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9. Quick Thinks: How Being Present-Oriented Improves Communication

Improv advice on getting out of our heads and into the present moment.

An episode of the Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques podcast, hosted by Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart, titled "9. Quick Thinks: How Being Present-Oriented Improves Communication" was published on April 23, 2020 and runs 7 minutes.

April 23, 2020 ·7m · Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

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Summary

Improv advice on getting out of our heads and into the present moment.

Episode Description

Although it may feel counter intuitive, letting go of our prepared notes and focusing on the present can help us communicate more effectively.

In this Quick Thinks episode, host Matt Abrahams speaks with Stanford University lecturers and improv theater experts Dan Klein and Adam Tobin on how staying in the moment allows communicators to connect with their audience.

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