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Mentioned in 34 episodes
Think Faster, Talk Smarter
Book • 2023
In 'Think Faster, Talk Smarter', Matt Abrahams offers tangible, actionable skills to help even the most anxious speakers succeed in spontaneous communication.
The book provides strategies for managing anxiety, responding to the mood of the room, and making content concise, relevant, compelling, and memorable.
Drawing on stories from his clients and students, Abrahams offers best practices for navigating Q&A sessions, job interviews, providing effective feedback, making small talk, fixing faux pas, persuading others, and handling other impromptu speaking tasks.
The book provides strategies for managing anxiety, responding to the mood of the room, and making content concise, relevant, compelling, and memorable.
Drawing on stories from his clients and students, Abrahams offers best practices for navigating Q&A sessions, job interviews, providing effective feedback, making small talk, fixing faux pas, persuading others, and handling other impromptu speaking tasks.
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Mentioned in 34 episodes
Mentioned by Jenny Luna as the host of the podcast and author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter.

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127. Four Principles of Powerful, Focused Communication Pt. 1
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when discussing concision in communication.


Matt Abrahams

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200. Four Keys for Focused Communication: Live Lessons from Our 200 Episodes
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as the author of the book.


Lenny Rachitsky

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How to speak more confidently and persuasively | Matt Abrahams (professor, podcast host, author, speaker)
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when he recalls interviewing listening experts for his book.


Matt Abrahams

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238. Ask Matt Anything: Why Listening Might Be Your Most Powerful Skill
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as the basis for the podcast episode and its six-step process.


Chris Hutchins

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Think Faster, Talk Smarter and Excel at Spontaneous Conversation with Matt Abrahams
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as one of the books on the shortlist for the best business book of 2024 awards.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 318: Take a Break
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as his new book.


Matt Abrahams

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109. Simplify! How to Communicate Complex Ideas Simply and Effectively
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as his new book on communication.


Matt Abrahams

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103. Simple Is a Superpower: How to Communicate Any Idea to Any Audience
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as a book containing advice on how to speak successfully when put on the spot.


Alison Beard

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Improve Your Impromptu Speaking
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as the author of a new book on spontaneous speaking.


Jenny Luna

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107. Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot









