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Ditching Jargon to Build Trust in Business Talks • BEP 148
Manage episode 517600647 series 3391417
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 deal.
The episode offers practical advice on improving business communication by avoiding complex jargon and using straightforward, understandable language to build trust and close deals.
Three key phrases are provided as replacements for common business buzzwords, illustrating the power of simplicity in effective communication.
00:00 The High-Stakes Boardroom Blunder
01:18 Setting the Scene: The Big Day
02:33 The Jargon Overload
04:54 Turning the Tide: Simple Language Wins
07:07 Practical Tips for Clear Communication
08:10 Game-Changing Phrases to Use
09:46 The Power of Simplicity in Business
12:40 Challenge: Speak Human
13:47 Conclusion: Keep It Clear, Keep It Real
148 episodes
Manage episode 517600647 series 3391417
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 deal.
The episode offers practical advice on improving business communication by avoiding complex jargon and using straightforward, understandable language to build trust and close deals.
Three key phrases are provided as replacements for common business buzzwords, illustrating the power of simplicity in effective communication.
00:00 The High-Stakes Boardroom Blunder
01:18 Setting the Scene: The Big Day
02:33 The Jargon Overload
04:54 Turning the Tide: Simple Language Wins
07:07 Practical Tips for Clear Communication
08:10 Game-Changing Phrases to Use
09:46 The Power of Simplicity in Business
12:40 Challenge: Speak Human
13:47 Conclusion: Keep It Clear, Keep It Real
148 episodes
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