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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Auteur(s): Matt Abrahams Think Fast Talk Smart
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 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 fastersmarter.io.© Think Fast Talk Smart LLC Apprentissage des langues Gestion et leadership Économie
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  • 230. Tech Tools: Use Visuals to Your Advantage

    230. Tech Tools: Use Visuals to Your Advantage
    Sep 18 2025

    Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick.

    Clear communication isn’t just about sharing information — it’s about making ideas stick. That’s why Yuhki Yamashita, Chief Product Officer at Figma, believes the key to effective collaboration lies in turning complex concepts into simple, memorable visuals.
    For years, Figma has been reshaping the way teams brainstorm, design, and build together — making it easier than ever to bring ideas to life in real time. In this episode of the Think Fast, Talk Smart Tech Tools miniseries, host Matt Abrahams talks with Yamashita about how visuals facilitate shared understanding, why frameworks enhance team communication, and how to craft insights that people naturally remember and reuse.
    In addition to insight-packed discussions, this miniseries explores innovative tools that enhance the way we communicate and connect. Whether you want to make your presentations more memorable, craft stories that stick, or connect with your audience on a deeper level, these episodes will help you communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.

    Episode Reference Links:

    • Yuhki Yamashita
    • Ep.227 Tech Tools: Move Your Audience By Moving Through Your Presentation


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    Chapters:

    • (00:00) - Introduction
    • (01:16) - Figma Elevator Structure
    • (02:07) - Joining Figma
    • (03:17) - The Power of Visual Storytelling
    • (04:36) - Creating Shared Meaning with Visuals
    • (05:37) - Favorite Communicator
    • (08:59) - Communication Hack or Tool
    • (10:36) - Conclusion

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    11 min
  • 229. Rethinks: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot

    229. Rethinks: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot
    Sep 16 2025

    To celebrate its second anniversary, we revisit our favourite tools and tips from Matt’s book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter.


    Original executive producer Jenny Luna turns the tables and interviews host and strategic communications lecturer Matt Abrahams about his bestselling book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot. To celebrate the book’s second anniversary, this special Rethinks episode dives into Matt’s most practical tips, powerful frameworks, and mindset shifts to help you speak with confidence in any spontaneous situation. From managing anxiety to structuring your thoughts on the fly, it’s filled with tools to help you become a more effective communicator.

    Episode Reference Links:

    • Jenny Luna
    • Think Faster Talk Smarter
    • Ep.10 High-Stakes Communication: How to Manage Anxiety When Speaking in Front of Others
    • Ep.112 From Mistakes to "Missed Takes"
    • Ep.107 Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot


    Connect:

    • Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart Premium
    • Email Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.io
    • Episode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart Website
    • Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.io
    • Think Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
    • Matt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn


    Chapters:

    • (00:00) - Introduction
    • (02:54) - Defining Spontaneous Speaking
    • (03:44) - Origins of Matt’s Interest
    • (04:35) - The Six-Step Methodology
    • (05:20) - Shifting Your Mindset
    • (09:30) - Practical Structures for Speaking
    • (11:45) - The “F-Word” of Spontaneous Speaking
    • (13:18) - Communication Lessons from Martial Arts
    • (14:38) - The Karate Pants Story
    • (16:34) - Hosting 100 Episodes
    • (17:49) - On-the-Spot Challenges
    • (24:17) - Conclusion

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    25 min
  • 228. Negotiate Your Way to Success: Empathy, Mirroring, and Labeling

    228. Negotiate Your Way to Success: Empathy, Mirroring, and Labeling
    Sep 9 2025
    Be ready, stay grounded, and communicate clearly — no matter what’s at stake.Communicating under pressure isn’t just a useful skill — it can be the difference between escalation and resolution. For Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator and CEO of The Black Swan Group, it’s a daily discipline built on empathy, self-regulation, and intentional listening. In this expanded conversation from our Spontaneous Speaking miniseries, Voss offers a rare window into the mindset and methods that helped him show up calm, focused, and adaptable when the pressure is sky-high.“Emotional intelligence is an insane accelerator to outcomes,” Voss shares, explaining how empathy, tone, and timing can shift the direction of any conversation. He breaks down techniques like labeling and mirroring, explores how to use silence and word choice strategically, and explains why overthinking can be just as risky as acting too fast. From gut-level pattern recognition to tactical use of voice, Voss shows how communication becomes more impactful when we’re not trying to control — but to connect.In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Voss and host Matt Abrahams dive into how negotiation techniques developed for life-or-death situations can be applied far beyond them — offering powerful takeaways for anyone who needs to think clearly under pressure, stay agile in the moment, and communicate effectively when it matters most.Episode Reference Links:Chris Voss Chris’s Book: Never Split the Difference Ep.197 Prep or Perish: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (1 of 3)Ep.198 Pause and Effect: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (2 of 3)Ep.199 Blunder Pressure: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (3 of 3)Ep.203 No Script, No Problem: Final Secrets to Speaking Under Pressure (Bonus) Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:28) - Path to Hostage Negotiation (03:20) - Power of Emotional Intelligence (04:38) - Staying Calm Under Pressure (05:48) - Mental Prep & Mindset (06:56) - Trusting Your Gut (07:36) - Avoiding Overthinking (08:39) - Flexibility in Negotiations (09:53) - Listen More, Talk Less (10:09) - Labeling & Mirroring (12:29) - Tone Shapes Impact (13:44) - The Final Three Questions (19:15) - Conclusion *****Thank you to our sponsors:Strawberry.me. Get $50 off coaching today at Strawberry.me/smartSupport Think Fast Talk Smart by joining TFTS Premium.
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    20 min
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