“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” – Nelson Mandela
Public speaking terrifies most. The majority of us would rather be in the casket than give the eulogy.
Why does the one skill that most determines your opportunities still freeze so many of us?
Matt Abrahams is a communications expert, Stanford professor in Organizational Behavior, and author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter.
Matt has coached people for IPO roadshows, Nobel Prize presentations, TED talks, and World Economic Forum addresses. His talks have been viewed millions of times.
In this episode:
• How to turn fear and anxiety into a strength
• The 6-step framework to thrive when you’re put on the spot
• Why connection beats perfection every time
• How the thing holding you back might be your superpower
Let’s WIN THE DAY with Matt Abrahams!
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Timemarkers:
0:31 Who is Matt Abrahams
4:37 Tell the time, don't build the clock
5:59 How your ability to communicate is directly correlated to your success
7:01 How to set and achieve goals with your communication
8:28 Three ways to get better at anything
9:07 Lessons from mentors
11:01 What qualities Matt looks for in people he wants to mentor
11:45 The biggest mistakes companies make with communication
12:47 How to succeed in a job interview
14:35 What questions Matt asks as an interviewer
15:34 What should you do if you get fired
20:04 Matt’s new book ‘Think Fast, Talk Smarter’
23:35 The difference between performance and communication
25:13 Lessons from improv (dare to be dull)
26:28 Six-step Think Fast, Talk Smarter Method
28:50 How to tell your own story in a compelling way
31:36 How to overcome anxiety (and create your anxiety management plan)
35:38 Matt’s anxiety management plan
39:07 How to perform at your best now, no matter what happened in your past (“Next play” by Coach K)
43:27 The #1 mistake people make with communication
44:07 Communication tips for parents
46:58 Affirmation
47:21 Rocket Round
49:28 Imposter syndrome
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