Confident Business English

311. English, Energy, and Long Workdays: Little Snippets #21

Speaking English all day at conferences, events, or meetings is mentally exhausting and that’s normal. In this short episode, you’ll learn why your English can feel worse as the day goes on, why this has nothing to do with your level, and how to be more compassionate with yourself when fatigue kicks in, especially at senior level. Enjoy! Anna Little Snippets are my mini 5-minute episodes on Confident Business English focused on my best confidence-boosting tips.  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]

310. Your Business English Prescription: Little Snippet #20

In this mini episode, you’ll learn how putting key phrases and standard interactions on autopilot can reduce stress, improve fluency, and free up your energy for more difficult conversations. Perfect for busy professionals who want practical confidence, not more theory. Enjoy! Anna Little Snippets are my 5-minute mini episodes on Confident Business English focused on my best confidence-boosting tips.  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]

309. Communicating Effectively with Executives: Little Snippet #19

Highly capable professionals are often overlooked not because of their expertise, but because their message isn’t clear. In 5-minute short episode, you’ll learn simple, practical tips to communicate more clearly with executives, link your ideas to business impact, and get better feedback so your message lands with confidence. Enjoy! Anna Little Snippets are my 5-minute mini episode series on Confident Business English. 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]

308. Anna Reports: 5 Phrases from a Business Call I Overheard on the Train

In this episode, I introduce a new format Anna Reports, where I reveal takeaways from real business conversations I've heard and break them down the natural English phrases so you feel more confident with them in the workplace.  You’ll learn: * Common British business expressions you’re likely to hear in real conversations * The difference between 4 very common nouns for time management * What it really means to broach a sensitive topic PLEASE NOTE I've deliberately recorded this episode to be even more conversational to challenge you more. It's normal if you find it harder than usual. Read along with the transcript if that helps. Enjoy!  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]

307. Let’s Answer Your Business English Questions!

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 Do you want to record a 30-second question for the episode? Send me an email at info@confidentbusinessenglish and I'll give you the information.  01:40 — Question 1: Luis 06:10 — How to choose the right word when working with teams, partners, and authorities 08:10 — Question 2: Petra 12:40 — How these words fit together (the “Russian doll” model) 17:40 — Practical summary + how to submit your own question 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]