How to think fast and talk smart (w/ Matt Abrahams)
About this episode
Matt Abrahams shares insights on mastering communication on the spot.
Matt Abrahams is a communication expert who teaches strategic communication at Stanford University, hosts the podcast Think Fast Talk Smart, and wrote the new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter. In this episode, he joins Chris to share his insights on mastering communication on the spot. From breaking down the four-step format on how to give an excellent speech to identifying which peers would be most effective as your test audience, Matt’s tips demonstrate the clues you can use to help you communicate better and deliver messages worth remembering. Featured guest Follow Matt Abrahams on Instagram , LinkedIn , and at https://mattabrahams.com/ Connect with the team Follow Chris on Instagram and at chrisduffycomedy.com Buy Chris’ book, Humor Me Watch How to Be a Better Human videos on YouTube at TEDPods Follow TED on X , Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn , and TikTok For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts Fill out our survey at bit.ly/BHSurvey6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Chris
Guest: Matt Abrahams
Topics covered
- communication
- public speaking
- strategic communication
- speech preparation
- audience engagement
Keywords
- communication
- public speaking
- speech tips
- audience
- strategic communication
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Stanford University, Think Fast Talk Smart, TED
Products: Think Faster, Talk Smarter
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