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 @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

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 @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

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 @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

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 @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

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 @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

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 @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

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 @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

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 @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Looking to express yourself more clearly and accurately? Build your confidence with these 6 key business adjectives you can start using in your next meeting. The majority of the adjectives I will take you through are compound adjectives. These are very effective tools to give your vocabulary an upgrade and sound more advanced.  As a senior manager, I imagine you could use these adjectives very often and it's definitely a worthwhile time investment to learn them. PRACTICAL BONUS THIS WEEK: Anki Flashcard to practice the vocab from the episode. Sign up to become a free member below. 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 @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

As a senior manager, it seems like your whole life is spent in meetings sometimes. You will have to facilitate and lead meetings with your teams around the world made up of native and non-native speakers. How can you try and make this go well from an English perspective? In this episode I analyse clips from a real business meeting and cherry pick natural phrases you can use in your next meeting. Knowing good vocabulary will give you a confidence boost and help calm your nerves. Enjoy! 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 resourcesLink to full meeting used in the episode clips Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

I know you lack confidence with how you speak. If you knew what you're saying sounded good, it would definitely give you a confidence boost. Let's kick off season 6 with 3 key business phrase swaps that you can make as a senior manager to sound more advanced.Using Neurolanguage® techniques, I walk you through this phrase from context, examples and then a practical interactive exercise where you can start putting the learning into practice. Enjoy this first episode back! I hope you like it. 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 @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

New season starts tomorrow 25th September. Just before we dive into that, let's me catch you up on what is coming in the new season of CBE. Every summer I take a break from the normal podcast schedule and send out a survey to listeners. All this feedback  helps me make decisions about where to take the podcast going forward. Thank you so much if you took the time to leave your comments!As a learning takeaway, here's a run-down of advanced vocabulary you will hear:To bring someone up to speed - to update peopleThe golden thread - a common themeTo make a comeback - to make a returnTo tap into something - to take advantage of resources (in a positive way) in this case trainingTo pour over something- Not a common phrasal verb. to spend a lot of time looking at something like a book or document because you enjoy it."It's like Marmite, you either love it or you hate it" - Very colloquial. This is a very British saying referring to the in my opinion, disgusting vegetarian spread called Marmite! We use this phrase to refer to any topic that is polarizing.To churn out the newsletter - Very colloquial. To keep producing something such as the newsletter Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Originally released in April 2024. Another classic episode from Confident Business English. Your colleague, let's call them John, said he was going to send you the information you needed on Monday. Now it's Thursday and you know that you have to chase this up by email otherwise you are going to miss your deadline.The thing is John is a peer, or a superior and you don't know him very well and you want to tread carefully. It's a little bit  could be sensitive or contentious, you feel a little awkward but you have to do it. How do you write the email?On today's episode I want to share with you 3 tips for approaching this situation in a diplomatic way when you have to chase someone up by email  Chasing someone up is not really a question of IF but WHEN so learning a couple of easy tricks to avoiding sounding too direct should come in very handy when writing emails in the future. It also means you don't have to reinvent the wheel every time. Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

This was originally released in June 2024. Another Confident Business English classic. Have you ever had that feeling where you  want to ask a question but you hesitate?You aren't sure if it's right, you're overthinking and then by the time you building up the courage the moment is gone! Then you think, why didn't I just ask the question.First of all, I get it. When you ask a question you have to put yourself out there. It's dangerous territory. They might not understand you, they might ask you to repeat, you might feel stupid. That's why I believe being able say the most common questions will help you feel more confident. You will decide to go for it rather than holding back.I'm going to run through a list of the most important ones today. This is an interactive episode. You will get a chance to put your learning into practice straight away.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Originally released in December 2023. A Confident Business English Classic. What are the basics that you need to get right to communicate well in English? This list of 11 core skills is a result of my experience over the years teaching and coaching clients.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FREE PDF GUIDE  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

I know your biggest barrier isn't to simply communicate. You can make yourself understood even if it's not always perfect or very elegant. What you want is to sound better. More advanced, more natural. I'm going to share with you on key word I think would be great to add to your vocabulary that comes up quite when we are explaining our perspective business. This is another episode where you I invite you to practice out loud in an interactive exercise. About Little Snippets: Mini episodes with to-the-point business communication tips to keep you learning and moving forward before the start of the brand new season of Confident Business English on 25th September 2024. Get the transcript here Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Do you get a pit (like a bad feeling) in your stomach when you see a British number calling your work phone? You're not alone. In this is an interactive episode where you will do two mini roleplay scenarios to practice these 3 key phrases to make sure that you have a confident start to your business phonecall in English. Hello, (your name) speaking. Can I ask who's calling?Can I ask what it's regarding?How can I help?P.S I think I talk quite fast in this one which is good challenge for you. In case you need it, I've included a transcript here. About Little Snippets: Mini episodes with to-the-point business communication tips to keep you learning and moving forward before the start of the brand new season of Confident Business English on 25th September 2024  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Imagine you miss something in a business conversation in English. You feel lost and you know you need to say something. What are the best ways to handle this? Here are my 4 top strategies to deal with this. Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglishAbout Little Snippets: Mini episodes with to-the-point business communication tips to keep you learning and moving forward before the start of the brand new season of Confident Business English on 25th September 2024 Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

What's your biggest fear? This year I've started to work on all the fears I've been putting off. I thought you might find it useful to hear my key takeaways and how you could apply this to your situation about building confidence speaking. Advanced vocabulary you will hear:To get a gripTo be clunkyA baptism of fireTo jump into the deep endTo get something doneTo get yourself out of a rutAbout Little Snippets: Mini episodes with to-the-point business communication tips to keep you learning and moving forward before the start of the brand new season of Confident Business English on 25th September 2024 Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Imagine you have to quickly write down a difficult business english word in a meeting. Or maybe a name or email address. Do you struggle to tell the difference between I and E? Here's an easy spelling trick I share with all students that find this hard. They tell me it works great so I want to share it with you too. About Little Snippets: Mini episodes with to-the-point business communication tips to keep you learning and moving forward before the start of the brand new season of Confident Business English on 25th September 2024 Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Imagine you start working in a new company. You meet another senior manager and you want to invite them for a coffee and find out more about what they do. What are the best ways to do this? I share with you 3 natural business English phrases used by native speakers. This snippet was inspired by a recent question from a client.Advanced vocabulary breakdown:To put someone on the spot - force someone into a difficult or awkward situation,like saying yes or not to something.It would be great to..To grab/get a coffeeAt somepointAre you starting a new job where you will be using your English communication? Say hello on LinkedIn and let me know. It would be great to hear from you.About Little Snippets: Mini episodes with to-the-point business communication tips to keep you learning and moving forward before the start of the brand new season of Confident Business English on 25th September 2024  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

When you have meetings with native speakers, do you find it hard to understand all the business English? Today I'll  share with you 3 pieces of more advanced project vocabulary that might hear in your next project meeting with native speakers.About Little Snippets: Mini episodes with to-the-point business communication tips to keep you learning and moving forward before the start of the brand new season of Confident Business English on 25th September 2024   Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Do you ever struggle to get decent feedback on your English communication? You aren't sure whether you are on track or not? Your colleagues don't seem to tell if you've made mistakes but you sense that there are things that are not right.  You would really like to know if there is anything you need to correct. What is the best way to do it? I share with you a tip and examples questions you can ask. About Little Snippets: Mini episodes with to-the-point business communication tips to keep you learning and moving forward before the start of the brand new season of Confident Business English on 25th September 2024   Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

What is the right level of formality when you communicate at work? This is a common business English question I receive a lot from my clients. I'm going to share with you a quick tip as to what I recommend as the best way to approach this.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Do you take too long when you speak English in meetings? I want to touch on this common business english  problem I see a lot with professionals - going over the time limit when they speak in meetings. I tell you  my key high-level tips to help you manage this better going forward. Recommendation for further study:The award-winning book: The First Minute, Chris Fenning About Little Snippets: Mini episodes with to-the-point business communication tips to keep you learning and moving forward before the start of the brand new season of Confident Business English on 25th September 2024 Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Do you colleagues understand you first time when you speak English? I share with you my top speaking tips for how to help your colleagues understand you first time. Remember that at your level, business English communication is more than just the words you say, it's also important to consider how you say things. It would be great to hear from you - Say hello on LinkedInAbout Little Snippets: Mini episodes with to-the-point business communication tips to keep you learning and moving forward before the start of the brand new season of Confident Business English on 25th September 2024 Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

What should you do if you go blank in a presentation at work? I want to share with you a quick tip you can implement straight away that I picked up after listening to a wonderful presentation in Liverpool in 2017. Book mentioned:Paul McGee S.U.M.O (Shut Up, Move On) : The Straight-Talking  Guide To Creating and Enjoying a Brilliant LifeAbout Little Snippets: Mini episodes with to-the-point business communication tips to keep you learning and moving forward before the start of the brand new season of Confident Business English on 25th September 2024    Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate ConfidentlyHere we are! It's the finale of season 5. I have a Google document I update all the time called "365 Daily Business English Snippets". I basically write down anything interesting that happens in client sessions, common mistakes I see people make all the time or reflections based on conversation.Perhaps in the future I will do something with it but for now I picked a few that I really wanted to share with you today. I thought it would be a nice way to round off (finish) this season too. Enjoy!PODCAST SUMMER SCHEDULE AND SEASON 631st July - Break! The podcast will be on holiday8th August - 18th September - Summer Series: Mini Episodes with Top Tips25th September - Season 6 beginsDo you have 5 minutes? Tell me what you think about the podcast anonymously on this survey.Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate Confidently Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate ConfidentlyDo you ever find it hard to understand your British, Irish or Australian colleagues?Let's focus on 3 very common expressions that native speakers use to describe problems!After you have listened to the episode you will:understand what each expression means - context and when we use itKnow the the origin - this tells a story and helps our brain to associate and learn the expressionKey examples to use itThis  is the last in this mini-series that we have done for season 5. I really hope you enjoy it!  Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyHave a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate ConfidentlyHave you got an interview coming up? Or maybe you will in the future? Doing an interview can be one of the most pivotal points in your career when you have to use your English. It could literally mean getting the job or not. Here as a guest today to offer their expert insight is Clare Whitmell from Smart English Coach. Clare will give you practical guidance and frameworks about how to answer 3 of the most common interview questions:Tell me about you.Tell me about a time when..What are your strengths and weaknessesDefinitely worth the 14 minute listen! Clare's Links:English At HomeSmart English Coach Have a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here.CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate Confidently Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate ConfidentlyI was speaking with one of my clients the other day and they said: Anna, one thing that I always find really hard is if I see someone in a corridor or the lift and they say "How are things going?"  In the moment I always mess it up . What would sound good to say?If you run into a colleague in the lift or on the way to a meeting, we could call this a corridor conversation. In this episode I'll share with you an quick 3-step framework you can use any time you have this situation.It should help take the pressure off because you know what to know and make your life easier! Have a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate ConfidentlyI know you would prefer to avoid saying something wrong. It's going to make you feel much more confident if you know what you are saying is right, even if it's a difficult conversation. As a senior manager you will have to talk about HR topics a lot; recruitment, onboarding, leave, pay, team management etc. I want to train you on the most important vocabulary to help you navigate these conversations and help you avoid a lot of common pitfalls.A lot of you have written to me and asked me to talk about this topic, so here you go!  By the end of the episode I'm going to train you on key vocabulary related to:InterviewsRecruitmentPayTypes of leaveBenefits and perksLeaving a companyHave a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here. Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate ConfidentlyIt's that time again! You have to share your performance meeting. How do you navigate all the vocabulary? How do you make sure it is clear and you don't beat around the bush?In the 3rd episode of the series we will focus on verbs using to describe decreases. By the end of the episode you will know:What are your best friends you can use time and againThe most common outliers - what they mean and how to use themMy 4-step performance results framework - save time and stress in your next meeting.Have a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate ConfidentlyHave you ever had that feeling where you  want to ask a question but you hesitate?You aren't sure if it's right, you're overthinking and then by the time you building up the courage the moment is gone! Then you think, why didn't I just ask the question.First of all, I get it. When you ask a question you have to put yourself out there. It's dangerous territory. They might not understand you, they might ask you to repeat, you might feel stupid. That's why I believe being able say the most common questions will help you feel more confident. You will decide to go for it rather than holding back.I'm going to run through a list of the most important ones today. This is an interactive episode. You will get a chance to put your learning into practice straight away. Have a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate ConfidentlyDo you want to feel more confident speaking in front of your colleagues? Do you want to develop more of an executive presence but you still feel quite nervous or not prepared enough? Today I invited public speaking expert and coach Nick Hampshire onto the podcast to share his practical guidance with you. The 3 main areas Nick covers are:Key steps you should talk if you lack confidence right nowWhat to do if you feel concious about not sounding engaging when you speakImportant mindset shifts to help you on the road to improving this invaluable skillI hope you can take something away from this. Here are Nick's contact details if you want to reach out:Nick Hampshire, LinkedIn - Public Speaking CoachNick Hampshire, InstagramHave a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here.   Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate ConfidentlyYou're a senior manager and you lead a team. Your team is made up of people based around the world and you have meetings with them online and sometimes even a mix between face-to-face in the office and then online at the same time.At times, you have to have difficult conversations with them when you are changing to introduce new changes, initiatives or procedures that there is some opposition to. You want to be able to navigate those conversations better. You sound to sound diplomatic and not rude but also clear and  with conviction to try and get the team on board.What you will takeaway from today:Phrases you can use for:Showing conviction in your thoughts and decisionsDiplomatically express disagreementsResponding to objectionsCLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate ConfidentlyHave a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here. Interested in 1:1 coaching? My programme is currently fully booked but if you want to register your interest for new places click here.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate ConfidentlyAs a senior manager, how confident do you feel talking about finance and money? In today's episode you will learnHow to express company revenueHow to give the status of budgetA very common mistake with 3 finance wordsA really natural phrasal verb to talk about generate moneyNatural phrases to express cost savingsCLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate ConfidentlyHave a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here. Interested in 1:1 coaching? Register your interest places on my 3-month coaching programme Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate ConfidentlyI know one of your goals is to sound more advanced and stop using the same words all the time. Let's continue with our 5ht episode in the series on phrasal verbs to help you make progress. In this 15-minute episode you are going to:Learn a common and natural phrasal verb to express approvalDo an activity with me live to put it into practice.Learn 3 simple sentences that you could try out todayLet's crack on, shall we?CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate ConfidentlyHave a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here. Interested in 1:1 coaching? Register your interest for my 3-month coaching programme  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Let's set the context. Imagine that next week a group of Senior Directors are coming to your office from Manchester. Or maybe you are getting a visit from a group of managers based in the Munich office. Wherever or whoever it is, you have to help host them during their time here.  What can you do to help yourself feel more confident?How can you make sure it goes well and you leave a good impression?How can you avoid awkward moments when making conversation?On the episode today I'm really pleased to have Robert Rudge from The Business English Podcast. I’m delighted to have Rob on and he is going to share with you:3 essential and practical tips to manage this situation2 big don'ts A final key takeawayClick here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyRobert's Links: The Business English Podcast Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube. Have a topic suggestion or  burning question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here. Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Register your interest for future places in 2024.    Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

𝐈'𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠!Imagine it's Friday. Your boss tells you they want you to present your KPI performance at the director's meeting on 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺.You are definitely not over the moon about it but honestly, your biggest worry is...when I am I going to prepare?? Unless I work on Sunday evening???You know you won't feel confident if your ideas are all over the place but it takes you ages to organise your ideas in English.In this week's episode on Confident Business English 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭! - a win-win in my book.I'm going to share a quick and easy framework you can use everytime you need to present performance like KPIs.Save time and stress not starting from scratch and feel confident you have a plan for what you want to say = less pre-meeting anxiety!Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyHave a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here. Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Register your interest for future places in 2024. Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Your colleague, let's call them John, said he was going to send you the information you needed on Monday. Now it's Thursday and you know that you have to chase this up by email otherwise you are going to miss your deadline.The thing is John is a peer, or a superior and you don't know him very well and you want to tread carefully. It's a little bit  could be sensitive or contentious, you feel a little awkward but you have to do it. How do you write the email?On today's episode I want to share with you 3 tips for approaching this situation in a diplomatic way when you have to chase someone up by email  Chasing someone up is not really a question of IF but WHEN so learning a couple of easy tricks to avoiding sounding too direct should come in very handy when writing emails in the future. It also means you don't have to reinvent the wheel every time. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyHave a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here. Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Register your interest for future places in 2024. Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

The world is changing so fast. Businesses and companies have to adapt all the time. A transformational programme here, a new strategy over here. There's a lot going on and it's a topic we talk about all the time. But,  what expressions do you know about managing people and change?Today we will cover 3 very common and useful business expressions related to people and change. This will avoid you getting lost in the middle of meetings when you have no idea what people are talking about. After you have listened to the episode, you will u:understand what each expression means - context and when we use itKnow the the origin - this tells a story and helps our brain to associate and learn the expressionOne key sentence I recommend to try and use it.This is the 5th in a series looking at business expressions, if you haven't listened to the other ones in the series, I highly recommend you go back and take a listen. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyHave a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here. Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? My programme is currently full but register your interest for future places in 2024. Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Imagine your boss or colleague gives you feedback on a piece  of work. It's good news, they are really happy with the work you have done, they are telling you that everything is great. And when they finish speaking, you don't really know what else to say other than "Thank you." You don't feel this accurate reflects enough of what you want to say and would like to know other phrases you can use. This topic was suggested  by listener Jess, based in Shangai. Thank you for your suggestion, I thought it was a really good point and something I thought you could relate to as well.Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyHave a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here. Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? My programme is currently full but register your interest for future places in 2024. Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

This week we continue with our series on business phrasal verbs. I'm going to cover 3 new ones that will give you an alternative from always using the same classic business english verb. Listen to find out what it is and how you can vary your vocabulary and sound more advanced. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyInterested in 1:1 coaching with me? Register your interest for places in 2024.Have a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

This has been one of the most listened to episodes this season and I think a really useful episode to listen to if you haven't already and also to refresh on. This has been a list that I have been working on for a while. It's a recap of the key points I've mentioned on recent episodes and new tips. The list is a set of quick wins that if get on autopilot,  will help in some of the most common business interactions. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FREE PDF GUIDEClick here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyInterested in 1:1 coaching with me? Register your interest for 2024 places here.Have a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Hi, How are you? I would like to do something a bit different today. We've been doing a lot of topic heavy episodes over the last few weeks so let's break it up a bit. Today I'd like to talk about the most common advice and recommendations I give my clients. I am going to talk about:The most common thing to say to my studentsWhat to do if you get stuckWhy you should develop an inner alarm for weird questionsWhat question you should ask yourself about progressMy top tips about expressionsI'm going to finish with some very funny corrections that happened recently - you will want to stay for that!Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyInterested in 1:1 coaching with me? My programme is currently full but register your interest for future places in 2024.Have a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Let's continue with our series on describing data and trends. This time I'd like to go into more detail specifically about vocabulary. By the end of the episode you will know what are some common vocabulary mistakes and what words we use specifically to describe increases. In future episodes we will go into more detail about decreases, stabilization etc. I hope you enjoy this one. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyInterested in 1:1 coaching with me? My programme is currently full but register your interest for future places in 2024.Have a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Let's continue our deep dive into business expressions. This week we are going to focus on ones that mean dealing with  work situations. By the end of the episode you will be able to understand the meanings of each of them and know the most common, short sentences that you can say if you want to try these ones out in your next meeting. Click here to sign up to my weekly newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyInterested in 1:1 coaching with Anna? Register your interest for places in 2024. Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

One of the biggest fears people have  aside from spiders, snakes and flying is speaking in public.As a manager or leading giving presentations is part and parcel of what you have to do, so the question seems to be, how can we make this process better so you can feel more confident?Here to talk to you today is Christopher Wright. I first met Christopher in 2023 and I really wanted to bring him on because I think he has a really valuable perspective to share with you. Since 2012 Chris has been running a training business in Spain that has helped many top companies and professionals. He is also an associate teacher in Business and Communication Skills at Comillas University. He is an ex-president and member of Toastmasters (Public speaking organization) and has given and evaluated over 80 speeches.  In the episode Chris talks about:What your first steps could be if you find public speaking in English difficultHow you can create your own coach through your " English voice"Perfection vs communicationWhy being concise, simple and clear is so importantHow to use your voice to be more engagingAnd much more..Click here to sign up to my weekly newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyChristoper's Links - LinkedIn, WebsiteFor reference, Chris also talked about the PechaKucha methodInterested in 1:1 coaching with Anna? Register your interest for places in 2024. Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish