{"podcast":{"title":"Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques","slug":"think-fast-talk-smart-communication-techniques-265379","podcast_index_feed_id":265379,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/think-fast-talk-smart-communication-techniques","website_url":"https://fastersmarter.io","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PnQH0uXqoWcTGWFJMZsyxcW4a_UTMcBsEmtAQtejWjU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMTFm/MzE2MzEwOTVhNTYy/YjVjYzBlYWJmZWJm/ZjM5ZS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Think Fast Talk Smart","episode_count":315,"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T02:17:31.462590+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/think-fast-talk-smart-communication-techniques-265379"},"episode":{"title":"289. Better with Age: Why Joy Matters More Than Longevity","slug":"289-better-with-age-why-joy-matters-more-than-longevity","published_at":"2026-05-18T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/think-fast-talk-smart-communication-techniques-265379/289-better-with-age-why-joy-matters-more-than-longevity","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/think-fast-talk-smart-communication-techniques-265379","url":"https://www.fastersmarter.io/289-better-with-age/","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/p155759/op3.dev/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/zA4xtlPBvf2K1K9zesjz/media.transistor.fm/e48e1d06/fb523f37.mp3","summary":"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 says, we need a different measure: joyspan. Burnight is a gerontologist, former professor of geriatric medicine, and author of Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half . In her decades working with older adults, she noticed a gap: “I would have a lot of people who lived long lives and were in pretty darn good physical health. They were miserable.” That observation led her to dig into the research on well-being — and to find what it takes to enjoy a long life, not just endure one. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart , Burnight joins host Matt Abrahams to explore her joyspan framework, explaining how growth, connection, adapting, and giving contribute to a full life. From changing the conversation around aging to communicating more effectively across generations, Burnight offers practical wisdom for living better at any age. Episode Reference Links: Dr. Kerry Burnight Kerry’s Book: Joyspan Ep.176 From Stereotypes to Synergy: Communicating Across Generations Connect: Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart Premium Email Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.io Episode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart Website Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.io Think Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube Matt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction (01:05) - Defining Joyspan (03:12) - The Joyspan Matrix (08:48) - Learning to Adjust (09:42) - The Power of Stories (13:23) - Internalized Ageism (16:25) - The Final Three Questions (21:49) - Conclusion…","meta_description":"A full life isn’t about the quantity of time, but the quality. 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