Interpersonal Communication Episodes
Episodes that cover how to build relationships, communicate effectively in personal and professional settings, and develop active listening skills.
Feb. 25, 2025
188. Mind Reading 101: To Know What Your Audience Thinks, Just Ask
How to really know what your audience is thinking.
Guest: Matt Lieberman
Dec. 26, 2024
Ask Matt Anything (AMA) 1: Trust, Paraphrasing, and Nonverbal Cues
Enjoy this preview of our first Ask Matt Anything (AMA).
Guest: Jenny Luna
Dec. 17, 2024
174. Fix Meetings: Transform Gatherings Into Meaningful Moments
Turn any meeting or get-together into a chance for deep connection and collaboration.
Guest: Priya Parker
Dec. 10, 2024
173. Rethinks: Surviving the Holidays
Master holiday conversations.
Nov. 19, 2024
169. Don't Be a ZQ: Make Your Conversations Count
What makes a great conversation?
Guest: Alison Wood Brooks
Nov. 5, 2024
167. Hollywood Lessons For Successful Communication
Beyond the Big Screen.
Guest: Jeff Small
Oct. 15, 2024
164. Rethinks: Using "Pre-suasion" to Influence Others
The inner workings of social influence and persuasion.
Guest: Robert Cialdini
Sept. 3, 2024
158. Hope for Cynics: Building Trusting Relationships through Communication
“Acts of trust are the bedrock on which relationships are formed.”
Guest: Jamil Zaki
Aug. 13, 2024
155. Can We Be Candid? How to Communicate Clearly and Directly
In communication the best route is often the most direct.
Guest: Susan Rice
July 23, 2024
152. Fix Your Communication: Why It’s About Connection Over Perfection
The Fixable podcast turns to Matt Abrahams on what to do when communication breaks down.
Guests: Frances Frei, Anne Morriss
May 14, 2024
142. Power and Persuasion: Live Insights from Stanford Experts
Matt interviews four distinguished faculty members live from Stanford GSB.
April 9, 2024
137. When Words Aren’t Enough: How to Excel at Nonverbal Communication
Why good communication isn’t just about the words we say.
Guest: Dana Carney
March 26, 2024
135. Rethinks: The Personal and Professional Power of Emotional Awareness
Why deep connection with others starts by connecting more deeply with ourselves.
Guest: Celine Teoh
March 12, 2024
133. From Good to Super: How Supercommunicators Unlock the Language of Connection
Techniques that distinguish a good communicator from a “supercommunicator:”
Guest: Charles Duhigg
Feb. 20, 2024
130. Rethinks: How to Maintain a Powerful Presence in Your Communication
Body language and word choices that can help you “power up” or “power down” your communication.
Guest: Jeffrey Pfeffer
Feb. 13, 2024
129. Connect Deeply: How to Communicate So People Feel Seen and Heard
How to communicate so that others feel seen, heard, and understood.
Guest: David Brooks
Feb. 6, 2024
127. Four Principles of Powerful, Focused Communication Pt. 1
Matt takes live questions from his worldwide audience.
Guest: Jenny Luna
Jan. 9, 2024
123. Rethinks: Why Curiosity Is Communication’s Secret Weapon
Crafting questions that can lead to better communication outcomes.
Guest: Debra Schifrin
Dec. 26, 2023
121. Building Trust and Connection: How to Lead with Vulnerability
“Vulnerability for leaders is not the same as it is for everybody else.”
Guest: Jacob Morgan
Nov. 28, 2023
117. Say It, See It: How to Connect Through Conversation
Research from neuroscience shows that communication builds a shared reality.
Guest: Shane O’Mara
Nov. 21, 2023
116. Quick Thinks: Don't Sweat the Small Talk
Tips and techniques on mastering the art of chit chat.
Nov. 7, 2023
114. Communication Means Paying Attention: The Four Pillars of Active Listening
Listening is where human understanding begins.
Guest: Julian Treasure
Sept. 26, 2023
108. All In: How Improv Helps You Show Up and Communicate Well
If you’re reading from your notes, you’re going to miss the magic of the moment.
Aug. 15, 2023
102. Create a Presence: How to Communicate in a Way Others Can Feel
The best communicators create a strong presence.
Guest: Muriel Wilkins