All Ears English Podcast AEE 2496: 3 Winning Frameworks to Speak Up in a Meeting with Anna Connelly
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Oct 15, 2025 Anna Connolly, an accredited neuro language coach and host of the Confident Business English podcast, shares her expertise on effective communication in high-stakes meetings. She highlights the importance of frameworks in organizing thoughts under pressure. Connolly introduces strategies like PRES for clear opinions and the Believe, Benefit, Backup method for persuasion. She also discusses the BLUF approach for concise executive updates and emphasizes that practicing these frameworks can boost confidence in speaking up.
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Use Frameworks To Organize Thoughts
- Use a simple structure to organize your thoughts before speaking in meetings.
- Frameworks make your message clearer and reduce stress while speaking.
Language Skill Isn't The Only Barrier
- At higher English levels the challenge shifts from grammar to how you say things under pressure.
- Speaking in another language in high-stakes meetings amplifies nervousness and perceived judgment.
PRES For Giving Opinions
- Use PRES when giving an opinion: Point, Reason, Example, Summary.
- Memorize the acronym to anchor your comment and make it flow naturally.