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. ...
20 Apr 14min
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...
13 Apr 14min
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 response...
27 Feb 13min
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 surpr...
19 Feb 12min
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 cha...
16 Feb 13min
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...
12 Jan 15min
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 li...
6 Jan 12min
