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AJ and Johnny sit down with Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, Stanford professors and authors of Designing Your Life, to explore how to build a more meaningful, fully alive existence. They share why “follow your passion” is bad advice, how design thinking can help you reframe your sen ... Show More
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229. Rethinks: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot
<p><em>To celebrate its second anniversary, we revisit our favourite tools and tips from Matt’s book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Original executive producer <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/jenny-luna/">Jenny Luna</a> turns the tables and interv ... Show More
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222. Discussing Through Discomfort: Why the Conversations You Avoid Cost You the Most
<p><em>Some conversations are uncomfortable, but avoiding them comes with a cost.</em></p><p><br>You want a more successful career, a more fulfilling relationship, a more meaningful life? What if all that’s standing in your way — are the conversations that you’re avoiding?</p><p> ... Show More
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Sep 2024
Bonus: How to Manage Speaking Anxiety the Think Faster, Talk Smarter Way
<p><em>Gain control over your speaking and excel in your communication.</em></p><p>For the first anniversary of his book <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/think-faster-talk-smarter"><em>Think Faster, Talk Smarter</em></a>, Matt Abrahams shares strategies from the first chapte ... Show More
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#948 - Matt Abrahams - The Secret To Becoming A Confident Speaker
Matt Abrahams is a communication expert, Stanford lecturer, and podcaster. Ever been put on the spot to give a quick speech, only to freeze up with nothing to say? Speaking with confidence and clarity is a skill, and the good news is, it can be learned. Today Matt Abrahams shares ... Show More
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Apr 2025
198. Pause and Effect: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (2 of 3)
<p><em>This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.</em></p><p>Communicating effectively can be challenging enough, even with plenty of time to prepare what we want to say. But for most of our communication, there’s no time to plan, practic ... Show More
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217. Rethinks: How to Build Deep Connections
<p><em>How to be a skilled conversationalist in work, love, and life.</em></p><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 ... Show More
29m 12s
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199. Blunder Pressure: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (3 of 3)
<p><em>This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.</em></p><p>Communicating effectively can be challenging enough, even with plenty of time to prepare what we want to say. But for most of our communication, there’s no time to plan, practic ... Show More
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