Elevate Your Communication Skills
Think Fast, Talk Smart equips listeners with essential communication skills to tackle real-world challenges. Join expert guests and host Matt Abrahams as they share practical techniques to enhance clarity, manage nerves, and create impactful connections in any situation.
Recent Episodes
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Sept. 17, 2026
324. Rethinks: Defining Where We Want AI To Take Us
“If you're worried that a ChatGPT type tool can replace you, you need to [ask]: Why am I communicating? What am I trying to say? Am I being authentic?”
323
Sept. 14, 2026
323. Turn Up the Heat: Make Conflict More Constructive
“I’m not saying necessarily fight more, I’m saying fight better.”
322
Sept. 10, 2026
322. Talk Back: Why Arguing With Yourself Can Help You Flourish
“What you think is not gospel.”
321
Sept. 7, 2026
321. The Respect Effect: What Stereotype Threat Teaches Us About Communication
“Everybody you interact with needs that signal of respect.”
320
Sept. 3, 2026
320. Quick Thinks: How to Prepare, Stand Out, and Ace Your Interview
“The ability to handle yourself in interviews and other high-pressure situations can make the difference in getting the job and achieving your goals.”
319
Aug. 31, 2026
319. Open the Portal: The Simple Science Behind Impactful Storytelling
“Causality is this foundation that really allows us to anchor what we’re trying to do when we’re telling stories.”
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