About this episode

The episode features communication expert Matt Abrahams discussing effective small talk and networking strategies.

Thank you to Shopify for sponsoring this video. Start now at https://shopify.com/tigersisters Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerPlus Sign up for our newsletter here and be the first to access our upcoming LIVE EVENT: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribe Have you ever walked away from a conversation with someone and thought: “how are they so magnetic? ” Or, have you ever left a meeting and wondered: “why did I say it like that?” Today, we’re joined by Professor Matt Abrahams – a world-renowned communication expert, Stanford GSB lecturer, host of the podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart, and Cherie’s former TEDx coach – to break down the science (and strategy) behind how to talk to anyone. Tune in for lessons on: ✅ How to get out of your head and connect in real time ✅ The #1 mistake killing your communication ✅ Matt’s “What, So What, Now What” framework for confidence on the spot ✅ Tips to get in (and out of!) small talk ✅ The 5 stories everyone should have ready (for networking, interviews, and life) ✅ How to take your networking – and Zoom interviews – to the next level Plus, we get tactical with real exercises you can start using…

People in this episode

Hosts: Cherie Brooke Luo, Jean Luo

Guest: Matt Abrahams

Topics covered

• communication skills
• small talk
• networking
• confidence
• storytelling
• interviews

Keywords

• small talk
• communication
• networking
• confidence
• storytelling
• interviews
• Matt Abrahams

Sponsors

Shopify, SoFi

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stanford GSB

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