Bonus: How to Manage Speaking Anxiety the Think Faster, Talk Smarter Way
Gain control over your speaking and excel in your communication.
For the first anniversary of his book Think Faster, Talk Smarter, Matt Abrahams shares strategies from the first chapter, focusing on managing speaking anxiety and improving spontaneous communication. Through personal anecdotes and practical techniques, he explains how to handle unexpected questions, reframe anxiety as excitement, and use mindfulness and breathing exercises to stay calm under pressure. The episode also offers tips for managing physical symptoms of anxiety and staying mentally focused during high-stakes situations
Reference Links:
- Link to buy book in your country: Think Faster, Talk Smarter
- Ep.48 Speaking Up Without Freaking Out: How to Tackle Communication Anxiety
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Chapters:
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (01:12) - The Onion Interview
- (02:54) - Speaking Up Without Freaking Out
- (05:22) - The ABCs of Speaking Anxiety
- (06:36) - Mindfulness Matters
- (08:54) - Reframe Anxiety as Excitement
- (10:18) - Cooling Down and Managing Physical Symptoms
- (14:07) - Taming Negative Thoughts
- (15:18) - The Power of Repetition
- (15:56) - Preparing Questions
- (18:21) - Rationalizing the Odds
- (19:24) - Conclusion
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