Defending Positions in Tough Negotiations • BEP 159

Defending Positions in Tough Negotiations • BEP 159

April 20, 2026 · 15 min · Season 2 · Episode 159

About this episode

Rob discusses key principles for successful negotiations and common pitfalls in business English.

In this episode, Rob distills the key principles behind every successful negotiation—pace, curiosity, and composure—along with common business-English pitfalls that can accidentally signal agreement. 00:00 High Stakes Setup 01:01 Inside The Boardroom 03:03 The Lowball Offer 03:59 Emergency Phrases 05:53 Holding The Line 08:18 Toolkit Time 09:06 Three Power Phrases 10:59 Rules Under Pressure 11:39 Common Negotiation Traps 13:12 Final Recap And Sendoff

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