Confident Business English

Struggling with English confidence? This discussion reveals that perceived language flaws may be overblown. Most professionals misjudge their speaking skills, often letting nerves overshadow their abilities. Discover the true meaning of fluency and how minor mistakes don't define your competence. Learn how to gather constructive feedback effectively and why everyone faces challenges when speaking on the spot. Embrace your skills and shift your mindset to build lasting confidence!

In this conversation, Lindsay McMahon, CEO and co-host of All Ears English, shares her expertise in international communication and cross-cultural disagreement. She highlights the importance of sensitivity for senior managers, revealing her personal experience with missed cultural cues in Japan. Lindsay explains high vs. low context communication and power distance, offering three distinct styles for disagreeing effectively. With practical phrases, she emphasizes maintaining relationships while navigating disagreements, all while focusing on human connection.

Discover the intriguing world of British workplace phrases! Learn how to use expressions like 'cheers' for casual thanks and 'ping me' for quick messages. Unravel formal terms such as 'herein' and idiomatic nuances like 'fair enough' for agreement. Get acquainted with fun slang like 'faff' for unnecessary hassle. Plus, insights on scheduling with 'pop it in the diary' will enhance your work communication. This guide will boost your confidence and make navigating conversations a breeze!

Feeling nervous about speaking in English during meetings? This discussion shares strategies to boost your confidence on the spot. Learn how to buy time before responding and understand the power of structure over vocabulary. Discover three practical frameworks: acknowledging and adding, stating a point with reasoning, and summarizing with a caveat. Each approach simplifies your responses and keeps you focused. Embrace shifts in mindset to handle the pressure with ease and clarity. Get ready to tackle impromptu discussions head-on!

Do you ever feel it's hard to convince people of your ideas in English? You feel you are not as persuasive and your sentences are flat. I actually come across this problem frequently with clients. That's why I'd like to help you explain why things matter. I will show you 3 effective English structures you can use to hopefully sound more convincing and help your colleagues understand the importance behind your ideas. 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 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

Kick off your season with practical phrases to elevate your meetings! Discover how set phrases can boost your confidence and naturalness as a senior manager. Learn to set next steps assertively and ask for input effectively with simple yet powerful expressions. Master the art of diplomatically expressing preferences, making your communication smooth and professional. Don't miss the chance to deepen your skills with a five-day commuter challenge designed specifically for busy professionals!

In this season finale, the host emphasizes the importance of clear communication in business English. They share strategies for navigating language challenges in high-pressure meetings, highlighting the need for clarity. Listeners learn to differentiate between 'helpful' and 'useful,' while also enhancing their emotional vocabulary by distinguishing feelings like 'angry' and 'upset.' The focus on taking action is stressed as essential for building confidence, alongside insights into upcoming resources for support.

For the penultimate episode of Confident Business English this season, I am bringing you a bonus guest episode Emma from Pronunciation with Emma. If you haven't heard of Emma already, she has 15+ years of experience and over 1 mill. followers on social media. In short, she knows her stuff.  She is going to spend 30 minutes with you to hopefully help you towards feeling less self-concious about your pronunciation. Emma talks about:Her best advice if you are struggling right nowA practical method to finally say your most difficult wordsTop tips for speakers from specific languagesQ&A round from the challenges you sent in to meI really hope you take something away from this episode. See you next week on July 16th 2025 for the final episode of this season. We'll back again on the 17th September 2025.Pronunciation with Emma LinksWebsiteYoutube 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

Navigate workplace moments with confidence! Discover 11 essential one-liners to celebrate achievements, support colleagues, and address sensitive topics with empathy. Learn how to tailor your phrases for different relationships while improving your communication skills. From welcoming back a colleague to offering condolences, these tips ensure your words resonate and connect. Master everyday workplace conversations and enhance your interactions!

Do you have to convince and persuade your colleagues on your ideas? Are you worried your points sound flat and don't make an impact because you don't have the right words? In this episode I illustrate how choosing the right vocabulary can make a big difference to how your argument comes across. Learn quick, practical tricks about what to include to sound more convincing and common pitfalls which will make your argument sound weaker. Perfect for any senior managers who need to convince execs! I hope it's useful! 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 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