{"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":"302. Master This: How to Learn Like the Experts Do","slug":"302-master-this-how-to-learn-like-the-experts-do","published_at":"2026-07-02T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/think-fast-talk-smart-communication-techniques-265379/302-master-this-how-to-learn-like-the-experts-do","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/think-fast-talk-smart-communication-techniques-265379","url":"https://www.fastersmarter.io/302-master-this-how-to-learn-like-the-experts-do/","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/bd9f8e44/c421c17d.mp3","summary":"\"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 , founder and CEO of MasterClass, has spent years sitting across from elite performers, athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs—and he’s discovered that excellence is less about talent than a relentless commitment to growth. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart , he joins Matt Abrahams to share lessons from building a company around learning, persuasion, and communication. From earning the trust of high-profile talent to leading creative and technical teams, Rogier reveals why curiosity, adaptability, and authentic relationship-building are essential communication skills. Takeaways: Lead with curiosity. Build trust by asking thoughtful questions and focusing on the other person's needs, not your own. Never stop improving. The world's top performers continuously seek feedback, refine their skills, and embrace lifelong learning. Activity: Study an expert. Watch a communicator you admire—a speaker, leader, or interviewer—and identify three techniques they use to engage their audience. Try incorporating one of those techniques into your next presentation or meeting. 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