48. Matt Abrahams and the secrets of communication: how to go from silence to brilliance

Nordic Leaders

In today's episode we are delighted to welcome Matt Abrahams, communication expert and lecturer at Stanford University.
We will talk all things communication. The episode is packed with insights so please take a notepad and make sure to take notes.
We are going to explore:

• How communication has changed during the pandemic
• How to help our audience to be more engaged
• How to make a great podcast even greater
• The most important skills of a podcaster
• The importance of authenticity in communication
• How did Karate help Matt discover he was a great presenter
• How to manage anxiety before a performance
• What have learned from that pandemic that will stick with us
• How to get diversity of thinking in a hybrid world

At Stanford University Matt teaches two very popular classes in the strategic communication and effective virtual presenting
He's the host of the popular podcast "Think fast talk smart" where he explores tools and techniques to communicate more effectively.
He's the co-founder of Bold Echo communications which is a firm specialized in communication consulting, and presentation training.
And also recently Matt published the third edition of his book "Speaking up without freaking out" a book written to help millions of people who wish to present in a more confident and compelling way.
Podcast episodes we mentioned during this episode:

• Brains Love Stories: How Leveraging Neuroscience Can Capture People’s Emotions
• Hacking Your Speaking Anxiety: How Lessons from Neuroscience Can Help You Communicate Confidently
• Make ’Em Laugh: How Humor Can Be the Secret Weapon in Your Communication

Podcasts mentioned during this episode:

• Huberman Lab
• Hidden Brain