Think Faster, Talk Smarter with Matt Abrahams
b"Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in the field of communication and a lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University\\u2019s Graduate School of Business, where he also hosts the popular, award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart. A sought-after keynote speaker and consultant, his new book is\\xa0Think Faster, Talk Smarter. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast.\\n\\nAbout Matt Abrahams\\nMatt Abrahams is a leading expert in the field of communication. As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University\\u2019s Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting and has received the school\\u2019s Alumni Teaching Award. Matt also teaches public speaking and co-teaches Improvisationally Speaking in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.\\nWhen he isn\\u2019t teaching, Matt is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and communications consultant and coach. He has helped numerous presenters prepare for high-stakes talks, including IPO road shows, Nobel Prize award presentations, and appearances at TED and the World Economic Forum. His online talks garner millions of views and he hosts the popular, award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart, The Podcast. His book Speaking Up without Freaking Out: 50 Techniques for Confident and Compelling Presenting has helped a wide audience manage speaking anxiety and present more confidently and authentically.\\nTo relax and rejuvenate, Matt enjoys hiking with his wife, talking and watching sports with his kids, hanging out with his friends, and being continually humbled at the karate dojo.\\n\\nLinks from the Show\\n\\nHere's a link to Matt's new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot.\\n\\nMatt has several episodes of his Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast on anxiety and public speaking. Here's one we discussed.\\n\\n\\nWe also discussed why improv is important in business.\\n\\nMatt closes his podcast with the question, \\u201cWho's a communicator you admire and why?\\u201d I asked Matt who pointed us to Britney Packnett Cunningham\\u2019s work on confidence.\\n\\n\\nWhat brand has made Matt smile recently?\\xa0Matt loves Superhuman \\u2014 a tool that helps him be more efficient with email. Since I turned Matt's question on him, he did the same thing to me \\u2014 asking me for a brand that's made me smile recently. I went with Criquet Shirts. I love their shirts and the brand's presence on Instagram.\\nConnect with Matt on his website MattAbrahams.com and LinkedIn and check out the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast.\\n\\nAs We Wrap \\u2026\\n\\n\\nListen and subscribe\\xa0at\\xa0Apple Podcasts,\\xa0Spotify,\\xa0Amazon/Audible,\\xa0Google Play,\\xa0Stitcher,\\xa0TuneIn,\\xa0iHeart,\\xa0YouTube, and\\xa0RSS.\\n\\n\\nRate and review the show\\u2014If you like what you\\u2019re hearing, be sure to head over to\\xa0Apple Podcasts\\xa0and click the 5-star button to rate the show. And, if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review to help others find the show.\\n\\n\\nDid you hear something you liked on this episode or another?\\xa0Do you have a question you\\u2019d like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show.\\n\\n\\nOn Brand is a part of the\\xa0Marketing Podcast Network.\\n\\n\\nUntil next week, I\\u2019ll see you on the Internet!\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"