In this episode, Stanford lecturer Matt Abrahams demystifies the art of communication and unveils the keys to becoming an exceptional speaker. With a deep understanding of human interaction and a passion for teaching, Matt shares invaluable tips and strategies that will empower anyone, regardless of their background or experience, to master the art of effective communication. Drawing from his extensive expertise, Matt takes you on a journey through the essential elements of successful communication. Whether you're looking to ace a public speaking engagement, enhance your interpersonal relationships, or become a more confident and impactful communicator, this episode is for you. Here are the details: 00:01 Trailer 01:38 Who is Matt Abrahams? 03:17 Career changes: Tech, Teaching, Coaching. 05:23 What is effective communication? 07:15 Are communication skills learnable? 09:28 How to build resilience to negative comments? 12.00 How to respond smartly when someone gives us negative remarks? 14:03 Debunking the myth that extroverts are better communicators than introverts. 17:43 The art of storytelling – steps to get better. 20:48 How do we make our point heard? 23:44 Inspiration for his new book “Think Faster, Talk Smarter.” 24:38 How to tackle public speaking anxiety? 28:36 How to structure our spontaneity??!! 31:07 How to structure the perfect pitch? 33:15 Making a mistake while public speaking or presenting – how to recover? 35:01 One key message to take away from this episode. LISTEN ON: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hIdk5DTJA46Wjd88gC1UK Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/change-is-possible-your-career-transformation-guide/id1609990507 Podcast site: https://changeispossible.site/ WATCH THE PODCAST ON YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1aeNZ-2lqnp9l1VJu2FOQ Find Matt here:linkedin.com/in/maabrahams Follow the host here: linkedin.com/in/anifilipova