Public Speaking Episodes

Episodes that focus on how to deliver effective presentations, overcome public speaking anxiety and improve speech delivery.
Jan. 18, 2022

49. Make Numbers Count: How to Communicate Data Effectively

In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of “translating” numbers when sharing information.

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Jan. 5, 2022

48. Speaking Up Without Freaking Out: How to Tackle Communication Anx…

In this podcast episode, we share the science behind nervousness and offer tips for keeping your cool during various speaking situations.

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April 16, 2021

31. Quick Thinks: How to Shine Online and Excel at Virtual Communicat…

We’ve compiled top insights and advice from previous episodes to help you cultivate a compelling professional presence through the screen.

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Dec. 4, 2020

25. Quick Thinks: All Effective Communication Must Start With This

It’s less about what you want to say, and more about what your audience needs to hear.

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May 22, 2020

11. The Science of Influence: How to Persuade Others And Hold Their A…

In this podcast episode, we discuss communication techniques that can help open people up to your ideas.

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May 7, 2020

10. High-Stakes Communication: How to Manage Anxiety When Speaking in…

In this podcast episode, Matt Abrahams shares research-supported techniques for gaining confidence in high stakes communication situations.

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April 3, 2020

7. Quick Think: Use This Framework to Speak up in Virtual Meetings

In this bonus episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, host Matt Abrahams shares a framework for structuring your comments during a meeting or presentation.

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March 27, 2020

6. Quick Think: Communicating and Leading Virtually

Best practices for becoming a more effective and engaging online communicator.

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March 12, 2020

5. From Monologue to Dialogue: How to Handle a Skeptical Audience

Use these techniques when handling challenges and objections from your audience.

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Feb. 11, 2020

3. When Knowing Too Much Can Hurt Your Communication: How to Make Com…

In this podcast episode, we explore techniques for presenting complex information so your audience can more easily understand.

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Jan. 15, 2020

1. Speaking Without a Net: How to Master Impromptu Communication

Three Stanford faculty discuss important communication techniques for more effective and efficient impromptu speaking.

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Jan. 10, 2020

Introducing Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast

Join Matt Abrahams, lecturer in strategic communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he sits down with experts from across campus to discuss public speaking anxiety, speaking off the cuff, nailing a Q&A, and mo...

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