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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Podcasts · Business

Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

256 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges. Whether you’re navigating a high-stakes presentation, perfecting your email tone, or speaking off the cuff, Think Fast, Talk Smart equips you with the tools, techniques, and best practices to express yourself effectively in any situation. Enhance your communication skills to elevate your career and build stronger professional relationships. Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes. Subscribe now to unlock your potential as a thoughtful, impactful communicator. Learn more and sign up for our eNewsletter at fastersmarter.io.

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Topics · top 10

Active listening techniques×2Aging mindset shift (decline vs. growth)Difficult conversations about driving and mobilityAutonomy vs. safety in elder care decisionsAssisted living and housing transitionsPurpose and giving practices for longevityIntergenerational communication strategiesCognitive impairment and family decision-makingJoy span and quality of life in agingRole reversal and parenting parent dynamics

Analyzed Episodes

May 21, 2026

290. Quick Thinks: How to Have Better Conversations About Aging

Aging mindset shift (decline vs. growth)Difficult conversations about driving and mobilityAutonomy vs. safety in elder care decisions
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May 7, 2026

286. Driven to Succeed: Turn Doubt Into Your Competitive Advantage

Overcoming gender bias in male-dominated industriesLeadership transition from individual contributor to team leaderBuilding credibility through performance and results
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May 11, 2026

287. Give It a Rest to Do Your Best: The Sleep Habits That Catalyze Your Communication

Sleep extension for cognitive performanceSleep deprivation and empathy reductionWind-down routines and sleep hygiene
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May 14, 2026

288. Turn Your Audience into Co-Creators: Lessons from the Tiger Sisters

Personal branding in the creator economyAudience engagement and community building strategiesCareer reinvention and pivoting from corporate to creator roles
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Apr 30, 2026

How To Speak Up — When You Don’t Want To | From TED Business

Difficult workplace conversationsSpeaking up and voice in organizationsPsychological safety and trust-building
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May 4, 2026

285. Think Inside the Box: How Constraints Spark Creativity and Communication

Additive bias and subtractive neglect in problem-solvingFeatureitis and Christmas tree effect in product designConstraint-driven creativity and innovation
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Apr 27, 2026

284. Hear Me Out: How Understanding Accents—Ours & Others—Improves Communication

Filled pauses and their cognitive function in communicationAccent perception and listener biasProsodic features: stress-timing vs. syllable-timing languages
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Dec 11, 2025

249. Quick Thinks: Rituals That Make Teamwork Work

Team collaboration measurement and metricsPsychological safety in teamsHybrid and remote work practices
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Dec 16, 2025

250. How to Navigate Conflict: Tools For Productive Communication

Conflict Resolution FrameworksDifficult ConversationsEmotional Regulation and Nervous System Management
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Mar 19, 2026

273. Quick Thinks: How to Create Messages People Remember

Embodied cognition and physical engagement in communicationHandwriting vs. typing for note-taking and memory retentionEmotion quadrants: valence and arousal in attention and memory
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Mar 23, 2026

274. Choose Connection Over Perfection: Why Happiness Starts with Better Communication

Gratitude interventions and journaling practicesBest possible self-writing exercise for goal settingExtroversion behavior modification for introverts
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Apr 23, 2026

283. Ask Matt Anything: Authenticity, Anxiety, and Answering Well

Email communication etiquette and toneSpeaking pace and breath control techniquesImpromptu speaking and managing racing thoughts
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Mar 26, 2026

275. Cracking the Code: Learn The Unspoken Rules of Workplace Success

Workplace etiquette and hidden professional rulesBuilding and maintaining professional confidenceSalary negotiation and promotion advocacy
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Mar 30, 2026

276. Dead End Goals: Are Your Ambitions Actually Leading You Toward Meaning?

Striver Syndrome and High-Achiever BurnoutMeaning vs. Purpose vs. Happiness DefinitionsProxy Goals and Calling Discovery
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Apr 2, 2026

277. How Small Choices Shape Better Communication

Habit Formation and Behavior ChangeStrategic Communication TechniquesSelf-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence
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Apr 6, 2026

278. How Do You Mean? It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It

Strategic communication and conversation designDifficult conversations and conflict resolutionTone and vocal delivery in communication
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Apr 9, 2026

279. Rethinks: How to Leverage What People Already Want

Leverage points in complex systemsOrganizational change managementIntrinsic motivation and employee engagement
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Apr 13, 2026

280. Stay Relevant: Future Proof Your Career in an AI World

Career Development in the AI AgeSoft Skills and Human CapabilitiesTask-Based Job Organization
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Apr 16, 2026

281. Be Clear, Be Concise, Be Remembered: Masters of Scale

Public Speaking Anxiety ManagementPitch and Presentation StructureJob Interview Preparation and Techniques
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Apr 20, 2026

282. The Language of Luck: Why Fortune Favors Those Who Pay Attention

Luck as a learnable skill and mindsetAuthentic relationship-building and networkingActive listening and curious communication
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