The Business English Podcast

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The Business English Podcast helps professionals to communicate more effectively, more confidently and with more impact. With professional content, rich in Business English vocabulary, expressions and conversation, the Business English Podcast is a great resource for all professionals. Improve business listening, speaking and writing skills, through interviews and masterminds with professionals from across industry. Whether for presentations, public speaking, negotiations or networking, the Business English Podcast has the tactics and techniques to help professionals communicate at their best!

  1. 20 apr

    Defending Positions in Tough Negotiations • BEP 159

    In this episode, Rob distills the key principles behind every successful negotiation—pace, curiosity, and composure—along with common business-English pitfalls that can accidentally signal agreement. 00:00 High Stakes Setup 01:01 Inside The Boardroom 03:03 The Lowball Offer 03:59 Emergency Phrases 05:53 Holding The Line 08:18 Toolkit Time 09:06 Three Power Phrases 10:59 Rules Under Pressure 11:39 Common Negotiation Traps 13:12 Final Recap And Sendoff

    15 min.

  2. 13 apr

    Core Business Vocabulary for Global Teams • BEP 158

    This episode teaches three core survival phrases and shares communication protocols for global teams: soften bad news, pair issues with action plans, use collaborative phrasing, manage tone, and avoid overly directive words like “must” and “should.” 00:00 Deal on the Line 02:21 Delay Bombshell 04:28 Reschedule vs Adjust 06:00 Diplomacy Saves Face 07:43 Sticky Note Toolkit 09:01 Three Rescue Phrases 10:08 Global Team Protocols 11:45 Trip Wires and Fixes 12:42 Final Takeaways

    15 min.

  3. 27 feb

    Building Confidence in High-Stakes Meetings • BEP 157

    Rob recounts a tense boardroom pitch where Josh, a non-native English speaker, nearly loses the room after a small phrasing mistake, then recovers and earns executive trust by using rehearsed responses and a calmer delivery.  The episode then offers a practical framework for building a meeting-ready toolkit: prepare and practice in advance, avoid apologising for English mistakes, buy time when needed, prioritise clarity over jargon or direct translation, and avoid pleading for understanding. 00:00 Boardroom Pressure Cooker 02:39 The Slip Up Moment 03:23 Bootcamp Rehearsal 04:59 Back in the Hot Seat 05:26 Winning the Q and A 07:46 Three Power Phrases 09:45 Principles to Sound Confident 11:14 What Not to Say 11:55 Final Confidence Challenge

    14 min.

  4. 23 feb

    Avoiding Corporate Speak to Sound Authentic • BEP 156

    Explore how corporate buzzwords can make speakers sound stiff and less trustworthy in meetings, using coaching stories of Henry (a Brazilian sales manager pitching in Madrid) and Lila (a marketing director in Prague) who improved results by speaking more simply and directly.  00:00 Cringe Corporate Buzzwords: The Meeting Moment We All Dread 01:00 Meet Henry in Madrid: When ‘Professional’ Sounds Like LinkedIn 03:53 The Turning Point: Talk Like You’re at a Bar, Not in a Deck 06:22 Another Case Study: Lila in Prague Learns to Get to the Point 07:51 Business English Toolkit: 3 Phrases to Sound More Human 10:27 Quick Tips to Ditch Jargon: The Bar Test, Recording, Clarity 12:30 Recap + Your One-Phrase Challenge

    15 min.

  5. 19 feb

    Small Talk Starters for Networking Wins • BEP 155

    A Business English podcast episode set at a high-end London networking event where a new hire, George, freezes under pressure and nearly derails key introductions. Rob recounts early missteps, a surprising breakthrough, and a few painful moments that still sting, showing how repeated attempts build confidence in real time.  The episode dives into a practical survival approach for high-stakes small talk: focusing on curiosity over performance, avoiding confidence-killing habits, handling misunderstandings without apologising, and leaning on simple universal topics and body language to stay connected. 00:00 Networking Nightmare: Frozen at the Buffet 01:36 Inside the Event: Panic, Name Tags & Pressure 03:04 The Cheese Icebreaker That Actually Worked 04:09 Awkward Setbacks: ‘What Do You Do?’ and Idiom Fails 05:10 From Cringe to Confidence: George Finds His Groove 06:37 Networking Survival Kit: The 3 Small-Talk Lifelines 09:11 Mindset & Pro Tips: Curious, Not Impressive 11:12 Wrap-Up Challenge: Use One Brave Sentence

    12 min.

  6. 16 feb

    Power Phrases for Strategy and Market Talks • BEP 154

    Power Phrases for High-Stakes Meetings: Stall with Strength Without Overpromising In a tense boardroom strategy meeting, Rob coaches Jay, a newly promoted head of sales, through partner and rival challenges designed to force risky guarantees. The episode explains how one wrong promise can cost leverage, bonuses, or even a job, and shows how Jay defuses pressure by stalling with strength.  00:00 Boardroom Bear Trap 02:39 Friday War Room Setup 04:01 Stall With Strength 05:16 The Rival’s Attack 06:43 Power Phrases Toolkit 10:07 Ultra-Quick Strategy Tips 12:00 Recap + Your Side Quest 13:14 Closing

    14 min.

  7. 12 jan

    Phrases to Defend Ideas in Heated Debates • BEP 153

    In this gripping episode, follow the intense story of Felix, a CFO under heavy scrutiny in a high-stakes boardroom showdown, as he navigates a brutal debate with the help of strategic language.  Learn how a few pivotal phrases can shift the energy from confrontation to collaboration, turning potential disaster into success. Rob shares four essential phrases and principles to keep your cool and command respect in critical business situations, transforming fear into confidence and conflict into cooperation. Tune in for actionable insights that can save your next big meeting. 00:00 High-Stakes Boardroom Showdown 01:42 Setting the Scene: Monday Morning Chaos 02:40 Felix Under Fire: The Battle Begins 04:28 Turning the Tide: Felix Finds His Backbone 07:55 Practical Phrases for Boardroom Success 11:12 Key Principles and Pitfalls to Avoid 13:42 Final Thoughts: Equip Yourself for Success

    15 min.

  8. 6 jan

    Handling Client Objections Like a Pro • BEP 152

    In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Rob shares a dramatic tale of a million-dollar deal negotiation in Warsaw, illustrating the power of a secret three-step language formula.  Key tips like mirroring objections, suggesting hypothetical solutions, and adjusting proposals turn potential deal-killers into opportunities. By mastering these strategic phrases, listeners can enhance their sales conversations, maintain composure under pressure, and ultimately increase their success in high-stakes business environments. 00:00 The High-Stakes Boardroom Drama 01:19 The Secret Three-Step Language Formula 01:58 Eddie's Big Pitch: A Case Study 04:00 Handling Objections Like a Pro 07:02 The Magic Phrases for Negotiation 09:27 Principles to Never Freeze Up 10:52 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

    12 min.
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The Business English Podcast helps professionals to communicate more effectively, more confidently and with more impact. With professional content, rich in Business English vocabulary, expressions and conversation, the Business English Podcast is a great resource for all professionals. Improve business listening, speaking and writing skills, through interviews and masterminds with professionals from across industry. Whether for presentations, public speaking, negotiations or networking, the Business English Podcast has the tactics and techniques to help professionals communicate at their best!

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  • Maker
    Energetic English
  • Jaren actief
    2022 - 2026
  • Afleveringen
    159
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