Confident Business English

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 confidence * 03:00 – Phrase 1 * 05:30 – Phrase 2 * 07:00 – Phrase 3 * 08:00 – Phrase 4 * 09:30 – Phrase 5 * 10:30 – Phrase 6 * 12:00 – Quick recap of all phrases * 13:00 – 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 [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/podcastoptinform]   INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/x261s9e4jh]   WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/confidentbusinessenglish]   TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Peh26MewHo-Xu91Eav0bqnftXRMe-4f0?usp=drive_link]   LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-connelly/] Instagram @annabusinessenglish [https://www.instagram.com/annabusinessenglish] YouTube @annabusinessenglish [https://www.youtube.com/@annabusinessenglish]

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 [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/podcastoptinform]   INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/x261s9e4jh]   WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/confidentbusinessenglish]   TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Peh26MewHo-Xu91Eav0bqnftXRMe-4f0?usp=drive_link]   LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-connelly/] Instagram @annabusinessenglish [https://www.instagram.com/annabusinessenglish] YouTube @annabusinessenglish [https://www.youtube.com/@annabusinessenglish]

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 [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/podcastoptinform]   INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/x261s9e4jh]   WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/confidentbusinessenglish]   TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Peh26MewHo-Xu91Eav0bqnftXRMe-4f0?usp=drive_link]   LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-connelly/] Instagram @annabusinessenglish [https://www.instagram.com/annabusinessenglish] YouTube @annabusinessenglish [https://www.youtube.com/@annabusinessenglish]

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 [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/podcastoptinform]   INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/x261s9e4jh]   WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/confidentbusinessenglish]   TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Peh26MewHo-Xu91Eav0bqnftXRMe-4f0?usp=drive_link]   LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-connelly/] Instagram @annabusinessenglish [https://www.instagram.com/annabusinessenglish] YouTube @annabusinessenglish [https://www.youtube.com/@annabusinessenglish]

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 1 * 03:05 Phrase 2 * 04:40 Phrase 3 * 06:05 Phrase 4 * 07:40 Phrase 5 * 09:05 Phrase 6 * 10:45 Phrase 7 * 12:10 Phrase 8 * 13:20 Phrase 9 * 14:30 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 [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/podcastoptinform]   INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/x261s9e4jh]   WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/confidentbusinessenglish]   TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Peh26MewHo-Xu91Eav0bqnftXRMe-4f0?usp=drive_link]   LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-connelly/] Instagram @annabusinessenglish [https://www.instagram.com/annabusinessenglish] YouTube @annabusinessenglish [https://www.youtube.com/@annabusinessenglish]