Confident Business English

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]

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) [https://confident-business-english.newzenler.com/live-webinar/confident-business-english-live-stream-with-anna-1/register]    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 [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]

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 [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]

296. 15 Minutes to See Your English Differently

If you already speak English every day but still doubt yourself, this one’s for you. In 15 minutes, I want to help you shift your perspective so you can focus on more on what actually matters. This is a coaching episode which is part of the content on Confident Business English. It's not just about the technical stuff, you also need to put in the work to move forward in the way you think. I hope you find it useful. Anna.  Timings 00:00 – Why your English confidence might be the real problem, not your skills 02:00 – The mismatch between how you think you sound and how others hear you 05:00 – Why “bad English” isn’t an accurate description for most professionals 08:00 – Universal experiences: nerves, difficult people, and speaking on the spot 11:00 – What “fluency” really means (and why you’re probably fine) 13:00 – How to get useful feedback and build long-term confidence 14:30 – Final takeaway: Stop fixing what isn’t broken 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]