⭐️ Book a 1 to 1 English Session with Rob: https://www.energeticenglish.com/coaching 🔗 Blog: https://www.thebusinessenglishpodcast.com/blog-ep51 In this eye-opening episode, we tour the world to uncover the most fascinating Business English blunders made in boardrooms, emails, and networking events. Ever said, "Please do the needful" and received puzzled ... Show More
Apr 20
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 Inside The Boardroom03:03 The Lowball Offer03:59 Eme ... Show More
14m 34s
Apr 13
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 Line02:21 Del ... Show More
14m 32s
Feb 27
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 build ... Show More
13m 40s
Jan 2023
#321 How to Improve Your English for WORK
<p>Have you seen learners who use their English <strong data-stringify-type="bold">at work</strong> at a high level of proficiency, and can speak fluently about their projects; they do presentations, lead meetings, and seem to sound very professional when you talk to them?<br /> ... Show More
35m 52s
Aug 2022
#298 School English vs Street English: How to Speak Natural, Fluent English
<p>If you want to sound more natural when speaking English, you need to STOP speaking "School English". In today's episode, you will learn some tips and tricks to sound more natural in English. You will also be able to better understand the difference between formal and informal ... Show More
42m 38s
Sep 2021
#250 - Questions + Answers with Ethan & Andrea | 250th Podcast Episode Special!
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are very excited to celebrate our 250th podcast episode with you today! For this reason, we've selected a few questions that you, our listeners, have submitted to answer for you. You'll learn a bit of grammar, a bit of vocabulary and some cur ... Show More
38m 7s
Jan 2023
#318 5 Things that Successful English Speakers Do
<p>Everybody wants to discover the easy way to get things done, right? We all like the idea of "hacking" our way through something, that is, to accomplish something by employing a different approach, and end up spending significantly less time or energy as a result.<br /> So, tod ... Show More
35m 24s