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The Business English Podcast

The Business English Podcast

Energetic English 159 episodes Latest Apr 21, 2026

The Business English Podcast helps professionals communicate more effectively, confidently, and with greater impact. It features professional content rich in Business English vocabulary, expressions, and conversation. The podcast includes interviews and masterminds with professionals from various industries, covering topics like presentations, public speaking, negotiations, and networking. It aims to improve business listening, speaking, and writing skills.

Episodes

Defending Positions in Tough Negotiations • BEP 159 Apr 20, 2026 874 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 Inside The Boardroom03:03 The Lowball Offer03:59 Emergency Phrases05:53 Holding The Line08:18 Toolkit Time09:06 Three Power Phrases10:59 Rules Under Pressure11:39 Common Ne
Core Business Vocabulary for Global Teams • BEP 158 Apr 13, 2026 872 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 Line02:21 Delay Bombshell04:28 Reschedule vs Adjust06:00 Diplomacy Saves Face07:43 Sticky Note Toolkit09:01 Three Rescue Phrases10:08
Building Confidence in High-Stakes Meetings • BEP 157 Feb 27, 2026 820 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 need
Avoiding Corporate Speak to Sound Authentic • BEP 156 Feb 23, 2026 871 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 Dread01:00 Meet Henry in Madrid: When ‘Professional’ Sounds Like
Small Talk Starters for Networking Wins • BEP 155 Feb 19, 2026 748 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
Power Phrases for Strategy and Market Talks • BEP 154 Feb 16, 2026 835 Power Phrases for High-Stakes Meetings: Stall with Strength Without OverpromisingIn 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 Boar
Phrases to Defend Ideas in Heated Debates • BEP 153 Jan 12, 2026 911 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 comm
Handling Client Objections Like a Pro • BEP 152 Jan 6, 2026 733 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 sal
Essential Synonyms for Everyday Business Verbs • BEP 151 Dec 18, 2025 694 Unlock the Power of Business English: Five Synonyms to Close the DealEver struggled to find the perfect verb in business English? In this episode, we delve into a real-world scenario where one tiny verb could make or break a six-figure client deal. Follow the story of Jen, a manager on the brink of a boardroom disaster, and discover the five moneymaking synonyms that saved her. Learn how to swap o
Elevating Your Pitch with Advanced Synonyms • BEP 150 Nov 25, 2025 967 Newsletter: https://energeticenglish.com/3MMIn this episode of the Business English Podcast, we dive into the high-stakes world of business pitches with a gripping tale from a downtown Madrid boardroom. Follow Zach, a tech founder whose pitch hinges on powerful language upgrades. Faced with skeptical investors and the pressure of making a make-or-break deal, Zach transforms his basic vocabulary in
Boosting Fluency for Consulting Success • BEP 149 Nov 22, 2025 867 ✉️ Newsletter:   https://energeticenglish.com/3MMMastering Business English: Phrases to Avoid Freezing Under PressureIn this episode, we dive into a real-life scenario where my client Nick faced a high-pressure boardroom pitch, illustrating the power of strategic English phrases to navigate tricky questions and gain control of the room. We rewind to my urgent Zoom call with Nick, leading up to his
Ditching Jargon to Build Trust in Business Talks • BEP 148 Nov 4, 2025 846 Mastering Business English: Ditch the Jargon, Seal the DealThis episode narrates a tense boardroom scenario where Lucas, a newly promoted executive, nearly jeopardised a major deal due to excessive corporate jargon. Rob recounts coaching Lucas to simplify his language, replacing buzzwords with clear, relatable phrases, which ultimately helped secure the deal. The episode offers practical advice on

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