EPISODE · Nov 22, 2025 · 14 MIN
Boosting Fluency for Consulting Success • BEP 149
from The Business English Podcast · host Energetic English
✉️ 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 big pitch, and unveil the three key phrases we practiced to help him manage the Q&A with confidence. We also discuss the importance of confident pauses, framing your answers, and maintaining your humanity without apologising for your English. Stick around to arm yourself with these tools and shift from surviving to owning any room you walk into.00:00 The High-Stakes Meeting Setup00:54 Nick's Urgent Call for Help02:04 The War Room Showdown04:09 Nick's Lifeline Phrases07:14 Breaking Down the Lifeline Phrases10:14 Pitch Survival Toolkit11:48 Your Challenge: Practice and Apply12:24 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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✉️ Newsletter: https://energeticenglish.com/3MM Mastering Business English: Phrases to Avoid Freezing Under Pressure In 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 big pitch, and unveil the three key phrases we practiced to help him manage t...
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