“Think Faster, Talk Smarter” with Matt Abrahams, a leading expert in communication and Author of “Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot”

What makes someone a great “on the spot” communicator?How can using simple communications structures make you more persuasive, clear, and compellingMy guest on this episode is with Matt Abrahams, a Stanford lecturer on strategic communications, host of the popular “Think Fast, Talk Smart” podcast, and author of his latest book, “Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot”During our conversation Matt and I discuss: Why he believes learning spontaneous communication is like playing a team sportWhy you should strive for mediocrity not perfection in your communicationsHis two-step approach to overcoming your anxiety when you are asked to speakHow to structure your spontaneous communications so they are clear, concise, and compelling.Why he views feedback as an invitation to problem solveHow to give better feedback using his four I’s feedback model Connecting with Matt: Connect with Matt Abrahams on LinkedInLearn more about “Think Faster, Talk Smarter” and all of Matt’s work here