Episodes

June 13, 2023

94. LEADing ideas: Research-Backed Tips and Tools from Four Stanford …

Breaking new ground, Think Fast, Talk Smart steps into the world of live events, bringing together an eager audience of LEAD students from Stanford University and a top-notch panel of former podcast guests: Jesper B. Sørensen...

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June 6, 2023

93. All the Feels: The Personal and Professional Power of Emotional A…

Deep connection with others starts by connecting more deeply with ourselves.

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May 23, 2023

91. Um, Like, So: How Filler Words Can Create More Connected, Effecti…

The meaning we all ascribe to filler words and how to use them in your communication.

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May 16, 2023

90. Rethinks: Brains Love Stories – How Leveraging Neuroscience Can …

Ways to tap into our hardwired response to communication.

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May 9, 2023

89. Listen, Listen, Listen: How to Build Deep Connections

How to be a skilled conversationalist in work, love, and life.

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May 2, 2023

88. Rethinks: Leading From Home – How to Create the Right Environment…

Knowing what your audience needs to hear and how they need to hear it.

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April 25, 2023

87. Know What You’re Saying: How Communicating Tests Our Understanding

It’s not about what you know — it’s about how well you can communicate it.

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April 18, 2023

86. Building Habits: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change

The secret to building habits that stick.

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April 11, 2023

85. Rethinks: Don't Get Lost in Translation

Tactics for non-native English speakers to handle in-the-moment communication challenges.

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April 4, 2023

84. Quick Thinks: How Others Define Us

Why it's those around you who truly define who you are.

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March 28, 2023

83. You Need a Manifesto: How to Communicate Your Convictions

The power of crafting your own personal manifesto.

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March 21, 2023

82. It’s Not About You: Why Effective Communicators Put Others First

Why the audience is the real hero of your presentation.

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March 14, 2023

81. Fact or Fiction? How to Communicate When We Hold Different Beliefs

What to do when we disagree about our deepest-held beliefs.

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March 8, 2023

80. Magic Words: Change What You Say to Inspire and Influence Others

The secret to persuading others and getting your ideas to catch on.

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Feb. 28, 2023

79. Equity by Design: How Diversity Ignites Creativity

Better practices for building inclusive cultures and communication.

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Feb. 14, 2023

78. Three Guiding Principles for Successful Communication

Matt takes live questions from his world-wide audience.

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Feb. 1, 2023

Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast | Season 4 Trailer

Public speaking anxiety, speaking off the cuff, nailing a Q&A, and more.

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Jan. 24, 2023

76. Change My Mind: Using “Pre-suasion” to Influence Others

The inner workings of social influence and persuasion.

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Jan. 10, 2023

75. Love & Money: How to Talk About Big Decisions Together

Communicating professional goals with those who we care about most.

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Dec. 20, 2022

74. Rethinks: How Emotion Shapes Our Communication, Decisions, and Ex…

Recognizing your audience’s emotional needs can help your communication.

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Nov. 22, 2022

72. Quick Thinks: Talk It Out – How to Successfully Negotiate and Res…

Communication strategies for getting more of what you want.

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