Announcing
2025 Golden Gavel Honoree
Matt Abrahams
University lecturer, keynote speaker, communications consultant, speaking coach, author, podcast host
Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in the field of communication. As a lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting and has received the school’s Alumni Teaching Award. Abrahams also teaches public speaking and co-teaches Improvisationally Speaking in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
When he isn’t teaching, Abrahams is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and communications consultant and coach. He has helped numerous presenters prepare for high-stakes talks, including IPO road shows, Nobel Prize award presentations, and appearances at TED and the World Economic Forum.
His online talks garner millions of views and he hosts the popular, award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart, The Podcast. His book, Speaking Up without Freaking Out: 50 Techniques for Confident and Compelling Presenting has helped a wide audience manage speaking anxiety and present more confidently and authentically. Last fall, Abrahams released a new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot which provides tangible, actionable skills to help even the most anxious of speakers succeed when speaking spontaneously (e.g., answering questions, giving feedback, fixing faux pas, etc.).
To relax and rejuvenate, he enjoys hiking with his wife, talking and watching sports with his kids, hanging with his friends, and being continually humbled at his karate dojo.
You can learn more about him on his website: fastersmarter.io.
From Silence to Brilliance: How to Craft Compelling, Clear Communication
Live and Livestreamed: Friday, August 22, 8 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)/Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) -4
Meet Matt Abrahams in person: Friday, August 22, 9 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)/Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) -4
Session Description
Do you know the feeling of having a brilliant message in your head, only to come up wanting when trying to convey it? Matt Abrahams will share his “Five P’s” framework to help you craft and deliver your messages in a compelling, clear manner. This method is what he teaches his graduate students at Stanford University and uses with leaders around the world. Be a part of this interactive session and walk away with the tools necessary to relay what you’re passionate about—like never before.
Learn more about the Golden Gavel Award and see the list of past distinguished honorees.
