Confident Business English

318. When You're Capable in English… But You Don’t Trust Yourself (A Conversation with Joely Pullen)

In this episode of Confident Business English, I’m joined by Joely Pullen, who owns Savvy English. A company with 2000+ students across 25 companies, for the first part of a real, unscripted conversation about confidence at work. We talk about a challenge we both see all the time: professionals who already have a good level of English but don’t feel confident using it when it really matters. If you’ve ever thought “I know what I want to say, but I just don’t say it,” this episode will resonate. We explore the difference between confidence and competence, why this is often harder to fix than language itself, and what’s really going on beneath the surface. Enjoy! Anna Joely's LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joely-rebecca-pullen-98a08b126/] Savvy English Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/savvyenglishofficial/] 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 COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/x261s9e4jh]   THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? [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]

317. Ask Anna: Grasp an Essential Business Verb & Add More Impact to Your Messages

In this episode, you will hear Business English questions from senior managers like you. If you want to choose the right word with confidence and sound more precise at work, this episode is for you. Enjoy! Anna 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 COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/x261s9e4jh]   THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? [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]

316. Real-Life Business English: Colleague Conversation After Conference (Anna Reports)

In this episode of Anna Reports, you will listen in on a real conversation between British colleagues I heard after a conference in Madrid. You’ll hear the kinds of expressions, humour, complaints and tone that appear in natural workplace conversations. The kind of English you rarely see in textbooks. Hopefully by the end you will have picked up a few phrases that will help you feel more confident in your conversations. Enjoy! Anna 02:15 — British workplace humour 05:00 — Small complaints in conversation 07:20 — “Catch up” in workplace English 09:30 — Softening opinions in conversation 11:20 — Reading tone and hidden meaning 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 COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/x261s9e4jh]   THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? [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]

315. It’s Not Just You: The Reality of Speaking English at Work

Speaking English at a senior level often brings difficult experiences that aren't always talked about. You start questioning yourself: Did I say it wrong? Did I sound too direct? Did they understand me? In this episode, you’ll see that many of these experiences are normal.  I share my own personal experiences as well as client stories you will resonate with. I hope the reflections will help you reframe difficult moments so they affect your confidence less. Enjoy! 01:20 — Interpreting reactions in meetings 03:00 — The “different personality” feeling in another language 05:40 — Handling criticism and unhelpful comments 07:30 — When people interrupt or finish your sentences 09:30 — Awkward everyday situations 11:30 — Mindset shifts that build confidence 12:20 — A simple exercise to track your progress 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 COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/x261s9e4jh]   THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? [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]

314. The Technical Series: Reported Speech for Senior Managers

In this Technical Series episode, I focus on reported speech. This was inspired by a client question and I thought it would be a great topic, as it is something often often looked but something you use every single day as a senior manager when relaying what the board, clients, or your team have said. I'll clarify the key structures, common mistakes, and how to broaden your reporting verbs so you can speak clearly, accurately, and without breaking your flow. Enjoy! Anna * 00:00 — Why this matters at senior level * 02:00 — Core structure & common pitfalls * 05:00 — Expanding your reporting language * 08:30 — Reporting discussions & instructions * 11:30 — Real business examples & takeaways 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 COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme [https://confidentbusinessenglish.myflodesk.com/x261s9e4jh]   THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? [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]