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Confident Business English

Are you an international senior manager who wants to feel more confident communicating in English? I’m Anna Connelly, an Advanced Neurolanguage Coach®, and every week I bring you practical business English strategies to help you communicate more confidently at work. The ideas in this podcast come directly from the real communication challenges I work on with senior managers in my coaching sessions every day, including difficult meetings, presentations, speaking up, explaining complex ideas,

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305. How to Build Confidence and Connection in...

Confident Business English ·

2026/01/14

Making conversation in English can feel harder than meetings, presentations, or technical discussions, especially when you are a senior manager. In this episode, I give you ways to help reduce feeling awkward and uncertain to feeling more confident, in control, and connected when you speak with colleagues in English. I'll share with you simple, repeatable strategies to:reduce anxiety before conversationsguide discussions instead of reacting to themhandle moments of misunderstanding calmlyfinish

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00:18:40

304. I Don’t Sound Like a Senior Manager in English:...

Confident Business English ·

2025/12/17

You are already able to communicate in English but you don't feel confident that you sound like a senior manager. In this episode, I've picked my top 11 quick upgrades you can make to sound more executive. But let me be clear, you don’t need these to do your job. You already are a senior manager. But if you want to feel more confident when you walk into the room, this episode will help. Enjoy! AnnaTimestamps02:10 The “outfit” analogy 03:10 — Upgrade 1: Further (vs. more)04:10 — Upgrade 2: I think

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00:13:40

303. What Did They Just Say? Real Meeting English for...

Confident Business English ·

2025/12/10

As a senior manager, not understanding can feel very uncomfortable. You know people are looking to you to lead the conversation. If you miss something, you might say something wrong and worry you will look like silly. It's an understandable concern so let me help you build your confidence by learning common phrases from real meetings so next time you know exactly what you're colleagues are saying. Enjoy! Anna00:00 – Why missing meaning in meetings crushes confidence03:00 – Phrase 105:30 – Phrase

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00:13:37

302. Executive Presence in English: Habits to Improve...

Confident Business English ·

2025/12/03

You can already speak English but do you sound like the senior manager you are? In this episode, I walk you through the small communication habits that quietly affect how you come across at work. Enjoy! Anna01:30 – The uncomfortable lesson I learned from my own communication coach05:10 – Habit 1 07:00 – Habit 210:40 – Habit 313:20 – Practical ways to get feedback and improve15:20 – Final challenge for the weekGET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in

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00:11:38

301. 12 Minutes to Speak Like a Leader in Your Next...

Confident Business English ·

2025/11/26

If you’ve got an interview in English for a senior role, you need answers that reflect your true experience, clearly, confidently, and with the right vocabulary. In just 12 minutes, I’ll walk you through the leadership verbs and phrases that instantly make your answers stronger and more accurate. All inspired by my clients who have gone through this process too. They are all straightforward upgrades you can try to incorporate in your next interview. I really hope you find it useful

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00:12:20

300. Senior Manager Quick Wins: One Small Word to...

Confident Business English ·

2025/11/19

Learn one small but powerful word you can use in difficult conversations to sound more diplomatic and confident without hiding your message. Senior managers use this word to soften feedback, communicate concerns clearly, and handle sensitive moments better. Enjoy! Anna Timestamps00:00 Why this tiny word matters01:05 What the word really means02:40 When to use it (and when not to)04:15 How to use it to to soften feedback06:10 Using the word to express risks08:00 Practice: Rephrase your sentences09:45

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00:14:47

299. Decode Business Phrases: No More “What Does That...

Confident Business English ·

2025/11/12

The last Decode episode was really popular so I wanted to expand to a new mini series throughout this season. If you’ve ever been in a meeting and thought, “Wait… what does that phrase actually mean?” this episode is for you. Let me take you through a list of common business expressions you’ll hear across companies and industries. You’ll learn what they mean, how they’re used, and the origin of the phrase. That will mean that next time, you can follow the conversation and won't have to wonder what

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00:14:31

298. Don’t Break Your Flow! Clarify the Business...

Confident Business English ·

2025/11/05

CLICK HERE TO MY NEXT FREE LIVESTREAM 12TH NOVEMBER 2025 19.30 (Madrid time) Do you break the flow when you speak because you’re unsure if you’re using the right word? In this 15-minute episode, I’ll help you finally clarify the most common “what’s the difference” questions my clients ask. You’ll stop second-guessing yourself in meetings and just go for it. Keep the flow going! Enjoy. Anna00:00 – Why we hesitate when we speak02:00 – My “SUMO” trick to deal with hesitation04:00 – Double vs

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00:11:58

297. Ask Your First Question at a Conference

Confident Business English ·

2025/10/29

Do you have a a great question but there's a big audience and it's intimidating? this short, practical session I give you a clear 5-step framework, real examples, and delivery tips so you can speak up, ask a question confidently and feel like you are contributing to the conversation. Enjoy! Anna00:35 – Why speaking up matters for senior managers (visibility & impact)02:10 – The 5-step question framework 04:20 – Example 1: 05:20 – Example 2: 06:05 – Example 3: 06:55 – Delivery tips:08:10 – Sound more

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00:15:48

296. 15 Minutes to See Your English Differently

Confident Business English ·

2025/10/22

If you already speak English every day but still doubt yourself, this one’s for you. In 15 minutes, I want to help you shift your perspective so you can focus on more on what actually matters. This is a coaching episode which is part of the content on Confident Business English. It's not just about the technical stuff, you also need to put in the work to move forward in the way you think. I hope you find it useful. Anna. Timings00:00 – Why your English confidence might be the real problem, not your

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00:16:02

295. Disagreeing Without Disconnecting:...

Confident Business English ·

2025/10/15

In this episode, I talk with Lindsay McMahon, CEO and co-host of All Ears English, about how senior managers can disagree more effectively and sensitively in global business settings. We explore cultural differences in communication, key concepts like context and power distance, and practical English phrases you can use to disagree without damaging relationships. Enjoy! Here are the timings:00:00 – Introduction & why disagreeing well matters for leaders01:00 – Meet Lindsay McMahon and her global

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00:15:31

294. Crack the Code: Everyday British Work...

Confident Business English ·

2025/10/08

In this episode, I break down common everyday British workplace expressions that you have told me often confuse you. From casual phrases to more formal ones. You’ll learn their real meanings and when to expect them so you can respond confidently and follow work conversations with second guessing. Enjoy! AnnaTime Notes:00:00 – Why understanding boosts confidence02:00 – Informal phrases at work04:30 – Formal email language06:00 – Tricky linking words08:00 – Subtle agreement expressions09:45 – Casual

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00:15:38

293. Help! I Need to Improvise in Meetings — And Be...

Confident Business English ·

2025/10/01

In this episode of Confident Business English, I provide you with strategies to help you feel more confident when unexpectedly asked to speak in English during meetings. I share 3 practical frameworks to effectively structure responses. I also emphasize the importance of buying time, using simple structures, and shifting your mindset to handle being put on the spot. This forms part of a new Help! series on the podcast. Episodes focused the actual challenges senior managers like you face every

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00:11:25

292. Explain Why It Matters: Effective English...

Confident Business English ·

2025/09/24

Do you ever feel it's hard to convince people of your ideas in English? You feel you are not as persuasive and your sentences are flat. I actually come across this problem frequently with clients. That's why I'd like to help you explain why things matter. I will show you 3 effective English structures you can use to hopefully sound more convincing and help your colleagues understand the importance behind your ideas. Enjoy! AnnaGET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly

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00:12:48

291. Put These 3 Phrases into Action in Your Next...

Confident Business English ·

2025/09/17

Welcome back to a brand new season of Confident Business English. I wanted to kick off focusing on one of the things you told me you love about the podcast - content you can actually use in real life at work. In this episode I've selected 3 phrases you can try in your next meeting. They are so relevant for you as a senior manager and I hope this training will help you feel more confident to say them and you will fele like you are making progress. Enjoy! AnnaWant to learn thees 3 plus 2 extra in much

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00:15:48

290. Let's Wrap it Up! My Final Key Takeaways for...

Confident Business English ·

2025/07/16

Let's wrap up this season with a final episode of my key takeaways as a Neurolanguage Coach®, working with senior managers like you every single day. We will touch on how to be more clear, understand commonly confused business words and end on how to build your confidence. The new season will be back on 17th September 2025. Want to work on your English over Summer?Become more confident with business phrases in 90 days - Get 20% off my Confidence Booster Toolkit until 31st July 2025.Book a coaching

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00:31:46

289. Self-Conscious About Your Pronunciation? Spend...

Confident Business English ·

2025/07/09

For the penultimate episode of Confident Business English this season, I am bringing you a bonus guest episode Emma from Pronunciation with Emma. If you haven't heard of Emma already, she has 15+ years of experience and over 1 mill. followers on social media. In short, she knows her stuff. She is going to spend 30 minutes with you to hopefully help you towards feeling less self-concious about your pronunciation. Emma talks about:Her best advice if you are struggling right nowA practical method to

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00:11:42

288. Know Exactly What to Say: 11 Essential...

Confident Business English ·

2025/07/02

Your team member is leaving, you find out a colleague is pregnant or sadly a colleague's family member has passed away. What to say in these real moments in the workplace? Let me walk you through 11 one-liners you feel confident you know exactly what to say. Hope it's useful. AnnaWant the transcripts, newsletters and extra content? Become a free memberWant to become a Supporter of the podcast? Buy me a coffeeLinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

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00:13:58

287. From Flat to Convincing: Build Your Executive...

Confident Business English ·

2025/06/25

Do you have to convince and persuade your colleagues on your ideas? Are you worried your points sound flat and don't make an impact because you don't have the right words? In this episode I illustrate how choosing the right vocabulary can make a big difference to how your argument comes across. Learn quick, practical tricks about what to include to sound more convincing and common pitfalls which will make your argument sound weaker. Perfect for any senior managers who need to convince execs! I hope

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00:14:09

286. My Key Takeaways: Finally Understand This...

Confident Business English ·

2025/06/18

Recently, I've been getting the same question from my clients. "How do I use the present perfect properly? I understand the technical grammar but I have doubts about when to use it." As you are always a senior manager too, you may also lack confidence in how to use. That's why I wanted to dedicate an episode to covering this in-depth and help build your confidence with it. It is a HIGHLY useful tense to feel comfortable with as we use it all the time in business. I hope you find it useful

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