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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
by Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart
Today: #48 in Business on our combined chart.
Today: #28 in Business, United Kingdom on our combined chart.
Today: #9 in Business, Canada on our combined chart.
Today: #45 in Business, Australia on our combined chart.
Today: #71 in Business, Germany on our combined chart.
Today: #33 in Business, Brazil on our combined chart.
Today: #43 in Business, Mexico on our combined chart.
Today: #9 in Business, New Zealand on our combined chart.
Today: #22 in Business, Ireland on our combined chart.
Today: #7 in Business, India on our combined chart.
Today: #65 in Business, Japan on our combined chart.
Today: #1 in Business, Philippines on our combined chart.
Today: #12 in Business, South Africa on our combined chart.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Castbox |
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| Oct 21 | #48 | #49 | #48 | #44 | #46 |
| Oct 20 | #46 | #46 | #50 | #47 | #49 |
| Oct 19 | #80 | #49 | — | #47 | #49 |
| Oct 18 | #48 | #52 | #49 | #47 | #50 |
| Oct 17 | #43 | #45 | #48 | #34 | #40 |
| Oct 16 | #37 | #35 | #47 | #34 | #35 |
Latest episodes
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333. Find the Vibe: Build Stronger Connections Through Communication Part 1
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332. Rethinks: Learn Faster and Fail Smarter
October 15, 2026 · 35 min“You learn nothing when you’re right.” Effective communication isn’t about having all the answers. As Astro Teller knows, it’s about finding, and sometimes fumbling, your way through the questions. As Captain of Moonshots at X, Alphabet’s…
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331. Matchmaker Mindset: How to Make Yourself Memorable in Any Conversation
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330. Quick Thinks: A CLEAR Way Through Conflict
October 8, 2026 · 15 min“Conflicts in relationships might be unpleasant, but they aren’t inherently bad. In fact, they’re essential.” Conflict rarely gives us time to prepare. A sharp comment, unexpected criticism, or sudden disagreement can trigger strong…
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329. Your Brand is Your Promise: The 4 C’s for Better Communication
October 5, 2026 · 24 min“A brand is a promise, and a great brand is a promise well kept.”What does it take to build something people believe in? For Daniel Lubetzky, social entrepreneur and KIND Snacks founder, it starts with curiosity, compassion, creativity…
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328. Ask Matt Anything: Don’t Let Your Communication Fizzle at the Finish
October 1, 2026 · 19 min“How you end something often can be as important, if not more important, than how you start.” What’s the best way to wrap up a presentation? How do you stop yourself from repeating the same point? And what can you do when strong emotions…
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327. The Human Reset: Reclaiming Authenticity in the Age of AI
September 28, 2026 · 26 min“Our imperfections reveal that we’re human.” As AI makes it easier to polish our words, how do we prove that our communication is actually our own? For Matt Abrahams, the answer isn’t to avoid AI, but to protect the distinctly human…
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326. Rethinks: The Secrets to Getting the Information You Need from AI
September 24, 2026 · 25 min“Most teams leave the vast majority of their innovation potential on the table.” If you treat artificial intelligence like an oracle, you’ll likely be disappointed. But treat it like a teammate, and Jeremy Utley and Kian Gohar say you may…
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325. Message Market Fit: Turning Great Ideas Into Communication That Lands
September 21, 2026 · 20 min“No one cares about us, our company, our products. We have to make them care, and for that, we need the right words.” Great work doesn’t always speak for itself. For communication strategist and author of Message Machine: How…
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324. Rethinks: Defining Where We Want AI To Take Us
September 17, 2026 · 23 min“If you're worried that a ChatGPT type tool can replace you, you need to [ask]: Why am I communicating? What am I trying to say? Am I being authentic?” Artificial intelligence can now do a lot of things. But if you’re worried about it…
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323. Turn Up the Heat: Make Conflict More Constructive
September 14, 2026 · 25 min“I’m not saying necessarily fight more, I’m saying fight better.” Conflict doesn’t have to mean avoidance or escalation. Priya Parker, expert facilitator, strategic advisor and author of The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of…
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322. Talk Back: Why Arguing With Yourself Can Help You Flourish
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About the show
One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication.
Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges.
Whether you’re navigating a high-stakes presentation, perfecting your email tone, or speaking off the cuff, Think Fast, Talk Smart equips you with the tools, techniques, and best practices to express yourself effectively in any situation. Enhance your communication skills to elevate your career and build stronger professional relationships.
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