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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. So, ready to take the next step? Let’s crack on.

Episódios 294

  1. 350. When You Rarely Get Feedback on Your English (Coach’s Notebook)

    16 min

    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 …

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    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

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  2. 349. Always Struggle Making Conversation at Work in English? This Could Help

    17 min

    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 …

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    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

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    My 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.

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  3. 348. When The Pressure Is On (Coach in Your Pocket Series)

    15 min

    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 …

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    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

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    Little Extras

    Anna’s Little Confidence Boost Playlist
    My 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 Me

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  4. 347. Need to Negotiate in English? Try This Framework

    15 min

    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 …

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    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

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    Little Extras

    Anna’s Little Confidence Boost Playlist
    My 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 Me

    Interested 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.

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  5. 346. Feel Confident Walking Into the Room (Coach in Your Pocket Series)

    15 min

    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 …

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    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. Anna

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    Little Extras

    Anna’s Little Confidence Boost Playlist
    My 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 Me

    Interested 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.

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  6. 345. Getting Your Language Right in Difficult Situations

    16 min

    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 …

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    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

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    Little Extras

    Anna’s Little Confidence Boost Playlist
    My 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 Me

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  7. 344. A Shortcut for More Natural English at Work

    16 min

    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 …

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    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

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    Little Extras

    Anna’s Little Confidence Boost Playlist
    My 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 Me

    Interested 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.

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  8. 343. “What Do You Think?” How to Structure Your Response at Work

    15 min

    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 …

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    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

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    Little Extras

    Anna’s Little Confidence Boost Playlist
    My 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 Me

    Interested 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.

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  9. 342. The Next Step for Your Business English

    14 min

    You already speak English at work but what should you focus on to become a stronger communicator and feel more confident? In this season opener, I’m sharing three of the most recurrent communication points …

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    You already speak English at work but what should you focus on to become a stronger communicator and feel more confident? In this season opener, I’m sharing three of the most recurrent communication points across ALL of my hundreds of English coaching sessions, with practical ways to start working on each one straight away. I hope you this helps you take the next step forward and feel more confident with your business English. Anna

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    Little Extras

    Anna’s Little Confidence Boost Playlist
    My 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 Me

    Interested 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.

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  10. 341. The Confidence Sessions: How to Build Momentum Again

    17 min

    NEW SEASON STARTS 16th SEPTEMBER 2026One difficult meeting can knock your confidence, but it doesn’t have to define what happens next. In the final Confidence Session, we look at how to rebuild momentum, create …

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    NEW SEASON STARTS 16th SEPTEMBER 2026

    One difficult meeting can knock your confidence, but it doesn’t have to define what happens next. In the final Confidence Session, we look at how to rebuild momentum, create more opportunities to grow your self-belief, and learn to trust yourself to handle whatever happens in English. Enjoy! Anna
     

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    Little Extras

    Anna’s Little Confidence Boost Playlist
    My 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 Me

    Interested 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.

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  11. 340. The Confidence Sessions: The Invisible Baggage Holding You Back

    16 min

    What are you carrying around with you when you speak English at work? In this Confidence Session, I explore Ian Robertson's idea of “mental backpacks”. These are the labels, past experiences and beliefs that …

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    What are you carrying around with you when you speak English at work? In this Confidence Session, I explore Ian Robertson's idea of “mental backpacks”. These are the labels, past experiences and beliefs that can quietly affect how you perform. We’ll also look at why the right level of challenge can give you a boost, why things stop feeling rewarding once they become comfortable, and how beliefs about being a non-native speaker could be influencing you more than you realise.

    Book referenced in episode: Ian Robertson, How Confidence Works. The New Science of Self-Belief (not paid ad)

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    Little Extras

    Anna’s Little Confidence Boost Playlist
    My 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 Me

    Interested 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.

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  12. 339. The Confidence Sessions: Being More Confident Isn’t the Goal — It’s What Comes Next

    15 min

    What would more confidence actually allow you to do? In this epsiode on The Confidence Session series, I invite you to look beyond confidence itself and explore what it can lead to in your career and life. This …

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    What would more confidence actually allow you to do? In this epsiode on The Confidence Session series, I invite you to look beyond confidence itself and explore what it can lead to in your career and life. This is especially useful if you are lacking motivation or have had a difficult experience with English recently. We’ll also look  how the words you use before a high-pressure situation could influence how you perform.

    Book source: How Confidence Works, The New Science of Self Belief, Ian Robertson.

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    Little Extras

    Anna’s Little Confidence Boost Playlist
    My 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 Me

    Interested 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.

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  13. 338. The Confidence Sessions: The Two Beliefs That Drive Action

    16 min

    What actually makes you take action when you feel confident? In this Confidence Session, I continue breaking down how confidence works by looking at two important beliefs: “I can do it” and “it can happen.” …

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    What actually makes you take action when you feel confident? In this Confidence Session, I continue breaking down how confidence works by looking at two important beliefs: “I can do it” and “it can happen.” We’ll explore what happens when one of those is missing, why feeling nervous doesn’t necessarily mean you lack confidence, and what this could look like in your meetings, presentations and career. Enjoy!

    Book Source: Ian Roberston, How Confidence Works. The New Science of Self Belief (Not an ad, resource I use on a daily basis!)

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    Little Extras

    Anna’s Little Confidence Boost Playlist
    My 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 Me

    Interested in Working Together?
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  14. 337. The Confidence Sessions: Exploring How Confidence Works

    14 min

    What actually is confidence, and why can you feel confident in one situation but completely doubt yourself in another? In this Confidence Session, we look at the science behind confidence, what your brain is …

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    What actually is confidence, and why can you feel confident in one situation but completely doubt yourself in another? In this Confidence Session, we look at the science behind confidence, what your brain is predicting and why building it isn't always as simple as practicing more. Enjoy! Anna

    Book referenced and quoted: Ian Robertson, How Confidence Works

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    Anna, What Books Should I Read?
    My tried-and-tested Confident Business English reading list.

    Work With Me

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  15. 336. The Confidence Sessions: Two Workplace Language Dilemmas

    15 min

    The Confidence Sessions is a special series running throughout August and early September, before the new season of Confident Business English begins on 16 September 2026! What’s the difference between trusting …

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    The Confidence Sessions is a special series running throughout August and early September, before the new season of Confident Business English begins on 16 September 2026!

    What’s the difference between trusting your team and having confidence in them? And what can you say when a personal issue affects work, but you don’t want to share your whole life story? In this Confidence Session, I’ve cherry-picked two practical clips to help you communicate more clearly, naturally and confidently at work. Enjoy! Anna

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    Anna’s Little Confidence Boost Playlist
    My 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 Me

    Interested 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.

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  16. 335. Anna's Key Takeaways: Professional Etiquette, Giving Recommendations & Hard to Pronounce Name!

    13 min

    Today's episode is a collection of practical Business English takeaways from my recent coaching sessions. We'll cover professional etiquette, natural recommendations, pronunciation and answer two listener …

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    Today's episode is a collection of practical Business English takeaways from my recent coaching sessions. We'll cover professional etiquette, natural recommendations, pronunciation and answer two listener questions to help you feel more confident at work. Enjoy! Anna

    PODCAST SCHEDULE JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

    It's also the final episode before the new season begins on September 16th, but don't worry there'll still be a new episode every Wednesday throughout August.

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    Anna, What Books Should I Read?
    My tried-and-tested Confident Business English reading list.

    Work With Me

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  17. 334. Business English Native Speakers Use (Explained Simply)

    16 min

    Have you ever been in a meeting with native speakers and suddenly thought, "I have no idea what they're talking about?" In this episode, I'm breaking down some of the business expressions that native speakers …

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    Have you ever been in a meeting with native speakers and suddenly thought, "I have no idea what they're talking about?" In this episode, I'm breaking down some of the business expressions that native speakers use all the time and explaining them in plain English. You'll learn what they actually mean, where many of them come from, and simple tricks to help you remember them. By the end of the episode, you'll be able to follow business meetings more easily and feel more confident when these expressions come up. Enjoy! Anna

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  18. 333. Finally Feel Confident Using the Most Common "Get" Phrases

    15 min

    Do you avoid using "get" because you're never quite sure if it's the right choice? In this episode, you'll discover one simple pattern behind some of the most common business "get" phrases so you can stop …

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    Do you avoid using "get" because you're never quite sure if it's the right choice? In this episode, you'll discover one simple pattern behind some of the most common business "get" phrases so you can stop overthinking them and start using them with confidence at work. Enjoy! Anna

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  19. 332. The Project Vocabulary Every Senior Manager Needs

    14 min

    If projects are a regular part of your job, this episode is for you. Ever feel like you understand the words in a project meeting, but still don't feel confident joining the conversation? In this episode, I'll …

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    If projects are a regular part of your job, this episode is for you. Ever feel like you understand the words in a project meeting, but still don't feel confident joining the conversation? In this episode, I'll beak down a realistic business project from the first idea through to the final presentation. Along the way, you'll learn 15 pieces of core vocabulary that are used naturally when planning projects, making decisions, solving problems and communicating with stakeholders. Rather than memorising vocabulary lists, you'll start recognising the language patterns that come up again and again in real meetings, helping you understand conversations more quickly and feel more confident contributing to them. Enjoy! Anna

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  20. 331. Get to the Point Faster in Business English

    14 min

    Do you struggle to get to the point in English? In this episode, you'll learn three simple language structures that will help you communicate more clearly, sound more concise and feel more confident in …

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    Do you struggle to get to the point in English? In this episode, you'll learn three simple language structures that will help you communicate more clearly, sound more concise and feel more confident in meetings, presentations and everyday business conversations. Enjoy! Anna

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  21. 330. Anna's Key Takeaways: Framework for Executive Meetings , Accurate Pronunciation, Negotiation Phrases & More

    14 min

    In this episode, I share practical insights from recent coaching sessions with senior managers. You'll learn a simple framework for answering difficult questions under pressure, a common pronunciation mistake …

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    In this episode, I share practical insights from recent coaching sessions with senior managers. You'll learn a simple framework for answering difficult questions under pressure, a common pronunciation mistake that affects clarity, useful negotiation phrases, and why good audio matters more than you think. Plus, a challenge to help you take the next step in building your confidence in English. Enjoy! Anna

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  22. 329. Why Your Colleagues Aren't Buying Into Your Ideas in English

    14 min

    Many senior managers focus on learning advanced vocabulary, but often the quickest way to sound more senior is using more straightforward phrases that are often overlooked and a quick fix to add in. In this …

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    Many senior managers focus on learning advanced vocabulary, but often the quickest way to sound more senior is using more straightforward phrases that are often overlooked and a quick fix to add in. In this episode, practical adverb combinations that add impact, precision and credibility to your English communication. Enjoy! Anna

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  23. 328. One Business Verb. Seven Meanings. More Confidence.

    14 min

    Confidence isn't built by memorising vocabulary lists. In this episode, you'll learn seven meanings of an essential business verb for senior managers through a real-world story, making the language easier to …

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    Confidence isn't built by memorising vocabulary lists. In this episode, you'll learn seven meanings of an essential business verb for senior managers through a real-world story, making the language easier to understand, remember and use at work. Enjoy! Anna

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    Anna, What Books Should I Read?
    My tried-and-tested Confident Business English reading list.

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  24. 327. The Realities of Speaking English at Work: 3 Things That Knock Your Confidence (And What to Do About It)

    12 min

    Lots of different things can knock your confidence as a senior manager. Sometimes it's a comment, a specific experience presentation, or even a particular colleague that makes you feel less confident. In this …

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    Lots of different things can knock your confidence as a senior manager. Sometimes it's a comment, a specific experience presentation, or even a particular colleague that makes you feel less confident. In this episode, I share three real examples from recent coaching sessions and some thoughts and reflections on how you could handle them. Enjoy! Anna

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  25. 326. 3 Verbs Every Senior Manager Needs: Maintain, Keep and Stay

    17 min

    This week, I want to train you on three business verbs that professionals often confuse: maintain, keep and stay.You’ll learn how native speakers actually use them in meetings, management and everyday workplace …

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    This week, I want to train you on three business verbs that professionals often confuse: maintain, keep and stay.You’ll learn how native speakers actually use them in meetings, management and everyday workplace communication so you can sound more natural, fluent and confident when speaking English at work. Perfect for you as a senior manager working in an international environments. Enjoy! Anna

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    Anna, What Books Should I Read?
    My tried-and-tested Confident Business English reading list.

    Work With Me

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  26. 325. Anna’s Key Takeaways: Can vs Can’t, Difficult Questions & Clearer Pronunciation

    15 min

    This week I bring you more of my Key Takeaways taken from client sessions over the last few weeks: In this episode: The real difference between “can” and “can’t” in fast business conversations Useful phrases …

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    This week I bring you more of my Key Takeaways taken from client sessions over the last few weeks: In this episode:

    • The real difference between “can” and “can’t” in fast business conversations
    • Useful phrases for handling difficult questions with transparency and professionalism
    • Simple pronunciation techniques to improve clarity and reduce misunderstandings

    Perfect for you as a senior managers working in high-stakes international environments. Enjoy! Anna

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    Anna, What Books Should I Read?
    My tried-and-tested Confident Business English reading list.

    Work With Me

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  27. 324. Sound More Like Yourself in English With These Classic Business Sayings

    12 min

    Do you ever feel that you can't get across your complete personality and style as a senior manager in English? In this episode, you’ll learn common business sayings and expressions to help you sound more like …

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    Do you ever feel that you can't get across your complete personality and style as a senior manager in English? In this episode, you’ll learn common business sayings and expressions to help you sound more like yourself in your native language. I’ll show you how to use them naturally in context and I hope this helps you feel more confident to use them. Enjoy! Anna

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    Anna, What Books Should I Read?
    My tried-and-tested Confident Business English reading list.

    Work With Me

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  28. 323. How to Confidently Explain Staff Changes in Global Team Meetings

    13 min

    One of my clients leads quarterly meetings with teams across Brazil, APAC, Europe, and the US but when it came to explaining recent staff changes, they realised they weren’t confident using the right English …

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    One of my clients leads quarterly meetings with teams across Brazil, APAC, Europe, and the US but when it came to explaining recent staff changes, they realised they weren’t confident using the right English vocabulary. If you’ve ever hesitated when talking about promotions, internal moves, or people leaving, this episode is for you. You’ll learn the key phrases senior managers use to describe company movements clearly, professionally, and confidently in global team meetings. Enjoy! Anna

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    Anna, What Books Should I Read?
    My tried-and-tested Confident Business English reading list.

    Work With Me

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  29. 322. Get Your Proposals Approved: 3 Language Tricks to Feel More Confident in the Room

    13 min

    Inspired by a senior manager client, here are 3 simple language tips to make your proposals more persuasive in English so you can communicate your ideas clearly, sound more credible, and improve your chances of …

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    Inspired by a senior manager client, here are 3 simple language tips to make your proposals more persuasive in English so you can communicate your ideas clearly, sound more credible, and improve your chances of getting approval. I hope it makes you feel more confident with your messaging when you walk into the room. Enjoy! Anna

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    Anna, What Books Should I Read?
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  30. 321. It's Not Just You: The Hidden Struggles of Speaking English at Work

    15 min

    Welcome back to another episodes in the It's Not JustYou series. Speaking English at work as senior IS hard. You are up against quite a lot. Building on a previous story and insights from real client …

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    Welcome back to another episodes in the It's Not JustYou series. Speaking English at work as senior IS hard. You are up against quite a lot. Building on a previous story and insights from real client experiences, we break down the hidden challenges and how to move forward with more confidence. Enjoy! Anna

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