The Business English Podcast
The Business English Podcast
Latest Episodes
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 Setup01:01 In...
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 “sho...
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 epi...
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 spe...
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 moment...
