About this episode

Matt Abrahams shares practical techniques to manage anxiety and improve communication skills.

In this episode, Matt Abrahams, author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot, shares practical techniques to manage anxiety, improve listening, and speak clearly when it matters most. Matt explores how to improve spontaneous communication under pressure, embrace imperfection, and enhance important listening skills. Matt introduces practical frameworks like “What, So What, Now What” for structuring responses and the “ABC” approach for handling communication anxiety. He emphasizes that anyone can improve these skills with practice and the right mindset. Struggling to stick to your goals? Sign up to receive the FREE 6 Saboteurs of Self-Control Workshop replay. You’ll learn the six hidden obstacles that sabotage your progress and how to overcome them. From breaking free of autopilot habits to tackling self-doubt and emotional escapism, this workshop offers practical tools and strategies to help you make better choices and stay aligned with your values. Key Takeaways: The brain’s cognitive bandwidth and its impact on spontaneous communication. The evolutionary origins of communication anxiety and its prevalence. Techniques for managing…

People in this episode

Host: Eric Zimmer

Guest: Matt Abrahams

Topics covered

• anxiety management
• communication skills
• listening techniques
• spontaneous speaking
• self-improvement

Keywords

• anxiety
• communication
• listening
• public speaking
• self-control
• mindset
• frameworks

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot

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