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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques is a business podcast hosted by Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart. It has 286 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges.Whether you’re navigating a high-stakes presentation, perfecting your email tone, or speaking off the cuff, Think Fast, Talk Smart equips you with the tools, techniques, and best practices to express yourself effectively in any situation. Enhance your communication skills to elevate your career and build stronger professional relationships.Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes. Subscribe now to unlock your potential as a thoughtful, impactful communicator. Learn more and sign up for our eNewsletter at fastersm

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282. The Language of Luck: Why Fortune Favors Those Who Pay Attention

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281. Be Clear, Be Concise, Be Remembered: Masters of Scale

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280. Stay Relevant: Future Proof Your Career in an AI World

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279. Rethinks: How to Leverage What People Already Want

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278. How Do You Mean? It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It

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277. How Small Choices Shape Better Communication

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276. Dead End Goals: Are Your Ambitions Actually Leading You Toward Meaning?

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275. Cracking the Code: Learn The Unspoken Rules of Workplace Success

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274. Choose Connection Over Perfection: Why Happiness Starts with Better Communication

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273. Quick Thinks: How to Create Messages People Remember

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272. Say What Sticks: The Neuroscience of Memorable Communication

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271. Rethinks: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change

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270. Make Belief: The Mindset Shifts That Make Your Communication Stronger

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269. Ask Matt Anything: Bring Clarity to Complicated Conversations

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268. Going Viral: How To Balance Authenticity and Spectacle

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267. Rethinks: Why Authenticity Leads to Better Communication

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266. Your Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open: Managing the Voice in Your Head

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265. Complexity to Connection: Humanizing High-Stakes Communication

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264. Show Your Receipts: Communicating in a Post-Truth World

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263. Smart Isn’t the Same as Clear: How to Sharpen Your Ideas

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262. Own the Room: How Voice, Breath, and Body Work Together

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261. Meetings With a Point: How to Design For Better Decisions

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260. From Role To Soul: The Four Ingredients For Mastering Meaning

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259. Quick Thinks: Task-Focused to People-Focused—A Smarter Way to Communicate

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258. When Power Talks, People Walk: Why Leaders Don’t Hear What Matters Most

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257. Move Your Audience: Lessons From MLK You Should Use

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256. Be Kind: The Most Overlooked Driver of Success

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255. How Leaders Sound Smart Without Saying Too Much

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254. Start Fresh: How Framing, Timing, and Talk Can Improve Your Finances

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253. Top 10: The Best Communication Tips from 2025

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252. Rethinks: How to Make Complex Ideas Accessible

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251. How to Stop Performing and Start Communicating with Presence

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250. How to Navigate Conflict: Tools For Productive Communication

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249. Quick Thinks: Rituals That Make Teamwork Work

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248. Better Together: How to Supercharge Your Team’s Productivity

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247. “Matt”er of Fact: Coaching on Feedback and Q&A

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246. Shared Wisdom: How Communication Defines Culture and Builds Community

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244. Community Creates Change: Build Relationships That Actually Matter

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243. Rethinks: How Lessons from Neuroscience Can Help You Communicate Confidently

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242. Tech Tools: The Power of Showing, Not Telling

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241. Team Spirit: How to Make Group Work Work

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240. Belief It or Not: How to Rewrite the Narratives That Hold You Back

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239. Tech Tools: How Smarter Scheduling Leads to Stronger Communication

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238. Ask Matt Anything: Why Listening Might Be Your Most Powerful Skill

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237. Mistake It Till You Make It: Learn Faster and Fail Smarter

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236. Tech Tools: Zeroing in on Your Email Communication

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235. Refine, Reframe, Repeat: Make Your Communication a Slam Dunk

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234. Need to Know: Lead With Transparency, Character, and Silence

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233. Tech Tools: Write with Confidence and Impact

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232. Pause, Don’t Panic: Finding Calm in High-Stakes Moments

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