Andrew Huberman

My guest is Matt Abrahams, lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a world expert in communication and public speaking. He explains how to speak with clarity and confidence and how to be more authentic in your communication in all settings: public, work, relationships, etc. He shares how to eliminate filler words ("umm"-ing), how to overcome stage fright and how to structure messages in a way that makes audiences remember the information. He also shares how to recover gracefully if you "blank out" on stage and simple drills and frameworks that dramatically improve spontaneity, storytelling and overall communication effectiveness. People of all ages and communication styles will benefit from the practical, evidence-supported protocols Matt shares to help you communicate with greater confidence and impact.

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*Matt Abrahams*
Personal website: https://mattabrahams.com
Podcast website: https://www.fastersmarter.io
Academic profile: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/matt-forrest-abrahams 
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*Timestamps*
00:00:00 Matt Abrahams  
00:03:21 Public Speaking Fear, Status; Speech Delivery  
00:05:36 Speech, Connection, Credibility; Authenticity  
00:09:05 Monitoring, Self-Judgement; Memorization, Tool: Object Relabeling Exercise  
00:13:13 Sponsors: Eight Sleep & BetterHelp  
00:15:40 Cadence & Speech Patterns; Lego Manuals, Storytelling & Emotion  
00:19:18 Visual vs Audio Content, Length, Detail  
00:23:19 Understanding Audience's Needs, Tool: Recon – Reflection – Research  
00:24:25 Judgement in Communication, Heuristics  
00:27:33 Questions, Responding to the Audience, Tool: Structuring Information  
00:31:34 Feedback & Observation; Tools: Three-Pass Speech Review; Communication Reflection Journal  
00:39:09 Movement, Stage Fright, Content Expertise  
00:42:54 Sponsors: AGZ by AG1 & Joovv  
00:45:34 Multi-Generation Communication Styles & Trust; Curiosity, Conversation Turns  
00:50:32 Linear vs Non-Linear Speech, Tool: Tour Guide Expectations  
00:53:21 Develop Communication Skills, Audience Size, Tools: Distancing; Practicing  
01:01:43 Tool: Improv & Agility; Great Communication Examples; Divided Attention  
01:09:36 One-on-One Communication vs Public Speaking  
01:11:00 Sponsor: Mateína  
01:12:00 Neurodiversity, Introverts, Communication Styles; Writing & Editing  
01:16:30 Calculating Risk, Tool: Violating Expectations & Engaging Audience  
01:21:20 Authenticity, Strengths, Growth & Improv  
01:23:23 Damage Control, Tools: Avoid Blanking Out; Contingency Planning, Silence  
01:30:32 Nerves, Tool: Breathwork; Spontaneous Communication; Beta-Blockers  
01:34:29 Communication Hygiene, Caffeine, Tools: NSDR/Yoga Nidra; Vestibular System & Sleep  
01:40:08 Conversation Before Speaking; Delivering Engaging Speeches  
01:42:56 Sponsor: Function  
01:44:43 Anticipation, Tool: Introduce Yourself; Connect to Environment, Phones  
01:51:30 Customer Service & Kids Jobs; Tool: Role Model Communication; COVID Pandemic  
01:56:04 Quiet But Not Shy, Extroverts; Social Media Presence  
02:00:25 Martial Arts, Sport, Running, Presence & Connection  
02:04:16 Apologizing; Communication Across Accents & Cultures  
02:07:36 Interruptions, Tools: Paraphrasing; Speech Preparation  
02:10:57 Public Speaking Fear, Tool: Envision Positive Outcome; Arguments & Mediation  
02:13:19 Omit Filler Words, Tool: Landing Phrases; Time & Storytelling  
02:16:52 Asking For a Raise; Poor Communicators & Curiosity; Memorization  
02:19:49 Pre-Talk Anxiety Management; Acknowledgements  
02:23:47 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

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How to Speak Clearly & With Confidence | Matt Abrahams

How to Speak Clearly & With Confidence | Matt Abrahams

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