Think Faster, Talk Smarter: Matt Abrahams on Mastering High-Stakes Communication

Think faster, talk smarter. Matt Abrahams reveals how to beat anxiety, connect with any audience, and lead with confidence when communication counts. Watch now!

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Description

What do TED speakers, UN officials, and CEOs have in common? When they need to speak with clarity and confidence under pressure, they call Matt Abrahams.

In this episode of the Aspire to Inspire Podcast, Matt Abrahams—Stanford lecturer, author, and host of Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast—joins host Athena Koutsonikolas to share practical insights into spontaneous speaking. From managing anxiety to answering difficult questions with confidence, Matt offers science-backed strategies and personal techniques to help anyone sound—and feel—more self-assured in high-pressure moments.

Whether you struggle with small talk, want to command a room, or just need to stop blanking in meetings, consider this your playbook for clear, compelling communication. If you’ve ever struggled to find the right words in the moment, this episode is for you.

Matt Abrahams is a lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, the author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot and Speaking Up Without Freaking Out, and the host of Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast.

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