Confident Business English 304. I Don’t Sound Like a Senior Manager in English: 11 Executive Upgrades to Get On Autopilot
Dec 17, 2025
18:40
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! Anna
Timestamps
- 02:10 The “outfit” analogy
- 03:10 — Upgrade 1: Further (vs. more)
- 04:10 — Upgrade 2: I think alternatives
- 05:35 — Upgrade 3: preference without over-commitment
- 07:40 — Upgrade 4: diplomatic disagreement
- 09:10 — Upgrade 5: manage objections neutrally
- 10:50 — Upgrade 6: sound inclusive in openings
- 11:50 — Upgrade 7:directive but collaborative control
- 13:25 — Upgrade 8: Ipolite interruption / keep meeting on track
- 14:55 — Upgrade 9: Replace common adjectives
- 16:30 — Upgrade 10: raise issue with the right person
- 17:50 — Upgrade 11: conviction without aggression
- 17:50 — Practice Out loud: conviction without aggression
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