Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Why deep connection with others starts by connecting more deeply with ourselves.

Show Notes

Why deep connection with others starts by connecting more deeply with ourselves.
How are you feeling right now? According to Celine Teoh, we all need to ask ourselves that question more often — and be more precise in how we answer it.
Teoh is a facilitator of the course Interpersonal Dynamics, one of Stanford Graduate School of Business’s most iconic classes. In her work with students and as a CEO coach, Teoh encourages people to get better acquainted with their feelings. “Feelings are data,” she says. “In the rest of our logical lives, we would never make decisions on bad or highly abstract data. But we’ll do that with feelings.”
In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast, Teoh and host Matt Abrahams discuss how developing greater emotional awareness can help us achieve more agency and empathy in our personal and professional lives.

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(00:00:00) Introduction
Host Matt Abrahams introduces guest Celine Teoh and the episodes' focus on the value of emotions in communication.
(00:01:09) Discovering Self Through Interpersonal Dynamics
Overview of the Interpersonal Dynamics course at Stanford GSB, also known as "touchy feely"
(00:03:48) Integrating “Touchy Feely” in Logical and Action-Oriented Environments
Incorporating empathy and emotional connection in organizations that prioritize logic and action.
(00:05:47) Enhancing Connection and Empathy
Advice on building connections with others, including the importance of being clear and embracing vulnerability.
(00:08:36) Managing Conflict with Empathy
Approaching challenges and conflict at work in a way that maintains and strengthens relationships.
(00:11:29) Enhancing Empathy, Feedback, and Communication Skills
Guidance for improving empathy, seeking feedback, and honing communication skills.
(00:13:52) The Final Three Questions
Celine Teoh shares the best communication advice she has received, a communicator she admires, and outlines her first three ingredients for successful communication.
(00:17:07) Conclusion

Creators & Guests

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Matt Abrahams
Lecturer Stanford University Graduate School of Business | Think Fast Talk Smart podcast host

What is Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques?

Join Matt Abrahams, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, every Tuesday 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.
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