{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Art of Spontaneous Communication (Rebroadcast)","description":"We've all been there: put on the spot during a meeting and found ourselves tongue-tied. In this episode, we tackle the challenge of spontaneous communication head-on. I'm joined by Matt Abrahams, who is a Lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business and the host of the \u201cThink Fast, Talk Smart,\u201d which draws in millions of listeners per episode. His TEDx Talk has captivated a global audience, and his latest book is titled, \u201cThink Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot.\u201d Today, Matt shares his insights into preparing for those unscripted moments, managing speaking anxiety, and mastering the mindset shifts critical for effective communication. We'll cover practical strategies for nailing Q&A sessions and confidently handling challenging conversations.  If you enjoy the show, please rate it on iTunes or Spotify. Your ratings help more people like you discover the podcast! Episode Highlights \u00b7         How preparation paradoxically improves your ability to speak spontaneously \u00b7         Making your message resonate and be memorable \u00b7         Creating a personalized anxiety management plan to reduce speaking anxiety \u00b7         A critical mindset shift that improves communication quality and effectiveness \u00b7         Reframing errors as learning opportunities to improve communication skills \u00b7         How improving our listening skills can make spontaneous speaking more effective \u00b7         Mastering Q&A sessions by engaging with people who are opposed to your ideas \u00b7         Methods for handling difficult questions in tricky scenarios   Matt\u2019s view on the greatest unmet wellbeing need at work today \u201cI think we saw with the pandemic, just how raw some people can be. It exposed that and put a light on it. And it's important that we respect it and that we connect with it. As a teacher, I see it in my students, I see it my colleagues. So, I believe all of us have to take a step back and remind ourselves that first and foremost, we're humans, we have challenges and issues, both in inside ourselves and in the relationships we have. And I think we need to spend more time respecting that in offering to help those who are struggling.\u201d What \u201cworking with humans\u201d means to Matt \u201cTo me, it is a reminder that communication is relational and about connection, not about transactions. We work with others, others who have their own existence, their own ideas, their own belief, and we need to remember that it's all about the relationship and the connection that we have and I think that is very powerful and very important.\u201d Resources Follow: Matt on LinkedIn Visit: Matt\u2019s website Read: Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot   For more episodes that give you fresh perspectives and actionable ideas for making working with other humans better for everyone, visit our website at https:\/\/en.peoplefocusconsulting.com\/resources\/podcast\/     ","author_name":"Humans at Work with Michael Glazer","author_url":"https:\/\/en.peoplefocusconsulting.com\/resources\/podcast\/","html":"