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Navigating Boardroom Banter with Confidence • BEP 147

Navigating Boardroom Banter with Confidence • BEP 147

Update: 2025-10-28
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Mastering Boardroom Banter: Essential Phrases for Business English Success

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In this episode, we dive into the world of boardroom banter, highlighting the challenges non-native English speakers face in understanding and participating in business humour. 

We follow Joe, a Polish finance manager, as he navigates the complexities of presenting to an international executive team in London. The episode provides three essential phrases to help non-native speakers handle banter confidently and avoid awkward moments. Listeners will learn how to seamlessly integrate into conversations and keep their cool under pressure. 

Whether in a meeting or at the coffee machine, these actionable tips are designed to boost confidence and improve communication skills in high-stakes business environments.

00:00 The Boardroom Banter Dilemma
02:37 Joe's First High-Stakes Presentation
06:28 The Banter Survival Toolkit
07:40 Mastering the Art of Banter
08:58 Practical Phrases for Banter
10:19 Principles for Navigating Banter
12:42 Your Challenge and Final Thoughts

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Navigating Boardroom Banter with Confidence • BEP 147

Navigating Boardroom Banter with Confidence • BEP 147

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