TGM Classic | Matt Abrahams | Speaking Up without Freaking Out

Communication is complex. While most people associate it solely with talking or speaking, a good communicator must also have the ability to listen, question, and provide constructive input. The act of communicating not only allows one to convey information but also helps build relationships, enhances engagement, fuels innovation, and fosters trust.

But just like any other skill, learning to be better at communicating comes with challenges. 

Matt Abrahams, author of “Speaking Up without Freaking Out” and host of the “Think Fast, Talk Smart” podcast, names anxiety as one of the challenges on why it can be hard for some people to express their thoughts and ideas. He believes that it is normal to be nervous and goes on to share some helpful tips and routines that can help manage public speaking anxiety.

In this episode, Darius and Matt discuss the types of communication, the ways to become a great communicator, the challenges of public speaking and how to overcome them, the importance of structuring communication plans, and how to leverage and manage public speaking anxiety.

Topics include:

How Matt realized his passion for communication at an early age

Leveraging and managing speaking anxiety

How Ted Talks encourages effective good communication

Tips on how to level up speaking

Things to learn from neuroscience to communicate better

The power of communication when it comes to status

How to leverage communication to elevate status

The importance of listening skills in communication

Structuring communication plans

Hacks for public speaking with confidence

The story behind the creation of Matt’s book “Speaking Up Without Freaking Out”

Hosting “Think Fast, Talk Smart” podcast

Ways for communicating successfully with remote teams

And other topics…


Connect with Matt:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/
Website: https://nofreakingspeaking.com/ 
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-fast-talk-smart-communication-techniques/id1494989268 

Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/   
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube 
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 
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