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The Secret to Becoming a Confident Speaker - Matt Abrahams (Video)

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In this 31 May 2025 Modern Wisdom video, host Chris Williamson talks with Matt Abrahams, a communication expert, Stanford lecturer and podcaster.

Ever been put on the spot to give a quick speech, only to freeze up with nothing to say? Speaking with confidence and clarity is a skill, and the good news is, it can be learned. Today Matt Abrahams shares practical tips and tools to help you think faster, speak smarter, and become a more effective communicator.

Expect to learn how to speak more confidently, why people choke when they are put on the spot and how to overcome anxiety while speaking, how having structure can actually liberate spontaneous speaking, how to avoid rambling and get to the point faster, he biggest errors people make during conversations, how to give a compelling toast with zero prep, the key ingredients of a meaningful apology, and more.

https://youtu.be/jPO2lmAKwIg


00:00 Why Do People Have Speaking Anxiety?
04:36 Advice for Managing Anxiety
07:44 Why People Choke on the Spot
10:17 Can You Over-Prepare?
14:43 How to Avoid Rambling
19:25 Thinking Fast on Your Feet
23:40 No Such Thing as a Stupid Question
28:21 Questions to Build Connection
35:40 Surprising Stats About Communication
40:05 Getting Rid of Filler Words
48:25 Importance of Confidence in Communication
52:13 Warming Up Your Voice
54:01 How to Make Meaningful Small Talk 
55:59 The Keys to a Strong Apology
57:36 Where to Find Matt



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  • Slimey

    The key to getting better with public speaking is to keep doing it and at every opportunity. There is an organization (forgot the name) where they do that. Start small….. :lol:

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