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The title says it all. No fancy gibberish just straight and to the point

The Think Fast Talk Smart podcast has helped me to fine tune my communication skills, giving me a better understanding of the people around me. Matt Abrahams, a humble expert, talks with phenomenal guests to hear their experiences and learn their practical skills for communication. Subscribe if you want to enjoy life more, have better relationships, clearer communication, and less anxiety.

As a teacher and school leader, I’ve found “Think Fast, Talk Smart” podcast to be full of insights that apply far beyond communication coaching. So many of the principles (clarity, presence, adaptability) resonate deeply with the craft of teaching. I’m grateful for the fresh perspectives and the regular prompts to pause and reflect on how we communicate, guide, and lead others. A must-listen for anyone who values purposeful communication in high-stakes, human-centred professions.

The core ideas and talking points are solid and widely applicable. But the delivery feels overly performative, like it’s focused more on hitting the right “techniques” than connecting authentically.

TFTS is AMAZING. The insights for how to communicate efficiently and effectively are simply vital for starting out in your career, and Matt Abrahams does it better than anybody. Rare ability to keep quality so high despite having so much content. Cannot recommend strongly enough

Think Fast, Talk Smart is a game-changer! This podcast has helped improve my communication skills, articulate ideas with clarity and confidence. The practical strategies and real-world insights have been invaluable, making me a more effective speaker in both professional and personal conversations. Highly recommended for anyone looking to think on their feet and express themselves with impact!

Great content here on how to effectively communicate and align on goals with a budding team and organization!

still working on the thinking fast part... but i can attest that the communication techniques shares by matt abrahams is a masterclass in clear, concise, and coherent communications. ...and it's free?!

I love the podcast. It is meaningful and applicable and it has made a difference to the way I approach communication .

Great podcast that I enjoy listening. I read Matt’s book and watched his courses online. He is such a great communicator. In this podcast he asked the right questions and always extracts the best takeaways from the discussion with people he interviewed. So much learnings.

Amazing and life changing podcasts for any leader, managers or entrepreneur looking for tools and communication frameworks to help them make their vision come true.

Matt’s wide variety of guests, all sharing their brilliant insights into the many forms of communication, always produces a nugget or two for me. Topics even include design choices in a room, and how that impacts how we interact. It’s a top 4 Pod for me .

Matt Abraham’s work particularly on small talk has been life changing for me. He breaks down communication in a way I’ve never seen before. 5 stars!!

Engaging discussion partners with often unconventional approaches to communication techniques. Best practices are presented in a way that allows easy integration into various communication formats. Very helpful.

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I’ve been a big fan of your podcast for a while and always found your insights on communication incredibly valuable. One of the concepts that stood out to me was the “What, So What, Now What” framework. Recently, I applied it in a way I didn’t expect—to reflect on some personal challenges—and I wanted to share the impact it had. For a long time, I struggled with perfectionism, fear of vulnerability, and communication—particularly in interpersonal dynamics. I would often stay quiet in meetings or avoid social/leadership role as a result, despite being a high performer (technical skills). Over the past month, I’ve been journaling and reflecting on patterns like perfectionism, fear of vulnerability, but my thoughts felt scattered. When I used your framework, everything finally clicked. What: Root causes driving patterns, like how early success made me tie self-worth to objective outcomes. So What: Behaviors and outcomes resulting from those causes (e.g., avoid step out of comfort zone, reluctance to collaborate etc.) Now What: Steps to overcome these behaviors (e.g., intention setting, practicing vulnerability) Since that realization, I’ve experienced a real breakthrough—I feel more open, talkative, and comfortable engaging with others. Conversations/meetings that used to feel stressful now feel like opportunities, and I’ve started enjoying connection in ways I never expected. Thank you for all you do.

I’ve always been someone that I feel struggled with communication. I mumble, get stumped easily, let my emotions dictate my choice of words. Improving my ability to communicate has always been a focus of mine. Maybe I need to start listening from the beginning but I really don’t know what the hype is about. I’ve tried really hard to actually extract some value from this podcast but it’s difficult. The host Matt is pretty good, he enunciates very well but to the point he sounds like a robot. For some reason he doesn’t use contractions and sounds like he’s reading off of notes. However the topics are good and his questions are good. Since these guys are master communicators, they’re very good at giving answers that sound good but don’t hold weight. These conversations are very academic and in theory seem to be very useful but the episode ends and I find I haven’t gained any practical benefit. Take for example season 4 episode 73. Matt asks Allison Wood Brooks to give tips to make small talk more smoothly. A very good question. Dr. Brooks talks about why small talk is important buy subsequently provide zero tips. This example is emblematic of the entire podcast. The guests are very successful academics, and it seems like they only communicate with people of similar socioeconomic backgrounds. Maybe it’s not meant to be more, but when the episode ends and I arrive to work I find myself not having learned anything I could use myself.

Very effective communication for listeners to quickly identify how to utilize the ideas and concepts discussed in each episode. I’m impressed and this speaks to so many genres in our lives; at home, work, and social interactions. Thank you!

Hello friend, My name is Alison Schuback and I just wanted to thank you for your great book!

Think Fast, Talk Smart is by far the most authentic, actionable, and clearly articulated podcast that offers generational content. I am not a native English speaker but learned to the best of my abilities and accessibility while attending school and college, and while working for North American companies from Asia. I struggled in my ability to communicate my views authentically, precisely, and with clarity, especially as I continued to find myself growing and often in uncomfortable situations – speaking to executives, or presenting: an action of consequence. Matt’s lifetime of work has given millions like myself, the opportunity to learn and manage 10x more uncomfortable situations professionally, and still have a great chance to succeed through effective communication. This is why I called Matt’s work timeless because the best thing he’s done with his knowledge – he has passed it on to masses without having cost being a barrier. I see some less than 5 star review ratings as well. My two cents – your thoughts and feedback are welcome. However, if you’re North American, please learn to appreciate and be grateful for access to the technology, education, basic necessities of life, and having thousands of miles of head start compared to ~70% of the world’s population. In a world where you can be anything, be kind. Matt, thank you! Your work is timeless and will serve generations to come.

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The content is pretty good. But I struggled to get past the host’s robotic voice that sounds like he’s reading a script even with people he interviews. It lacks any authenticity. Very difficult to listen to.

I highly recommend this podcast. It will keep your attention the whole time, and you’ll immediately improve your personal and professional communication. Matt hosts exceptional guests and makes each episode about a specific area of communication. It really allows you to learn the parts to master the whole. I love the length of the episodes too—they’re perfect for my morning commute to work. If you’re looking to improve your communication skills, look no further. This podcast is quite literally life changing.

Very practical and actionable