The Human Edge
How to Persuade in the Age of Digital Communication
On October 14, 2026 MasterClass Certificates hosted a free live event with communications expert Matt Abrahams, lead instructor of the MasterClass Strategic Communication Certificates course and Stanford lecturer, to discuss a topic that is important now more than ever. Learn practical tips for how to persuade in the age of digital communication that you can immediately apply.
Meet Matt Abrahams
Matt Abrahams teaches strategic communication and virtual presenting at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, where he won the GSB Alumni Teaching Award. He’s an author, hosts the award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart, and serves as lead instructor of the MasterClass Strategic Communications Certificates course. He advises leaders and organizations worldwide, including the United Nations. His teaching and books give people the tools to speak with confidence and clarity under pressure.
You can find more about Matt Abrahams here.