“Think Faster Talk Smarter,” written by Matt Abrahams was published in 2023.
The book offers a comprehensive guide to improving communication skills and becoming a more effective and confident speaker.
Using Abrahams’s extensive experience as a communication expert, he provides practical techniques, insightful stories, and attainable advice to help his readers overcome some of the barriers they might encounter in communicating with others, and eventually achieve their desired outcomes.
He begins by addressing a common fear for many people when it comes to public speaking — anxiety — and examines it from a psychological perspective.
Abrahams then presents strategies on how to manage stage fright effectively and emphasizes the importance of structuring thoughts in advance of the event.
As an example, he explains his approach to organizing presentations well, for people searching for a step-by-step method to clear and engaging delivery.
In addition, the book also includes some exercises to build confidence and create an appealing speaking style. For example, he highlights the significant role of listening actively, fostering better understanding and more meaningful conversations.
He equips readers with plans on how to navigate challenging questions or unexpected interruptions, along with other unanticipated scenarios to maintain composure and respond properly. Abrahams supports his ideas with real-life examples and case studies that strengthen the concepts discussed and make the content relatable and applicable as well.
To conclude, the book is organized coherently, with each chapter building upon the previous one such as moving from understanding the psychology of communication to mastering advanced techniques and developing solid foundation before diving into more sophisticated concepts.
However, it is worth noting that while the book covers a broad range of topics, it does not look into any one single aspect. Some readers seeking a more in-depth explanation of specific communication techniques found it to be more of a general overview rather than a comprehensive guide.