The Unmistakable Creative Podcast Matt Abrahams | How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot
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Apr 17, 2024 
Renowned expert Matt Abrahams shares tips on public speaking and overcoming anxiety. Topics include childhood influences on communication, active listening, structured communication, and recovering from blunders. Learn how to enhance communicative effectiveness and navigate spontaneous interactions.
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Use 'Yes, And' To Deescalate
- Use the improv principle 'yes and' to find common ground and stay collaborative.
- Lean into shared goals or values to defuse defensiveness and open dialogue.
Manage Physical And Psychological Noise
- Reduce noise by choosing a good environment, managing physiological needs, and silencing internal chatter.
- Prioritize hearing, sleep, hunger, and presence before important conversations.
Listen More, Ask 'Tell Me More'
- Be curious and balance supportive turns with switching turns: roughly two-thirds supporting, one-third switching.
- Use 'Tell me more' to invite deeper answers and build trust on dates or meetings.