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229. Rethinks: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot

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To celebrate its second anniversary, we revisit our favourite tools and tips from Matt’s book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter.

Original executive producer Jenny Luna turns the tables and interviews host and strategic communications lecturer Matt Abrahams about his bestselling book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot. To celebrate the book’s second anniversary, this special Rethinks episode dives into Matt’s most practical tips, powerful frameworks, and mindset shifts to help you speak with confidence in any spontaneous situation. From managing anxiety to structuring your thoughts on the fly, it’s filled with tools to help you become a more effective communicator.

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Chapters:

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (01:40) - Defining Spontaneous Speaking
  • (02:30) - Origins of Matt’s Interest
  • (03:21) - The Six-Step Methodology
  • (04:06) - Shifting Your Mindset
  • (08:16) - Practical Structures for Speaking
  • (10:31) - The “F-Word” of Spontaneous Speaking
  • (12:04) - Communication Lessons from Martial Arts
  • (13:24) - The Karate Pants Story
  • (15:20) - Hosting 100 Episodes
  • (16:35) - On-the-Spot Challenges
  • (22:54) - Conclusion

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Thank you to our sponsors.
These partnerships support the production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.

This episode is brought to you by Babbel. Think Fast Talk Smart listeners can get started on your language learning journey today- visit Babbel.com/Thinkfast and get up to 55% off your Babbel subscription.

Support Think Fast Talk Smart by joining TFTS Premium.

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Content provided by Think Fast Talk Smart and Matt Abrahams. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Think Fast Talk Smart and Matt Abrahams or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

To celebrate its second anniversary, we revisit our favourite tools and tips from Matt’s book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter.

Original executive producer Jenny Luna turns the tables and interviews host and strategic communications lecturer Matt Abrahams about his bestselling book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot. To celebrate the book’s second anniversary, this special Rethinks episode dives into Matt’s most practical tips, powerful frameworks, and mindset shifts to help you speak with confidence in any spontaneous situation. From managing anxiety to structuring your thoughts on the fly, it’s filled with tools to help you become a more effective communicator.

Episode Reference Links:

Connect:

Chapters:

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (01:40) - Defining Spontaneous Speaking
  • (02:30) - Origins of Matt’s Interest
  • (03:21) - The Six-Step Methodology
  • (04:06) - Shifting Your Mindset
  • (08:16) - Practical Structures for Speaking
  • (10:31) - The “F-Word” of Spontaneous Speaking
  • (12:04) - Communication Lessons from Martial Arts
  • (13:24) - The Karate Pants Story
  • (15:20) - Hosting 100 Episodes
  • (16:35) - On-the-Spot Challenges
  • (22:54) - Conclusion

*****
Thank you to our sponsors.
These partnerships support the production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.

This episode is brought to you by Babbel. Think Fast Talk Smart listeners can get started on your language learning journey today- visit Babbel.com/Thinkfast and get up to 55% off your Babbel subscription.

Support Think Fast Talk Smart by joining TFTS Premium.

  continue reading

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