Episode Details

Does Small Talk make you uncomfortable? Do you feel terrified at the idea of spontaneously speaking up at work? Then this episode is a must-listen.

I am joined by Matt Abrahams on the Podcast, Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, host of the award-winning Podcast Think fast, Talk smart, and author of the newly released book Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot.

If you are looking to get more comfortable with spontaneous communication at work, being able to respond when put on the spot in a meeting or when asked questions you’re not really prepared for, this conversation is for you. 

In this episode, we talk about the preparation that goes into spontaneous and impromptu speaking, why this is such an important skill in the workplace and some really tangible tools to help you deal with the nerves and anxiety around speaking when put on the spot.

All the way to the end of the interview, Matt shares his personal take on one of my most dreaded spontaneous speaking situations at work, which is small talk, and brings a fresh perspective that definitely changes the way I think about small talk moving forward.

Matt Abrahams (Guest):

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