Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

200. Four Keys for Focused Communication: Live Lessons from Our 200 Episodes


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This live Q&A with host Matt Abrahams celebrates 200 episodes of Think Fast, Talk Smart.


In an age of endless content and information, how do we ensure our communication cuts through the noise? Across 200 episodes of Think Fast, Talk Smart, host Matt Abrahams has discovered four essential ingredients that help messages rise above the chatter: concision, relevance, accessibility, and precision.

“Attention is our most precious commodity in the world today, and we need to make sure that we engage our audience so we get their attention,” says Abrahams in this special 200th episode. How do we capture and keep that attention? As he’s explored with guests throughout the show, effective and engaging communication — from all kinds of people and in all kinds of places — is concise, relevant, accessible, and precise.

In this special 200th episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, host Matt Abrahams shares insights gleaned from hundreds of conversations with communication experts, followed by a live Q&A with listeners from around the world. From crafting compelling elevator pitches to managing speaking anxiety, this celebration episode offers practical advice for focused communication that is sure to be the focus of your audience’s attention.

Episode Reference Links:

  • Jenny Luna 
  • Ep.78 Three Guiding Principles for Successful Communication

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Chapters:

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (04:30) - Concision in Effective Messaging
  • (07:42) - Make Your Message Relevant
  • (13:34) - Ensuring Accessibility
  • (17:46) - The Importance of Precision
  • (24:35) - Craft an Impactful Elevator Pitch
  • (28:23) - Build a Stronger Vocabulary
  • (30:19) - Communicating Numbers and Data
  • (32:48) - Responding When Caught Off Guard
  • (34:47) - Confidence for Speaking and Presenting
  • (37:45) - Steering Conversations Back on Track
  • (40:18) - Dream Podcast Guest
  • (41:19) - What’s Coming Next
  • (42:59) - Conclusion

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