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

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

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, resource I use on a daily basis!) LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-connelly/] JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I don't share on the podcast  [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/podcastoptinform]   INTERESTED IN COACHING? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 1-1 programme [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/x261s9e4jh] TRANSCRIPTS in-depth review of the episode content [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Peh26MewHo-Xu91Eav0bqnftXRMe-4f0?usp=drive_link]   THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? [https://buymeacoffee.com/confidentbusinessenglish]   YouTube @annabusinessenglish [https://www.youtube.com/@annabusinessenglish]

337. The Confidence Sessions: Exploring How Confidence Works

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! Anna Book referenced and quoted: Ian Robertson, How Confidence Works   LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-connelly/] JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I don't share on the podcast  [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/podcastoptinform]   INTERESTED IN COACHING? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 1-1 programme [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/x261s9e4jh] TRANSCRIPTS in-depth review of the episode content [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Peh26MewHo-Xu91Eav0bqnftXRMe-4f0?usp=drive_link]   THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? [https://buymeacoffee.com/confidentbusinessenglish]   YouTube @annabusinessenglish [https://www.youtube.com/@annabusinessenglish]

336. The Confidence Sessions: Two Workplace Language Dilemmas

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. Enjoy! Anna LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-connelly/] JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I don't share on the podcast  [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/podcastoptinform]   INTERESTED IN COACHING? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 1-1 programme [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/x261s9e4jh] TRANSCRIPTS in-depth review of the episode content [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Peh26MewHo-Xu91Eav0bqnftXRMe-4f0?usp=drive_link]   THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? [https://buymeacoffee.com/confidentbusinessenglish]   YouTube @annabusinessenglish [https://www.youtube.com/@annabusinessenglish]

335. Anna's Key Takeaways: Professional Etiquette, Giving Recommendations & Hard to Pronounce Name!

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! Anna PODCAST 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 here [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-connelly/] JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I don't share on the podcast  [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/podcastoptinform]   INTERESTED IN COACHING? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 1-1 programme [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/x261s9e4jh] TRANSCRIPTS in-depth review of the episode content [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Peh26MewHo-Xu91Eav0bqnftXRMe-4f0?usp=drive_link]   THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? [https://buymeacoffee.com/confidentbusinessenglish]   YouTube @annabusinessenglish [https://www.youtube.com/@annabusinessenglish]

334. Business English Native Speakers Use (Explained Simply)

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 expressions come up. Enjoy! Anna LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-connelly/] JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I don't share on the podcast  [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/podcastoptinform]   INTERESTED IN COACHING? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 1-1 programme [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/x261s9e4jh] TRANSCRIPTS in-depth review of the episode content [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Peh26MewHo-Xu91Eav0bqnftXRMe-4f0?usp=drive_link]   THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? [https://buymeacoffee.com/confidentbusinessenglish]   YouTube @annabusinessenglish [https://www.youtube.com/@annabusinessenglish]