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The Reality of BusinessAuthor: Bob Morrell and Jeremy Blake
Welcome to The Reality of Business, the go-to podcast for insights, stories, and straight-talking advice on all things business.With over two decades of running Reality Training, Bob & Jeremy have coached thousands, spoken at global conferences, and worked with businesses of all sizes - from start-ups to household names. Their experience, paired with their unique storytelling style, makes this podcast a must-listen for anyone looking to sell smarter, lead better, and think differently about business.What Youll Get Expert insights & strategies to transform your approach Honest, light-hearted discussions - no corporate jargon, just real talk Lessons from global business leaders & industry disruptors Stories from working with world-renowned brandsLaunched in June 2021 as Bob & Jeremys Conflab, the show has evolved into The Reality of Business, delivering thought-provoking discussions, entertaining banter, and actionable takeaways to help you navigate the challenges of modern business.Why Listen? Want to sell more and manage better? Weve got you. Looking for fresh perspectives on leadership & sales? Youre in the right place. Need an engaging listen while you work, commute, or unwind? Were here for that too. Discover more about Reality Training & our work with global businesses: www.realitytraining.com Original music by Charlie Morrell.If you enjoy the show, leave a rating and review - wed love to hear your thoughts! Listen now & rethink the way you do business. Language: en-gb Genres: Business, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Business Language, Political Spin & the Loss of Plain Speaking
Episode 1
Monday, 9 February, 2026
Send us a textWe’ve all sat in meetings where a lot of word are used, and nothing really gets said. In this episode, Bob and Jeremy talk about the language that’s crept into politics and management over the years. The phrases that sound confident and purposeful but often dodge the issue or leave everyone none the wiser.Why do we accept that certain areas of work and public life are packed with oddly chosen terms that make our skin crawl or test our patience? And at what point did we lose the habit of just saying what we mean, simply and directly?From political staples like “tough decisions” and “the national interest” to workplace favourites such “let’s take this offline” or “have you got the bandwidth?”, we look at what these phrases are really doing. Not just how annoying they are but how they affect leadership, trust, decision-making and everyday communication at work.We also talk about standards. What comes as standard in the way your organisation communicates? Could your people explain what those phrases actually mean? And would things improve if clearer language became the norm rather than the exception?If you’ve ever left a conversation feeling confused, irritated, or quietly switched off, this episode will strike a chord.This podcast comes from Reality Training. For the last 25 years, we’ve transformed the customer interactions of many leading UK businesses and developed thousands of managers to be better at what they do.For more info, free resources, useful content & our blog posts, please visit realitytraining.com.Reality Training - Selling Certainty
