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

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

From Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques by Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart

April 30, 2026 · 20 min

About this episode

The episode features Sarah Crawford-Bohl discussing how to effectively speak up in challenging situations.

What stops you from speaking up when it matters most? This week on Think Fast Talk Smart , we’re featuring a special episode from TED Business. Healthcare leader Sarah Crawford-Bohl offers a practical, compassionate framework to have difficult conversations with clarity and heart — and shows how it can lead to stronger teams and real impact. TED Business is a podcast from TED that offers you a new idea and perspective for any business conundrum — whether you want to learn how to land that promotion, set smart goals, undo injustice at work, or unlock the next big innovation. Every Monday, host Modupe Akinola of Columbia Business School presents the most powerful and surprising ideas that illuminate the business world. After the talk, you'll get a mini-lesson from Modupe on how to apply the ideas in your own life — because business evolves every day, and our ideas about it should, too. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or here . Episode Reference Links: TED Business Connect: Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart Premium Email Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.io Episode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart Website Newsletter…

People in this episode

Hosts: Modupe Akinola, Matt Abrahams

Guest: Sarah Crawford-Bohl

Topics covered

  • communication
  • difficult conversations
  • team building
  • healthcare leadership
  • business insights

Keywords

  • speak up
  • communication techniques
  • difficult conversations
  • team impact
  • business insights

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TED Business, Columbia Business School, Think Fast Talk Smart, FasterSmarter.io

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