Matt Abrahams

Matt Abrahams is an accomplished coach dedicated to helping leaders and professionals elevate their presence, messaging, and impact through more effective communication. With his expertise honed over decades as an educator, author, and consultant, Matt provides tailored one-on-one coaching and training for high impact leaders seeking to hone and improve their communication, influence, and leadership.

With a masterful blend of research-backed techniques and real-world experience, Matt provides actionable coaching tailored to each client's needs. His authentic, engaging style resonates with everyone from students to C-suite executives. Matt's mission is to empower leaders at all levels to show up confidently and make a powerful impact. Matt’s insights have helped prepare presenters for high-stakes events like Nobel Prize speeches, IPO road shows, TED Talks, and World Economic Forum presentations. Matt also consults for the United Nations' Strategic Planning and Communication Office.

As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, he teaches two very popular classes in Strategic Communication and Effective Virtual Presenting. He received Stanford GSB’s Alumni Teaching Award. Prior to teaching, Matt held senior leadership positions at several software companies, where he created and ran global learning and development organizations.

Matt is a sought-after keynote speaker and communication advisor to executives at Fortune 100 companies. His online talks garner millions of views and he hosts the popular, award winning GSB podcast called “Think Fast Talk Smart”. He is the author of two books -- "Speaking Up Without Freaking Out" to manage anxiety and "Think Faster, Talk Smarter". He is a prolific writer with articles published for the GSB as well as Fast Company, HBR, Toastmasters Magazine, Inc.com, Quartz, and more.

Matt received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Stanford and his graduate degree in communication studies from UC Davis.