In this episode, Cynthia Kane, author of The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations, joins the show to discuss how to improve communication by mastering the art of pausing. Cynthia, a communication expert, explains why taking a moment to pause before reacting in difficult situations can lead to more effective and mindful communication, pr ... Show More
Jun 30
Jonathan Levi on Memory Hacks: How to Learn Faster and Remember More (Shortcast)
In this Shortcast edition, Jonathan Levi, author of The Only Skill That Matters, shares practical techniques to improve memory, focus, and reading speed by training your brain rather than relying on talent or willpower. Levi breaks down the myths about memory and introduces power ... Show More
10m 15s
Jun 26
Mamie Kanfer Stewart on Meeting Smarter: How to Stop Wasting Time at Work (Shortcast)
In this Shortcast edition, Mamie Kanfer Stewart, co-author of Momentum: Creating Effective, Engaging and Enjoyable Meetings, explains why meetings are one of the biggest productivity drains—and how to fix them. From clarifying desired outcomes to optimizing who’s in the room, Mam ... Show More
10m 48s
Jun 23
Mike Vardy on The Productivity Diet: Feeding What Fuels You
I’m excited to welcome back Mike Vardy to the show. Mike is a productivity strategist, longtime friend of the podcast, and the author of The Productivity Diet: A Practical Guide to Nurturing Your Productive Potential. In this conversation, we dive into how the language, systems, ... Show More
42m 11s
Jul 2024
150. Communication Tips from the Classroom and Around the World
Sometimes, what’s communicated to us can have a big impact on how we communicate to others. This episode explores some of the best communication advice — from experts and Think Fast, Talk Smart listeners around the world.As teachers of Strategic Communication, lecturers Shawon Ja ... Show More
22m 28s
Jul 2024
152. Fix Your Communication: Why It’s About Connection Over Perfection
“Anything is fixable,” say Frances Frei and Anne Morriss. As cohosts of the Fixable podcast, they’re typically the ones doing the fixing, but on this special episode, they turn to Matt Abrahams for tips on what to do when communication breaks down.Both Frei and her wife Morriss a ... Show More
37m 20s
Apr 17
198. Pause and Effect: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (2 of 3)
This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.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, practice, or perfect — we ... Show More
24m 56s
Mar 2025
How To Say Less and Mean More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher
Struggling to Be Heard? Master This One Communication Skill to Instantly Gain More Respect & Influence If you’ve ever found yourself over-explaining, struggling to get your point across, or avoiding tough conversations, this episode is for you. Communication expert and trial lawy ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2024
Bonus: How to Manage Speaking Anxiety the Think Faster, Talk Smarter Way
Gain control over your speaking and excel in your communication.For the first anniversary of his book Think Faster, Talk Smarter, Matt Abrahams shares strategies from the first chapter, focusing on managing speaking anxiety and improving spontaneous communication. Through persona ... Show More
21m 3s
Mar 2025
The Speaking Coach: The One Word All Liars Use! Stop Saying This Word, It's Making You Sound Weak! The More You Do This, The More You Sound Like A Liar!
How do you communicate like a top lawyer and command respect? Jefferson Fisher reveals the courtroom-tested tricks that win cases AND everyday conversations
Jefferson Fisher is a trial lawyer, communication expert, and host of ‘The Jefferson Fisher Podcast’, where he teaches how ... Show More
2h 17m
Jan 2025
S2 EP4 | How to Love Difficult People | The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins | The Messy Podcast
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4 of The Messy Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, a groundbreaking approach to improving relationships, managing stress, and reclaiming your personal power. Whether you're facing difficult people or fee ... Show More
13m 32s
Jul 2024
153. Listen Up, Leaders: A Record-Setting Coach’s Guide to Communication
Tara VanDerveer has more wins than any other coach in NCAA basketball history. But as she says, motivating and leading teams isn’t about barking orders. Communication, she says, “It starts, number one, with listening.”For VanDerveer, leadership isn’t about a power dynamic, but a ... Show More
28m 31s