Confident Business English

Anna Connelly
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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 from listening.

  1. DEC 17

    304. I Don’t Sound Like a Senior Manager in English: 11 Executive Upgrades to Get On Autopilot

    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! Anna Timestamps 02:10 The “outfit” analogy 03:10 — Upgrade 1: Further (vs. more)04:10 — Upgrade 2:  I think alternatives05:35 — Upgrade 3: preference without over-commitment07:40 — Upgrade 4: diplomatic disagreement09:10 — Upgrade 5: manage objections neutrally10:50 — Upgrade 6: sound inclusive in openings11:50 — Upgrade 7:directive but collaborative control13:25 — Upgrade 8: Ipolite interruption / keep meeting on track14:55 — Upgrade 9: Replace common adjectives16:30 — Upgrade 10: raise issue with the right person17:50 — Upgrade 11: conviction without aggression17:50 — Practice Out loud: conviction without aggression  GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content   INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme   WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee   TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content   LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly Instagram @annabusinessenglish YouTube @annabusinessenglish

    19 min

  2. DEC 10

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

    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! Anna 00:00 – Why missing meaning in meetings crushes confidence03:00 – Phrase 105:30 – Phrase 207:00 – Phrase 308:00 – Phrase 409:30 – Phrase 510:30 – Phrase 612:00 – Quick recap of all phrases13:00 – How to lock these into your memory  GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content   INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme   WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee   TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content   LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly Instagram @annabusinessenglish YouTube @annabusinessenglish

    14 min

  3. DEC 3

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

    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! Anna 01:30 – The uncomfortable lesson I learned from my own communication coach 05:10 – Habit 1  07:00 – Habit 2 10:40 – Habit 3 13:20 – Practical ways to get feedback and improve 15:20 – Final challenge for the week GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content   INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme   WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee   TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content   LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly Instagram @annabusinessenglish YouTube @annabusinessenglish

    14 min

  4. NOV 26

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

    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. Anna   TImestamps 01:15 – The problem: underselling your experience in English 03:05 – How to talk like a leader: essential verbs and phrases 03:20 – Verb 1 04:00 – Verb 2 04:40 – Verb 3 05:25 – Verb 4 06:00 – Verb 5 06:30 – Verb 6 07:10 – Verb 7 07:45 – Verb 8 09:20 – Practical tas 10:00 – Final reminders + where to get extra tips GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content   INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme   WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee   TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content   LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly Instagram @annabusinessenglish YouTube @annabusinessenglish

    12 min

  5. NOV 19

    300. Senior Manager Quick Wins: One Small Word to Sound More Diplomatic

    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   Timestamps 00:00 Why this tiny word matters 01:05 What the word really means 02:40 When to use it (and when not to) 04:15 How to use it to to soften feedback 06:10 Using the word to express risks 08:00 Practice: Rephrase your sentences 09:45 Your action step for this week GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content   INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme   WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee   TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content   LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly Instagram @annabusinessenglish YouTube @annabusinessenglish

    12 min

  6. NOV 12

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

    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 it means! Enjoy. Anna 01:30 Phrase 103:05 Phrase 204:40 Phrase 306:05 Phrase 407:40 Phrase 509:05 Phrase 610:45 Phrase 712:10 Phrase 813:20 Phrase 914:30 Wrap-up + what to do this week GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content   INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme   WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee   TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content   LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly Instagram @annabusinessenglish YouTube @annabusinessenglish

    15 min

  7. NOV 5

    298. Don’t Break Your Flow! Clarify the Business Words That Make You Hesitate

    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. Anna 00:00 – Why we hesitate when we speak 02:00 – My “SUMO” trick to deal with hesitation 04:00 – Double vs. Duplicate 05:30 – Each vs. Every 07:00 – In the End vs. At the End 08:30 – Happy vs. Glad 10:00 – Ad Hoc vs. One-Off 11:30 – Argue vs. Discuss 13:30 – How to use this in real conversations 14:30 – Wrap-up and live stream invitation     GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content   INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme   WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee   TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content   LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly Instagram @annabusinessenglish YouTube @annabusinessenglish

    15 min

  8. OCT 29

    297. Ask Your First Question at a Conference

    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! Anna 00:35 – 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 advanced 08:55 – Action task 09:35 – Start small   GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content   INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme   WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee   TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content   LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly Instagram @annabusinessenglish YouTube @annabusinessenglish

    12 min
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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 from listening.

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  • Creator
    Anna Connelly
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    248
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    Clean
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    © 2020 - 2025 Anna Connelly
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    Confident Business English

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