Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot
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- Author：Matt Abrahams
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Summary
Develop the life-changing ability to excel in spontaneous communication situations—from public speaking to interviewing to networking—with these essential strategies from a Stanford lecturer， coach， and host of the popular Think Fast， Talk Smart The Podcast 。
Many of us dread having to convey our ideas to others， often feeling ill-equipped， anxious， and awkward。 Public speaking experts help by focusing on planned communication experiences such as slide presentations， pitches， or formal talks。 Yet， most of our professional and personal communication occurs in spontaneous situations that creep up on us and all too often leave us flustered and stumbling for words。 How can we rise to the occasion and shine when we’re put on the spot？
In Think Faster， Talk Smarter ， Stanford lecturer， podcast host， and communication expert Matt Abrahams provides tangible， actionable skills to help even the most anxious of speakers succeed when speaking spontaneously。 Abrahams provides science-based strategies for managing anxiety， responding to the mood of the room， and making content concise， relevant， compelling， and memorable。 Drawing on stories from his clients and students， he offers best practices for navigating Q&A sessions， shining in job interviews， providing effective feedback， making small talk， fixing faux pas， persuading others， and handling other impromptu speaking tasks。
Whether it’s a prospective client asking you an unexpected question during a meeting or all eyes turning to you at a dinner party， you’ll know how to navigate the situation like a pro and bring out your very best。 Think Faster， Talk Smarter is an accessible guide to communication that will help you master new techniques in no time。
Many of us dread having to convey our ideas to others， often feeling ill-equipped， anxious， and awkward。 Public speaking experts help by focusing on planned communication experiences such as slide presentations， pitches， or formal talks。 Yet， most of our professional and personal communication occurs in spontaneous situations that creep up on us and all too often leave us flustered and stumbling for words。 How can we rise to the occasion and shine when we’re put on the spot？
In Think Faster， Talk Smarter ， Stanford lecturer， podcast host， and communication expert Matt Abrahams provides tangible， actionable skills to help even the most anxious of speakers succeed when speaking spontaneously。 Abrahams provides science-based strategies for managing anxiety， responding to the mood of the room， and making content concise， relevant， compelling， and memorable。 Drawing on stories from his clients and students， he offers best practices for navigating Q&A sessions， shining in job interviews， providing effective feedback， making small talk， fixing faux pas， persuading others， and handling other impromptu speaking tasks。
Whether it’s a prospective client asking you an unexpected question during a meeting or all eyes turning to you at a dinner party， you’ll know how to navigate the situation like a pro and bring out your very best。 Think Faster， Talk Smarter is an accessible guide to communication that will help you master new techniques in no time。
Reviews
Ruslik
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Yeah the name is great but for a book im not sure
Atul Sharma
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𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙉𝙆 𝙁𝘼𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙏𝘼𝙇𝙆 𝙎𝙈𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙗𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩 𝘼𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙨 - 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙏𝙤 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙧𝙚 𝙋𝙪𝙩 𝙊𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙩🗣️ Communication is a necessity of ny life form。 It serves as the very fundamentals in the upbringing of any civilization。 We need to communicate with each other on a regular basis to function and operate the life around us。 🗣️ Though it's a fact that a majority of people around the globe faces trouble while communication。 The need to communicate effectively and naturally is the key element in the s 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙉𝙆 𝙁𝘼𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙏𝘼𝙇𝙆 𝙎𝙈𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙗𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩 𝘼𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙨 - 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙏𝙤 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙧𝙚 𝙋𝙪𝙩 𝙊𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙩🗣️ Communication is a necessity of ny life form。 It serves as the very fundamentals in the upbringing of any civilization。 We need to communicate with each other on a regular basis to function and operate the life around us。 🗣️ Though it's a fact that a majority of people around the globe faces trouble while communication。 The need to communicate effectively and naturally is the key element in the success and the quality of life of an individual。🗣️ Spontaneous Communication has many aspects and it's required in our day to day life。 With the help of this book the author tries to teach people the fundamentals and application of Spontaneous Communication。 🗣️ The book has been written with clear and nurturing perspective。 The use of minimalistic approach， marginalized characterisation of the topics and and the scientific references makes it one of the best books on the subject。 📌The design of the book needs a serious applaudDue to which this brings out the most of it by using the CTA's （Call To Action）， Key Insights， Sample Responses to various situations and Summary， to make the it more actionable。 📌 "THINK FASTER TALK SMARTER" is one of the most actionable personal development book that I've ever came across。 A must read for everyone， and specially for those who want to nurture themselves in order to develop and learn more。 。。。more
Marc
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I decided to give this book a read after hearing about it on his podcast。 However， I found it to be quite basic， lacking any truly innovative or helpful insights for me personally。 Additionally， paradoxically， I found the chapter on focus to be the least clear among all。 It seemed to throw together various concepts and tips that had little in common with each other。 Despite this， I would still give it a rating of 2 stars， as it could potentially be beneficial for individuals who are inexperience I decided to give this book a read after hearing about it on his podcast。 However， I found it to be quite basic， lacking any truly innovative or helpful insights for me personally。 Additionally， paradoxically， I found the chapter on focus to be the least clear among all。 It seemed to throw together various concepts and tips that had little in common with each other。 Despite this， I would still give it a rating of 2 stars， as it could potentially be beneficial for individuals who are inexperienced in the realm of communication。 。。。more
Arzu
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I’m long time fan of Matt Abraham’s podcast so when I heard about his book coming out， I pre purchased it on audible。 It’s a great summary of all the wisdom Matt shares on his podcast plus practical toolkit to use in our day to day business and personal life。
Debabrata Mishra
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Matt Abrahams' book， "Think Fast， Talk Smart，" is a valuable guide for anyone seeking to enhance their communication skills， particularly in those nerve-wracking spontaneous situations that life throws at us。Abrahams offers a six-point methodology that equips readers with the tools to navigate unexpected communication challenges with confidence and poise。- Going Big on Small Talk- Toasts that Tantalize- Make That- Rocking the Q&A- Feedback that doesn't Flop- The Secrts to saying we're sorryOne o Matt Abrahams' book， "Think Fast， Talk Smart，" is a valuable guide for anyone seeking to enhance their communication skills， particularly in those nerve-wracking spontaneous situations that life throws at us。Abrahams offers a six-point methodology that equips readers with the tools to navigate unexpected communication challenges with confidence and poise。- Going Big on Small Talk- Toasts that Tantalize- Make That- Rocking the Q&A- Feedback that doesn't Flop- The Secrts to saying we're sorryOne of the book's strengths lies in its recognition of the anxiety that can accompany impromptu communication scenarios。 In a world where the pandemic has disrupted our usual patterns and reduced spontaneous interactions， Abrahams' insights are particularly relevant。 He acknowledges the unique challenges of adapting to this evolving communication landscape。The six-point methodology is the book's core， providing a structured approach to handling spur-of-the-moment communication。 Abrahams' strategy covers key aspects such as preparation， active listening， and adaptability。 His guidance empowers readers to cut through anxiety and deliver clear， compelling， and calm messages even in high-pressure situations。He encourages readers to embrace their authenticity while fine-tuning their communication skills。 The book is not just about delivering polished speeches but about connecting with others on a human level， making it suitable for both personal and professional contexts。"Think Fast， Talk Smart" is a must-read for those who want to excel in their interpersonal interactions， whether in sales pitches， classroom discussions， or boardroom meetings。 It doesn't just offer theoretical concepts; it provides a tangible framework for success in spontaneous communication。 In today's fast-paced and ever-changing world， Abrahams' guidance is invaluable for personal and professional growth。In summary， Matt Abrahams' book is an insightful and practical resource for anyone looking to conquer the fear of impromptu communication and improve their ability to engage， persuade， and inspire others。🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 。。。more
Jackie
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This was a super quick read， and fell right in line with a lot of the self help meets businesses style books。While there wasn’t anything especially groundbreaking in there， it’s absolutely worth a read if you don’t read a ton of books in this vein。
Harsh Agrawal
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Think Faster， Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully when you're put on the SpotAuthor: Matt AbrahamsGenre:Published by Pan Macmillan IndiaPages: 244MRP: Rs。 799/-Thank you Pan Macmillan India for a Media Copy of the book。"The whole world is sitting with one camera" and you are like "Look， my dress is nice， isn't it？"Think Faster， Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully when you're put on the Spot is one such book that will teach you how to speak spontaneously and remain measured when suddenly Think Faster， Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully when you're put on the SpotAuthor: Matt AbrahamsGenre:Published by Pan Macmillan IndiaPages: 244MRP: Rs。 799/-Thank you Pan Macmillan India for a Media Copy of the book。"The whole world is sitting with one camera" and you are like "Look， my dress is nice， isn't it？"Think Faster， Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully when you're put on the Spot is one such book that will teach you how to speak spontaneously and remain measured when suddenly put in front of the camera。How many times has it happened that we are randomly identified in a Q&A session or informal gathering and the spotlight is put on us - and we panic！ Spontaneous speaking can be quite challenging and scary。 But in Matt Abrahams' book， those techniques have been described that will prepare you for comfortable and confident spontaneous speaking。Abrahams first deals with all of our anxiety and how it can be reduced， starting from mindfulness and breathing techniques to positive self-talk and avoiding jargon。 The point is clear - if you are anxious then you will be distracted and have trouble connecting with your audience。 So calming your mind first is essential。Then Abrahams teaches how to embrace our spontaneity by leaving perfectionism。 According to him， there is no 'right' or 'perfect' way in spontaneous speaking - there are only better and worse ways。 The less we judge ourselves and just keep connecting， the better it is。 The pursuit of perfection kills our creativity and increases our anxiety。Continue reading the review here: https://www。keetabikeeda。in/post/mast。。。 。。。more
Ramesh Naidu
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Be preciseWhat do I want them to know ？What action do I want them to take ？Make the message relevant Content that is salient ， relevant and actionable to the audience Why should they care ？ Use accessible language Be concise
Anthony Zambataro
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Think Faster， Talk Smarter is just an outstanding resource for anyone looking to enhance their public speaking skills。 Whether a novice or an experienced speaker， this book offers valuable techniques， practical advice， and real-world examples that gives you the tools to become a more confident and effective communicator。Aside from providing useful strategies on how to organize ideas， structure arguments， and express thoughts concisely， Abrahams gets into the significance of body language， gestur Think Faster， Talk Smarter is just an outstanding resource for anyone looking to enhance their public speaking skills。 Whether a novice or an experienced speaker， this book offers valuable techniques， practical advice， and real-world examples that gives you the tools to become a more confident and effective communicator。Aside from providing useful strategies on how to organize ideas， structure arguments， and express thoughts concisely， Abrahams gets into the significance of body language， gestures， and vocal variety in delivering a compelling speech。 And if you’re anything like me， the advice overcoming anxiety and stage fright is invaluable。 I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking to master the art of public speaking。 。。。more
Victoria
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Overall this book was very insightful。 As an educator you always have to think fast because of the situations we are put in。 I would recommend this book to my fellow educators。
Sheri
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