{"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. 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This week on Think Fast Talk Smart , we’re featuring a special episode from TED Business. Healthcare leader Sarah Crawford-Bohl offers a practical, compassionate framework to have difficult conversations with clarity and heart — and shows how it can lead to stronger teams and real impact. TED Business is a podcast from TED that offers you a new idea and perspective for any business conundrum — whether you want to learn how to land that promotion, set smart goals, undo injustice at work, or unlock the next big innovation. Every Monday, host Modupe Akinola of Columbia Business School presents the most powerful and surprising ideas that illuminate the business world. After the talk, you'll get a mini-lesson from Modupe on how to apply the ideas in your own life — because business evolves every day, and our ideas about it should, too. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or here . Episode Reference Links: TED Business 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 (00:59) - If Not You, Then Who? (02:14) - The Cost of Silence (03:38) - Avoiding Conflict at Work (04:33) - Why Speaking Up Matters (05:43) - Building Courage Through Practice (06:53) - A Moral Compass for Conversations (10:14) - Handling Tough Feedback (14:04) - QORC Apology Framework (15:54) - Conclusion ******** Thank you to our sponsors. These partnerships support the ongoing production of the pod…","meta_description":"What stops you from speaking up when it matters most? This week on Think Fast Talk Smart , we’re featuring a special episode from TED Business. 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