227. Tech Tools: Move Your Audience By Moving Through Your Presentation

技术工具:通过在演示中流畅过渡来吸引观众

Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

2025-09-04

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Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick. Great communication isn’t just about what you say — it’s about what your audience remembers. That’s why Jim Szafranski, CEO of Prezi, believes that visuals and storytelling are key to making ideas stick.For more than 15 years, Prezi has been reimagining the way we share information, helping communicators move beyond static slides and into dynamic, memorable experiences. In the first episode of the Think Fast, Talk Smart Tech Tools miniseries, host Matt Abrahams talks with Szafranski about why visuals are so powerful for retention, how non-linear storytelling can make presentations more engaging, and the role AI now plays in shaping the stories we tell.In addition to insight-packed discussions, this miniseries explores innovative tools that enhance the way we communicate and connect. Whether you want to make your presentations more memorable, craft stories that stick, or connect with your audience on a deeper level, these episodes will help you communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and impact. Episode Reference Links: Jim SzafranskiPrezi  Connect: Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters: (00:00) - Introduction (01:18) - Prezi Elevator Structure (02:09) - The Power of Visuals in Storytelling (04:12) - Making Complex Ideas Simple (06:22) - When to Use Visuals (09:01) - Advantages of Non-Linear Storytelling (11:26) - AI’s Role in Visual Communication (14:22) - Favorite Communicator (15:37) - Communication Hack or Tool (17:28) - Conclusion *******Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Try Prezi today and get 25% off exclusively at prezi.com/thinkfast.
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  • This Tech Tools mini-series is brought to you by Prezi,

  • the presentation tool that makes your ideas easy to follow,

  • hard to forget, and faster than ever to create with Prezi AI.

  • The best investment is in the tools of one's own trade.

  • At Think Fast Talk Smart, we're taking this quote by Benjamin Franklin,

  • the famous US inventor and founding father very seriously.

  • As you know,

  • our show strives to share tips and techniques to help you hone and improve your communication and careers.

  • These practices and approaches can be augmented with tools and technology.

  • I'm Matt Abrahams.

  • I teach strategic communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

  • Welcome to this Tech Tools mini series of Think Fast, Talk Smart, the podcast.

  • In this multi-part mini series, we'll introduce you to tools we use at Think Fast,

  • Talk Smart to help us be better at our spoken and written communication.

  • And you'll learn best practices from the founders who created them.

  • Taken together,

  • we hope these communication tools will help you find new ways to think fast and talk smart.

  • I'm really excited today to speak with Jim Safranski, who is Prezi's CEO.

  • Jim, welcome.

  • Thanks for joining me.