The Business English Podcast
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The Business English Podcast
Defending Positions in Tough Negotiations • BEP 159
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Energetic English
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Season 2
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Episode 159
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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
