Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Podcast door Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart

One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategi...

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episode 185. Say Less, Mean More: Craft Compelling Communication artwork
185. Say Less, Mean More: Craft Compelling Communication

How to captivate an audience and make your message stick. Pitches and presentations don’t fall flat because speakers aren’t prepared. For Guy Kawasaki [https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/guy-kawasaki/], it’s because speakers miss the point. “If all you're trying to do is inform, you're not going to pull it off. You have to entertain your audience.” A renowned author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Kawasaki knows that the point of great storytelling isn’t about information, it’s about emotion. “Too many speakers think, ‘I need to inform my audience. I need to get my story across,’” he says. But throughout his career, formerly as Chief Evangelist at Apple and now co-founder of Canva, he’s shown how successful communication is about captivating audiences, not conveying facts. “If you entertain people, you have a chance of informing them.” In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart [https://www.fastersmarter.io/], Kawasaki joins Matt Abrahams to explore practical strategies for building decks, structuring presentations, and tips for keeping audiences engaged. From investor pitches to keynote presentations, these strategies help create effective storytelling — in business and beyond. Episode Reference Links: * Guy Kawasaki [https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/guy-kawasaki/] * Guy’s Book: Think Remarkable [https://www.fastersmarter.io/think-remarkable/] * Ep.82 It’s Not About You: Why Effective Communicators Put Others First [https://www.fastersmarter.io/82-its-not-about-you-why-effective-communicators-put-others-first/] * Ep.47 Quick Thinks: How to Use Storytelling to Be a Better Founder [https://www.fastersmarter.io/47-quick-thinks-how-to-use-storytelling-to-be-a-better-founder/]   Connect: * Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart Premium [https://www.fastersmarter.io/premium/] * Email Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.io * Episode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart Website [https://www.fastersmarter.io/185-say-less-mean-more-craft-compelling-communication/] * Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.io [http://fastersmarter.io/] * Think Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-fast-talk-smart/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thinkfasttalksmart/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6caGRBUYZCmgDGM2RK6mxKB9jG_ccmm3] * Matt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/] Chapters: * (00:00) - Introduction * (01:50) - The Key to Great Storytelling * (03:38) - The Purpose of a Pitch * (07:23) - How to Structure a Pitch Effectively * (08:55) - The 10-20-30 Rule for Slide Presentations * (12:21) - Using Images vs. Text in Presentations * (13:02) - Lessons from Podcasting * (14:33) - The Final Three Questions * (18:43) - Conclusion ******** Become a Faster Smarter Supporter by joining TFTS Premium [https://www.fastersmarter.io/p/premium/].

11 feb 2025 - 20 min
episode 184. Fit or Quit? Find the Job That is Right For You—Catalyze Your Career artwork
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. Most of us know that career growth is important—but according to Catherine Fisher [https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/catherine-fisher/], we're thinking about it all wrong. It’s not just about landing a job or climbing the ladder; it’s about staying adaptable, building strong connections, and being proactive about opportunities before you need them. As LinkedIn’s Vice President of Global Consumer Communications, Fisher has spent years helping professionals navigate an evolving job market. She says the biggest mistake people make is waiting until they’re unhappy or unemployed to think about their next move. “Your network is like a garden,” she explains. “You have to tend to it constantly if you want it to thrive.” In this episode of Think Fast Talk Smart [https://www.fastersmarter.io/], Fisher joins Matt Abrahams to share practical, actionable strategies for staying ahead. From recognizing when it’s time for a change to job crafting and personal branding, they explore how small but intentional moves can shape a career that aligns with your strengths and ambitions. Whether you're feeling stuck or simply want to future-proof your career, this conversation will give you the tools to stay in control and ready for what’s next. This episode is brought to you by LinkedIn. Explore your job potential at Linkedin.com/jobs [http://linkedin.com/jobs]. Episode Reference Links: * Catherine Fisher [https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/catherine-fisher/]  Connect: * Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart Premium [https://www.fastersmarter.io/premium/] * Email Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.io * Episode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart Website [https://www.fastersmarter.io/184-fit-or-quit-find-the-job-that-is-right-for-you-catalyze-your-career/] * Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.io [http://fastersmarter.io/] * Think Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-fast-talk-smart/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thinkfasttalksmart/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6caGRBUYZCmgDGM2RK6mxKB9jG_ccmm3] * Matt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/] Chapters: * (00:00) - Introduction * (01:10) - Signs for a Career Pivot * (02:22) - Staying Proactive in Your Career * (04:00) - Adopting a Growth Mindset * (05:26) - Maintaining Career Motivation * (08:07) - Using Job Descriptions for Growth * (10:36) - Choosing the Right Skills * (12:37) - Building a Strong Personal Brand * (14:31) - Crafting Your Ideal Job * (16:50) - Best Career Advice Received * (17:50) - Career Lessons & Regrets * (19:33) - Conclusion ******** Become a Faster Smarter Supporter by joining TFTS Premium [https://www.fastersmarter.io/p/premium/]. This episode is brought to you by LinkedIn. Explore your job potential at Linkedin.com/jobs [http://linkedin.com/jobs].

06 feb 2025 - 21 min
episode 183. Rethinks: How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication artwork
183. Rethinks: How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication

Reframe anxiety as a strength and use stress to enhance your communication. Stress, anxiety, nervousness — when these feelings inevitably arise, lecturer Kelly McGonigal [https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/kelly-mcgonigal/] says it’s not about making them go away, but using them to your advantage. “What I have come to value about anxiety,” says McGonigal, “is it’s a sign that I care.” As she explains, feelings of stress alert us to things that matter to us and help us stay present in the moment — particularly useful, she says, when it comes to communication. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart [https://www.fastersmarter.io/], McGonigal and host Matt Abrahams discuss how to channel stress toward more effective communication and to a deeper connection to our own purpose and meaning. This episode is brought to you by Loom. Try Loom for free today at loom.com/thinkfast [https://www.google.com/url?q=http://loom.com/thinkfast&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1738372988764462&usg=AOvVaw2sKJY9mv-bVbt0AhuCNNkK]. Episode Reference Links: * Kelly McGonigal [https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/kelly-mcgonigal/]  * Original Episode: Ep.69 Feeling Nervous? How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication [https://www.fastersmarter.io/69-feeling-nervous-how-anxiety-can-fuel-better-communication/] * Ep.10 High-Stakes Communication: How to Manage Anxiety When Speaking in Front of Others [https://www.fastersmarter.io/10-high-stakes-communication-how-to-manage-anxiety-when-speaking-in-front-of-others/] * Ep.33 Hacking your Speaking Anxiety: How Lessons from Neuroscience Can Help You Communicate Confidently. [https://www.fastersmarter.io/33-hacking-your-speaking-anxiety-how-lessons-from-neuroscience-can-help-you-communicate-confidentl/]  Connect: * Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart Premium [https://www.fastersmarter.io/premium/] * Email Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.io * Episode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart Website [https://www.fastersmarter.io/183-rethinks-how-anxiety-can-fuel-better-communication/] * Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.io [http://fastersmarter.io/] * Think Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-fast-talk-smart/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thinkfasttalksmart/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6caGRBUYZCmgDGM2RK6mxKB9jG_ccmm3] * Matt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/] Chapters: * (00:00) - Introduction * (02:59) - The Benefits of Anxiety in Communication * (06:18) - Presence and Anxiety in Performance * (07:58) - Common Communication Mistakes * (11:57) - Encouraging Audience Engagement * (15:01) - Crafting Effective Communication * (16:58) - The Joy of Movement * (20:06) - The Final Three Questions * (26:13) - Conclusion ******** Become a Faster Smarter Supporter by joining TFTS Premium [https://www.fastersmarter.io/p/premium/]. Take advantage of our Sponsor offer from Loom [https://www.loom.com/thinkfast]

04 feb 2025 - 26 min
episode 182. Stop Chasing Time and Start Owning It: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing artwork
182. Stop Chasing Time and Start Owning It: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing

Clarify your purpose — and stop wasting time. The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on who we are and who we want to be. As we set resolutions and prepare for evolutions, this special four-part series on communication, happiness, and well-being explores practical ways to enhance our lives through better communication, deeper connections, and more meaningful choices. As Cassie Holmes [https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/cassie-holmes/] knows, how we spend our time has a big impact on our happiness and well-being. For her, that means focusing on the things not just immediately in front of us, but those that most closely align with our purpose. "When I say purpose, what I mean is what really drives you," explains Holmes, a professor at UCLA Anderson School of Management and author of Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most [http://fastersmarter.io/happierhour]. Living a happier and more fulfilled life, she says, rests on using purpose to drive our decisions. “Once you clarify for yourself: what is your purpose? What is your why? Then you can use that as a filter [for] where you should be spending your time.” In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, [https://www.fastersmarter.io/] Holmes and host Matt Abrahams explore practical strategies for being more purposeful with our time. From email management to relationship building, Holmes shares research-backed approaches for achieving greater happiness through intentional choices. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/ThinkFast [http://betterhelp.com/ThinkFast] and get ten percent off your first month. Episode Reference Links: * Cassie Holmes [https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/cassie-holmes/] * Cassie’s Book: Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most [http://fastersmarter.io/happierhour]  Connect: * Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart Premium [https://www.fastersmarter.io/premium/] * Email Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.io * Episode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart Website [https://www.fastersmarter.io/182-stop-chasing-time-and-start-owning-it-communication-happiness-wellbeing/] * Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.io [http://fastersmarter.io/] * Think Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-fast-talk-smart/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thinkfasttalksmart/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6caGRBUYZCmgDGM2RK6mxKB9jG_ccmm3] * Matt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/] Chapters: * (00:00) - Introduction * (03:31) - Defining Purpose * (05:54) - Time Management Strategies * (08:26) - Time Tracking for Insight * (12:49) - Consolidating Tasks * (14:41) - Presence and Happiness * (16:44) - The Final Three Questions * (21:17) - Conclusion ******** Become a Faster Smarter Supporter by joining TFTS Premium [https://www.fastersmarter.io/p/premium/]. Take advantage of our Sponsor offer from BetterHelp [https://www.betterhelp.com/thinkfast]

30 jan 2025 - 21 min
episode 181. Why Happiness is a Direction, Not a Destination: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing artwork
181. Why Happiness is a Direction, Not a Destination: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing

Why connection is the key to a life well lived. The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on who we are and who we want to be. As we set resolutions and prepare for evolutions, this special four-part series on communication, happiness, and well-being explores practical ways to enhance our lives through better communication, deeper connections, and more meaningful choices. When it comes to happiness, Arthur Brooks [https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/arthur-c-brooks/] says it’s not about reaching a destination — it's about heading in the right direction. And according to him, that direction is fundamentally about relationships. "Loving more people... more and more love... if you pursue that, you will defy the trends and get happier,” says Brooks, a social scientist, Harvard Business School professor, and author of several books including Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier [http://fastersmarter.io/buildthelifeyouwant], cowritten with Oprah Winfrey. According to him, a happy life is made of enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning, which we cultivate through connection with others. "Faith, family, friends, and work, that's your basic happiness 401k plan,” he says. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart [https://www.fastersmarter.io/], Brooks and host Matt Abrahams explore the fundamental role of relationships in creating a happy life, and how effective communication helps us build and maintain these essential connections. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/ThinkFast [http://betterhelp.com/ThinkFast] and get ten percent off your first month. Episode Reference Links: * Arthur Brooks [https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/arthur-c-brooks/]  * Arthur’s Book: Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier [http://fastersmarter.io/buildthelifeyouwant] Connect: * Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart Premium [https://www.fastersmarter.io/premium/] * Email Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.io * Episode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart Website [https://www.fastersmarter.io/181-why-happiness-is-a-direction-not-a-destination-communication-happiness-wellbeing/] * Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.io [http://fastersmarter.io/] * Think Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-fast-talk-smart/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thinkfasttalksmart/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6caGRBUYZCmgDGM2RK6mxKB9jG_ccmm3] * Matt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/] Chapters: * (00:00) - Introduction * (02:27) - Defining Happiness * (03:58) - The Macronutrients of Happiness * (05:00) - Challenges in Pursuing Happiness * (06:27) - Breaking Down Meaning in Life * (08:11) - Happiness Across Life Stages * (11:16) - Modern Happiness Challenges * (14:29) - Mindfulness and Being Present * (19:08) - The Final Three Questions * (22:54) - Conclusion ******** Become a Faster Smarter Supporter by joining TFTS Premium [https://www.fastersmarter.io/p/premium/]. Take advantage of our Sponsor offer from BetterHelp [https://www.betterhelp.com/thinkfast]

28 jan 2025 - 24 min
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