Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a clinical psychologist and founder of a mental health platform called Therapy for Black Girls, which includes a podcast of the same name. We’re going to explore how to have intimidating conversations at work. We’ve all had them and for some of us, we might still be scarred from how terrible that conversation went. We also know those ... Show More
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3 Mental Strategies for Overcoming Fear (That Actually Work)
<p>Fear shows up in every career — whether it’s speaking up in a meeting, going for a stretch role, or asking for a raise. But courage isn’t about eliminating fear; it’s about acting <em>with</em> it. In this episode, Harvard Business School professor and author Ranjay Gulati sha ... Show More
33m 58s
Nov 4
Personal Branding for Introverts
<p>Think personal branding is only for extroverts? Think again. In this episode, Lauren sits down with Goldie Chan—personal branding strategist, keynote speaker, and author of <em>Personal Branding for Introverts</em>—to unpack how introverts can grow their authentic presence wit ... Show More
33m 54s
Jul 2023
99. Rethinks: How to Handle Challenging Conversations
<p>Being a better listener has a lot to do with silence, says <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/collins-dobbs/">Collins Dobbs</a>, a lecturer in management at Stanford Graduate School of Business. “A lot of people are uncomfortable with the smallest modicum of silence, ... Show More
26m 35s
Jun 2022
60. Communicating Uncertainty: How to Connect With Your Audience, Even When The Answers Aren’t Clear
<p>“It's not reassuring when we don't know the answers to critically important questions involved in health and wellbeing. But it's far more of a problem if we try to pretend we do.” In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a>, S ... Show More
20m 14s
May 2023
89. Listen, Listen, Listen: How to Build Deep Connections
<p>Whether you’re trying to build a romantic or professional connection, <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/rachel-greenwald/">Rachel Greenwald’s</a> advice is exactly the same. “Focus on how you make someone feel more than you focus on the words that you're saying,” sh ... Show More
28m 24s
Jan 2020
Introducing Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast
<p>Join Matt Abrahams, lecturer in strategic communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he sits down with experts from across the world to discuss public speaking anxiety, speaking off the cuff, nailing a Q&A, and more.</p><p><strong>Connect:</strong></p><ul><l ... Show More
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