Episodes

Oct. 31, 2023

113. Missing Something? How to Kick FOMO with Conscious Decision-Maki…

In this episode, Patrick McGinnis explains how to conquer one of our greatest fears: the fear of missing out.

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Oct. 24, 2023

112. From Mistakes to "Missed Takes"

A special episode from Matt Abrahams's Think Faster, Talk Smarter audiobook.

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Oct. 16, 2023

111. Best Of: How to Spark Creativity in Your Communication

“The more questions you ask, the more you learn, the more engaged you will be with others.”

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Oct. 10, 2023

110. Write It Well: How to Craft an Email to Capture Busy Readers

Whatever you’re writing, most people are too busy to read it. That’s why, Harvard Prof Todd Rogers says, “you want to make it as easy as possible for them."

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Oct. 3, 2023

109. Simplify! How to Communicate Complex Ideas Simply and Effectively

You said it. But did they hear it? Frances Frei shares why simple communication is the key to moving others to action.

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Sept. 26, 2023

108. All In: How Improv Helps You Show Up and Communicate Well

If you’re reading from your notes, you’re going to miss the magic of the moment.

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Sept. 19, 2023

107. Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You'r…

Tips and tools from Matt's new book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot

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Sept. 12, 2023

106. Best Of: Using Skills From Improv to Master Your In-The-Moment C…

In this Best Of episode, Dan Klein, Adam Tobin and Matt Abrahams discuss how to speak "without a net."

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Sept. 5, 2023

105. Radical Candor: The Communication Shift That Can Transform Your …

Kim Scott shares the power of being both caring and challenging when giving feedback.

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Aug. 29, 2023

104. How to Change: Building Better Habits and Behaviors (And Getting…

In this podcast episode, Katy Milkman shares how we can make our goals more achievable by making reaching them more enjoyable.

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Aug. 22, 2023

103. Simple Is a Superpower: How to Communicate Any Idea to Any Audie…

In this episode, Carmine Gallo shares how intentional, straightforward messaging helps you connect with others and get things done.

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Aug. 15, 2023

102. Create a Presence: How to Communicate in a Way Others Can Feel

In this episode, executive coach Muriel Wilkins shares how the best communicators create a strong presence.

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Aug. 8, 2023

101. We Belong Together: How Communication Fuels Connection and Commu…

In this episode, Geoffrey Cohen shares how communication can help us find the connection we crave and need.

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Aug. 1, 2023

100. Shut Up! How to Communicate Better by Talking Less

In this episode, Dan Lyons says it’s time we all zipped it.

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July 25, 2023

99. Best of: How to Handle Challenging Conversations

Being a better listener has a lot to do with silence, says Collins Dobbs, a lecturer in management at Stanford Graduate School of Business. “A lot of people are uncomfortable with the smallest modicum of silence, but learning...

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July 18, 2023

98. Give It to Me Straight: How to Give Honest, Constructive Feedback

In this episode, David Dodson shares how workplace feedback can be your company’s secret weapon.

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July 11, 2023

97. No Rules, No Trust: How Accountability Shapes Communication

In this episode, Professor Anat Admati explains why you can’t have trust and accountability without rules.

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June 27, 2023

96. Rock and Role: How Assigning Gender to Inanimate Objects Influenc…

In this episode, Ashley Martin explains how ideas about gender affect our interactions.

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June 20, 2023

95. The Power of No: How Boundaries Help Us Live More Empowered Lives

In this episode, Vanessa Patrick shares how saying no empowers us to live the lives we want.

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June 13, 2023

94. LEADing ideas: Research-Backed Tips and Tools from Four Stanford …

Breaking new ground, Think Fast, Talk Smart steps into the world of live events, bringing together an eager audience of LEAD students from Stanford University and a top-notch panel of former podcast guests: Jesper B. Sørensen...

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June 6, 2023

93. All the Feels: The Personal and Professional Power of Emotional A…

In this episode, Celine Teoh shares why deep connection with others starts by connecting more deeply with ourselves.

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May 30, 2023

92. No Regrets: How to Take Risks in Your Communication, Relationship…

In this podcast episode, Dan Pink shares why we often over-index on risk.

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May 23, 2023

91. Um, like, so: How Filler Words Can Create More Connected, Effecti…

In this podcast episode, Valerie Fridland explains the meaning we all ascribe to these words and how to use them in your communication.

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May 16, 2023

90. Best of: Brains Love Stories – How Leveraging Neuroscience Can C…

In this podcast episode, we learn about ways to tap into our hardwired response to communication.

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