Spontaneous Speaking Episodes
Episodes from Think Fast Talk Smart to help you succeed when speaking when you are put on the spot!
Sept. 16, 2025
229. Rethinks: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot
To celebrate its second anniversary, we revisit our favourite tools and tips from Matt’s book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter.
Guest: Jenny Luna
Sept. 9, 2025
228. Negotiate Your Way to Success: Empathy, Mirroring, and Labeling
Be ready, stay grounded, and communicate clearly — no matter what’s at stake.
Guest: Christopher Voss
Aug. 7, 2025
221. Don’t Get Lost in Translation: Staying Cool When Every Word Counts
How do you stay clear, calm, and precise when every word counts and there’s no room for error?
Guest: Giampaolo Bianchi
Aug. 5, 2025
220. Prep Like a Pro: Communication Confidence, Clarity, and Comedy
Master the art of thinking on your feet and turning unpredictability into powerful communication.
Guest: Peter D Sagal
May 15, 2025
203. No Script, No Problem: Final Secrets to Speaking Under Pressure (Bonus)
Stay sharp, sound confident, and speak with impact — even when you're put on the spot.
April 22, 2025
199. Blunder Pressure: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (3 of 3)
This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.
April 17, 2025
198. Pause and Effect: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (2 of 3)
This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.
April 15, 2025
197. Prep or Perish: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (1 of 3)
This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.
Dec. 24, 2024
175. Mastering Toasts and Tributes: Making Your Words Count
Crafting impactful toasts for every occasion.
Oct. 24, 2023
112. From Mistakes to "Missed Takes"
A special episode from Matt Abrahams's Think Faster, Talk Smarter audiobook.
Sept. 19, 2023
107. Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot
Tips and tools from Matt's new book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter.
Guest: Jenny Luna