Matt Abrahams

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  • Professor, Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business
  • Host, 'Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast'
  • Author, 'Think Faster, Talk Smarter' & 'Speaking Up without Freaking Out'

As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, Matt Abrahams teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. Abrahams hosts the popular, Webby award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast, which is the #1 Careers podcast in 95 countries including the US, UK, India, China, Mexico, and Brazil.

His new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot provides tangible, actionable skills to help even the most anxious of speakers succeed when speaking spontaneously, such as navigating Q&A sessions, shining in job interviews, providing effective feedback, making small talk, fixing faux pas, persuading others. His previous book Speaking Up without Freaking Out: 50 Techniques for Confident and Compelling Presenting has helped thousands of people manage speaking anxiety and present more confidently and authentically. 

Abrahams is a compelling speaker for any organization due to his expertise in communication, engaging delivery style, and ability to provide practical strategies for improving interpersonal and professional interactions. His talks garner millions of views online with one talk at over 37M views to date.

Outside of the classroom, Abrahams is a sought-after keynote speaker and communication consultant. He has helped countless presenters improve and hone their communication, including some who have delivered IPO road shows as well as Nobel Prize, TED, and World Economic Forum presentations. He also consults for the United Nations’ Secretary General’s Strategic Planning and Communication Office and many fortune 100 companies. He has spoken to many companies big and small, including GoogleAccentureAppleMcKinseyToastmasters, several NGOs (e.g., the United Nations), the FBI, and more.

 



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Past Hosts Include:
  • The United Nations
  • Toastmasters
  • McKinsey
  • Apple
  • Accenture
  • Google
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Author Talk: 'Think Faster, Talk Smarter'

Stanford lecturer, orator, and communication consultant MATT ABRAHAMS provides an engaging, interactive workshop for refining extemporaneous public speaking skills, as covered in his book Think Faster, Talk Smarter. Abrahams shares strategies for improving thinking on your feet, such as active liste ...

Stanford lecturer, orator, and communication consultant MATT ABRAHAMS provides an engaging, interactive workshop for refining extemporaneous public speaking skills, as covered in his book Think Faster, Talk Smarter. Abrahams shares strategies for improving thinking on your feet, such as active listening, mindfulness, and preparation.

Information regarding book buys and signings is available upon request.

Speaking Up without Freaking Out

Acknowledging the common fear of public speaking and its impact on personal and professional growth, MATT ABRAHAMS provides techniques for managing anxiety, such as deep breathing, visualization, and reframing negative thoughts. Abrahams empowers listeners to overcome their fears and confidently exp ...

Acknowledging the common fear of public speaking and its impact on personal and professional growth, MATT ABRAHAMS provides techniques for managing anxiety, such as deep breathing, visualization, and reframing negative thoughts. Abrahams empowers listeners to overcome their fears and confidently express themselves in any situation.

Minimally Viable Communication

Communications consultant MATT ABRAHAMS, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, helps improve communication effectiveness and reduce stress by applying principles from minimally viable product design. Exploring strategies for conveying information concisely an ...

Communications consultant MATT ABRAHAMS, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, helps improve communication effectiveness and reduce stress by applying principles from minimally viable product design. Exploring strategies for conveying information concisely and effectively, such as using clear language, avoiding jargon, and focusing on the most important points, Abrahams explains the benefits of simplicity in communication and its benefits in today's fast-paced world.

Making Communication Memorable

Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer MATT ABRAHAMS gives practical tips on tricks on how to make public presentations memorable, and how to get into the right mindset to be a successful communicator. ...

Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer MATT ABRAHAMS gives practical tips on tricks on how to make public presentations memorable, and how to get into the right mindset to be a successful communicator.

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Matt Abrahams fuels career advancement

Communications consultant MATT ABRAHAMS, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, helps listeners advance their careers by developing and honing their communication through the podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart. An incredible tool for orators, Think Fast, Talk Smart is routinely ranked as the #1 Careers podcast and has won both a Signal and Webby Awards. The subsequent book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter, is a #1 bestseller in Running Meetings & Presentations. 

Abrahams provides the tools, techniques, and best practices to help you communicate more effectively. Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of The Power of Habit, Smarter Faster Better, and Supercommunicators, said Abrahams' work is "A roadmap to mastering the art of thinking quickly and speaking confidently."

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Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. He received Stanford GSB’s Alumni Teaching Award in recognition of his teaching students around the world. Outside of the classroom, Matt is a sought-after keynote speaker and communication consultant. He has helped countless presenters improve and hone their communication, including some who have delivered IPO road shows as well as Nobel Prize, TED, and World Economic Forum presentations. He also consults for the United Nations’ Secretary General’s Strategic Planning and Communication Office. His online talks garner millions of views and he hosts the popular, award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast. His new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot provides tangible, actionable skills to help even the most anxious of speakers succeed when speaking spontaneously, such as navigating Q&A sessions, shining in job interviews, providing effective feedback, making small talk, fixing faux pas, persuading others. His previous book Speaking Up without Freaking Out: 50 Techniques for Confident and Compelling Presenting has helped thousands of people manage speaking anxiety and present more confidently and authentically.