Confident Business English

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 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

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 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

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