
Confident Business English
Confident Business English host and accredited Neurolanguage Coach® Anna Connelly brings senior managers, who already need to communicate in English, more advanced business English tips to boost confidence. Listeners say they love the podcast because it's to-the-point, useful and interesting.
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May 7, 2025 • 13min
280. My Key Takeaways: Fix Confusing Phrases, More Assertive Questions, Reading News, Build a Resilient Mindset & More!
BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Join me for more of my key business english takeaways from my work as a Neurolanguage Coach. I touch on loads of topics. Vocabulary, grammar, reading tips and mindset. Don't miss out.Want the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee
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Apr 30, 2025 • 10min
279. Never Feel Awkward Again: The Only Phrases You Need to Invite Colleagues for Coffee and Lunch
BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Have you ever wanted to ask a colleague to go for a coffee or lunch before a meeting, but felt awkward (uncomfortable) because you didn’t know the right phrases? Let me share three key phrases in English to invite your colleagues for coffee or lunch in different situations—so you never have to feel awkward or embarrassed again.Want the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee
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Apr 23, 2025 • 12min
278. Executive English: Deliver Concise Reports in Under 1 Minute
BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Do you ever need to report to your executive team but struggle to be concise in English? In this episode I share a simple communication framework that originated in the US military that you can take advantage of to make your life easier when reporting in English. Don't miss this one! Want the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee
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Apr 16, 2025 • 10min
276. Handle Difficult Meetings: De-Escalation Phrases for Challenging Conversations
BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Lack confidence when handling difficult meetings? Let me walk you through de-escalation phrases you can use wen there are challenging conversations and you want to direct the conversation to be more productive. Want the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee
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Apr 9, 2025 • 12min
275. How to Use "Get": Essential Verbs for Business
Discover the versatile verb 'get' and its crucial role in Business English. Learn how 'get' can mean different things in various professional contexts. The discussion highlights practical examples for effective workplace communication. Engage in interactive exercises to master its informal and formal uses. Build your confidence with essential verbs and enhance your business language skills!

Apr 2, 2025 • 13min
274. How to Say NO to 23 Common Work Requests
Learn how to confidently say no to common workplace requests with practical phrases and interactive exercises. Discover effective strategies for maintaining professionalism while setting boundaries. The discussion emphasizes clear communication, asserting your needs, and practicing difficult conversations. Equip yourself with vocabulary to navigate refusals gracefully and strengthen your professional interactions.

Mar 26, 2025 • 13min
273. Get the Tone Right: Expressing Enthusiasm at Work
BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Do you want to express enthusiasm but don't want to sound too much? Or not enough? As a senior manager, it's important you feel secure when you speak and you are expressing what you want to say accurately. Join me this week to dive into the nuances of several common business phrases to express enthusiasm and build you confidence to get the tone right in your different business interactions. Want the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee
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Mar 19, 2025 • 10min
272. Anna's Key Takeaways: Business Emails, LinkedIn Messages, Alternative for Why? & Advice for Non-Native Speakers
BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Join me for an episode where I walk you through some of my key business English takeaways over the last few weeks.Want the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee
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Mar 12, 2025 • 13min
271. The Art of the Follow-Up: Professional Phrases to Get Action
BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER Working with an international team on a big project? You will have to follow up with your team to keep on top all of the actions. What is the best way to do this without coming across as rude in both less urgent and more urgent situations? The forever worry of a senior manager. In this episode I dive into the art of the follow-up in English and give you professional phrases to help you get action. Enjoy! AnnaWant the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee
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Mar 5, 2025 • 10min
270. Keep Meetings on Track: 3-Step Phrases to Redirect Conversations
BECOME A FREE MEMBER Do you ever need to keep meetings on track? You have no problem doing it in your own language but when it comes to English you feel more insecure. In this episode I'll give you 3-step phrases to redirect conversations you can learn on autopilot to never have to worry about how to do it again. I hope it's useful. AnnaWant the transcripts, newsletter and extra content? Become a free member and join our 10k community worldwideWant to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee
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