Confident Business English

325. Anna’s Key Takeaways: Can vs Can’t, Difficult Questions & Clearer Pronunciation

This week I bring you more of my Key Takeaways taken from client sessions over the last few weeks: In this episode: * The real difference between “can” and “can’t” in fast business conversations * Useful phrases for handling difficult questions with transparency and professionalism * Simple pronunciation techniques to improve clarity and reduce misunderstandings Perfect for you as a senior managers working in high-stakes international environments. 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/] YouTube @annabusinessenglish [https://www.youtube.com/@annabusinessenglish]

324. Sound More Like Yourself in English With These Classic Business Sayings

Do you ever feel that you can't get across your complete personality and style as a senior manager in English? In this episode, you’ll learn common business sayings and expressions to help you sound more like yourself in your native language. I’ll show you how to use them naturally in context and I hope this helps you feel more confident to use them. 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/] YouTube @annabusinessenglish [https://www.youtube.com/@annabusinessenglish]

323. How to Confidently Explain Staff Changes in Global Team Meetings

One of my clients leads quarterly meetings with teams across Brazil, APAC, Europe, and the US but when it came to explaining recent staff changes, they realised they weren’t confident using the right English vocabulary. If you’ve ever hesitated when talking about promotions, internal moves, or people leaving, this episode is for you. You’ll learn the key phrases senior managers use to describe company movements clearly, professionally, and confidently in global team meetings. 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/] YouTube @annabusinessenglish [https://www.youtube.com/@annabusinessenglish]

322. Get Your Proposals Approved: 3 Language Tricks to Feel More Confident in the Room

Inspired by a senior manager client, here are 3 simple language tips to make your proposals more persuasive in English so you can communicate your ideas clearly, sound more credible, and improve your chances of getting approval. I hope it makes you feel more confident with your messaging when you walk into the room. 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/] YouTube @annabusinessenglish [https://www.youtube.com/@annabusinessenglish]

321. It's Not Just You: The Hidden Struggles of Speaking English at Work

Welcome back to another episodes in the It's Not JustYou series. Speaking English at work as senior IS hard. You are up against quite a lot. Building on a previous story and insights from real client experiences, we break down the hidden challenges and how to move forward with more confidence. 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/] YouTube @annabusinessenglish [https://www.youtube.com/@annabusinessenglish]