Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast

Join Matt Abrahams, lecturer in strategic communication, as he sits down with experts from across campus to discuss public speaking anxiety, speaking off the cuff, nailing a Q&A, and more.

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Forgiveness: How the Right Communication Repairs Relationships
In this podcast episode, we look at the role of forgiveness in healthy communication.

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May 10, 2022
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Forgiveness: How the Right Communication Repairs Relationships
In this podcast episode, we look at the role of forgiveness in healthy communication.
Career & Success
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April 28, 2022
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“Are You Listening?” How to Stay Open and Curious to Other People’s Ideas
In this episode, we discuss the importance of really hearing where others are coming from.
Leadership
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April 12, 2022
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Lean Messaging: How Simple Messages Really Stick
In this podcast episode, a veteran marketer and entrepreneur shares his approach to communicating for startup success.
Career & Success
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March 29, 2022
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Ideas & Empathy: How to Design and Communicate with Others in Mind
In this podcast episode, we explore how design and communication both start with the same ingredient: empathy.
Career & Success
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March 14, 2022
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Leadership and Ethics: How to Communicate Your Core Values
On this podcast episode, we discuss the keys to making ethical decisions in your professional and personal life.
Leadership
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March 01, 2022
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Leading From Home: How to Create the Right Environment for Communication
In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of not just knowing what your audience needs to hear, but how they need to hear it.
Management
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February 17, 2022
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Communicating Our Mistakes: How to Avoid Common Errors and Make Better Decisions
In this podcast episode, we discuss decision-making mistakes, and how to talk about them.
Career & Success
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February 04, 2022
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Telling Good Stories: How to Use the Elements of Narrative to Keep Listeners Engaged
In this podcast episode, we discuss how to foster a sense of empathy and connection through storytelling.
Career & Success
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January 19, 2022
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Make Numbers Count: How to Translate Data for Your Audience
In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of communicating numbers so they pack a punch.
Organizational Behavior
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December 13, 2021
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How to Use Storytelling to Be a Better Founder
In this bonus episode, we share lessons from the Stanford GSB class “Startup Garage” on hypotheses, narrative, and design thinking.
Entrepreneurship
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December 03, 2021
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Stay Creative: How to Keep Your Ideas Fresh and Practical
In this podcast episode, we share common mistakes that can stifle ideas and why managers should stay involved in the creative process.
Innovation
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November 18, 2021
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Recipes From the “Communication Kitchen:” How to Handle 3 Common Challenges This Holiday Season
In this podcast episode, we share strategies for surviving small talk as well as 10 of our favorite “recipes” from past guests.
Career & Success
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November 11, 2021
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Step Into Power: What Acting Can Teach Us About Power and Responsibility
In this podcast episode, we discuss how lessons from the theater inform leadership styles and power dynamics at work.
Career & Success
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October 28, 2021
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Get Psyched: How Time and Situations Shape Our Communication
In this podcast episode, psychologist Philip Zimbardo talks about “time perspective” and the lessons of the Stanford Prison Experiment.
Career & Success
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October 15, 2021
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Space, Pace, and Grace: How to Handle Challenging Conversations
In this podcast episode, we discuss the power of slowing down during difficult workplace situations.
Management
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October 01, 2021
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Speak Like a Founder: How Successful Entrepreneurs Communicate to Their Teams
In this podcast episode, we discuss how startups can build a product quickly and effectively.
Entrepreneurship
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September 16, 2021
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Mindset Matters: How to Embrace the Benefits of Stress
In this podcast episode, we discuss how you can channel stress to help your performance and relationships.
Leadership
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September 02, 2021
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Brains Love Stories: How Leveraging Neuroscience Can Capture People’s Emotions
In this podcast episode, we learn about ways to tap into our hardwired response to communication.
Leadership
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August 19, 2021
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The New Normal: How Hybrid Work Actually Works
In this podcast episode, we discuss the effectiveness of communicating in a hybrid work environment.
Career & Success
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August 05, 2021
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Be Better: How Communication Catalyzes Business Transformation
In this podcast episode, we learn how communication is critical for every function inside of an organization.
Career & Success
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