Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot

by Matt Abrahams

From Stanford lecturer and host of the #1 business podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart, this book delivers a science-backed, six-step method to help you speak clearly and confidently in high-pressure moments.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to manage anxiety and stay composed
• Techniques for impromptu speaking in meetings, interviews, and social settings
• How to craft concise, compelling responses on the fly
• Real-world examples and exercises to build confidence

Master the art of spontaneous communication—no script required.

Product Details

• Format: Hardcover / eBook / Audiobook
• Page Count: 256 pages
• Publisher: Simon Element
• Publication Date: September 26, 2023
• ISBN-13: 9781035024964

About the Author

Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. He received Stanford GSB’s Alumni Teaching Award in recognition of his teaching students around the world.

When he isn’t teaching, Matt is a sought-after keynote speaker and communication consultant. He has helped countless presenters improve and hone their communication, including some who have delivered IPO road shows as well as TED, World Economic Forum, and Nobel Prize presentations. His online talks garner millions of views and he hosts the popular, award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast. His previous book Speaking Up without Freaking Out: 50 Techniques for Confident and Compelling Presenting has helped thousands of people manage speaking anxiety and present more confidently and authentically.