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Confident Business English

Are you a senior manager who lacks confidence communicating in English at work? Accredited Neurolanguage Coach® Anna Connelly brings professionals like you, who already need to use English in their daily work, practical business English tips to help your boost confidence. The goal is to help you feel more confident using a framework of 1. Learn, 2. Take Action, 3. Repeat. Professionals say they love the podcast because it's to-the-point, it covers on very relevant topics and they get results…

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

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…

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337. The Confidence Sessions: Exploring How Confidence Works

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 LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN…

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336. The Confidence Sessions: Two Workplace Language Dilemmas

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…

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

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…

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334. Business English Native Speakers Use (Explained Simply)

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…

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

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 LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I…

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332. The Project Vocabulary Every Senior Manager Needs

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…

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331. Get to the Point Faster in Business English

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 Book Recommendation (Not affiliated or promotion) Get to the Point, Joel Schwartzberg LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here…

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

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.…

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

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 LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER…

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

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 LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I don't share on the podcast…

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