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About Matt Abrahams
Matt Abrahams teaches that communication is "operationalized leadership grounded in connection, direction, attention and intention." His techniques have helped people secure funding, pass oral exams, win over customers and impress bosses, and even get engaged. His book Speaking Up Without Freaking Out offers 50 techniques for confident and compelling presenting. Ever the practitioner, he has also built "AI Coach Matt," an AI twin trained on his books and hundreds of podcast episodes, available around the clock for anyone to learn from.
Corporate audiences such as Google, ServiceNow and Apple, along with government institutions including the World Bank and the United Nations, use the tools Abrahams teaches to improve communication and build stronger working relationships. He consults for the United Nations Secretary-General's strategic planning and communication team. His online talks regularly draw millions of views; his Stanford GSB presentation "Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques" has been viewed more than 50 million times.
Matt's Keynote Topics
When uncertainty arises and words matter most, leaders must have the skills to create messaging that is clear and confident. In this impactful presentation, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer and author of “Think Faster, Talk Smarter,” Matt Abrahams reveals strategies for consistent messaging when change and uncertainty are at the forefront. “Communication is operationalized leadership,” Abrahams explains to audiences of leaders, providing tactics for both representing their organization well and reassuring their teams, especially during crises. By building new communication skills and enhancing current ones, attendees leave with immediately applicable methods for communicating in engaging, influential and reassuring ways.
Thriving in business and life requires clear, effective communication, especially in moments when there is little time to prepare. From media interviews to contributing in meetings or delivering critical feedback on the spot, professionals face constant pressure to respond thoughtfully and credibly. According to Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer Matt Abrahams, the most communication we do is in the moment, and most of us don’t receive training on how to do that. In this dynamic, interactive presentation, Abrahams, author of “Think Faster, Talk Smarter,” shares practical strategies that help people organize their thoughts quickly, structure their spontaneity, manage anxiety, communicate with focus, and even strengthen business relationships. Attendees learn practical techniques and practice applying them to speak with greater confidence, clarity and impact in any situation.
Articles by Matt Abrahams
Matt in the Media
You can’t always change someone’s mind with flattery, communications expert says—what works instead
The Best Books on Communication: Recommended by Matt Abrahams
The Body Language Mistake That Makes You Look ‘Closed Off’ – How to Do It Right
Expert’s ‘Inhale’ Technique Makes You Sound More Confident and Say ‘Um’ Less
Why Young People Are Struggling to Communicate
When Ambiguity Is a Better Strategy Than Clarity
People Who Excel at Conversation Always Do These 3 Things, According to a Stanford Expert
Matt Abrahams, 2025 Golden Gavel Recipient
This Tech Hack Can Help You Communicate More Efficiently
How to Sound Smarter When You Communicate
To Influence People, Make 1 Key Change in How You Talk
2 Body Language Tricks to Boost Your Confidence
How Matt Works with Organizations
Each engagement is built around your goals and audience.
01 · WORKSHOPLearn and Practice Techniques to Think Fast and Talk Smart
Whether you’re a leader aiming to get buy-in from employees or a rising star looking to impress your boss, communication can be what makes or breaks the opportunity. Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer Matt Abrahams is renowned for helping anyone organize their thoughts quickly, structure their spontaneity, manage anxiety, communicate with focus, and even strengthen business relationships. The outcomes of learning from Abrahams are relevant to any industry and career-level: managers gain the self-assurance to speak up in meetings, startups learn influence techniques to secure funding, and students face exams with less trepidation. In this highly interactive workshop, Abrahams shares practical strategies that help people communicate effectively and concisely. Attendees learn accessible communication frameworks and practice applying them to speak with greater confidence, clarity and impact in any situation, especially those that require spontaneity.
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