Episode 11: Episode 81 — Handling Unrealistic Deadlines Without Stress

from Business English Expressions at Work · host Johnny

In this episode of Expressions at Work, we focus on a common workplace challenge: unrealistic deadlines. How do you respond professionally when a deadline isn’t realistic? How do you protect your credibility without sounding negative? In this Advanced Business English ESL episode, you’ll learn powerful workplace expressions that help you negotiate timelines, communicate constraints, and stay calm under pressure. You’ll learn phrases such as: assess feasibility communicate constraints early negotiate timelines prioritize tasks document agreements tone matters This episode is ideal for: ✔ ESL learners ✔ International professionals ✔ Managers working in global teams ✔ Anyone who needs stronger business communication skills in English If you want to sound calm, clear, and professional — even under pressure — this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Expressions at Work, we focus on a common workplace challenge: unrealistic deadlines.How do you respond professionally when a deadline isn’t realistic? How do you protect your credibility without sounding negative?In this Advanced Business English ESL episode, you’ll learn powerful workplace expressions that help you negotiate timelines, communicate constraints, and stay calm under pressure.You’ll learn phrases such as:assess feasibilitycommunicate constraints earlynegotiate timelinesprioritize tasksdocument agreementstone mattersThis episode is ideal for: ✔ ESL learners ✔ International professionals ✔ Managers working in global teams ✔ Anyone who needs stronger business communication skills in EnglishIf you want to sound calm, clear, and professional — even under pressure — this episode is for you.

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