Confident Business English

BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Do you ever need to report to your executive team but struggle to be concise in English? In this episode I share a simple communication framework that originated in the US military that you can take advantage of to make your life easier when reporting in English. Don't miss this one! Want the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and  join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

23.04.25 • 11:41

BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Lack confidence when handling difficult meetings? Let me walk you through de-escalation phrases you can use wen there are challenging conversations and you want to direct the conversation to be more productive. Want the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and  join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

16.04.25 • 09:55

BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER This is a series called Essential Verbs for Business. I would like to start with how to use "get", one of the most common pain points I hear about. I will start to break down the most common uses, with examples and an opportunity to practice sentences at the end. Initially we will start with the more straightforward meanings and work this up to more advanced structures in future episode. I hope it helps build your confidence with essential business verb. AnnaWant the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and  join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

09.04.25 • 11:52

BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Do you want to feel confident saying no to some of the most common requests by colleagues? Practice out loud on this interactive episode and feel more secure with quick, short sentences to say no in a polite and professional way. A lot of my clients find this hard which is why I wanted to focus on this with you too. Enjoy! AnnaWant the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and  join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

02.04.25 • 13:06

BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Do you want to express enthusiasm but don't want to sound too much? Or not enough? As a senior manager, it's important you feel secure when you speak and you are expressing what you want to say accurately. Join me this week to dive into the nuances of several common business phrases to express enthusiasm and build you confidence to get the tone right in your different business interactions. Want the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and  join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

26.03.25 • 12:38

BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Join me for an episode where I walk you through some of my key business English takeaways over the last few weeks.Want the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and  join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

19.03.25 • 10:19

BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Working with an international team on a big project? You will have to follow up with your team to keep on top all of the actions. What is the best way to do this without coming across as rude in both less urgent and more urgent situations? The forever worry of a senior manager. In this episode I dive into the art of the follow-up in English and give you professional phrases to help you get action. Enjoy! AnnaWant the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and  join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

12.03.25 • 12:59

BECOME A FREE MEMBER Do you ever need to keep meetings on track? You have no problem doing it in your own language but when it comes to English you feel more insecure. In this episode I'll give you 3-step phrases to redirect conversations you can learn on autopilot to never have to worry about how to do it again. I hope it's useful. AnnaWant the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and  join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

05.03.25 • 10:25

BECOME A MEMBERThe next installment of our Real Business Conversation Series. The aim of these episodes is to build confidence with different accents you can come across in international business. In this episode a finance director from North West England is going to ask you small talk questions. The question is - can you keep up? We will go into each question in detail to help you feel more confident you know how to answer the next time you hear it. Good luck! AnnaWant the full transcript and bonus content in the newsletter? Become a free memberJoin our community of 10.7k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

26.02.25 • 10:56

BECOME A MEMBERDo you feel concious of your pronunciation? Here are 3 pronunciation traps I see senior manager falling into a lot. I chose these 3 words as they are very common in business English. If you find this episode useful, we can do more in the future.Want the full transcript and bonus content in the newsletter? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 10k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

19.02.25 • 08:55

BECOME A MEMBERAs a senior manager working in English, do you have to defend your decisions? Your colleagues may ask you to extend the deadline, ask for more resources or changes. In this episode I share with you business english vocabulary to help you push back confidently in English. Want the full transcript and bonus content in the newsletter? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 10k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

12.02.25 • 09:00

BECOME A MEMBERNeed to give feedback to a colleague? Save yourself time and stress with this 3-minute feedback template you can use for your next English conversation at work.   Want the full transcript and bonus content in the newsletter? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 10k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

05.02.25 • 09:48

BECOME A MEMBERHere are my 3 must-use business English phrases for 2025. I've handpicked these specifically for you and haven't talked about on the podcast before. Make progress and boost your confidence using new words rather than the same vocabulary all the time.  Want the full transcript and bonus content in the newsletter? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 10k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

29.01.25 • 07:18

BECOME A MEMBERIf you find it hard to follow your colleagues, this Real Business English conversation series is here to help. Hear actual conversations you are likely to hear at work. Build confidence with the vocabulary and learn new phrases. Spoken at a natural pace with no effort make it easier or slow down. Enjoy! AnnaWant the full transcript and bonus content in the newsletter? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 10k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

22.01.25 • 12:31

BECOME A MEMBERPut your skills to the test with this interactive, practical episode. Do you struggle to ask questions confidently? Then waste time afterwards following up by email?  At times it can be hard to put yourself out there even if you have an important question to ask. At Confident Business English, we believe practice makes confident. This is an interactive episode with practical exercises to get you asking some of the most common business questions and help you lead more confidently in English.Want the full transcript and bonus content in the newsletter? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 10k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

15.01.25 • 10:30

NEXT WEEK 15th JAN 2025 FULL LENGTH EPISODES RESUMEAbout Little Snippets: Confident Business English 5-minute and under episodes to keep your business English fresh over the festive period. Delivered in a more relaxed, storytelling format. Normal Confident Business English episodes schedule on 15th January 2025. Want full transcripts? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 10k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

08.01.25 • 03:30

NEXT WEEK 15th JAN 2025 FULL LENGTH EPISODES RESUMEAbout Little Snippets: Confident Business English 5-minute and under episodes to keep your business English fresh over the festive period. Delivered in a more relaxed, storytelling format. Normal Confident Business English episodes schedule on 15th January 2025. Want full transcripts? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 10k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

08.01.25 • 02:58

Is the embarrassment of making mistakes stopping you speaking? For senior managers as yourself, this can be a big block to overcome. You don't want to look like an idiot in front of your team, peers or bosses so how do you move forward whilst accepting that not everything will be perfect? In this episode I share a system for viewing corrections I use with my clients. I hope it provides a different perspective you can take into 2025 to help reduce your anxiety and boost your confidence. About Little Snippets: Confident Business English 5-minute and under episodes to keep your business English fresh over the festive period. Delivered in a more relaxed, storytelling format. Normal Confident Business English episodes schedule on 15th January 2025. Want full transcripts? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 9k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

01.01.25 • 03:54

Do you find it awkward to make conversation in English when you meet new people? You are certainly not alone. A lot of my clients find this simple, but often intimidating, interaction hard. In this Little Snippet I share one classic question you can use to shift the conversation to more personal topics. I was inspired to share this phrase with you after eavesdropping a conversation with native speakers at the airport!  I hope you find it useful for future conversations in 2025. About Little Snippets: Confident Business English 5-minute and under episodes to keep your business English fresh over the festive period. Delivered in a more relaxed, storytelling format. Normal Confident Business English episodes schedule on 15th January 2025. Want full transcripts? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 9k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

25.12.24 • 01:47

Do you find it awkward to make conversation in English when you meet new people? You are certainly not alone. A lot of my clients find this simple, but often intimidating, interaction hard. In this Little Snippet I share 3 natural phrases I heard when I eavesdropped a conversation with native speakers at the airport.  I hope you can use them the next time you meet new people at a networking or conference event in 2025.About Little Snippets: Confident Business English 5-minute and under episodes to keep your business English fresh over the festive period. Delivered in a more relaxed, storytelling format. Normal Confident Business English episodes schedule on 15th January 2025. Want full transcripts? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 9k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources   Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

25.12.24 • 03:14

Let's box of 2024 looking at some of your biggest points and my advice on how to improve them. We are going to touch on:Mindset PresentationsHow to motivate your employees?How to object without being rude?How to give a farewell speech?Tips for what to do when you start a new jobHow to speak more clearlyGetting an effective routine in placeWant the full transcript and newsletter? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 9k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

18.12.24 • 13:45

Do you ever find yourself hesitating be in meetings because you aren't sure about the business vocabulary you are using? In this episode I asked you as senior managers to send me your burning vocabulary questions. This can help to get rid of your doubts and boost your confidence when speaking. Want the full transcript and newsletter? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 9k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

11.12.24 • 11:41

Do you feel like you can't fully participate in the conversation with your native colleagues because you don't understand? The Real Business Conversations Series on Confident Business English aims to give you examples of real-life business interactions so you understand your colleagues better and feel part of the conversation, not on the edge.  Want the full transcript and newsletter? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 9k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

04.12.24 • 13:05

Feeling confident asking questions is important for you. Moving to online working at times makes it more difficult to raise a question in the middle of meeting. I bet there are also other common interactions where you would like to ask a question but  instead you don't say anything but it's easier to avoid in. In this interactive episode I hope to help boost, even if it's just a little, with common business questions. Confidence comes from practice and I'll be inviting you to practice along with me. Love the podcast? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 9k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

27.11.24 • 10:57

Looking for ways to stop repeating the same words? Tune into advanced business adjectives part 2. My selection to help you express yourself better. Explained with real-life context, examples and a practical exercise within the episode.Love the podcast? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 8k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

20.11.24 • 09:48

You want to sound better in the way you communicate in English, right? Here is one powerful word I would highly recommend adding into your vocabulary to show more conviction but also give caution.  I noticed coaching clients that many didn't feel comfortable using this word. Therefore, in this episode I wanted to train on just this one word as in my opinion, it's one you can use a lot and worth learning. This is an interactive episode where you can practice with me. Love the podcast? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 8k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

13.11.24 • 10:40

BECOME A FREE MEMBER OF THE PODCASTEver want to practice your listening skills with a real business conversation with a native speaker? Something that actually sounds like real life rather than a robot? Introducing the Real Business Conversation Series. A brand new format on Confident Business English for this season. Do you find it hard to understand your British colleagues? Perhaps you understand literally what they mean but what do they really mean? This pain point experienced by many of my clients was the inspiration behind starting this new series. Hear examples of real business conversations to build your confidence understanding native speakers.Want to get the interrupted conversation and full transcript? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 9k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

06.11.24 • 13:13

THE CONFIDENCE BOOSTER TOOLKIT IS NOW CLOSED. SIGN UP TO THE WAITLIST TO BE INFORMED FIRST WHEN IT IS NEXT AVAILABLE. Let me give you the final preview from the Confidence Booster Toolkit.  This is from the Advanced Verb Swaps section. The objective here is to stop you using the same basic words all the time and build your confidence with more advanced versions. I train you up on one verb that is a must that in my opinion, senior managers don't use enoughLove the podcast? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 8k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

30.10.24 • 14:16

Do you ever feel like you lack short, quick responses that you would use in your own language?In today's episode I am going to train you on a module from my soon to be released Confidence Booster Toolkit. I will tell you how you can get your copy when I open it next week. 220+ lessons for senior managers to build their confidence to say natural and advanced business phrases on autopilot in 5 minutes a day. Learn these lightspeed responses on autopilot and you can reduce your stress and worry and focus your energy elsewhere.Want to get the free module from this episode? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 8k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

23.10.24 • 13:21

Do you worry thinking about English meetings you have to chair? You want it to go well but you're overthinking everything - what phrases you need to use. What's the best way to welcome people? How to manage if people talk for too long? How to summarise at the end? Let me help take some of the stress off your plate. In today's episode I am going to train you on 17 phrases you can use in a special lesson preview from my soon to be re-opened Confidence Booster Toolkit. 220+ lessons for senior managers to build their confidence learning natural and advanced business phrases on autopilot in 5 minutes a day. You don't need to reinvent the wheel everytime you have meetings. Learn these phrases on autopilot and you can reduce your stress and worry and focus your energy elsewhere.Want to get the free module from this episode? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 8k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

16.10.24 • 11:29