Belief: The Mindset Shifts That Make Your Communication Stronger

Duration seconds: 1514
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/mindset-shifts-communication/

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Mar 5, 2026 · not_requested

269. Ask Matt Anything: Bring Clarity to Complicated Conversations

Duration seconds: 1540
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/269-ask-matt-anything-bring-clarity-to-complicated-conversations/

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Mar 2, 2026 · not_requested

268. Going Viral: How To Balance Authenticity and Spectacle

Duration seconds: 1505
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/268-going-viral-how-to-balance-authenticity-and-spectacle/

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Feb 26, 2026 · not_requested

267. Rethinks: Why Authenticity Leads to Better Communication

Duration seconds: 1724
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/267-rethinks-why-authenticity-leads-to-better-communication/

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Feb 23, 2026 · not_requested

266. Your Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open: Managing the Voice in Your Head

Duration seconds: 1723
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/266-your-brain-has-too-many-tabs-open-managing-the-voice-in-your-head/

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Feb 19, 2026 · not_requested

265. Complexity to Connection: Humanizing High-Stakes Communication

Duration seconds: 1530
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/265-complexity-to-connection-humanizing-high-stakes-communication/

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Feb 16, 2026 · not_requested

264. Show Your Receipts: Communicating in a Post-Truth World

Duration seconds: 1614
Source: https://www.fastersmarter.io/264-show-your-receipts-communicating-in-a-post-truth-world/

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