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232. Pause, Don’t Panic: Finding Calm in High-Stakes Moments
Season 5
To connect with others, you have to get out of your own head.
Whether presenting to millions on live television or talking to just one person, Dan Harris knows that the quality of every interaction de…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
231. Secret Signals: Why We Rarely Say Exactly What We Mean
Season 5
Why what isn’t said can communicate more than what is spoken.
We often speak in hints and half-truths, not because we can’t be direct, but because subtlety protects our relationships. “An awful lot of…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
230. Tech Tools: Use Visuals to Your Advantage
Season 5
Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick.
Clear communication isn’t just about sharing information — it’s about making ideas stick. That’s why Yuhki Yamashita, Chief Produ…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
229. Rethinks: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot
Season 5
To celebrate its second anniversary, we revisit our favourite tools and tips from Matt’s book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter.
Original executive producer Jenny Luna turns the tables and interviews host a…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
228. Negotiate Your Way to Success: Empathy, Mirroring, and Labeling
Season 5
Be ready, stay grounded, and communicate clearly — no matter what’s at stake.
Communicating under pressure isn’t just a useful skill — it can be the difference between escalation and resolution. For C…
Published on 2 months ago
227. Tech Tools: Move Your Audience By Moving Through Your Presentation
Season 5
Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick.
Great communication isn’t just about what you say — it’s about what your audience remembers. That’s why Jim Szafranski, CEO of Pr…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
226. Reinvent Yourself: Turning Uncertainty Into Opportunity
Season 5
Reinventing your life or career starts with reflection and conversation.
Making the leap — to a new career, to the next stage of a relationship, or to a different version of yourself — requires hones…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
225. Speaking Fluent Internet: How Algorithms Are Changing the Way We Speak
Season 5
In the digital age, it’s critical to craft communication that fits the context.
Like it or not, algorithms now decide whose messages get heard. “If you want to communicate effectively,” says Adam Alek…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
224. Make Your Messages Epic: The Evolution of Words and the Stories They Carry
Season 5
Why modern communication still relies on ancient words and narratives.
All communication and connection depend on one thing: language. That’s why Laura Spinney says understanding language — where it c…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
223. Laughing Matters: Levity, Leadership, and Lasting Connection
Season 5
By lightening up your communication, you can build serious connections.
Humor in communication isn’t all fun and games. According to Alison Wood Brooks and Naomi Bagdonas, levity is one of the most se…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago