TY - BOOK AU - Abrahams,Matt TI - Think faster, talk smarter: how to speak successfully when you're put on the spot SN - 978-1-66801-031-0 AV - PN 4168 A27 2023 U1 - 808.35/1 23/eng/20230612 PY - 2023/// CY - New York PB - Simon Element KW - EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING KW - SPEECH ANXIETY N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-230) and index; Tame the anxiety beast -- Maximize mediocrity -- Mind your mindset -- Don't just do something . . . Stand there! -- Structure your spontaneity -- The f-word of spontaneous speaking -- Going big on small talk -- Toasts that tantalize (and tributes and introductions, too) -- Make that (im)perfect pitch -- Rocking the Q&A -- Feedback that doesn't flop -- The secrets to saying we're sorry N2 - "Develop the life-changing ability to excel in spontaneous communication situations-from public speaking to interviewing to networking-with these essential strategies from a Stanford lecturer, coach, and host of the popular Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast"-- ER -