Think Fast, Talk Smart: How to Communicate Confidently on the Spot
Career Contessa · Lauren McGoodwin
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Show Notes
This holiday season, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes featuring communication expert Matt Abrahams. Learn how to stay calm, concise, and confident in spontaneous conversations — from job interviews to everyday workplace interactions.
You’ll learn:
- How to manage anxiety in high-stakes communication moments
- Simple structures (like “What? So what? Now what?”) to keep your responses clear and memorable
- Practical strategies for handling interviews, feedback, small talk, and even email with confidence
Show Notes
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Guest Resources:
Think Fast, Talk Smart Podcast: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/business-podcasts/think-fast-talk-smart-podcast
Think Faster, Talk Smarter (Book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW2DNZHX/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk
Matt Abrahams on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/
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