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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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00:16:00

344. A Shortcut for More Natural English at Work

Confident Business English ·

2026/09/29

Do you find yourself hesitating over he/she, him/her, his/her when talking at work? In this episode, I’ll show you a simple shortcut, with practical business examples to help you use it more naturally and confidently at work. Very important for you as a senior manager as this is a structure which pops up a lot in business. Talking about future situations, when you talk about a person in general and when you want to talk about confidential matters. Hope this helps you feel more confident with it

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00:14:33

343. “What Do You Think?” How to Structure Your...

Confident Business English ·

2026/09/22

When somebody asks for your view at work, it can be difficult to organise everything you know into a strong response in English. In this episode, I’ll give you three simple questions to structure your answer: What’s the point? What do you recommend? How strongly do you mean it? We’ll practice them through a realistic leadership scenario, with useful business vocabulary along the way. I hope it helps you feel more confident. Enjoy! AnnaCome and Say HelloLinkedInQuestions, thoughts or just want to

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00:14:24

342. The Next Step for Your Business English

Confident Business English ·

2026/09/15

You already speak English at work but what should you focus on to become a stronger communicator and feel more confident? In this season opener, I’m sharing three of the most recurrent communication points across ALL of my hundreds of English coaching sessions, with practical ways to start working on each one straight away. I hope you this helps you take the next step forward and feel more confident with your business English. AnnaCome and Say HelloLinkedInQuestions, thoughts or just want to say

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00:16:54

341. The Confidence Sessions: How to Build Momentum...

Confident Business English ·

2026/09/09

NEW SEASON STARTS 16th SEPTEMBER 2026One difficult meeting can knock your confidence, but it doesn’t have to define what happens next. In the final Confidence Session, we look at how to rebuild momentum, create more opportunities to grow your self-belief, and learn to trust yourself to handle whatever happens in English. Enjoy! AnnaLINKEDIN Say hello and follow me hereJOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I don't share on the podcast INTERESTED IN COACHING

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00:15:58

340. The Confidence Sessions: The Invisible Baggage...

Confident Business English ·

2026/09/02

What are you carrying around with you when you speak English at work? In this Confidence Session, I explore Ian Robertson's idea of “mental backpacks”. These are the labels, past experiences and beliefs that can quietly affect how you perform. We’ll also look at why the right level of challenge can give you a boost, why things stop feeling rewarding once they become comfortable, and how beliefs about being a non-native speaker could be influencing you more than you realise.Book referenced in

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00:15:07

339. The Confidence Sessions: Being More Confident...

Confident Business English ·

2026/08/25

What would more confidence actually allow you to do? In this epsiode on The Confidence Session series, I invite you to look beyond confidence itself and explore what it can lead to in your career and life. This is especially useful if you are lacking motivation or have had a difficult experience with English recently. We’ll also look how the words you use before a high-pressure situation could influence how you perform.Book source: How Confidence Works, The New Science of Self Belief, Ian

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00:16:06

338. The Confidence Sessions: The Two Beliefs That...

Confident Business English ·

2026/08/19

What actually makes you take action when you feel confident? In this Confidence Session, I continue breaking down how confidence works by looking at two important beliefs: “I can do it” and “it can happen.” We’ll explore what happens when one of those is missing, why feeling nervous doesn’t necessarily mean you lack confidence, and what this could look like in your meetings, presentations and career. Enjoy!Book Source: Ian Roberston, How Confidence Works. The New Science of Self Belief (Not an ad,

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00:14:05

337. The Confidence Sessions: Exploring How...

Confident Business English ·

2026/08/12

What actually is confidence, and why can you feel confident in one situation but completely doubt yourself in another? In this Confidence Session, we look at the science behind confidence, what your brain is predicting and why building it isn't always as simple as practicing more. Enjoy! AnnaBook referenced and quoted: Ian Robertson, How Confidence Works LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me hereJOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I don't share on the

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00:14:34

336. The Confidence Sessions: Two Workplace Language...

Confident Business English ·

2026/08/04

The Confidence Sessions is a special series running throughout August and early September, before the new season of Confident Business English begins on 16 September 2026! What’s the difference between trusting your team and having confidence in them? And what can you say when a personal issue affects work, but you don’t want to share your whole life story? In this Confidence Session, I’ve cherry-picked two practical clips to help you communicate more clearly, naturally and confidently at work

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00:12:45

335. Anna's Key Takeaways: Professional Etiquette,...

Confident Business English ·

2026/07/28

Today's episode is a collection of practical Business English takeaways from my recent coaching sessions. We'll cover professional etiquette, natural recommendations, pronunciation and answer two listener questions to help you feel more confident at work. Enjoy! AnnaPODCAST SCHEDULE JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER It's also the final episode before the new season begins on September 16th, but don't worry there'll still be a new episode every Wednesday throughout August. LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me

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00:15:32

334. Business English Native Speakers Use (Explained...

Confident Business English ·

2026/07/21

Have you ever been in a meeting with native speakers and suddenly thought, "I have no idea what they're talking about?" In this episode, I'm breaking down some of the business expressions that native speakers use all the time and explaining them in plain English. You'll learn what they actually mean, where many of them come from, and simple tricks to help you remember them. By the end of the episode, you'll be able to follow business meetings more easily and feel more confident when these

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00:15:17

333. Finally Feel Confident Using the Most Common...

Confident Business English ·

2026/07/15

Do you avoid using "get" because you're never quite sure if it's the right choice? In this episode, you'll discover one simple pattern behind some of the most common business "get" phrases so you can stop overthinking them and start using them with confidence at work. Enjoy! AnnaLINKEDIN Say hello and follow me hereJOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I don't share on the podcastINTERESTED IN COACHING? Register interest to be informed of future places on my

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00:13:45

332. The Project Vocabulary Every Senior Manager Needs

Confident Business English ·

2026/07/08

If projects are a regular part of your job, this episode is for you. Ever feel like you understand the words in a project meeting, but still don't feel confident joining the conversation? In this episode, I'll beak down a realistic business project from the first idea through to the final presentation. Along the way, you'll learn 15 pieces of core vocabulary that are used naturally when planning projects, making decisions, solving problems and communicating with stakeholders. Rather than memorising

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00:14:07

331. Get to the Point Faster in Business English

Confident Business English ·

2026/06/30

Do you struggle to get to the point in English? In this episode, you'll learn three simple language structures that will help you communicate more clearly, sound more concise and feel more confident in meetings, presentations and everyday business conversations. Enjoy! Anna Book Recommendation (Not affiliated or promotion) Get to the Point, Joel Schwartzberg LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me hereJOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I don't share on the

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00:13:48

330. Anna's Key Takeaways: Framework for Executive...

Confident Business English ·

2026/06/24

In this episode, I share practical insights from recent coaching sessions with senior managers. You'll learn a simple framework for answering difficult questions under pressure, a common pronunciation mistake that affects clarity, useful negotiation phrases, and why good audio matters more than you think. Plus, a challenge to help you take the next step in building your confidence in English. Enjoy! Anna LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me hereJOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each

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00:13:43

329. Why Your Colleagues Aren't Buying Into Your...

Confident Business English ·

2026/06/17

Many senior managers focus on learning advanced vocabulary, but often the quickest way to sound more senior is using more straightforward phrases that are often overlooked and a quick fix to add in. In this episode, practical adverb combinations that add impact, precision and credibility to your English communication. Enjoy! AnnaGET MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER - get a written summary of the key takeaways from each episode and extra tips I don't share on the podcastINTERESTED IN COACHING? Register interest

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00:13:59

328. One Business Verb. Seven Meanings. More Confidence.

Confident Business English ·

2026/06/10

Confidence isn't built by memorising vocabulary lists. In this episode, you'll learn seven meanings of an essential business verb for senior managers through a real-world story, making the language easier to understand, remember and use at work. Enjoy! Anna GET MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER - get a written summary of the key takeaways from each episode and extra tips I don't share on the podcastINTERESTED IN COACHING? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 1-1 programmeTHIS PODCAST IS MADE

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00:11:42

327. The Realities of Speaking English at Work: 3...

Confident Business English ·

2026/06/03

Lots of different things can knock your confidence as a senior manager. Sometimes it's a comment, a specific experience presentation, or even a particular colleague that makes you feel less confident. In this episode, I share three real examples from recent coaching sessions and some thoughts and reflections on how you could handle them. Enjoy! AnnaGET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus contentINTERESTED IN COACHING

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00:16:50

326. 3 Verbs Every Senior Manager Needs: Maintain,...

Confident Business English ·

2026/05/27

This week, I want to train you on three business verbs that professionals often confuse: maintain, keep and stay.You’ll learn how native speakers actually use them in meetings, management and everyday workplace communication so you can sound more natural, fluent and confident when speaking English at work. Perfect for you as a senior manager working in an international environments. Enjoy! Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter

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00:15:18

325. Anna’s Key Takeaways: Can vs Can’t, Difficult...

Confident Business English ·

2026/05/19

This week I bring you more of my Key Takeaways taken from client sessions over the last few weeks: In this episode:The real difference between “can” and “can’t” in fast business conversations Useful phrases for handling difficult questions with transparency and professionalism Simple pronunciation techniques to improve clarity and reduce misunderstandings Perfect for you as a senior managers working in high-stakes international environments. Enjoy! Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a

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