Episode 62. Think Faster, Talk Smarter: Communication Strategies To Boost Your Job Search & Career – Matt Abrahams

<p>Looking for communication strategies to boost your job search and career? Matt Abrahams, the host of the award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart, shared his insights about this, his new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter and much more on Episode 62 of the Reframe &amp; Reset Your Career podcast.</p> <p>In this episode, we will learn about:</p> <p>How fear can inhibit communication,</p> <p>How small talk can help build connections and grow your network,</p> <p>Communication strategies to help you in a job interview,</p> <p>Ways of making difficult conversations at work easier,</p> <p>Matt’s 6 step communication model,</p> <p>Managing anxiety when communicating in high pressure situations by dealing with the symptoms and sources,</p> <p>Ways of successfully navigating the Q&amp;A format,</p> <p>How to use silence and pauses in communication,</p> <p>Communication strategies to help you stand out at work, and</p> <p>Understanding the needs of your audience to tailor your content appropriately.</p> <p> </p> <p>The edited transcript of the interview is at the end. It has been edited for clarity and ease of reading. I hope you find it helpful.</p> <p> </p> <p>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. When he isn’t teaching, 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 TED, World Economic Forum, and Nobel Prize presentations.</p> <p>His online talks garner millions of views and he hosts the popular, award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast. He is the author of Think Faster, Tal