About This Episode
<p><em>Practical communication strategies you can use immediately at work and beyond.</em></p><p>How do you speak up when a conversation is moving faster than you can think? What should you do when emotions threaten to derail your listening? And how can you give honest feedback to a boss who doesn’t seem interested in hearing it?</p><p>In this Ask Matt Anything episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a>, host Matt Abrahams answers listener questions from the <a href="http://fastersmarter.io/learning">Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community</a> on some of the most challenging workplace communication scenarios. From practical techniques for inserting your ideas into fast-paced meetings to strategies for managing emotions and delivering feedback upward, Matt shares actionable advice to help you communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and impact.</p><p><strong>Episode Reference Links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://fastersmarter.io/learning">Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community</a> <p></p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Premium Signup</strong> >>>> <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/premium/">Think Fast Talk Smart Premium</a></li><li><strong>Email Questions & Feedback </strong>>>> hello@fastersmarter.io</li><li><strong>Episode Transcripts</strong> >>><a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/296-ama-speaking-out-staying-grounded-and-managing-up/"> Think Fast Talk Smart Website</a></li><li><strong>Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning</strong> >>><a href="http://fastersmarter.io/"> FasterSmarter.io</a></li><li><strong>Think Fast Talk Smart</strong> >>><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-fast-talk-smart/"> LinkedIn</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thinkfasttalksmart/"> Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6caGRBUYZCmgDGM2RK6mxKB9jG_ccmm3">YouTube</a></li><li><strong>Matt Abrahams</strong> >>><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/"> LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p><br /><a href="https://learning.fastersmarter.io/?redirect_from=podpage"><strong> </strong></a><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction </li> <li>(01:57) - Speaking Up in Meetings </li> <li>(04:37) - Listening Through Emotion </li> <li>(07:53) - Giving Feedback Upward </li> <li>(13:10) - Conclusion</li> </ul> <br /><p>********<strong><br />Thank you to our sponsors. </strong> <strong>These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.</strong></p><p><a href="https://strawberry.me/quiz?isDirect=1&promotionCode=smart&utm_source=smart"><strong>Strawberry.me.</strong></a><strong> Get 50% off your first coaching session today at </strong><a href="https://strawberry.me/quiz?isDirect=1&promotionCode=smart&utm_source=smart"><strong>Strawberry.me/smart</strong></a></p>