Videos
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How to Speak Clearly & With Confidence | Matt Abrahams -
Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
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Matt Abrahams: Grand Keynote: How to Connect & Influence In-Person in the Age of AI | TiEcon 2025
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Speaking Up Without Freaking Out | Matt Abrahams | TEDxPaloAlto
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Think Fast. Talk Smart | Matt Abrahams | TEDxMontaVistaHighSchool
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How to speak better when put on the spot | Matt Abrahams | EDGE
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How to Think on Your Feet in High-Pressure Moments
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The #1 Mistake That Makes You Sound Insecure - Matt Abrahams
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The Science of Failing Well & Learn How to Talk Smarter | Amy Edmondson and Matt Abrahams
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Class Takeaways - Effective Facilitation
Learn More About Matt Abrahams
While strategic messaging comes with the territory of being a top leader, many still face spontaneous communication with much anxiety.
Award-winning Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer Matt Abrahams has been a go-to communication authority and coach for Nobel Prize, TED and World Economic Forum presenters; and for corporate executives and government leaders for decades. Author of the bestselling book “Think Faster, Talk Smarter” (2023) – which has sold over 300,000 copies and has been translated into 20 languages – and host of its award-winning companion podcast, he provides tangible, actionable frameworks to help even the most self-conscious among us succeed when speaking spontaneously.
A cutting-edge practitioner, Abrahams has created an AI twin built off volumes of his work. “AI Coach Matt” has been trained on his books and hundreds of podcast episodes and is available 24/7 for anyone to interact with and learn from.
A consultant for the United Nations’ Secretary General’s Strategic Planning and Communication Office, Abrahams’ interactive workshop and keynotes teach that communication is “operationalized leadership grounded in connection, direction, attention and intention.” It’s no wonder he is a highly sought-after voice on impact-driven communication tactics in the modern age.
How to Think Fast and Talk Smart in Front of Any Audience
What if being unexpectedly singled out didn’t feel like an ordeal, but rather a chance to gain connection?
Abrahams’ techniques have helped people secure funding, pass oral exams, win over customers, impress bosses – and even get engaged. Corporate audiences such as Google, ServiceNow and Apple, as well as government institutions including the World Bank and the United Nations, benefit from the tools he teaches to improve communication, creating stronger relationships and a more enjoyable workplace experience. Notably, he was named to the 2025 Thinkers50 Radar list for his global work helping improve managerial communication and leadership skills.
Invigorating and refreshingly down-to-earth, Abrahams’ renowned online talks regularly garner millions of views, like this Stanford GSB presentation that has soared above the 50 million mark. In a time when communicating with others feels more fraught than ever, Matt Abrahams’ exceptionally accessible frameworks clear the way for effortlessly communicating with anyone – from the kitchen table to the most influential seats of power.
Matt Abrahams is available to advise your organization via virtual and in-person consulting meetings, interactive workshops and customized keynotes through the exclusive representation of Stern Speakers & Advisors, a division of Stern Strategy Group®.
Think Fast. Talk Smart
Thriving in business and life requires clear, effective communication, especially in moments when there is little time to prepare. From media interviews to contributing in meetings or delivering critical feedback on the spot, professionals face constant pressure to respond thoughtfully and credibly. According to Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer Matt Abrahams, the most communication we do is in the moment, and most of us don’t receive training on how to do that. In this dynamic, interactive presentation, Abrahams, author of “Think Faster, Talk Smarter,” shares practical strategies that help people organize their thoughts quickly, structure their spontaneity, manage anxiety, communicate with focus, and even strengthen business relationships. Attendees learn practical techniques and practice applying them to speak with greater confidence, clarity and impact in any situation.
Communicate Effectively in Times of Uncertainty and Crisis
When uncertainty arises and words matter most, leaders must have the skills to create messaging that is clear and confident. In this impactful presentation, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer and author of “Think Faster, Talk Smarter,” Matt Abrahams reveals strategies for consistent messaging when change and uncertainty are at the forefront. “Communication is operationalized leadership,” Abrahams explains to audiences of leaders, providing tactics for both representing their organization well and reassuring their teams, especially during crises. By building new communication skills and enhancing current ones, attendees leave with immediately applicable methods for communicating in engaging, influential and reassuring ways.
Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot
(Simon Element / Simon Acumen, September 2023)
Speaking Up Without Freaking Out: 50 Techniques for Confident and Compelling Presenting
(Kendall Hunt Publishing, January 2016)
Learn and Practice Techniques to Think Fast and Talk Smart
Whether you’re a leader aiming to get buy-in from employees or a rising star looking to impress your boss, communication can be what makes or breaks the opportunity. Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer Matt Abrahams is renowned for helping anyone organize their thoughts quickly, structure their spontaneity, manage anxiety, communicate with focus, and even strengthen business relationships. The outcomes of learning from Abrahams are relevant to any industry and career-level: managers gain the self-assurance to speak up in meetings, startups learn influence techniques to secure funding, and students face exams with less trepidation. In this highly interactive workshop, Abrahams shares practical strategies that help people communicate effectively and concisely. Attendees learn accessible communication frameworks and practice applying them to speak with greater confidence, clarity and impact in any situation, especially those that require spontaneity.
