We all know that leaders need to captivate audiences and effectively convey their ideas. But not every speaking opportunity can be prepared and practiced. That's why it's so important to learn the skill of speaking off-the-cuff, and Matt Abrahams, lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and host of the podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart, has advice ... Show More
Nov 20
Future of Business: Walmart’s CEO on AI, Jobs, and Managing Rapid Change
In uncertain times, leaders at all levels can learn from what the world's best CEOs are doing to protect themselves and forge a path ahead. In this Future of Business series, IdeaCast hosts Alison Beard and Adi Ignatius sat down with four leading CEOs who manage across different ... Show More
31m 12s
Oct 2021
Masterclass on Communicating with Confidence
Welcome to Grit & Growth’s masterclass on communicating with confidence, featuring Matt Abrahams, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer in strategic communications. Whether pitching to investors, reporting to your board, or motivating employees, Abrahams has tips and tric ... Show More
23m 33s
Apr 2024
879. Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques for Spontaneous Speaking 🗣️ with Matt Abrahams
<p>Top tips for spontaneous speaking 🏆 with communication expert Matt Abrahams, a professor at the Stamford Graduate School of Business, California. Matt is a leading expert in his field and his new book "Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on t ... Show More
1h 17m
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
Feb 2022
50. Telling Good Stories: How to Use the Elements of Narrative to Keep Listeners Engaged
<p>“Make them want to turn the page,” says <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/paula-moya/">Paula Moya</a>, a professor at Stanford University and author of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/the-social-imperative/"><em>The Social Imperative: Race, Close Reading, and ... Show More
22m 4s
Jul 2020
16. Quick Thinks: How to Craft Your Body Language When Confronting Objections
<p>Knowing what to say to a skeptical audience is paramount, but how can your body language communicate empathy, openness, and power? </p><p>In this <em>Quick Thinks</em> episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a>, we revisit Matt Abrah ... Show More
7m 24s
Jan 2022
48. Speaking Up Without Freaking Out: How to Tackle Communication Anxiety
<p>“Eighty five percent of people report being nervous about speaking in public, and I believe the other 15% are lying,” says Matt Abrahams, lecturer in Strategic Communication and podcast host. “What is it about speaking in front of others that makes most of us nervous? Well, th ... Show More
27m 21s
Jan 2024
Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast (A Sound Bite!)
<p>Whether you’re giving a toast or presenting in a meeting, communication is critical to success in business and in life. Join Matt Abrahams, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he sits down with experts in the field to discuss real- ... Show More
1m 53s
Oct 2020
21. Words Matter: How to Make Your Communication Inclusive
<p>What way can the language we use reinforce existing stereotypes and biases? </p><p>In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a><em>,</em> <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/sarah-soule/">Sarah Soule</a>, Senior Associ ... Show More
24m 18s
Oct 2021
42. Space, Pace, and Grace: 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
25m 59s