Panic Attack Performance Review

After your panic attack during the Q4 sales presentation, Director Sarah Chen has called you in for an urgent performance review. With rumors of downsizing and your recent medical disclosure, you must defend your position while navigating subtle discrimination. The next 15 minutes will determine your future at Vertex Solutions.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Senior Account Manager with 4 years at the company

Conversation Partner

Sarah Chen, Director of Operations

Setting

Modern glass-walled office, late afternoon shadows stretching across designer furniture, city lights beginning to twinkle outside

Location

Vertex Solutions HQ, 47th Floor Executive Suite

Learning Objectives

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Defend your performance record with specific metrics and achievements

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Address the panic attack professionally while asserting your rights

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Secure a written accommodation plan without accepting blame

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Please, take a seat. I've been reviewing your... incident during the Westbrook presentation. Given our current restructuring phase, we need to have a frank discussion about your ability to handle pressure in this role.”

This is how Sarah Chen, Director of Operations's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#646

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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🎓Learn from your mistakes

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