Episodes: 339
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 90.0k followers
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Matt Abrahams - Strategic communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and author specializing in effective communication, presentations, and impromptu speaking.
Oliver Aust - Message-market Fit, Distinctive Messaging, Personal Branding, Storytelling, Communicating Value, And Managing Communication Anxiety.
Russ Altman - Artificial Intelligence And Communication, Simplifying Complex Ideas, Authentic Communication, Productive Conflict, And Using AI As A Feedback Tool.
Priya Parker - Constructive Conflict, Productive Disagreement, Difficult Conversations, Team Tension, And Facilitating Meaningful Discussions.
Martin Seligman - Flourishing, Optimism, Self-talk, Agency, Overcoming Negative Thoughts, And Communication That Strengthens Relationships.
Claude Steele - Stereotype Threat, Trust, Respectful Feedback, Communication Across Differences, And Strengthening Interpersonal Connections.
333. Find the Vibe: Build Stronger Connections Through Communication Part 1
October 19, 2026
“Be as curious about the other person as you are excited to share about yourself.”What makes you click with someone? For organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant, meaningful connection isn't just about chemistry. It's about understanding how we relate to others, showing genuine curiosity, and creating interactions that bring us closer. In part one of this two-part Think Fast, Talk Smart episode, Grant joins Matt Abrahams to discuss the science of connection and share less...
332. Rethinks: Learn Faster and Fail Smarter
October 15, 2026
“You learn nothing when you’re right.” Effective communication isn’t about having all the answers. As Astro Teller knows, it’s about finding, and sometimes fumbling, your way through the questions. As Captain of Moonshots at X, Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory, Teller embraces what he calls “a learning journey,” where being wrong isn’t the end, but an opportunity to discover something new. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Teller and Matt Abrahams discuss how embracing uncertainty drives ...
331. Matchmaker Mindset: How to Make Yourself Memorable in Any Conversation
October 12, 2026
“Boredom is just the enemy of conversation.” Small talk doesn’t have to be boring. For matchmaker and dating coach Rachel Greenwald, better conversations start with a little preparation and a willingness to move beyond predictable questions toward the stories that make people memorable. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Greenwald joins Matt Abrahams to share strategies for building stronger connections in dating, networking, and the workplace. From bridging small talk toward more mea...
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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques is hosted by Matt Abrahams. Its publicly listed emails are hello@fastersmarter.io, sponsor@fastersmarter.io, and podcasts@podiumpodcastco.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed emails for Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques: hello@fastersmarter.io, sponsor@fastersmarter.io, and podcasts@podiumpodcastco.com.
Podseeker estimates Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established authors, Stanford or other leading academics, recognized psychologists, communication strategists, facilitators, and subject-matter experts with credible research, professional expertise, or a distinctive framework relevant to communication. Common among recent guests: Published books, often with significant recognition; Faculty positions at leading universities; Established expertise in psychology, communication, leadership, or facilitation. Recent guests include Oliver Aust, Russ Altman, and Priya Parker.
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
Recent episodes cover Business, Communication, Public Speaking, Leadership, and Workplace Relationships. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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