Matt Abrahams: Think Faster, Talk Smarter
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People
Guy Kawasaki
4.6 • 667 Ratings
🗓️ 14 August 2024
⏱️ 54 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, join host Guy Kawasaki as he engages in a dynamic conversation with communication expert Matt Abrahams. Diving into his latest book "Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put On the Spot", Matt shares invaluable insights on mastering the art of spontaneous, unplanned communication. Discover practical techniques to enhance your confidence, calm your nerves, and effectively navigate those high-pressure moments when you're called upon to speak. Whether you're an entrepreneur pitching your business, a professional presenting to colleagues, or simply navigating everyday conversations, this episode will empower you to communicate with poise and impact.
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| 0:00.0 | In my years of entrepreneurship, I've seen countless startups. And here's the truth. |
| 0:07.3 | Smart spending drives growth, which is something Brex has championed. Brex isn't just a corporate credit |
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| 0:24.1 | on an AI-powered platform that turns every dollar into opportunity. In fact, 30,000 companies |
| 0:32.9 | are trusting Brex to help them win. Go to brex.com slash grow to learn more. |
| 0:48.4 | I'm Guy Kawasaki and this is Remarkable People. |
| 0:52.3 | We're on a mission to make you remarkable. And helping me in this |
| 0:55.9 | episode is the remarkable Matt Abrahams. Matt is a lecturer in organizational behavior at Stanford |
| 1:03.2 | University's Graduate School of Business. He teaches popular classes on strategic communications |
| 1:09.5 | and effective virtual presenting. |
| 1:12.9 | Matt has been recognized for his teaching excellence. |
| 1:15.7 | He's received the Stanford Graduate School of Business Alumni Teaching Award |
| 1:20.0 | and the Larson Lamb Family Lecturer Award. |
| 1:23.8 | Matt is the author of Speaking Up Without Freaking Out. |
| 1:27.4 | 50 techniques for confident, calm and Competent Presenting. |
| 1:31.9 | And today we'll be discussing his latest book, |
| 1:34.8 | Think Faster, Talk Smarter, How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot. |
| 1:40.1 | So many people worry about speaking to large groups, |
| 1:43.5 | but if you think about it, we speak to just one person or smaller groups much more often. |
| 1:49.0 | This episode will help you be a better communicator in these circumstances. |
| 1:54.1 | I'm Guy Kawasaki. This is remarkable people. |
| 1:57.1 | And now here is the remarkable conversationalist Matt Abraham's. |
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