with Matt Abrahams
Andrew Huberman interviews communication expert Matt Abrahams from Stanford Graduate School of Business about how to improve speaking and communication in public, online, and one-on-one contexts. They discuss why public speaking anxiety is so common, how to communicate more authentically, how to prepare and structure messages, and how to practice spontaneous speaking without memorizing scripts. The conversation includes specific tools for managing anxiety, reducing filler words, handling interruptions, using stories effectively, engaging different audiences, and building long-term communication skills through reflection and feedback.
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Actionable insights and wisdom you can apply to your business, career, and personal life.
Effective communication starts with understanding your audience and having a clear, simple structure, rather than just pushing out all the information you care about.
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Anxiety about speaking is best managed by addressing both the physical symptoms (through tools like breathing and cooling) and the mental sources (by reframing fears and refocusing on the present moment).
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You improve as a communicator through deliberate practice, consistent reflection, and honest feedback-not by mentally rehearsing the same patterns without change.
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Curiosity and good questions are powerful tools for drawing others out, building rapport, and navigating conversations with people who are quiet or not naturally expressive.
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Aiming for perfect, memorized delivery often undermines authentic and effective communication; having a clear roadmap and trusting in-the-moment thinking leads to more natural and resilient speaking.
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Episode Summary - Notes by Cameron