Matt Abrahams: How to nail pitches, interviews & presentations | Masters of Scale

Matt Abrahams knows what it takes to win over a crowd, close a deal, or inspire a team. The renowned communication expert and Stanford business school lecturer shares his science-backed strategies for overcoming public speaking anxiety and more. Chapters: 00:00 Introducing Matt Abrahams 01:49 How communication skills shape careers 04:33 Practical ways to manage speaking anxiety in the moment 07:07 Why repetition, reflection, and feedback build better communicators 11:38 How to improve your pitches 15:49 What great meetings do differently from bad ones 20:32 How to better prepare for job interviews 24:48 How to speak to big audiences 30:29 What to do when you lose your train of thought 31:58 The keys to building real connection 📫 THE MASTERS OF SCALE NEWSLETTER 35,000+ read our free weekly newsletter packed with insights from the world’s most iconic business leaders. Sign up: https://hubs.la/Q01RPQH-0 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://mastersofscale.com/ApplePodcasts Spotify: https://mastersofscale.com/Spotify 💻 LEARN MORE Our website: https://mastersofscale.com 🚀 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY LinkedIn:   / 11096326   Facebook:   / mastersofscale   Instagram:   / mastersofscale   X/Twitter:   / mastersofscale   TikTok:   / mastersofscale   💡ABOUT US On Masters of Scale, iconic business leaders share lessons and strategies that have helped them grow the world's most fascinating companies. Founders, CEOs, and dynamic innovators (from companies like Uber, Airbnb, Apple, and Disney) join candid conversations about their triumphs and challenges with a set of luminary hosts, including founding host Reid Hoffman — LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner. From navigating early prototypes to expanding brands globally, Masters of Scale provides priceless insights to help anyone grow their dream enterprise. #mastersofscale #leadership #leadershiplessons #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #tech #technology #communication #communicationskills #communicationtips #speaking #jobinterview #jobinterviewtips #jobinterviewpreparation #business #businessleaders #presentation #presentationskills #startuppitch #pitch