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by Anna Connelly
Are you an international senior manager who wants to feel more confident communicating in English? I’m Anna Connelly, an Advanced Neurolanguage Coach®, and every week I bring you practical business English strategies to help you communicate more confidently at work. The ideas in this podcast come directly from the real communication challenges I work on with senior managers in my coaching sessions every day, including difficult meetings, presentations, speaking up, explaining complex ideas, handling pressure and sounding more natural in English. So, in many ways, think of each episode as a short coaching session with me: practical, focused and designed to give you something you can actually use at work. Listeners tell me they love the podcast because it’s clear, to the point and relevant to their working lives and, most importantly, because they can see tangible results with their confidence.
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- 2 days ago15 min
350. When You Rarely Get Feedback on Your English (Coach’s Notebook)
Get a look inside my notebook as a Coach! Even though you likely use English at work every day, how often does someone actually give you feedback on it? In this episode, I’ll share a few things I’ve noticed in my coaching sessions I wrote down in my notebook that your colleagues might hear and just move past. I hope it helps you feel a little more sure and confident of what to say next time. Enjoy! Anna Come and Say HelloLinkedInQuestions, thoughts or just want to say hello? Come and find me on LinkedIn.The Friday NewsletterJoin Just One ThingOne useful thing to help you communicate more confidently at work. Every Friday.Episode TranscriptsRead the Episode TranscriptsGo back over the language, examples and ideas from each episode.Little ExtrasAnna’s Little Confidence Boost PlaylistMy favourite songs for when I need a little confidence boost. No guarantees, but you might like them too.Anna, What Books Should I Read?My tried-and-tested Confident Business English reading list.Work With MeInterested in Working Together?I only work with a small number of 1:1 clients at a time so I can keep the coaching highly personalised. Places are limited and often fully booked, but you can join the interest list to be the first to hear when a space opens up.Fancy Buying Me a Coffee?Buy Me a CoffeeIf Confident Business English is helping you communicate more confidently at work, you can buy me a coffee and support the time, work and caffeine that go into keeping the podcast going.
- 1 weeks ago16 min
349. Always Struggle Making Conversation at Work in English? This Could Help
Do you find making small talk in English more stressful than giving a presentation? You're not alone! In this episode, I'm sharing some practical tips from my coaching sessions to help you take the pressure off, stop overthinking every interaction and feel more confident making conversation with your colleagues. We'll also look at what to do when you don't understand everything and why a slightly awkward conversation isn't necessarily a bad one. Enjoy! Anna Come and Say HelloLinkedInQuestions, thoughts or just want to say hello? Come and find me on LinkedIn.The Friday NewsletterJoin Just One ThingOne useful thing to help you communicate more confidently at work. Every Friday.Episode TranscriptsRead the Episode TranscriptsGo back over the language, examples and ideas from each episode.Little ExtrasAnna’s Little Confidence Boost PlaylistMy favourite songs for when I need a little confidence boost. No guarantees, but you might like them too.Anna, What Books Should I Read?My tried-and-tested Confident Business English reading list.Work With MeInterested in Working Together?I only work with a small number of 1:1 clients at a time so I can keep the coaching highly personalised. Places are limited and often fully booked, but you can join the interest list to be the first to hear when a space opens up.Fancy Buying Me a Coffee?Buy Me a CoffeeIf Confident Business English is helping you communicate more confidently at work, you can buy me a coffee and support the time, work and caffeine that go into keeping the podcast going.
- 2 weeks ago14 min
348. When The Pressure Is On (Coach in Your Pocket Series)
In the previous Coach in Your Pocket episode, we looked at how to prepare mentally before an important meeting in English. But what about when you're actually in the room and the pressure is on? In this episode, I'll share practical tips to help you find the courage to speak up, keep going when you get stuck and manage your nerves in the moment. Enjoy! Anna Come and Say HelloLinkedInQuestions, thoughts or just want to say hello? Come and find me on LinkedIn.The Friday NewsletterJoin Just One ThingOne useful thing to help you communicate more confidently at work. Every Friday.Episode TranscriptsRead the Episode TranscriptsGo back over the language, examples and ideas from each episode.Little ExtrasAnna’s Little Confidence Boost PlaylistMy favourite songs for when I need a little confidence boost. No guarantees, but you might like them too.Anna, What Books Should I Read?My tried-and-tested Confident Business English reading list.Work With MeInterested in Working Together?I only work with a small number of 1:1 clients at a time so I can keep the coaching highly personalised. Places are limited and often fully booked, but you can join the interest list to be the first to hear when a space opens up.Fancy Buying Me a Coffee?Buy Me a CoffeeIf Confident Business English is helping you communicate more confidently at work, you can buy me a coffee and support the time, work and caffeine that go into keeping the podcast going.
- 3 weeks ago15 min
347. Need to Negotiate in English? Try This Framework
Negotiating deadlines, budgets or resources in English isn't always easy, especially when you need to push back without sounding rude or confrontational. In this episode, I'll share a practical four-step framework to help you express your concerns, propose alternatives and negotiate a way forward, with three realistic workplace examples and useful phrases you can start using straightaway. Enjoy! Anna Come and Say HelloLinkedInQuestions, thoughts or just want to say hello? Come and find me on LinkedIn.The Friday NewsletterJoin Just One ThingOne useful thing to help you communicate more confidently at work. Every Friday.Episode TranscriptsRead the Episode TranscriptsGo back over the language, examples and ideas from each episode.Little ExtrasAnna’s Little Confidence Boost PlaylistMy favourite songs for when I need a little confidence boost. No guarantees, but you might like them too.Anna, What Books Should I Read?My tried-and-tested Confident Business English reading list.Work With MeInterested in Working Together?I only work with a small number of 1:1 clients at a time so I can keep the coaching highly personalised. Places are limited and often fully booked, but you can join the interest list to be the first to hear when a space opens up.Fancy Buying Me a Coffee?Buy Me a CoffeeIf Confident Business English is helping you communicate more confidently at work, you can buy me a coffee and support the time, work and caffeine that go into keeping the podcast going.
- Oct 13, 202615 min
346. Feel Confident Walking Into the Room (Coach in Your Pocket Series)
Got an important meeting, presentation or difficult conversation coming up in English? Feeling nervous or questioning whether you're ready?As a senior manager, communicating confidently in English isn't just about having the right vocabulary or technical language. There's also the mental side of it. Managing nerves, dealing with pressure and having the courage to push yourself forward. In this first episode of my Coach in Your Pocket series, I'm sharing my practical coaching tips and research-backed insights to help you manage anxiety, stop overthinking and prepare with more confidence. I hope it's useful. AnnaSources referenced in the episode:Book: How Confidence Works, The New Science of Self Belief by Ian RobertsonPodcast: Communicating by Ros Atkins, Episode 8 Sarada Peri, Obama's former speechwriter Come and Say HelloLinkedInQuestions, thoughts or just want to say hello? Come and find me on LinkedIn.The Friday NewsletterJoin Just One ThingOne useful thing to help you communicate more confidently at work. Every Friday.Episode TranscriptsRead the Episode TranscriptsGo back over the language, examples and ideas from each episode.Little ExtrasAnna’s Little Confidence Boost PlaylistMy favourite songs for when I need a little confidence boost. No guarantees, but you might like them too.Anna, What Books Should I Read?My tried-and-tested Confident Business English reading list.Work With MeInterested in Working Together?I only work with a small number of 1:1 clients at a time so I can keep the coaching highly personalised. Places are limited and often fully booked, but you can join the interest list to be the first to hear when a space opens up.Fancy Buying Me a Coffee?Buy Me a CoffeeIf Confident Business English is helping you communicate more confidently at work, you can buy me a coffee and support the time, work and caffeine that go into keeping the podcast going.
- Oct 7, 202615 min
345. Getting Your Language Right in Difficult Situations
Difficult situations at work can be hard enough without worrying about your English too. In this episode, I’ll share natural phrases to help you build confidence using the right language at the right time. I hope it helps you feel more confident with it. Enjoy! Anna Come and Say HelloLinkedInQuestions, thoughts or just want to say hello? Come and find me on LinkedIn.The Friday NewsletterJoin Just One ThingOne useful thing to help you communicate more confidently at work. Every Friday.Episode TranscriptsRead the Episode TranscriptsGo back over the language, examples and ideas from each episode.Little ExtrasAnna’s Little Confidence Boost PlaylistMy favourite songs for when I need a little confidence boost. No guarantees, but you might like them too.Anna, What Books Should I Read?My tried-and-tested Confident Business English reading list.Work With MeInterested in Working Together?I only work with a small number of 1:1 clients at a time so I can keep the coaching highly personalised. Places are limited and often fully booked, but you can join the interest list to be the first to hear when a space opens up.Fancy Buying Me a Coffee?Buy Me a CoffeeIf Confident Business English is helping you communicate more confidently at work, you can buy me a coffee and support the time, work and caffeine that go into keeping the podcast going.
- Sep 29, 202616 min
344. A Shortcut for More Natural English at Work
Do you find yourself hesitating over he/she, him/her, his/her when talking at work? In this episode, I’ll show you a simple shortcut, with practical business examples to help you use it more naturally and confidently at work. Very important for you as a senior manager as this is a structure which pops up a lot in business. Talking about future situations, when you talk about a person in general and when you want to talk about confidential matters. Hope this helps you feel more confident with it! Anna Come and Say HelloLinkedInQuestions, thoughts or just want to say hello? Come and find me on LinkedIn.The Friday NewsletterJoin Just One ThingOne useful thing to help you communicate more confidently at work. Every Friday.Episode TranscriptsRead the Episode TranscriptsGo back over the language, examples and ideas from each episode.Little ExtrasAnna’s Little Confidence Boost PlaylistMy favourite songs for when I need a little confidence boost. No guarantees, but you might like them too.Anna, What Books Should I Read?My tried-and-tested Confident Business English reading list.Work With MeInterested in Working Together?I only work with a small number of 1:1 clients at a time so I can keep the coaching highly personalised. Places are limited and often fully booked, but you can join the interest list to be the first to hear when a space opens up.Fancy Buying Me a Coffee?Buy Me a CoffeeIf Confident Business English is helping you communicate more confidently at work, you can buy me a coffee and support the time, work and caffeine that go into keeping the podcast going.
- Sep 22, 202614 min
343. “What Do You Think?” How to Structure Your Response at Work
When somebody asks for your view at work, it can be difficult to organise everything you know into a strong response in English. In this episode, I’ll give you three simple questions to structure your answer: What’s the point? What do you recommend? How strongly do you mean it? We’ll practice them through a realistic leadership scenario, with useful business vocabulary along the way. I hope it helps you feel more confident. Enjoy! Anna Come and Say HelloLinkedInQuestions, thoughts or just want to say hello? Come and find me on LinkedIn.The Friday NewsletterJoin Just One ThingOne useful thing to help you communicate more confidently at work. Every Friday.Episode TranscriptsRead the Episode TranscriptsGo back over the language, examples and ideas from each episode.Little ExtrasAnna’s Little Confidence Boost PlaylistMy favourite songs for when I need a little confidence boost. No guarantees, but you might like them too.Anna, What Books Should I Read?My tried-and-tested Confident Business English reading list.Work With MeInterested in Working Together?I only work with a small number of 1:1 clients at a time so I can keep the coaching highly personalised. Places are limited and often fully booked, but you can join the interest list to be the first to hear when a space opens up.Fancy Buying Me a Coffee?Buy Me a CoffeeIf Confident Business English is helping you communicate more confidently at work, you can buy me a coffee and support the time, work and caffeine that go into keeping the podcast going.
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About Confident Business English
Are you an international senior manager who wants to feel more confident communicating in English? I’m Anna Connelly, an Advanced Neurolanguage Coach®, and every week I bring you practical business English strategies to help you communicate more confidently at work. The ideas in this podcast come directly from the real communication challenges I work on with senior managers in my coaching sessions every day, including difficult meetings, presentations, speaking up, explaining complex ideas, handling pressure and sounding more natural in English. So, in many ways, think of each episode as a short coaching session with me: practical, focused and designed to give you something you can actually use at work. Listeners tell me they love the podcast because it’s clear, to the point and relevant to their working lives and, most importantly, because they can see tangible results with their confidence.
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