The Business English Podcast

Alternatives to "I Think" for Confident Communication • BEP 142


Listen Later

Mastering Business English: Replace 'I Think' with Confidence

In this episode, Rob recounts a critical business meeting in Munich where his client, Lee, struggles to convey confidence using the phrase 'I think.' Rob introduces three powerful alternatives to help professionals articulate their ideas more authoritatively. 

Be guided through practical tips and principles to elevate their business English, ensuring they sound more confident and convincing in high-stakes meetings. This episode also emphasises the impact of language on trust, authority, and business outcomes.

00:00 A Tense Morning in Munich
01:45 The High-Stakes Pitch
05:21 The Aftermath and Reflection
08:03 The Confidence Bootcamp
08:46 Three Magic Phrases to Replace 'I Think'
11:06 Principles for Confident Communication
12:38 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Business English PodcastBy Energetic English

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

6 ratings


More shows like The Business English Podcast

View all
Business English Pod :: Learn Business English Online by www.BusinessEnglishPod.com

Business English Pod :: Learn Business English Online

410 Listeners

6 Minute English by BBC Radio

6 Minute English

1,761 Listeners

Learning English Conversations by BBC Radio

Learning English Conversations

1,122 Listeners

Culips Everyday English Podcast by Culips English Podcast

Culips Everyday English Podcast

1,012 Listeners

RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English by RealLife English

RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English

482 Listeners

All Ears English Podcast by Lindsay McMahon and Michelle Kaplan

All Ears English Podcast

2,317 Listeners

IELTS Energy English 7+ by Lindsay McMahon, Jessica Beck, Aubrey Carter

IELTS Energy English 7+

420 Listeners

Real English Conversations Podcast – English for Global Professionals | Speak Clearly & Confidently at Work by Real English Conversations: Amy Whitney & Curtis Davies - English Podcast

Real English Conversations Podcast – English for Global Professionals | Speak Clearly & Confidently at Work

405 Listeners

Speak English Now Podcast: Learn English | Speak English without grammar. by Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com

Speak English Now Podcast: Learn English | Speak English without grammar.

575 Listeners

American English Podcast by Shana Thompson

American English Podcast

586 Listeners

Confident Business English by Anna Connelly

Confident Business English

145 Listeners

The British English Podcast by Charlie Baxter

The British English Podcast

63 Listeners

Thinking in English by Thomas Wilkinson

Thinking in English

98 Listeners

Business English from All Ears English by Lindsay McMahon

Business English from All Ears English

70 Listeners

Learning English For Work by BBC News

Learning English For Work

45 Listeners