Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:07:02 +0000

"The talk that launched @ThinkFastTalkSmart. In October of 2014, Matt Abrahams, a lecturer of strategic communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, gave a lecture at Alumni Weekend.

Millions of views later, this video marks the very beginning of @ThinkFastTalkSmart , now an award winning podcast. This video touches on many topics discussed in depth on the show. In each episode of Think Fast Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams interviews experts across various fields to discuss research-supported tools and techniques to help professionals become better communicators.

Communication is critical to success in business and in life. In this talk, and through the podcast, you will learn techniques that will help you speak with greater confidence and clarity.

This video was recorded on October 25, 2014, in collaboration with the Stanford Alumni Association and the Graduate School of Business.

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If you're new to the show, find the full playlist of episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxq_lXOUlvQDgCVFj9L79kqJybW0k6OaB&si=-6EY_Aqv4ZA-Pbd1