Think Faster, Talk Smarter
How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot
Matt Abrahams
Develop the life-changing ability to excel in spontaneous communication situations—from public speaking to interviewing to networking—with these essential strategies from a Stanford lecturer, coach, and host of the popular
The book was praised for its practical, applicable advice on spontaneous communication and was highly recommended for improving speaking skills.
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Matt is the author of the book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter.
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Episode: Matt Abrahams: Spontaneous Speaking for Entreprene...
The book was praised for its practical, applicable advice on spontaneous communication and was highly recommended for improving speaking skills.
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Matt is the author of the book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter.
But your book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter, I'm literally going to go back and take notes and try to teach other people and do whatever I can to just retain the information.
The book was written to really be applicable.
We are talking about business right now. How do we get better at reading the room? The book is Think Faster, Talk Smarter.
I'm going back to your book and study it tooth and nail. It's called Think Faster, Talk Smarter.
Matt's own book was highlighted as a phenomenal resource, and it was noted that the book is a derivative of his podcast, titled "Think Faster, Talk Smarter."
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One of the other things that connected me really, when I was going through everything, I was listening to your book, which is a phenomenal book, the idea that you can be better and it takes practice.
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Episode: Think Fast, Talk Smart
Matt's own book was highlighted as a phenomenal resource, and it was noted that the book is a derivative of his podcast, titled "Think Faster, Talk Smarter."
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One of the other things that connected me really, when I was going through everything, I was listening to your book, which is a phenomenal book, the idea that you can be better and it takes practice.
The podcast is called Think Fast, Talk Smart. The book is a derivative, Think Faster, Talk Smarter.
The host repeatedly highlighted the book as a practical resource for improving on‑the‑spot speaking, sharing interview insights, frameworks, and audio excerpts on topics like toasts, anxiety management, and confident communication. He celebrated its anniversary, offered chapter previews, and recommended it for anyone seeking to feel more comfortable and effective in spontaneous communication.
Highly Recommended
Episode: 127. Four Principles of Powerful, Focused Communic...
The host of the podcast, Matt Abrahams, is an author of the book Think Faster, Talk Smarter. He is a lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and discusses his book as a resource for communication techniques.
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Now it's time to bring on our host, Strategic Communications Lecturer at Stanford Graduate School Business, author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter, and your host, Matt Abrahams.
Episode: 116. Quick Thinks: Don't Sweat the Small Talk
The speaker mentioned his new book titled "Think Faster, Talk Smarter" and explained that the video on small talk pulls together a lot of concepts from the book and the podcast.
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And it pulls together a lot of concepts that we dig into on Think Fast, Talk Smart, the podcast, and my new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter.
Episode: 162. Unlock Career Opportunities: How to Make the...
The podcast episode was based on this book and discussed how to become a more confident communicator.
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We're going to start early with a bonus episode based on my Think Faster Talk Smarter book, discussing how to be a more confident communicator.
Episode: Bonus episode: How to Manage Speaking Anxiety the...
Shared excerpts from the first chapter on taming speaking anxiety through mindfulness, reframing it as excitement, breathing exercises, physical cooling techniques, and cognitive mantras to enhance spontaneous communication confidence.
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I'm super excited for our October Think Fast Talk Smart interviews. We're going to start early with a bonus episode based on my Think Faster Talk Smarter Book discussing how to be a more confident communicator.
To celebrate the anniversary of the release of my book Think Faster, Talk Smarter, I'd like to share a portion of the first chapter that provides specific guidance on how we can all become more confident and comfortable when we communicate.
Some specific suggestions from my book Think Faster Talks Martyr. On ways we can all shake our speaking anxiety.
To learn more about how to feel more comfortable and confident in spontaneous communication, like answering questions, small talk and giving feedback, Check out my audiobook. Think Faster Talks Martyr.
Episode: 238. AMA: Why Listening Might Be Your Most Powerfu...
The speaker mentioned having interviewed many listening experts for this book, including Collins Dobbs, who shared the concepts of pace, space, and grace for improved listening.
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In my book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter, I had the wonderful pleasure of interviewing many listening experts.
One of them was Collins Dobbs. Collins actually teaches with me at Stanford's Graduate School of Business. And he introduced me to the ideas of pace, space, and grace.
Episode: 229. Rethinks: How to Speak Successfully When You’...
The host's bestselling book was being celebrated on its second anniversary, and the discussion revolved around the book's practical tips, frameworks, and mindset shifts for improving spontaneous speaking skills.
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In celebration of the two-year anniversary of my book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter, How to Speak Successfully When Put on the Spot, we're going to go back in our vault for a Rethinks episode where I speak with Jenny Luna, our original executive producer, about ways to feel more comfortable and confident when you have to speak in the moment.
Matt's new book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter, How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot, launches at the end of this month.
I know you tell a great story about a martial arts experience you had as a young person. I'm wondering if you can tell that story again just while we have more listeners right now.
I remember back years ago when we were first thinking of this idea and brainstorming and wondering, would anybody ever listen, let alone want to be a guest on the podcast?
The host mentioned his own book on spontaneous speaking near the end of the episode, noting it contains resources and guidance on the topic.
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For even more resources and guidance, you can check out my book on spontaneous speaking. The title might sound a little familiar. It's called Think Faster, Talk Smarter.
Episode: 175. Mastering Toasts and Tributes: Making Your Wo...
The host shared an audio chapter from his book which provided guidance on delivering effective toasts and tributes using the WHAT structure. He offered several tips for refining remarks, such as being brief and ensuring the spotlight remains off the speaker.
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To help us all feel and do better in these situations, I'd like to share the audio chapter from my latest book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter, where I provide guidance on how to deliver toasts that tantalize and tributes that treat our honorees well.
Be brief and to the point. Long toasts, tributes, or introductions are usually bad ones.
When you're one of many speakers, think about your remarks in context of the event as a whole.
The audio excerpt is courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from Think Faster, Talk Smarter by me, Matt Abrahams.
Episode: 170. Advice from Nontraditional Storytellers Part...
The host learned a great deal about storytelling while writing this book, finding the most surprising lessons came from people who used storytelling in their everyday jobs but weren't professional storytellers.
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When you write a book to help other people, you actually end up helping yourself more.
When I wrote my book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter, I was amazed to learn so much about storytelling.
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