Matt Abrahams Speaker Biography

Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business; Host of the “Think Fast Talk Smart” Podcast

Matt Abrahams is a passionate, collaborative and innovative educator and coach. He has published research articles on cognitive planning, persuasion, and interpersonal communication.

Speaking Up Without Freaking Out

Matt recently published the second edition of his book Speaking Up Without Freaking Out, a book written to help the millions of people who suffer from anxiety around speaking in public. Additionally, Matt developed a software package that provides instant, proscriptive feedback to presenters. Prior to teaching, Matt held senior leadership positions in several leading software companies, where he created and ran global training and development organizations.

Business Communications Expert

Matt is also Co-Founder and Principal at Bold Echo Communications Solutions, a presentation and communication skills company based in Silicon Valley that helps people improve their presentation skills. Matt has worked with executives to help prepare and present keynote addresses and IPO road shows, conduct media interviews, and deliver TED talks.

Affiliations

He is currently a member of the Management Communication Association (where he received a “Rising Star” award) as well as the National and Western States Communication Associations. Matt received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Stanford and his graduate degree in communication studies from UC Davis.

Matt Abrahams Speaking Topics

Author Talk: 'Think Faster, Talk Smarter'

Stanford lecturer, orator, and communication consultant MATT ABRAHAMS provides an engaging, interactive workshop for refining extemporaneous public speaking skills, as covered in his book Think Faster, Talk Smarter. Abrahams shares strategies for improving thinking on your feet, such as active listening, mindfulness, and preparation. Information regarding book buys and signings is available upon request.

Speaking Up without Freaking Out

Acknowledging the common fear of public speaking and its impact on personal and professional growth, MATT ABRAHAMS provides techniques for managing anxiety, such as deep breathing, visualization, and reframing negative thoughts. Abrahams empowers listeners to overcome their fears and confidently express themselves in any situation.

Minimally Viable Communication

Communications consultant MATT ABRAHAMS, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, helps improve communication effectiveness and reduce stress by applying principles from minimally viable product design. Exploring strategies for conveying information concisely and effectively, such as using clear language, avoiding jargon, and focusing on the most important points, Abrahams explains the benefits of simplicity in communication and its benefits in today's fast-paced world.

Making Communication Memorable

Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer MATT ABRAHAMS gives practical tips on tricks on how to make public presentations memorable, and how to get into the right mindset to be a successful communicator.