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Nov 2025
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Ditching Jargon to Build Trust in Busine...

Energetic English
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Mastering Business English: Ditch the Jargon, Seal the Deal This 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 d ... Show More
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