Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams provides a six-step methodology for mastering spontaneous communication, calling individuals to shift from a "performance" mindset to a "conversational" one.

The Six-Step Methodology

1. Tame Speaking Anxiety (CALM): Manage the "ABCs" of anxiety—Affective (feelings), Behavioral (sweating/shaking), and Cognitive (blanking out). Use deep belly breathing where exhalations are twice as long as inhalations to calm the nervous system. Holding something cold can regulate body temperature to reduce blushing. Create a personalized Anxiety Management Plan (AMP) using an acronym like BOOM (Be present, Observe movements, Oxygenate, Mantra).
2. Maximize Mediocrity (UNLOCK): ...