Matt Abrahams
Think Faster, Talk Smarter
How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot
Simon Element, 2023
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Cat got your tongue? Become a master of impromptu speech with practicable communication strategies.
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Picture it: Without warning, your boss asks for your opinion during a meeting; or you are called on to make an impromptu wedding toast; or you run into a potential client at a party. You want to appear intelligent and charming, but instead, you freeze. An unexpected call to communicate ad-lib can trigger a fight-or-flight response. However, you can learn to speak eloquently in spontaneous situations by mastering a few basic strategies, says communication consultant Matt Abrahams. Adopt his six-step “Think Faster, Talk Smarter” framework to unleash the spontaneous speaker within.
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About the Author
Matt Abrahams is an author and a lecturer at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. He hosts the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast and works as a communication consultant.
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