Communication Expert

Matt Abrahams

Lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Host of Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast. Expert on spontaneous speaking, anxiety management, and structured communication.

Known For

Think Fast, Talk SmartStructured spontaneityCommunication anxiety

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Deliberate Then Dive: Structured Evaluation Followed by Full Commitment

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Emotional Intelligence Determines Success More Than IQ or Talent

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Joyspan: Well-Being Is About Quality of Life, Not Just Length

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The One Thing: Focusing on Your Single Most Impactful Task

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Polyvagal Theory: Three Nervous System States Determine Response

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Pre-Suasion: Priming the Audience Before the Ask

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Subtractive Neglect — Bias Toward Adding

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Trust Is the Foundation of All Relationships and Opportunity

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We Are Mind Readers (and Terrible at It)

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Episodes

#320. Quick Thinks: How to Prepare, Stand Out, and Ace Your InterviewSep 3, 2026 #319. Open the Portal: The Simple Science Behind Impactful StorytellingAug 31, 2026 #313. Hold the Headline: How Curiosity Cuts Through ComplexityAug 10, 2026 #312. Quick Thinks: Speak with Confidence, Clarity, and PowerAug 6, 2026 #311. Don't Lose the Room: How to Make Ideas StickAug 3, 2026 #Ask Matt Anything: From Nerves to Know-How in High-Stakes MomentsJul 23, 2026 #Accent-uate, Don't Compensate: Why Clarity Matters More Than PerfectionJul 20, 2026 #304. Rethinks: Craft Compelling CommunicationJul 9, 2026 #302. Master This: How to Learn Like the Experts DoJul 2, 2026 #299. Choose The Right Channel: How Stanford Finds Its VoiceJun 22, 2026 #Quick Thinks: How to Look Confident, Composed, and CredibleJun 18, 2026 #295. Culture Club: Communicating Values That ScaleJun 8, 2026 #292. Headspace Habits: Lessons for Calm, Confident CommunicationMay 28, 2026 #290. Quick Thinks: How to Have Better Conversations About AgingMay 21, 2026 #Practical Techniques to Manage Anxiety, Improve Listening, and Speak Clearly When It Matters Most with Matt AbrahamsMay 5, 2026 #285. Think Inside the Box: How Constraints Spark Creativity and CommunicationMay 4, 2026 #How To Speak Up — When You Don’t Want To | From TED BusinessApr 30, 2026 #Ask Matt Anything: Authenticity, Anxiety, and Answering WellApr 23, 2026 #How to think faster and talk smarter, with Matt AbrahamsApr 2, 2026 #255How to Speak Clearly & With ConfidenceNov 17, 2025