Public Speaking Episodes

Episodes that focus on how to deliver effective presentations, overcome public speaking anxiety and improve speech delivery.
56. Lean Messaging: How Simple Messages Really Stick
April 12, 2022

56. Lean Messaging: How Simple Messages Really Stick

Communicating for startup success.
Guest: Steve Blank
51. We Asked, You Answered: Celebrating our 50th Episode with your Anxiety Management Plans
Feb. 10, 2022

51. We Asked, You Answered: Celebrating our 50th Episode with your Anxiety Management Plans

Techniques for managing nervousness before and during your communication.
Guest: Jenny Luna
49. Make Numbers Count: How to Communicate Data Effectively
Jan. 18, 2022

49. Make Numbers Count: How to Communicate Data Effectively

The importance of “translating” numbers when sharing information.
Guest: Chip Heath
25. Quick Thinks: All Effective Communication Must Start With This
Dec. 4, 2020

25. Quick Thinks: All Effective Communication Must Start With This

It’s less about what you want to say, and more about what your audience needs to hear.
11. The Science of Influence: How to Persuade Others And Hold Their Attention
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May 22, 2020

11. The Science of Influence: How to Persuade Others And Hold Their Attention

Communication that can help open people up to your ideas.
Guest: Zak Tormala
10. High-Stakes Communication: How to Manage Anxiety When Speaking in Front of Others
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May 7, 2020

10. High-Stakes Communication: How to Manage Anxiety When Speaking in Front of Others

Gaining confidence in high stakes communication situations.
Guest: Jenny Luna
7. Quick Thinks: Use This Framework to Speak up in Virtual Meetings
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April 3, 2020

7. Quick Thinks: Use This Framework to Speak up in Virtual Meetings

Structuring your comments during a meeting or presentation.
6. Quick Thinks: Communicating and Leading Virtually
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March 27, 2020

6. Quick Thinks: Communicating and Leading Virtually

Become a more effective and engaging online communicator.
5. From Monologue to Dialogue: How to Handle a Skeptical Audience
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March 12, 2020

5. From Monologue to Dialogue: How to Handle a Skeptical Audience

Handling challenges and objections from your audience.
Guest: Burt Alper
3. When Knowing Too Much Can Hurt Your Communication: How to Make Complex Ideas Accessible
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Feb. 11, 2020

3. When Knowing Too Much Can Hurt Your Communication: How to Make Complex Ideas Accessible

Presenting complex information for your audience to understand.
1. Speaking Without a Net: How to Master Impromptu Communication
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Jan. 15, 2020

1. Speaking Without a Net: How to Master Impromptu Communication

Techniques for effective and efficient impromptu speaking.
Introducing Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast
Jan. 10, 2020

Introducing Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast

Join Matt Abrahams, lecturer in strategic communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he sits down with experts from across the world to discuss public speaking anxiety, speaking off the cuff, nailing a Q&A, and more. Connect: Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart Premium Email Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.io Episode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart Website Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.io Think Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn...