Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast

Learn & hone critical communication skills from Stanford and other experts.

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Better tech won't save you. Everyone has the same tools now. What wins next? The fundamentals. Build teams. Measure quality. Get real advice.

The tide is going out. Don't be a rock.

🎙️ David Dobson | Me2We 2026 x Think Fast Talk Smart

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The best leadership advice from top executives? Two words: listen more. The higher you rise, the less truth you hear. Fix it: speak last. Let junior voices go first.

🎙️ Celine Teoh | Me2We 2026 x Think Fast Talk Smart

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300 episodes. One free live event to celebrate YOU. June 3rd, Matt Abrahams goes live to answer your questions, give away surprise prizes & share communication tools that actually work. Two sessions: 8am or 8pm Pacific. Global. Free.

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"I'm just an introvert" might be less true than you think. Nick Epley: it's not about the type of person you are, it's the choices you keep making. Extroverts reach out. Introverts hold back. Neither has to. You're not a type. You're a habit. Full Episode: https://t.co/5CY2MlCAtB

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Most people prep for conversations by thinking about what to say. But the first thing people evaluate isn't your competence. It's your warmth. Your trustworthiness. Whether you're safe.

Check out the full episode with Nick Epley at https://t.co/5CY2MlCAtB

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Reading body language? Doesn't work. Perspective-taking? Still just your own thoughts.The only thing that actually helps you understand someone, per Nick Epley's research: ask them.

Obvious in theory. Rare in practice. Full episode on https://t.co/5CY2MlCAtB

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You already know you should work on your heart health. Your joy span deserves the same commitment.

Kerry Burnight says it's never too early and never too late, and purpose literally changes your genes. Start small. Start today.

Full episode on https://t.co/5CY2MlCAtB.

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Independence isn't the goal. Interdependence is. Kerry Burnight says we were never truly independent, and holding onto that idea makes everything harder.

Give generously. Receive the same way.

Full episode at https://t.co/5CY2MlCAtB

#ThinkFastTalkSmart #AgingWell #Wellbeing

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Before your next tough conversation, try this from @MattAbrahams (Think Faster, Talk Smarter): know what you want them to know, feel, and do. Three simple goals. We explored this and more in our 250th episode, all about conflict management. @NYTimes

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The biggest threat to aging well isn't your body. It's what you believe about it. Kerry Burnight says internalized ageism shapes how we experience aging. Expect decline, and you'll get it. Challenge the narrative, and everything shifts.

Full episode: https://t.co/5CY2MlCAtB

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Mark the date. Matt Abrahams is hosting a live AMA on LinkedIn on Wednesday, June 3 at 8am + 8pm PST. Got a question about communication, public speaking, or thinking on your feet? Bring it.

Follow us on LinkedIn to attend. https://t.co/iKVrpxvo9D

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Lifespan = how long you live. Joy span = how well you live it. Kerry Burnight says happiness is circumstantial. Joy is built from within, regardless of circumstance. Which one are you measuring?

Full episode on https://t.co/5CY2MlCAtB

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Being good isn’t what makes you stand out. It’s being credible, valuable, and slightly different in how you think. That’s the edge.

Full episode with Tiger Sisters at https://t.co/5CY2MlCAtB.

#PersonalBranding #ThinkFastTalkSmart #BrandPositioning

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There's a new way to experience the show. Apple Podcasts now lets you WATCH Think Fast Talk Smart. Update to iOS 26.4 and find us on our show page. @ApplePodcasts https://t.co/5CY2MlCAtB

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Reinvention is uncomfortable. It means starting something with no proof that you’ll be good at it. But growth doesn’t come with guarantees Start anyway.

Full episode with Tiger Sisters at https://t.co/5CY2MlCAtB.

#ReinventYourself #CareerGrowth #ThinkFastTalkSmart

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Drink coffee, then take a 20-min nap. By the time you wake up, the caffeine kicks in. It’s called a “nappuccino.” And it’s more effective than coffee alone.

Full episode with @drcherimah at https://t.co/5CY2MlCAtB.

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Want a better tomorrow? Start with tonight. @drcherimah says sleep sets you up for success or failure, and small shifts make a bigger difference than you think.

Full episode at https://t.co/5CY2MlCAtB.

#ThinkFastTalkSmart #SleepHealth #BetterSleep #PerformanceHabits

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Want to level up faster? Look at who’s around you. The right people can change everything.

Full episode with Susie Wolff on https://t.co/5CY2MlCAtB.

#LeadershipTok #SuccessMindset #BusinessTok #SelfImprovement #CareerTok

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You don’t need to talk the most to own the room. Be prepared. Be sharp. Speak when it counts. That’s real confidence.

Full episode with Susie Wolff on https://t.co/5CY2MlCAtB.

#Confidence #LeadershipTok #Mindset #CareerTok #SelfImprovement

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If you disagree with someone, do this first: Explain their position so clearly that they agree you understand it. That’s how real conversations start.

Full episode with David Epstein on https://t.co/5CY2MlCAtB.

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