Confident Business English

306. If You Feel Too Direct When You Speak English, Listen to This

As a senior manager, at times you will need to be direct and at times, diplomatic. However, you feel your vocabulary is limited and you tend to speak too directly. In this episode, I show you how to say the same message in different ways, so you can choose the right tone for meetings, feedback, and difficult conversations. Enjoy! Anna01:40 — Direct vs diplomatic: the core communication problem03:20 — Scenario 1: Managing time in meetings06:40 — Scenario 2: Giving negative feedback11:20 — Scenario 3: Rejecting an idea14:40 — Key takeaways + how to practice15:30 — Final action step GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

305. How to Build Confidence and Connection in English at Work

Making conversation in English can feel harder than meetings, presentations, or technical discussions, especially when you are a senior manager. In this episode, I give you ways to help reduce feeling awkward and uncertain to feeling more confident, in control, and connected when you speak with colleagues in English. I'll share with you simple, repeatable strategies to:reduce anxiety before conversationsguide discussions instead of reacting to themhandle moments of misunderstanding calmlyfinish conversations confidently and naturallyI hope you can take something away from the episode today. Enjoy. Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

304. I Don’t Sound Like a Senior Manager in English: 11 Executive Upgrades to Get On Autopilot

You are already able to communicate in English but you don't feel confident that you sound like a senior manager. In this episode, I've picked my top 11 quick upgrades you can make to sound more executive. But let me be clear, you don’t need these to do your job. You already are a senior manager. But if you want to feel more confident when you walk into the room, this episode will help. Enjoy! AnnaTimestamps02:10 The “outfit” analogy 03:10 — Upgrade 1: Further (vs. more)04:10 — Upgrade 2:  I think alternatives05:35 — Upgrade 3: preference without over-commitment07:40 — Upgrade 4: diplomatic disagreement09:10 — Upgrade 5: manage objections neutrally10:50 — Upgrade 6: sound inclusive in openings11:50 — Upgrade 7:directive but collaborative control13:25 — Upgrade 8: Ipolite interruption / keep meeting on track14:55 — Upgrade 9: Replace common adjectives16:30 — Upgrade 10: raise issue with the right person17:50 — Upgrade 11: conviction without aggression17:50 — Practice Out loud: conviction without aggression  GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

303. What Did They Just Say? Real Meeting English for Senior Managers

As a senior manager, not understanding can feel very uncomfortable. You know people are looking to you to lead the conversation. If you miss something, you might say something wrong and worry you will look like silly. It's an understandable concern so let me help you build your confidence by learning common phrases from real meetings so next time you know exactly what you're colleagues are saying. Enjoy! Anna00:00 – Why missing meaning in meetings crushes confidence03:00 – Phrase 105:30 – Phrase 207:00 – Phrase 308:00 – Phrase 409:30 – Phrase 510:30 – Phrase 612:00 – Quick recap of all phrases13:00 – How to lock these into your memory  GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

302. Executive Presence in English: Habits to Improve Your Delivery

You can already speak English but do you sound like the senior manager you are? In this episode, I walk you through the small communication habits that quietly affect how you come across at work. Enjoy! Anna01:30 – The uncomfortable lesson I learned from my own communication coach05:10 – Habit 1 07:00 – Habit 210:40 – Habit 313:20 – Practical ways to get feedback and improve15:20 – Final challenge for the week GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish