Confident Business English

306. If You Feel Too Direct When You Speak English, Listen to This

As a senior manager, at times you will need to be direct and at times, diplomatic. However, you feel your vocabulary is limited and you tend to speak too directly. In this episode, I show you how to say the same message in different ways, so you can choose the right tone for meetings, feedback, and difficult conversations. Enjoy! Anna 01:40 — Direct vs diplomatic: the core communication problem 03:20 — Scenario 1: Managing time in meetings 06:40 — Scenario 2: Giving negative feedback 11:20 — Scenario 3: Rejecting an idea 14:40 — Key takeaways + how to practice 15:30 — Final action step 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]   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]

305. How to Build Confidence and Connection in English at Work

Making conversation in English can feel harder than meetings, presentations, or technical discussions, especially when you are a senior manager. In this episode, I give you ways to help reduce feeling awkward and uncertain to feeling more confident, in control, and connected when you speak with colleagues in English. I'll share with you simple, repeatable strategies to: * reduce anxiety before conversations * guide discussions instead of reacting to them * handle moments of misunderstanding calmly * finish conversations confidently and naturally I hope you can take something away from the episode today. 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]   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]

304. I Don’t Sound Like a Senior Manager in English: 11 Executive Upgrades to Get On Autopilot

You are already able to communicate in English but you don't feel confident that you sound like a senior manager. In this episode, I've picked my top 11 quick upgrades you can make to sound more executive. But let me be clear, you don’t need these to do your job. You already are a senior manager. But if you want to feel more confident when you walk into the room, this episode will help. Enjoy! Anna Timestamps * 02:10 The “outfit” analogy  * 03:10 — Upgrade 1: Further (vs. more) * 04:10 — Upgrade 2:  I think alternatives * 05:35 — Upgrade 3: preference without over-commitment * 07:40 — Upgrade 4: diplomatic disagreement * 09:10 — Upgrade 5: manage objections neutrally * 10:50 — Upgrade 6: sound inclusive in openings * 11:50 — Upgrade 7:directive but collaborative control * 13:25 — Upgrade 8: Ipolite interruption / keep meeting on track * 14:55 — Upgrade 9: Replace common adjectives * 16:30 — Upgrade 10: raise issue with the right person * 17:50 — Upgrade 11: conviction without aggression * 17:50 — Practice Out loud: conviction without aggression   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]   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]

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 COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month 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 COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month 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]