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2 min · Intermediate

Tell Me About Yourself

You are opening a professional interview.

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2 min · Intermediate

Leadership Example

A panel wants evidence that you can lead.

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2 min · Intermediate

Failure and Learning

The interviewer is testing self-awareness.

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2 min · Intermediate

Conflict with a Colleague

A behavioural interview tests conflict handling.

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2 min · Intermediate

Managing Up

A senior role requires respectful dissent.

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2 min · Intermediate

Prioritisation

Several stakeholders want urgent work.

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2 min · Intermediate

Executive Motivation

A board is assessing leadership fit.

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2 min · Intermediate

Career Gap

A recruiter asks about a gap or career change.

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2 min · Intermediate

Salary Expectation

You are asked about compensation.

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2 min · Intermediate

Technical to Executive

A non-technical panel asks about your complex work.

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2 min · Intermediate

Remote Interview Glitch

Your internet drops mid-answer.

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2 min · Intermediate

Ethical Dilemma

The panel tests judgement and integrity.

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1 min · Foundational

Tell Me About Yourself — Variation 1

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Tell Me About Yourself becomes high stakes because of evaluation and the audience is interviewer.

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2 min · Intermediate

Why This Role — Variation 1

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Why This Role becomes high stakes because of unexpected question and the audience is panel.

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2 min · Advanced

Leadership Example — Variation 1

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Leadership Example becomes high stakes because of evaluation and the audience is interviewer.

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3 min · High-stakes

Failure and Learning — Variation 1

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Failure and Learning becomes high stakes because of unexpected question and the audience is panel.

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1 min · Foundational

Conflict Example — Variation 1

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Conflict Example becomes high stakes because of evaluation and the audience is interviewer.

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2 min · Intermediate

Unexpected Career Gap — Variation 1

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Unexpected Career Gap becomes high stakes because of unexpected question and the audience is panel.

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2 min · Advanced

Why Should We Hire You — Variation 1

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Why Should We Hire You becomes high stakes because of evaluation and the audience is interviewer.

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3 min · High-stakes

Weakness Question — Variation 1

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Weakness Question becomes high stakes because of unexpected question and the audience is panel.

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1 min · Foundational

Strategic Priority — Variation 1

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Strategic Priority becomes high stakes because of evaluation and the audience is interviewer.

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2 min · Intermediate

Cross-Cultural Team

The role is global.

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2 min · Intermediate

Panel Follow-up — Variation 1

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Panel Follow-up becomes high stakes because of unexpected question and the audience is panel.

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2 min · High-stakes

Tell Me About Yourself — Variation 2

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Tell Me About Yourself becomes high stakes because of evaluation and the audience is interviewer.

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3 min · Foundational

Why This Role — Variation 2

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Why This Role becomes high stakes because of unexpected question and the audience is panel.

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1 min · Intermediate

Leadership Example — Variation 2

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Leadership Example becomes high stakes because of evaluation and the audience is interviewer.

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2 min · Advanced

Failure and Learning — Variation 2

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Failure and Learning becomes high stakes because of unexpected question and the audience is panel.

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2 min · High-stakes

Conflict Example — Variation 2

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Conflict Example becomes high stakes because of evaluation and the audience is interviewer.

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3 min · Foundational

Unexpected Career Gap — Variation 2

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Unexpected Career Gap becomes high stakes because of unexpected question and the audience is panel.

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1 min · Intermediate

Why Should We Hire You — Variation 2

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Why Should We Hire You becomes high stakes because of evaluation and the audience is interviewer.

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2 min · Advanced

Weakness Question — Variation 2

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Weakness Question becomes high stakes because of unexpected question and the audience is panel.

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2 min · High-stakes

Strategic Priority — Variation 2

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Strategic Priority becomes high stakes because of evaluation and the audience is interviewer.

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2 min · Intermediate

No Direct Experience

You are applying for a stretch role.

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3 min · Foundational

Panel Follow-up — Variation 2

You are a candidate in a realistic interview situation. Panel Follow-up becomes high stakes because of unexpected question and the audience is panel.

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1 min · Foundational

Asked for Your View — Variation 1

You are a professional in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Asked for Your View becomes high stakes because of hierarchy and the audience is senior leaders.

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2 min · Intermediate

Challenge the Recommendation — Variation 1

You are a manager in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Challenge the Recommendation becomes high stakes because of time pressure and the audience is board members.

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2 min · Advanced

Give a 60-Second Update — Variation 1

You are a professional in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Give a 60-Second Update becomes high stakes because of hierarchy and the audience is senior leaders.

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3 min · High-stakes

Escalate a Risk — Variation 1

You are a manager in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Escalate a Risk becomes high stakes because of time pressure and the audience is board members.

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1 min · Foundational

Request a Decision — Variation 1

You are a professional in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Request a Decision becomes high stakes because of hierarchy and the audience is senior leaders.

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2 min · Intermediate

Disagree with a Director — Variation 1

You are a manager in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Disagree with a Director becomes high stakes because of time pressure and the audience is board members.

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2 min · Advanced

Recover After Interruption — Variation 1

You are a professional in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Recover After Interruption becomes high stakes because of hierarchy and the audience is senior leaders.

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3 min · High-stakes

Summarise the Debate — Variation 1

You are a manager in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Summarise the Debate becomes high stakes because of time pressure and the audience is board members.

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1 min · Foundational

Clarify Ownership — Variation 1

You are a professional in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Clarify Ownership becomes high stakes because of hierarchy and the audience is senior leaders.

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2 min · Intermediate

Closing Question

The interview is ending.

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2 min · Intermediate

Close with Next Steps — Variation 1

You are a manager in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Close with Next Steps becomes high stakes because of time pressure and the audience is board members.

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2 min · High-stakes

Asked for Your View — Variation 2

You are a professional in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Asked for Your View becomes high stakes because of hierarchy and the audience is senior leaders.

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3 min · Foundational

Challenge the Recommendation — Variation 2

You are a manager in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Challenge the Recommendation becomes high stakes because of time pressure and the audience is board members.

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1 min · Intermediate

Give a 60-Second Update — Variation 2

You are a professional in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Give a 60-Second Update becomes high stakes because of hierarchy and the audience is senior leaders.

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2 min · Advanced

Escalate a Risk — Variation 2

You are a manager in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Escalate a Risk becomes high stakes because of time pressure and the audience is board members.

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2 min · High-stakes

Request a Decision — Variation 2

You are a professional in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Request a Decision becomes high stakes because of hierarchy and the audience is senior leaders.

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3 min · Foundational

Disagree with a Director — Variation 2

You are a manager in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Disagree with a Director becomes high stakes because of time pressure and the audience is board members.

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1 min · Intermediate

Recover After Interruption — Variation 2

You are a professional in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Recover After Interruption becomes high stakes because of hierarchy and the audience is senior leaders.

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2 min · Advanced

Summarise the Debate — Variation 2

You are a manager in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Summarise the Debate becomes high stakes because of time pressure and the audience is board members.

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2 min · High-stakes

Clarify Ownership — Variation 2

You are a professional in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Clarify Ownership becomes high stakes because of hierarchy and the audience is senior leaders.

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1 min · Intermediate

Boss Asks for Your View

A senior meeting turns to you unexpectedly.

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3 min · Foundational

Close with Next Steps — Variation 2

You are a manager in a realistic meeting & boardroom situation. Close with Next Steps becomes high stakes because of time pressure and the audience is board members.

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1 min · Foundational

Open a High-Stakes Presentation — Variation 1

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Open a High-Stakes Presentation becomes high stakes because of performance and the audience is professional audience.

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2 min · Intermediate

Explain a Complex Slide — Variation 1

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Explain a Complex Slide becomes high stakes because of Q&A and the audience is decision-makers.

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2 min · Advanced

Present Bad News — Variation 1

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Present Bad News becomes high stakes because of performance and the audience is professional audience.

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3 min · High-stakes

Present Data Simply — Variation 1

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Present Data Simply becomes high stakes because of Q&A and the audience is decision-makers.

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1 min · Foundational

Transition Between Sections — Variation 1

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Transition Between Sections becomes high stakes because of performance and the audience is professional audience.

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2 min · Intermediate

Recover After Losing Your Place — Variation 1

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Recover After Losing Your Place becomes high stakes because of Q&A and the audience is decision-makers.

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2 min · Advanced

Answer a Hostile Q&A — Variation 1

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Answer a Hostile Q&A becomes high stakes because of performance and the audience is professional audience.

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3 min · High-stakes

Close with a Decision — Variation 1

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Close with a Decision becomes high stakes because of Q&A and the audience is decision-makers.

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1 min · Foundational

Present Without Reading Slides — Variation 1

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Present Without Reading Slides becomes high stakes because of performance and the audience is professional audience.

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1 min · Intermediate

Disagree with the Director

A senior leader supports an option you consider risky.

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2 min · Intermediate

Explain the Same Idea to Non-Experts — Variation 1

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Explain the Same Idea to Non-Experts becomes high stakes because of Q&A and the audience is decision-makers.

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2 min · High-stakes

Open a High-Stakes Presentation — Variation 2

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Open a High-Stakes Presentation becomes high stakes because of performance and the audience is professional audience.

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3 min · Foundational

Explain a Complex Slide — Variation 2

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Explain a Complex Slide becomes high stakes because of Q&A and the audience is decision-makers.

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1 min · Intermediate

Present Bad News — Variation 2

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Present Bad News becomes high stakes because of performance and the audience is professional audience.

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2 min · Advanced

Present Data Simply — Variation 2

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Present Data Simply becomes high stakes because of Q&A and the audience is decision-makers.

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2 min · High-stakes

Transition Between Sections — Variation 2

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Transition Between Sections becomes high stakes because of performance and the audience is professional audience.

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3 min · Foundational

Recover After Losing Your Place — Variation 2

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Recover After Losing Your Place becomes high stakes because of Q&A and the audience is decision-makers.

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1 min · Intermediate

Answer a Hostile Q&A — Variation 2

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Answer a Hostile Q&A becomes high stakes because of performance and the audience is professional audience.

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2 min · Advanced

Close with a Decision — Variation 2

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Close with a Decision becomes high stakes because of Q&A and the audience is decision-makers.

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2 min · High-stakes

Present Without Reading Slides — Variation 2

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Present Without Reading Slides becomes high stakes because of performance and the audience is professional audience.

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1 min · Intermediate

Give a 60-Second Update

Leadership gives you one minute.

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3 min · Foundational

Explain the Same Idea to Non-Experts — Variation 2

You are a presenter in a realistic presentation situation. Explain the Same Idea to Non-Experts becomes high stakes because of Q&A and the audience is decision-makers.

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1 min · Foundational

30-Second Elevator Pitch — Variation 1

You are a founder in a realistic pitch & sales situation. 30-Second Elevator Pitch becomes high stakes because of persuasion and the audience is investor.

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2 min · Intermediate

Three-Minute Startup Pitch — Variation 1

You are a sales lead in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Three-Minute Startup Pitch becomes high stakes because of objection and the audience is client.

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2 min · Advanced

Pitch to a Skeptical Investor — Variation 1

You are a founder in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Pitch to a Skeptical Investor becomes high stakes because of persuasion and the audience is investor.

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3 min · High-stakes

Explain the Value Proposition — Variation 1

You are a sales lead in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Explain the Value Proposition becomes high stakes because of objection and the audience is client.

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1 min · Foundational

Respond to 'Why Now?' — Variation 1

You are a founder in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Respond to 'Why Now?' becomes high stakes because of persuasion and the audience is investor.

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2 min · Intermediate

Defend Your Business Model — Variation 1

You are a sales lead in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Defend Your Business Model becomes high stakes because of objection and the audience is client.

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2 min · Advanced

Handle a Price Objection — Variation 1

You are a founder in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Handle a Price Objection becomes high stakes because of persuasion and the audience is investor.

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3 min · High-stakes

Pitch a Partnership — Variation 1

You are a sales lead in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Pitch a Partnership becomes high stakes because of objection and the audience is client.

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1 min · Foundational

Make the Ask — Variation 1

You are a founder in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Make the Ask becomes high stakes because of persuasion and the audience is investor.

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1 min · Intermediate

Interrupted Mid-Point

A colleague interrupts before you land your idea.

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2 min · Intermediate

Close After Tough Questions — Variation 1

You are a sales lead in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Close After Tough Questions becomes high stakes because of objection and the audience is client.

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2 min · High-stakes

30-Second Elevator Pitch — Variation 2

You are a founder in a realistic pitch & sales situation. 30-Second Elevator Pitch becomes high stakes because of persuasion and the audience is investor.

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3 min · Foundational

Three-Minute Startup Pitch — Variation 2

You are a sales lead in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Three-Minute Startup Pitch becomes high stakes because of objection and the audience is client.

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1 min · Intermediate

Pitch to a Skeptical Investor — Variation 2

You are a founder in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Pitch to a Skeptical Investor becomes high stakes because of persuasion and the audience is investor.

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2 min · Advanced

Explain the Value Proposition — Variation 2

You are a sales lead in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Explain the Value Proposition becomes high stakes because of objection and the audience is client.

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2 min · High-stakes

Respond to 'Why Now?' — Variation 2

You are a founder in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Respond to 'Why Now?' becomes high stakes because of persuasion and the audience is investor.

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3 min · Foundational

Defend Your Business Model — Variation 2

You are a sales lead in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Defend Your Business Model becomes high stakes because of objection and the audience is client.

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1 min · Intermediate

Handle a Price Objection — Variation 2

You are a founder in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Handle a Price Objection becomes high stakes because of persuasion and the audience is investor.

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2 min · Advanced

Pitch a Partnership — Variation 2

You are a sales lead in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Pitch a Partnership becomes high stakes because of objection and the audience is client.

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2 min · High-stakes

Make the Ask — Variation 2

You are a founder in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Make the Ask becomes high stakes because of persuasion and the audience is investor.

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1 min · Intermediate

Someone Repeats Your Idea

Your earlier idea gets traction only when repeated by another person.

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3 min · Foundational

Close After Tough Questions — Variation 2

You are a sales lead in a realistic pitch & sales situation. Close After Tough Questions becomes high stakes because of objection and the audience is client.

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1 min · Foundational

Negotiate Salary — Variation 1

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Negotiate Salary becomes high stakes because of conflict and the audience is counterpart.

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2 min · Intermediate

Negotiate Scope — Variation 1

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Negotiate Scope becomes high stakes because of stakes and the audience is counterpart.

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2 min · Advanced

Handle a Low Offer — Variation 1

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Handle a Low Offer becomes high stakes because of conflict and the audience is counterpart.

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3 min · High-stakes

Ask for More Time — Variation 1

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Ask for More Time becomes high stakes because of stakes and the audience is counterpart.

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1 min · Foundational

Trade a Concession — Variation 1

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Trade a Concession becomes high stakes because of conflict and the audience is counterpart.

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2 min · Intermediate

Negotiate with a Supplier — Variation 1

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Negotiate with a Supplier becomes high stakes because of stakes and the audience is counterpart.

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2 min · Advanced

Reset a Stalled Negotiation — Variation 1

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Reset a Stalled Negotiation becomes high stakes because of conflict and the audience is counterpart.

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3 min · High-stakes

Clarify Interests — Variation 1

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Clarify Interests becomes high stakes because of stakes and the audience is counterpart.

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1 min · Foundational

Say No Without Ending the Deal — Variation 1

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Say No Without Ending the Deal becomes high stakes because of conflict and the audience is counterpart.

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1 min · Intermediate

No Preparation

You are asked about an issue you have not fully reviewed.

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2 min · Intermediate

Close the Agreement — Variation 1

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Close the Agreement becomes high stakes because of stakes and the audience is counterpart.

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2 min · High-stakes

Negotiate Salary — Variation 2

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Negotiate Salary becomes high stakes because of conflict and the audience is counterpart.

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3 min · Foundational

Negotiate Scope — Variation 2

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Negotiate Scope becomes high stakes because of stakes and the audience is counterpart.

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1 min · Intermediate

Handle a Low Offer — Variation 2

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Handle a Low Offer becomes high stakes because of conflict and the audience is counterpart.

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2 min · Advanced

Ask for More Time — Variation 2

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Ask for More Time becomes high stakes because of stakes and the audience is counterpart.

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2 min · High-stakes

Trade a Concession — Variation 2

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Trade a Concession becomes high stakes because of conflict and the audience is counterpart.

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3 min · Foundational

Negotiate with a Supplier — Variation 2

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Negotiate with a Supplier becomes high stakes because of stakes and the audience is counterpart.

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1 min · Intermediate

Reset a Stalled Negotiation — Variation 2

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Reset a Stalled Negotiation becomes high stakes because of conflict and the audience is counterpart.

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2 min · Advanced

Clarify Interests — Variation 2

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Clarify Interests becomes high stakes because of stakes and the audience is counterpart.

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2 min · High-stakes

Say No Without Ending the Deal — Variation 2

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Say No Without Ending the Deal becomes high stakes because of conflict and the audience is counterpart.

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1 min · Intermediate

Meeting Going in Circles

The same arguments have repeated for 20 minutes.

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3 min · Foundational

Close the Agreement — Variation 2

You are a negotiator in a realistic negotiation situation. Close the Agreement becomes high stakes because of stakes and the audience is counterpart.

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1 min · Foundational

Give Corrective Feedback — Variation 1

You are a professional in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Give Corrective Feedback becomes high stakes because of emotion and the audience is colleague.

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2 min · Intermediate

Address Missed Deadlines — Variation 1

You are a manager in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Address Missed Deadlines becomes high stakes because of relationship risk and the audience is direct report.

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2 min · Advanced

Say No to Extra Work — Variation 1

You are a professional in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Say No to Extra Work becomes high stakes because of emotion and the audience is colleague.

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3 min · High-stakes

Challenge Disrespectful Behaviour — Variation 1

You are a manager in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Challenge Disrespectful Behaviour becomes high stakes because of relationship risk and the audience is direct report.

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1 min · Foundational

Discuss Poor Performance — Variation 1

You are a professional in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Discuss Poor Performance becomes high stakes because of emotion and the audience is colleague.

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2 min · Intermediate

Apologise for a Mistake — Variation 1

You are a manager in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Apologise for a Mistake becomes high stakes because of relationship risk and the audience is direct report.

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2 min · Advanced

Set a Boundary — Variation 1

You are a professional in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Set a Boundary becomes high stakes because of emotion and the audience is colleague.

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3 min · High-stakes

Raise a Sensitive Concern — Variation 1

You are a manager in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Raise a Sensitive Concern becomes high stakes because of relationship risk and the audience is direct report.

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1 min · Foundational

Receive Critical Feedback — Variation 1

You are a professional in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Receive Critical Feedback becomes high stakes because of emotion and the audience is colleague.

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1 min · Intermediate

Ask for More Resources

Your programme needs extra people.

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2 min · Intermediate

Repair After Conflict — Variation 1

You are a manager in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Repair After Conflict becomes high stakes because of relationship risk and the audience is direct report.

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2 min · High-stakes

Give Corrective Feedback — Variation 2

You are a professional in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Give Corrective Feedback becomes high stakes because of emotion and the audience is colleague.

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3 min · Foundational

Address Missed Deadlines — Variation 2

You are a manager in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Address Missed Deadlines becomes high stakes because of relationship risk and the audience is direct report.

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1 min · Intermediate

Say No to Extra Work — Variation 2

You are a professional in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Say No to Extra Work becomes high stakes because of emotion and the audience is colleague.

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2 min · Advanced

Challenge Disrespectful Behaviour — Variation 2

You are a manager in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Challenge Disrespectful Behaviour becomes high stakes because of relationship risk and the audience is direct report.

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2 min · High-stakes

Discuss Poor Performance — Variation 2

You are a professional in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Discuss Poor Performance becomes high stakes because of emotion and the audience is colleague.

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3 min · Foundational

Apologise for a Mistake — Variation 2

You are a manager in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Apologise for a Mistake becomes high stakes because of relationship risk and the audience is direct report.

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1 min · Intermediate

Set a Boundary — Variation 2

You are a professional in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Set a Boundary becomes high stakes because of emotion and the audience is colleague.

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2 min · Advanced

Raise a Sensitive Concern — Variation 2

You are a manager in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Raise a Sensitive Concern becomes high stakes because of relationship risk and the audience is direct report.

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2 min · High-stakes

Receive Critical Feedback — Variation 2

You are a professional in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Receive Critical Feedback becomes high stakes because of emotion and the audience is colleague.

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1 min · Intermediate

Own a Delay

A milestone has slipped by two weeks.

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3 min · Foundational

Repair After Conflict — Variation 2

You are a manager in a realistic difficult conversation situation. Repair After Conflict becomes high stakes because of relationship risk and the audience is direct report.

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1 min · Foundational

Announce a Difficult Decision — Variation 1

You are a manager in a realistic leadership situation. Announce a Difficult Decision becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is team.

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2 min · Intermediate

Explain a Strategy Shift — Variation 1

You are a executive in a realistic leadership situation. Explain a Strategy Shift becomes high stakes because of authority and the audience is organisation.

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2 min · Advanced

Lead Through Uncertainty — Variation 1

You are a manager in a realistic leadership situation. Lead Through Uncertainty becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is team.

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3 min · High-stakes

Motivate After a Setback — Variation 1

You are a executive in a realistic leadership situation. Motivate After a Setback becomes high stakes because of authority and the audience is organisation.

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1 min · Foundational

Communicate Priorities — Variation 1

You are a manager in a realistic leadership situation. Communicate Priorities becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is team.

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2 min · Intermediate

Address Team Anxiety — Variation 1

You are a executive in a realistic leadership situation. Address Team Anxiety becomes high stakes because of authority and the audience is organisation.

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2 min · Advanced

Hold People Accountable — Variation 1

You are a manager in a realistic leadership situation. Hold People Accountable becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is team.

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3 min · High-stakes

Delegate Clearly — Variation 1

You are a executive in a realistic leadership situation. Delegate Clearly becomes high stakes because of authority and the audience is organisation.

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1 min · Foundational

Recognise Performance — Variation 1

You are a manager in a realistic leadership situation. Recognise Performance becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is team.

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1 min · Intermediate

Challenge Scope Creep

A sponsor adds work without changing time or budget.

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2 min · Intermediate

Speak After a Crisis — Variation 1

You are a executive in a realistic leadership situation. Speak After a Crisis becomes high stakes because of authority and the audience is organisation.

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2 min · High-stakes

Announce a Difficult Decision — Variation 2

You are a manager in a realistic leadership situation. Announce a Difficult Decision becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is team.

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3 min · Foundational

Explain a Strategy Shift — Variation 2

You are a executive in a realistic leadership situation. Explain a Strategy Shift becomes high stakes because of authority and the audience is organisation.

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1 min · Intermediate

Lead Through Uncertainty — Variation 2

You are a manager in a realistic leadership situation. Lead Through Uncertainty becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is team.

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2 min · Advanced

Motivate After a Setback — Variation 2

You are a executive in a realistic leadership situation. Motivate After a Setback becomes high stakes because of authority and the audience is organisation.

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2 min · High-stakes

Communicate Priorities — Variation 2

You are a manager in a realistic leadership situation. Communicate Priorities becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is team.

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3 min · Foundational

Address Team Anxiety — Variation 2

You are a executive in a realistic leadership situation. Address Team Anxiety becomes high stakes because of authority and the audience is organisation.

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1 min · Intermediate

Hold People Accountable — Variation 2

You are a manager in a realistic leadership situation. Hold People Accountable becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is team.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Delegate Clearly — Variation 2

You are a executive in a realistic leadership situation. Delegate Clearly becomes high stakes because of authority and the audience is organisation.

Practise
2 min · High-stakes

Recognise Performance — Variation 2

You are a manager in a realistic leadership situation. Recognise Performance becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is team.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Speak Early

You have one useful insight early in a large meeting.

Practise
3 min · Foundational

Speak After a Crisis — Variation 2

You are a executive in a realistic leadership situation. Speak After a Crisis becomes high stakes because of authority and the audience is organisation.

Practise
1 min · Foundational

Answer a Difficult Reporter — Variation 1

You are a spokesperson in a realistic media & crisis situation. Answer a Difficult Reporter becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is journalist.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Correct a False Premise — Variation 1

You are a leader in a realistic media & crisis situation. Correct a False Premise becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is public.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Respond When Facts Are Incomplete — Variation 1

You are a spokesperson in a realistic media & crisis situation. Respond When Facts Are Incomplete becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is journalist.

Practise
3 min · High-stakes

Explain a Delay — Variation 1

You are a leader in a realistic media & crisis situation. Explain a Delay becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is public.

Practise
1 min · Foundational

Handle a Reputation Question — Variation 1

You are a spokesperson in a realistic media & crisis situation. Handle a Reputation Question becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is journalist.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Give a 20-Second Soundbite — Variation 1

You are a leader in a realistic media & crisis situation. Give a 20-Second Soundbite becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is public.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Bridge Without Evading — Variation 1

You are a spokesperson in a realistic media & crisis situation. Bridge Without Evading becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is journalist.

Practise
3 min · High-stakes

Admit an Error — Variation 1

You are a leader in a realistic media & crisis situation. Admit an Error becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is public.

Practise
1 min · Foundational

Communicate During an Incident — Variation 1

You are a spokesperson in a realistic media & crisis situation. Communicate During an Incident becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is journalist.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Clarify Vague Direction

A leader says 'make this more strategic'.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Close a Press Interview — Variation 1

You are a leader in a realistic media & crisis situation. Close a Press Interview becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is public.

Practise
2 min · High-stakes

Answer a Difficult Reporter — Variation 2

You are a spokesperson in a realistic media & crisis situation. Answer a Difficult Reporter becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is journalist.

Practise
3 min · Foundational

Correct a False Premise — Variation 2

You are a leader in a realistic media & crisis situation. Correct a False Premise becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is public.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Respond When Facts Are Incomplete — Variation 2

You are a spokesperson in a realistic media & crisis situation. Respond When Facts Are Incomplete becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is journalist.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Explain a Delay — Variation 2

You are a leader in a realistic media & crisis situation. Explain a Delay becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is public.

Practise
2 min · High-stakes

Handle a Reputation Question — Variation 2

You are a spokesperson in a realistic media & crisis situation. Handle a Reputation Question becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is journalist.

Practise
3 min · Foundational

Give a 20-Second Soundbite — Variation 2

You are a leader in a realistic media & crisis situation. Give a 20-Second Soundbite becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is public.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Bridge Without Evading — Variation 2

You are a spokesperson in a realistic media & crisis situation. Bridge Without Evading becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is journalist.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Admit an Error — Variation 2

You are a leader in a realistic media & crisis situation. Admit an Error becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is public.

Practise
2 min · High-stakes

Communicate During an Incident — Variation 2

You are a spokesperson in a realistic media & crisis situation. Communicate During an Incident becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is journalist.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Present Bad News

A key target will be missed.

Practise
3 min · Foundational

Close a Press Interview — Variation 2

You are a leader in a realistic media & crisis situation. Close a Press Interview becomes high stakes because of uncertainty and the audience is public.

Practise
1 min · Foundational

Disagree Across Cultures — Variation 1

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Disagree Across Cultures becomes high stakes because of cultural ambiguity and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Clarify an Ambiguous Request — Variation 1

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Clarify an Ambiguous Request becomes high stakes because of language confidence and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Speak in a Multilingual Meeting — Variation 1

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Speak in a Multilingual Meeting becomes high stakes because of cultural ambiguity and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
3 min · High-stakes

Handle Different Turn-Taking Norms — Variation 1

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Handle Different Turn-Taking Norms becomes high stakes because of language confidence and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
1 min · Foundational

Ask About a Cultural Assumption — Variation 1

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Ask About a Cultural Assumption becomes high stakes because of cultural ambiguity and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Give Feedback Across Contexts — Variation 1

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Give Feedback Across Contexts becomes high stakes because of language confidence and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Clarify Hierarchy Expectations — Variation 1

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Clarify Hierarchy Expectations becomes high stakes because of cultural ambiguity and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
3 min · High-stakes

Simplify International English — Variation 1

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Simplify International English becomes high stakes because of language confidence and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
1 min · Foundational

Recover From Misunderstanding — Variation 1

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Recover From Misunderstanding becomes high stakes because of cultural ambiguity and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Board Question on Risk

A board member asks why a known risk was not prevented.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Build Shared Meaning — Variation 1

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Build Shared Meaning becomes high stakes because of language confidence and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
2 min · High-stakes

Disagree Across Cultures — Variation 2

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Disagree Across Cultures becomes high stakes because of cultural ambiguity and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
3 min · Foundational

Clarify an Ambiguous Request — Variation 2

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Clarify an Ambiguous Request becomes high stakes because of language confidence and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Speak in a Multilingual Meeting — Variation 2

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Speak in a Multilingual Meeting becomes high stakes because of cultural ambiguity and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Handle Different Turn-Taking Norms — Variation 2

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Handle Different Turn-Taking Norms becomes high stakes because of language confidence and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
2 min · High-stakes

Ask About a Cultural Assumption — Variation 2

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Ask About a Cultural Assumption becomes high stakes because of cultural ambiguity and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
3 min · Foundational

Give Feedback Across Contexts — Variation 2

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Give Feedback Across Contexts becomes high stakes because of language confidence and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Clarify Hierarchy Expectations — Variation 2

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Clarify Hierarchy Expectations becomes high stakes because of cultural ambiguity and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Simplify International English — Variation 2

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Simplify International English becomes high stakes because of language confidence and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
2 min · High-stakes

Recover From Misunderstanding — Variation 2

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Recover From Misunderstanding becomes high stakes because of cultural ambiguity and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Close the Meeting

A cross-functional meeting is ending.

Practise
3 min · Foundational

Build Shared Meaning — Variation 2

You are a international professional in a realistic cross-cultural situation. Build Shared Meaning becomes high stakes because of language confidence and the audience is multicultural colleagues.

Practise
1 min · Foundational

Open a Zoom Meeting — Variation 1

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Open a Zoom Meeting becomes high stakes because of technology and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Contribute Without Interrupting — Variation 1

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Contribute Without Interrupting becomes high stakes because of low feedback and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Recover From Technical Failure — Variation 1

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Recover From Technical Failure becomes high stakes because of technology and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
3 min · High-stakes

Present to Cameras-Off Audience — Variation 1

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Present to Cameras-Off Audience becomes high stakes because of low feedback and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
1 min · Foundational

Manage Online Q&A — Variation 1

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Manage Online Q&A becomes high stakes because of technology and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Give a Concise Remote Update — Variation 1

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Give a Concise Remote Update becomes high stakes because of low feedback and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Handle Silence Online — Variation 1

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Handle Silence Online becomes high stakes because of technology and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
3 min · High-stakes

Moderate a Hybrid Meeting — Variation 1

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Moderate a Hybrid Meeting becomes high stakes because of low feedback and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
1 min · Foundational

Close a Virtual Meeting — Variation 1

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Close a Virtual Meeting becomes high stakes because of technology and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Open Without Apology

You are starting a 10-minute professional presentation.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Speak With Limited Bandwidth — Variation 1

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Speak With Limited Bandwidth becomes high stakes because of low feedback and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
2 min · High-stakes

Open a Zoom Meeting — Variation 2

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Open a Zoom Meeting becomes high stakes because of technology and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
3 min · Foundational

Contribute Without Interrupting — Variation 2

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Contribute Without Interrupting becomes high stakes because of low feedback and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Recover From Technical Failure — Variation 2

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Recover From Technical Failure becomes high stakes because of technology and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Present to Cameras-Off Audience — Variation 2

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Present to Cameras-Off Audience becomes high stakes because of low feedback and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
2 min · High-stakes

Manage Online Q&A — Variation 2

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Manage Online Q&A becomes high stakes because of technology and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
3 min · Foundational

Give a Concise Remote Update — Variation 2

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Give a Concise Remote Update becomes high stakes because of low feedback and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Handle Silence Online — Variation 2

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Handle Silence Online becomes high stakes because of technology and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Moderate a Hybrid Meeting — Variation 2

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Moderate a Hybrid Meeting becomes high stakes because of low feedback and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
2 min · High-stakes

Close a Virtual Meeting — Variation 2

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Close a Virtual Meeting becomes high stakes because of technology and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Explain One Chart

Executives are looking at a complex performance chart.

Practise
3 min · Foundational

Speak With Limited Bandwidth — Variation 2

You are a remote professional in a realistic virtual communication situation. Speak With Limited Bandwidth becomes high stakes because of low feedback and the audience is virtual team.

Practise
1 min · Foundational

Introduce Yourself at an Event — Variation 1

You are a professional in a realistic career & networking situation. Introduce Yourself at an Event becomes high stakes because of social evaluation and the audience is peer.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Ask for a Referral — Variation 1

You are a job seeker in a realistic career & networking situation. Ask for a Referral becomes high stakes because of status and the audience is senior contact.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Explain Your Career Pivot — Variation 1

You are a professional in a realistic career & networking situation. Explain Your Career Pivot becomes high stakes because of social evaluation and the audience is peer.

Practise
3 min · High-stakes

Speak to a Senior Leader — Variation 1

You are a job seeker in a realistic career & networking situation. Speak to a Senior Leader becomes high stakes because of status and the audience is senior contact.

Practise
1 min · Foundational

Follow Up After Meeting — Variation 1

You are a professional in a realistic career & networking situation. Follow Up After Meeting becomes high stakes because of social evaluation and the audience is peer.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Ask for Mentorship — Variation 1

You are a job seeker in a realistic career & networking situation. Ask for Mentorship becomes high stakes because of status and the audience is senior contact.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Explain Your Value Quickly — Variation 1

You are a professional in a realistic career & networking situation. Explain Your Value Quickly becomes high stakes because of social evaluation and the audience is peer.

Practise
3 min · High-stakes

Join a Group Conversation — Variation 1

You are a job seeker in a realistic career & networking situation. Join a Group Conversation becomes high stakes because of status and the audience is senior contact.

Practise
1 min · Foundational

Exit a Conversation Gracefully — Variation 1

You are a professional in a realistic career & networking situation. Exit a Conversation Gracefully becomes high stakes because of social evaluation and the audience is peer.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Handle Hostile Q&A

A stakeholder says your recommendation is unrealistic.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Make a Professional Request — Variation 1

You are a job seeker in a realistic career & networking situation. Make a Professional Request becomes high stakes because of status and the audience is senior contact.

Practise
2 min · High-stakes

Introduce Yourself at an Event — Variation 2

You are a professional in a realistic career & networking situation. Introduce Yourself at an Event becomes high stakes because of social evaluation and the audience is peer.

Practise
3 min · Foundational

Ask for a Referral — Variation 2

You are a job seeker in a realistic career & networking situation. Ask for a Referral becomes high stakes because of status and the audience is senior contact.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Explain Your Career Pivot — Variation 2

You are a professional in a realistic career & networking situation. Explain Your Career Pivot becomes high stakes because of social evaluation and the audience is peer.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Speak to a Senior Leader — Variation 2

You are a job seeker in a realistic career & networking situation. Speak to a Senior Leader becomes high stakes because of status and the audience is senior contact.

Practise
2 min · High-stakes

Follow Up After Meeting — Variation 2

You are a professional in a realistic career & networking situation. Follow Up After Meeting becomes high stakes because of social evaluation and the audience is peer.

Practise
3 min · Foundational

Ask for Mentorship — Variation 2

You are a job seeker in a realistic career & networking situation. Ask for Mentorship becomes high stakes because of status and the audience is senior contact.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Explain Your Value Quickly — Variation 2

You are a professional in a realistic career & networking situation. Explain Your Value Quickly becomes high stakes because of social evaluation and the audience is peer.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Join a Group Conversation — Variation 2

You are a job seeker in a realistic career & networking situation. Join a Group Conversation becomes high stakes because of status and the audience is senior contact.

Practise
2 min · High-stakes

Exit a Conversation Gracefully — Variation 2

You are a professional in a realistic career & networking situation. Exit a Conversation Gracefully becomes high stakes because of social evaluation and the audience is peer.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Forgot Your Place

You lose your place mid-presentation.

Practise
3 min · Foundational

Make a Professional Request — Variation 2

You are a job seeker in a realistic career & networking situation. Make a Professional Request becomes high stakes because of status and the audience is senior contact.

Practise
1 min · Foundational

Explain a Policy Choice — Variation 1

You are a public leader in a realistic public & political communication situation. Explain a Policy Choice becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is citizens.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Respond to Public Anger — Variation 1

You are a civic spokesperson in a realistic public & political communication situation. Respond to Public Anger becomes high stakes because of contested issue and the audience is public audience.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Answer an Accountability Question — Variation 1

You are a public leader in a realistic public & political communication situation. Answer an Accountability Question becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is citizens.

Practise
3 min · High-stakes

Speak at a Community Forum — Variation 1

You are a civic spokesperson in a realistic public & political communication situation. Speak at a Community Forum becomes high stakes because of contested issue and the audience is public audience.

Practise
1 min · Foundational

Debate an Opponent Respectfully — Variation 1

You are a public leader in a realistic public & political communication situation. Debate an Opponent Respectfully becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is citizens.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Acknowledge a Trade-off — Variation 1

You are a civic spokesperson in a realistic public & political communication situation. Acknowledge a Trade-off becomes high stakes because of contested issue and the audience is public audience.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Correct Misinformation Publicly — Variation 1

You are a public leader in a realistic public & political communication situation. Correct Misinformation Publicly becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is citizens.

Practise
3 min · High-stakes

Explain a Budget Constraint — Variation 1

You are a civic spokesperson in a realistic public & political communication situation. Explain a Budget Constraint becomes high stakes because of contested issue and the audience is public audience.

Practise
1 min · Foundational

Invite Public Participation — Variation 1

You are a public leader in a realistic public & political communication situation. Invite Public Participation becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is citizens.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Virtual Presentation

Most cameras are off.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Close a Public Address — Variation 1

You are a civic spokesperson in a realistic public & political communication situation. Close a Public Address becomes high stakes because of contested issue and the audience is public audience.

Practise
2 min · High-stakes

Explain a Policy Choice — Variation 2

You are a public leader in a realistic public & political communication situation. Explain a Policy Choice becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is citizens.

Practise
3 min · Foundational

Respond to Public Anger — Variation 2

You are a civic spokesperson in a realistic public & political communication situation. Respond to Public Anger becomes high stakes because of contested issue and the audience is public audience.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Answer an Accountability Question — Variation 2

You are a public leader in a realistic public & political communication situation. Answer an Accountability Question becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is citizens.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Speak at a Community Forum — Variation 2

You are a civic spokesperson in a realistic public & political communication situation. Speak at a Community Forum becomes high stakes because of contested issue and the audience is public audience.

Practise
2 min · High-stakes

Debate an Opponent Respectfully — Variation 2

You are a public leader in a realistic public & political communication situation. Debate an Opponent Respectfully becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is citizens.

Practise
3 min · Foundational

Acknowledge a Trade-off — Variation 2

You are a civic spokesperson in a realistic public & political communication situation. Acknowledge a Trade-off becomes high stakes because of contested issue and the audience is public audience.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Correct Misinformation Publicly — Variation 2

You are a public leader in a realistic public & political communication situation. Correct Misinformation Publicly becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is citizens.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Explain a Budget Constraint — Variation 2

You are a civic spokesperson in a realistic public & political communication situation. Explain a Budget Constraint becomes high stakes because of contested issue and the audience is public audience.

Practise
2 min · High-stakes

Invite Public Participation — Variation 2

You are a public leader in a realistic public & political communication situation. Invite Public Participation becomes high stakes because of public scrutiny and the audience is citizens.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Executive Deck in 3 Minutes

Your 15-minute slot is cut to three minutes.

Practise
3 min · Foundational

Close a Public Address — Variation 2

You are a civic spokesperson in a realistic public & political communication situation. Close a Public Address becomes high stakes because of contested issue and the audience is public audience.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Story With Evidence

You need a human story and credible evidence.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Demo Failure

Your product demo fails live.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Mixed Expertise Audience

The audience contains experts and non-experts.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Close With a Decision

Your strategy presentation needs approval.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Feedback to a High Performer

Strong results are paired with damaging behaviour.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Say No to Extra Work

New urgent work conflicts with existing deadlines.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Repeated Lateness

A team member has missed three deadlines.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Unrealistic Client Scope

A client wants double the scope at the same cost/date.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Correct a Senior Person

A senior leader gives an incorrect figure.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Apologise for a Mistake

Your error created extra work for others.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Receive Harsh Feedback

You believe the feedback is unfair.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Peer Takes Credit

A colleague repeatedly presents shared work as their own.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

End a Project

A partner cares deeply about a project being discontinued.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Cultural Misunderstanding

A comment was experienced as disrespectful in a multicultural team.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Salary Negotiation

You receive an offer below your target.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Vendor Price Increase

A supplier raises price 20 percent mid-contract.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Deadline Negotiation

A client wants Friday; realistic date is Tuesday.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Budget Cut

Your budget is being reduced 25 percent.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Partnership Exclusivity

A partner wants exclusivity that could restrict growth.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Fee Discount

A client asks for a 40 percent discount.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Move a Public Deadline

A senior sponsor announced a date that is now unsafe.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Two-Team Resource Conflict

Two teams need the same specialist.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Investor Governance Term

An investor proposes a restrictive governance condition.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Public-Sector Stakeholder

A government partner requests visibility your rules do not permit exactly.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

30-Second Elevator Pitch

You meet a potentially useful contact.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Investor First Meeting

You have two minutes with an investor.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Donor Programme Pitch

A donor panel is assessing a social-impact programme.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Internal Idea Pitch

You want leadership to approve a small process change.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Sales Discovery to Pitch

A client has explained a concrete problem.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Pre-Revenue Pitch

You have no revenue yet.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Policy Idea Pitch

You have 90 seconds with a senior official.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Media Programme Pitch

You are pitching a show to a sponsor.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Pitch After Rejection

The same partner rejected you six months ago.

Practise
2 min · Intermediate

Cross-Cultural Partnership Pitch

You are pitching an international partner.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Announce Strategic Change

A major change will affect roles and priorities.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Town Hall Difficult Question

An employee challenges leadership credibility.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Motivate After Setback

Your team lost an important bid.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Delegate Clearly

An important task needs ownership.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Communicate a Decision You Disagree With

Leadership chose a path you argued against.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Recognise Team Publicly

A team has delivered something important.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Restructure Announcement

Roles are being eliminated.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Reset Accountability

The team repeatedly misses commitments.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Speak During a Crisis

An operational crisis is still unfolding.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Vision in Two Minutes

You are launching a three-year strategy.

Practise
1 min · Advanced

Hostile Journalist Question

A journalist frames an issue as leadership failure.

Practise
1 min · Advanced

Correct a False Premise

A question contains a wrong statistic.

Practise
1 min · Advanced

First Crisis Statement

Facts are incomplete after an incident.

Practise
1 min · Advanced

Podcast Long Answer

A host asks why your work matters.

Practise
1 min · Advanced

TV Soundbite

You have 30 seconds for a complex policy issue.

Practise
1 min · Advanced

Question You Cannot Answer

A reporter asks for information you do not yet have.

Practise
1 min · Advanced

Personal Attack in Debate

Another panelist attacks your competence.

Practise
1 min · Advanced

Off-Topic Question

A reporter asks something outside your remit.

Practise
1 min · Advanced

Correct Yourself On Air

You realise a statistic you just said was wrong.

Practise
1 min · Advanced

Post-Crisis Accountability

Several days after a crisis, the public wants evidence of change.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Direct vs Indirect Feedback

You are giving feedback across different communication preferences.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Silence in a Global Meeting

A few voices dominate while others are quiet.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Accent Self-Consciousness

You are preparing for an international presentation.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Hierarchy Across Cultures

You need to challenge a senior participant in a formal setting.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Code-Switching Choice

A multilingual team can use several languages.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Humour Across Cultures

You planned a joke for an international audience.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Terse Email

A partner's short email sounds rude to you.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Turn-Taking in Formal Delegation

You have a technical correction in a protocol-heavy meeting.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Global English Jargon

A workshop uses dense institutional jargon.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Different Disagreement Norms

Some team members debate openly; others avoid public dissent.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Camera-Off Zoom Update

Most cameras are off during your update.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Connection Lag

You keep talking over a colleague because of lag.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Screen-Sharing

You are explaining a slide while screen-sharing.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Virtual Silence

You ask a question and nobody answers for ten seconds.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Remote Executive Briefing

Executives may be multitasking online.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Networking Introduction

You meet someone you want to know professionally.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Ask for Informational Interview

You want 20 minutes from a senior professional.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Promotion Conversation

You want to discuss readiness for promotion.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Professional Bio

You are introduced on a panel.

Practise
1 min · Intermediate

Follow Up After Meeting

A first meeting is ending well.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Policy Explanation to Citizens

A public leader must explain a complex policy change in plain language.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Rally Message With Substance

A political/public leader addresses supporters.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Debate Rebuttal

An opponent challenges your record in a public debate.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Community Meeting Anger

Residents are angry about a service failure.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Explain a Budget Trade-Off

A public official must explain why one programme was prioritised over another.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Concession Speech / Loss

A candidate or public leader has lost a contest.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Public Correction of Misinformation

False information about your policy is spreading.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Constituency Listening Session

You are opening a public listening forum.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Cross-Party / Cross-Group Dialogue

You must work with people who publicly disagree with you.

Practise
2 min · Advanced

Crisis Address to the Public

A serious national/local event requires reassurance and action.

Practise