Episodes
Jan. 30, 2025
182. Stop Chasing Time and Start Owning It: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
Clarify your purpose — and stop wasting time.
Guest: Cassie Holmes
Jan. 28, 2025
181. Why Happiness is a Direction, Not a Destination: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
Why connection is the key to a life well lived.
Guest: Arthur C. Brooks
Jan. 23, 2025
180. Unlocking Your Future Self: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
Why creating happiness in the future starts today.
Guest: Hal Hershfield
Jan. 21, 2025
179. Finding Positive in Negative Emotions: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
A double definition of happiness — and how to cultivate both parts.
Guest: Laurie Santos
Jan. 14, 2025
178. Navigating Chaos and Uncertainty: The Power of Transparency and Empathy
Clear communication during times of uncertainty.
Guest: Dr. Anthony Fauci
Jan. 7, 2025
177. Don’t Resolve, Evolve: Top 10 Lessons From 2024
Ten essential communication strategies designed to elevate your skills.
Guests: Jamil Zaki , Michele Gelfand , Jeremy Utley , Robert Cialdini , Huggy Rao , Kian Gohar , Julia Minson , Dana Carney , Irv Grousbeck , Scott Doorley , Priya Parker
Dec. 31, 2024
176. From Stereotypes to Synergy: Communicating Across Generations
Age diversity and cross-generational synergy can transform an organization.
Guest: Bob McCann
Dec. 26, 2024
Ask Matt Anything (AMA) 1: Trust, Paraphrasing, and Nonverbal Cues
Enjoy this preview of our first Ask Matt Anything (AMA).
Guest: Jenny Luna
Dec. 24, 2024
175. Mastering Toasts and Tributes: Making Your Words Count
Crafting impactful toasts for every occasion.
Dec. 17, 2024
174. Fix Meetings: Transform Gatherings Into Meaningful Moments
Turn any meeting or get-together into a chance for deep connection and collaboration.
Guest: Priya Parker
Dec. 10, 2024
173. Rethinks: Surviving the Holidays
Master holiday conversations.
Guests: Burt Alper , Margaret Ann Neale , Jeanne Tsai , Tina Seelig , Brian Lowery , Jeff Hancock , Andrew Huberman , Sara Singer , Robert Siegel
Dec. 5, 2024
Between the Lines: In Storytelling, Simplify to Amplify - Premium Sampler
Co-create meaning with your audience.
Guest: Hilary Price
Dec. 3, 2024
172. Bring Mindfulness to Your Communication
Mindfulness can transform your communication and your career.
Guest: Marshall Goldsmith
Nov. 28, 2024
171. Advice from Nontraditional Storytellers Part 2
Make your audience a part of the story.
Nov. 26, 2024
170. Advice from Nontraditional Storytellers Part 1
Wisdom from the witness stand to the newsstand.
Guests: Hilary Price , Neel Chatterjee
Nov. 19, 2024
169. Don't Be a ZQ: Make Your Conversations Count
What makes a great conversation?
Guest: Alison Wood Brooks
Nov. 14, 2024
Launching: Think Fast Talk Smart Premium
Introducing our new Premium membership, designed to enhance communication and career skills with expanded content and tools. Enjoy early access to live events, AMAs (Ask Matt Anything), EQuips—Essential Quick Insight Playlists—Extended Deep Thinks episodes, and the AI Chat Matt tool. The focus is on building a global community where members can connect, share insights, and receive feedback. A portion of membership fees will support charities dedicated to developing communication skills worldw...
Nov. 12, 2024
168. How Story Can Change Everything in Your Career
Make your message memorable.
Guest: Matthew Dicks
Nov. 5, 2024
167. Hollywood Lessons For Successful Communication
Beyond the Big Screen.
Guest: Jeff Small
Oct. 29, 2024
166. Why Relying on Talent Alone Will Fail You
Why practice is the key to success.
Guest: Andrew Luck
Oct. 22, 2024
165. Building Your Personal Brand Makes a Promise: Are You Keeping It?
Create more meaningful communication by defining your audience.
Guest: Seth Godin
Oct. 15, 2024
164. Rethinks: Using "Pre-suasion" to Influence Others
The inner workings of social influence and persuasion.
Guest: Robert Cialdini
Oct. 8, 2024
163. Is Your Audience Ignoring You? How Authenticity Creates Connection
How acceptance and authenticity can transform all of our interactions.
Guest: Alan Alda
Oct. 1, 2024
162. Unlock Career Opportunities: How to Make the Right Moves
Being present in the moment and staying open to whatever unfolds.
Guest: Maggie Baird