Office English: Pitching
Summary
This Office English episode focuses on how to effectively pitch ideas at work. Host Phil and BBC colleagues share tips for opening with an "elevator pitch" and closing by highlighting customer benefits or inviting questions. The discussion also covers how to align your proposal with a brief while remaining polite about existing ideas. Listeners learn practical phrases to reduce stress and ensure their suggestions are heard in professional settings.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship notice
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Introduction and listener feedback on pitching
Host introduction and episode overview
BBC colleagues share experiences with pitching
Tips for opening a pitch: elevator pitch and ambition
How to end a pitch: impact, trends, and questions
More colleague tips: satisfying needs and politeness
Sticking to the brief and building on previous work
Closing remarks and call for listener emails
BBC Learning English resources promotion
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