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Confident Business English

Are you a senior manager who lacks confidence communicating in English at work? Accredited Neurolanguage Coach® Anna Connelly brings professionals like you, who already need to use English in their daily work, practical business English tips to help your boost confidence. The goal is to help you feel more confident using a framework of 1. Learn, 2. Take Action, 3. Repeat. Professionals say they love the podcast because it"s to-the-point, it covers on very relevant topics and they get results just

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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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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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00:13:39

285. Core Business English Skills: Train Yourself To...

Confident Business English ·

2025/06/11

BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER - Full transcripts, my weekly newsletter and bonus content!Let's build your confidence with your core skills - understanding when your colleagues are speaking quickly. In this episode, I focus on business english phrases with connected speech to help you identify key sounds which will enable you to quickly recognise what people are saying.Want the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and join our 10k community worldwideWant to

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00:04:55

284. Little Snippet #18: Make Sense of a Common but...

Confident Business English ·

2025/06/04

BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER - Full transcripts, my weekly newsletter and bonus content!I'm in the UK this week and we are going to take a break from the normal schedule to bring you another Little Snippet. These are my 5-minute episode formats with tips and tricks focused on one specific Business English topic. This one focuses on understanding your native colleagues better. I hope you find it useful! AnnaWant the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and

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00:11:58

283. How to Use "Get" Part 2: Essential Business Verbs

Confident Business English ·

2025/05/28

BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER - Full transcripts, my weekly newsletter and bonus content!This is a series called Essential Business Verbs. We continue our look at "get" one of the verbs my clients say time and time they find very confusing. I walk you through 3 more common meanings, examples and a chance to practice along with me at the end of the episode. Invest just 11 minutes of your time to build your confidence speaking and understanding your colleagues. Enjoy! AnnaWant the

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00:11:24

282. Struggling to Express High-Level Industry...

Confident Business English ·

2025/05/21

BECOME A FREE MEMBER OF CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH - Full Transcripts & Weekly NewsletterLet me take you through a simple structure you can use to sound great when communicating high-level trends in your sector in English. I also share lots of real-life examples sent in by other professionals listening to this podcast.Want the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee Say hello on LinkedIn

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00:26:35

281. BONUS EPISODE Mindset Shifts for Senior...

Confident Business English ·

2025/05/14

BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Join me this week for a bonus episode where I invite Oli Cooke, a mindset coach for high achievers to share his practical tips for your biggest challenges. In my opinion, Improving your mindset when communicating in English and becoming more resilient is a big part of creating a lasting change where you actually feel more comfortable speaking in a work context. I hope you enjoy the episode.As this is a bonus guest episode, it is longer than usual. To get

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00:13:08

280. My Key Takeaways: Fix Confusing Phrases, More...

Confident Business English ·

2025/05/07

BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Join me for more of my key business english takeaways from my work as a Neurolanguage Coach. I touch on loads of topics. Vocabulary, grammar, reading tips and mindset. Don't miss out.Want the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffeeSay hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

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00:09:58

279. Never Feel Awkward Again: The Only Phrases You...

Confident Business English ·

2025/04/30

BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Have you ever wanted to ask a colleague to go for a coffee or lunch before a meeting, but felt awkward (uncomfortable) because you didn’t know the right phrases? Let me share three key phrases in English to invite your colleagues for coffee or lunch in different situations—so you never have to feel awkward or embarrassed again.Want the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the

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00:11:41

277. Executive English: Deliver Concise Reports in...

Confident Business English ·

2025/04/23

BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Do you ever need to report to your executive team but struggle to be concise in English? In this episode I share a simple communication framework that originated in the US military that you can take advantage of to make your life easier when reporting in English. Don't miss this one! Want the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffeeSay hello on LinkedIn

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00:09:55

276. Handle Difficult Meetings: De-Escalation Phrases...

Confident Business English ·

2025/04/16

BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Lack confidence when handling difficult meetings? Let me walk you through de-escalation phrases you can use wen there are challenging conversations and you want to direct the conversation to be more productive. Want the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffeeSay hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

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00:11:52

275. How to Use "Get": Essential Verbs for Business

Confident Business English ·

2025/04/09

BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER This is a series called Essential Verbs for Business. I would like to start with how to use "get", one of the most common pain points I hear about. I will start to break down the most common uses, with examples and an opportunity to practice sentences at the end. Initially we will start with the more straightforward meanings and work this up to more advanced structures in future episode. I hope it helps build your confidence with essential business verb

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