Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques - Introducing Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast

Episode Date: January 10, 2020

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.Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> [e-mail] Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn,  Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Strawberry.me. Get 50% off your first coaching session today at Strawberry.me/smartJoin our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

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we carry. Nobody wakes up and writes the script of the day and everyone else goes along with that script. We're actually experts at improvising. It's just when we get put on the spot. I always define a reputation as the echo that precedes you into a room and the echo that remains after you leave. Hi there. My name is Matt Abrahams, and I'm a lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, where I teach strategic communication.

I invite you to tune in to Think Fast, Talk Smart, the podcast, where I'll be speaking with my colleagues at the GSB and experts across the Stanford campus to talk about best practices you can use to become a more confident, authentic, and engaging communicator. In each episode, we'll look at topics like managing public speaking anxiety, handling questions, managing your reputation, and speaking spontaneously.

Together, I look forward to learning ways to think fast and talk smart. Subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts. Before we wrap up, I just want to say thank you for listening. It really means a lot to hear how people all over the world are using these ideas in their own lives. It inspires me and the whole team that brings you this show. If you want more episodes and resources, feel free to follow, subscribe, and explore past conversations. grateful for your support of Think Fast Talk Smart.