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Jan 13
How to Run a New Year Career Audit
Before you set another career goal, hit pause — it’s time for a career audit. Career coach and product marketing pro Saniya Waghray Tyagi shares how to reflect on the past year, clarify what’s working (and what’s not), and set intentional goals that align your energy, environment ... Show More
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3 in 30: 2026 Workplace Predictions
In this episode, Lauren and Marnie break down three major workplace predictions for 2026, drawing from leading reports by Indeed, Forbes, and McKinsey. After a quick lookback on 2025, Lauren and Marnie dive deep into what’s ahead for the new year as it relates to job searching an ... Show More
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5 Steps to Stop Overthinking and Break the Cycle of Inaction in Your Career
We’re replaying one of our most popular episodes with courage coach and bestselling author Dr. Margie Warrell. If fear or self-doubt has ever held you back from making a career move or life change, this episode will help you take that next step with confidence.You’ll learn:Why fe ... Show More
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Jan 2020
1. Speaking Without a Net: How to Master Impromptu Communication
<p>Most professional communication is spontaneous in nature: it’s providing feedback in the moment, answering questions, introducing people. On this podcast episode, Strategic Communication lecturer Matt Abrahams speaks with Stanford lecturers <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.i ... Show More
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Oct 2020
21. Words Matter: How to Make Your Communication Inclusive
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Apr 2021
31. Quick Thinks: How to Shine Online and Excel at Virtual Communication
<p>It has been over a year since millions of people have switched from office work to working from home. In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a><em>,</em> lecturer and host Matt Abrahams highlights guests’ top takeaways on ho ... Show More
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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
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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4. The Journey to Mastery: How Self Reflection Can Improve Communication
<p>What does it mean to truly master communication? How can we speak and write for the most impact? In this podcast episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a>, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturers <a href="https://www.fastersm ... Show More
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22. Under Pressure: How to Communicate Clearly and Timely During a Crisis
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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
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56. Lean Messaging: How Simple Messages Really Stick
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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
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Stanford professor, author, and podcast host Matt Abrahams is back on the show to share simple tips that will help you think faster and talk smarter. You’ll learn:How to manage speaking anxiety symptomsSimple ways to structure your communication for the audienceHow to reframe the way you approach a negotiation3 communications skills to master for successTips ... Show More
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<p>“Knowing your values gives you a beacon, or a lamppost, that can inform how you’re going to prioritize your actions.” </p><p>In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a><em>, </em>Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer ... Show More
<p>“Anyone can make a complicated thing sound complicated. It takes real skill to make it sound simple.” This episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a> features <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/steve-blank/">Steve Blank</a> ... Show More
