How to speak more confidently and persuasively | Matt Abrahams (professor, speaker, author)

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Matt Abrahams is a renowned communication expert, with decades of teaching, coaching, and consulting experience. At Stanford University, he teaches a business school class on strategic communication. Beyond academia, he’s a sought-after keynote speaker and consultant, guiding presenters from IPO road shows to prestigious platforms like TED, the World Economic Forum, and the United Nations. His acclaimed podcast, Think Fast, Talk Smart, garners millions of listeners, and his book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter, equips speakers with practical skills for impromptu success. With a previous bestseller, Speaking Up Without Freaking Out, Matt has empowered countless individuals to speak confidently and authentically. In our conversation, we discuss:
• The concept of “daring to be dull”
• The power of visualization to desensitize oneself to speaking situations
• Managing negative self-talk
• The WHAT structure for delivering toasts (why we are here, how you are connected, anecdote, thanks)
• The ADD structure for Q&As (answer, detailed example, describe relevance)
• Breathing techniques to reduce anxiety, such as the double exhale
• Concrete speaking structures like What? So What? Now What? and the Four I’s (information, impact, invitation, implications)
• Much more
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In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) Matt’s background
(04:50) Techniques for managing anxiety in public speaking
(10:57) Dare to be dull
(13:40) Reframing anxiety as excitement
(16:08) Using mantras to boost confidence
(18:45) Managing negative self-talk
(20:03) Normalizing speaking anxiety
(23:12) Using conversation as a communication technique
(24:52) Using the double-exhale breathing technique
(28:29) Getting present-oriented
(29:46) Using tongue twisters
(33:34) Broad advice for speaking on the spot
(38:35) The PREP structure
(38:59) The What? So What? Now What? structure
(42:10) Toastmasters and improv
(45:31) Getting better at small talk
(51:05) The importance of sharing back
(52:33) Giving feedback
(56:31) Improving toasts and tributes
(01:02:57) Mastering Q&A sessions
(01:07:25) Apologizing effectively
(01:09:29) Closing thoughts
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@prudhvivankineni4880 14 күн бұрын

I think kids need this in their curriculum

@mhauzeur Ай бұрын

This video is complementary to the Mattew Dicks interview!! Both work perfectly to learn how to speak in public!

@JohnVandivier Ай бұрын

"Dare to be dull" is a great mental model.

@JohnVandivier Ай бұрын

"Minimally viable communication" love it.

@leadgenjay Ай бұрын

Matt's insights on reframing anxiety as excitement is excellent.

@divineexp Ай бұрын

what a great episode. Thanks Lenny and Matt

@aaron-cv6wf Ай бұрын

Wow, thanks Matt. It's really helpful.

@rachealcee Ай бұрын

I love Matt. He has the best podcast on commmunication

@olemew Ай бұрын

Very helpful, thank you!

@mmhuq3 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@Am1L Ай бұрын

Hey Lenny! Been following your podcast for a while, have your talk with Judd Antin on my phone to re-listen while I workout, but I just wanted to mention how cool it is that you have two User Research tools as your sponsors. Keep it up!