Think Fast Talk Smart: The Podcast

Hollywood Lessons For Successful Communication. Join Matt for this week's Think Fast Talk Smart: The Podcast episode that dives into the art of emotional storytelling. Jeff Small, CEO of Amblin Partners, shares insights on how storytelling can make or break communication in any setting, from business meetings to personal connections. He talks about using story to connect deeply with people, which could be a game-changer for how we approach our own communication. For more tips, tools, and techniques including videos English Language Learning materials, and transcripts, please check out fastersmarter.io. Also, please follow us on LinkedIn and on Instagram.

More than 75% of people report being nervous in high-stakes communication, be it planned or spontaneous. Matt Abrahams shares tips from his book Think Faster, Talk Smarter. Read the full Author Talks article from McKinsey Global Publishing:  https://lnkd.in/gfnpezGH 

Think Fast Talk Smart: The Podcast won a Gold Medal in the 2024 Signal Awards for the Best Advice and How-to Podcast Episode "How to Chat with Bots: The Secrets to Getting the Information You Need from AI" with Jeremy Utley and Kian Gohar. We were further honored to have won a Bronze Medal in the Listener's Choice category for Best Advice and How-to Podcast. A BIG thank you for your support and votes! Thank you also to the amazing team behind the scenes that brings the podcast to life and the Stanford University Graduate School of Business who sponsored our award application. Listen to our award winning episode here: https://lnkd.in/gPCT5gMT

Stay Calm When It Counts. Join Matt for the latest Think Fast Talk Smart: The Podcast episode where he speaks with NFL great Andrew Luck. They explore how deliberate practice can help us hone our performance across all domains of our lives. From managing high-pressure situations to building psychological safety in our personal and professional lives, Andrew shares insights gained from being on the field and off. You can listen to our latest podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gazX7wK4 Join our upcoming LinkedIn Live on November 5th at noon Eastern. HBS Professor Alison Wood Brooks, and I will dive deep into how to master the art of small talk. Learn how to navigate conversations confidently and make meaningful connections! For more tips, tools, and techniques including videos English Language Learning materials, and transcripts, please check out fastersmarter.io. Also, please follow us here on LinkedIn and on Instagram.

Why giving constructive compliments is just as important as constructive feedback. 

Anyone in the business of presenting novel ideas, from entrepreneurs to product marketers, must be prepared to be met with skepticism. Keeping in mind the two primary categories of skepticism, emotional or subjective, can help presenters deal with a wide array of naysayers. Objections of the Heart Bring logic into your response to defuse an emotional objection. Using an emotional response to an emotional objection can actually fan the flames of objection, and, in the process, reduce your credibility in your audience’s eyes. Objections of the Mind In addressing these fact-based objections, you usually can’t just come up with alternate facts — arguing over whose information is “right” often is futile and negatively affects your credibility. Instead, you need to reframe the objection to change the person’s perception of the situation. Read the full Insights article from Stanford GSB: https://lnkd.in/g_t2nVB6 

Your personal brand makes a promise...are you keeping it? Join Matt for our latest Think Fast Talk Smart: The Podcast episode where Matt interviews Seth Godin. They discuss the importance of personal and business branding, how to find your minimally viable audience, and how to communicate strategically. Seth is incredibly insightful and interesting with lots of helpful stories and advice.   You can listen to our latest podcast here: https://lnkd.in/dB_CkCS6 For more tips, tools, and techniques including videos English Language Learning materials, and transcripts, please check out fastersmarter.io. Also, please follow us here on LinkedIn and on Instagram.

Super excited for my LinkedIn Live with Alison Wood Brooks, Ph.D.! Please join us on November 5, 2024 at noon Eastern.

Set yourself up for success. Join Matt for a “Best of…” Think Fast Talk Smart episode with Dr. Robert Cialdini where they discuss how to be more influential by taking advantage of both pre-suasion and persuasion techniques. You’ll learn how to set context and leverage specific appeal types to help you increase the likelihood of getting what you want. You can listen to our latest podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gBHBUCBg For more tips, tools, and techniques including videos English Language Learning materials, and transcripts, please check out fastersmarter.io. Also, please follow us here on LinkedIn and on Instagram.

How to reduce noise, and biases, that hinder the clarity of your communication.