The Secret To Becoming A Confident Speaker - Matt Abrahams - #948
May 31, 2025
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Episode 948 · May 31, 2025
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Summary
Matt Abrahams is a communication expert, Stanford lecturer, and podcaster.
Ever been put on the spot to give a quick speech, only to freeze up with nothing to say? Speaking with confidence and clarity is a skill, and the good news is, it can be learned. Today Matt Abrahams shares practical tips and tools to help you think faster, speak smarter, and become a more effective communicator.
Expect to learn how to speak more confidently, why people choke when they are put on the spot and how to overcome anxiety while speaking, how having structure can actually liberate spontaneous speaking, how to avoid rambling and get to the point faster, he biggest errors people make during conversations, how to give a compelling toast with zero prep, the key ingredients of a meaningful apology, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Why Do People Have Speaking Anxiety?
(04:36) Advice for Managing Anxiety
(07:44) Why People Choke on the Spot
(10:17) Can You Over-Prepare?
(14:43) How to Avoid Rambling
(19:25) Thinking Fast on Your Feet
(23:40) No Such Thing as a Stupid Question
(28:21) Questions to Build Connection
(35:40) Surprising Stats About Communication
(40:05) Getting Rid of Filler Words
(48:25) Importance of Confidence in Communication
(52:13) Warming Up Your Voice
(54:01) How to Make Meaningful Small Talk
(55:59) The Keys to a Strong Apology
(57:36) Where to Find Matt
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