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🎙️New Episode: How to Ask Better Questions & Communicate with Confidence at Work with Andres Lares | Real English Conversations Podcast For Global Professionals

Oct 7, 2026 · 34m

Summary

Curtis Davies interviews Andreas Lares, CEO of the Shapiro Negotiations Institute, on why effective communication relies on asking questions and listening rather than applying pressure. Lares explains the "grilling versus barbecue" analogy, emphasizing how building rapport and genuine curiosity yields better results in negotiations and interviews. He offers practical tips for professionals, such as preparing broad questions, acknowledging without accepting, and changing environments to avoid rehearsed answers. The episode concludes by discussing how confidence stems from preparation and int…

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