Season 5

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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