Join Matt Abrahams, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he sits down with experts in the field to discuss real-world challenges. How do I send my message clearly when put on the spot? How do I write emails to get my point across? How can I easily convey complex information? How do I manage my reputation? Whether you’re giving a toast or presenting in a meeting, communication is critical to success in business and in life.Think Fast, Talk Smart provides the tools, techniques, and best practices to help you communicate more effectively.
183. Rethinks: How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication
Reframe anxiety as a strength and use stress to enhance your communication confidence.
Stress, anxiety, nervousness — when these feelings inevitably arise, lecturer Kelly McGonigal says it’s not about making them go away, but using them to your advantage.
“What I have come to value about anxiety,” says McGonigal, “is it’s a sign that I care.” As she explains, feelings of stress alert us to things that matter to us and help us stay present in the moment — particularly useful, she says, when it comes to communication.
In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, McGonigal and host Matt Abrahams discuss how to channel stress toward more effective communication and to a deeper connection to our own purpose and meaning.
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Episode Reference Links:
- Kelly McGonigal
- Original Episode: Ep.69 Feeling Nervous? How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication
- Ep.10 High-Stakes Communication: How to Manage Anxiety When Speaking in Front of Others
- Ep.33 Hacking your Speaking Anxiety: How Lessons from Neuroscience Can Help You Communicate Confidently.
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Chapters:
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (02:35) - The Benefits of Anxiety in Communication
- (05:54) - Presence and Anxiety in Performance
- (07:34) - Common Communication Mistakes
- (11:33) - Encouraging Audience Engagement
- (14:37) - Crafting Effective Communication
- (16:34) - The Joy of Movement
- (19:42) - The Final Three Questions
- (25:49) - Conclusion
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