Episodes

184. Fit or Quit? Find the Job That is Right For You—Catalyze Your Career
Feb. 6, 2025

184. Fit or Quit? Find the Job That is Right For You—Catalyze Your Career

Stay prepared, build your network, and take control of your career.
183. Rethinks: How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication
Feb. 4, 2025

183. Rethinks: How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication

Reframe anxiety as a strength and use stress to enhance your communication.
180. Unlocking Your Future Self: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
Jan. 23, 2025

180. Unlocking Your Future Self: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing

Why creating happiness in the future starts today.
179. Finding Positive in Negative Emotions: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
Jan. 21, 2025

179. Finding Positive in Negative Emotions: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing

A double definition of happiness — and how to cultivate both parts.
176. From Stereotypes to Synergy: Communicating Across Generations
Dec. 31, 2024

176. From Stereotypes to Synergy: Communicating Across Generations

Age diversity and cross-generational synergy can transform an organization.
Guest: Bob McCann
Ask Matt Anything (AMA) 1: Trust, Paraphrasing, and Nonverbal Cues
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
175. Mastering Toasts and Tributes: Making Your Words Count
Dec. 24, 2024

175. Mastering Toasts and Tributes: Making Your Words Count

Crafting impactful toasts for every occasion.
174. Fix Meetings: Transform Gatherings Into Meaningful Moments
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
172. Bring Mindfulness to Your Communication
Dec. 3, 2024

172. Bring Mindfulness to Your Communication

Mindfulness can transform your communication and your career.
170. Advice from Nontraditional Storytellers Part 1
Nov. 26, 2024

170. Advice from Nontraditional Storytellers Part 1

Wisdom from the witness stand to the newsstand.
169. Don't Be a ZQ: Make Your Conversations Count
Nov. 19, 2024

169. Don't Be a ZQ: Make Your Conversations Count

​​What makes a great conversation?
Launching: Think Fast Talk Smart Premium
Nov. 14, 2024

Launching: Think Fast Talk Smart Premium

Introducing our new Premium membership , designed to enhance communication and career skills with expanded content and tools. Enjoy early access to live events, AMAs (Ask Matt Anything), EQuips—Essential Quick Insight Playlists—Extended Deep Thinks episodes, and the AI Chat Matt tool. The focus is on building a global community where members can connect, share insights, and receive feedback. A portion of membership fees will support charities dedicated to developing communication skills worldwid...
166. Why Relying on Talent Alone Will Fail You
Oct. 29, 2024

166. Why Relying on Talent Alone Will Fail You

Why practice is the key to success.
Guest: Andrew Luck
165. Building Your Personal Brand Makes a Promise: Are You Keeping It?
Oct. 22, 2024

165. Building Your Personal Brand Makes a Promise: Are You Keeping It?

Create more meaningful communication by defining your audience.
Guest: Seth Godin
164. Rethinks: Using "Pre-suasion" to Influence Others
Oct. 15, 2024

164. Rethinks: Using "Pre-suasion" to Influence Others

The inner workings of social influence and persuasion.