Put your skills to the test with this interactive, practical episode. Do you struggle to ask questions confidently? Then waste time afterwards following up by email?  At times it can be hard to put yourself out there even if you have an important question to ask. At Confident Business English, we believe practice makes confident. This is an interactive episode with practical exercises to get you asking some of the most common business questions and help you lead more confidently in English.Want the full transcript and bonus content in the newsletter? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 10k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Explore the power of pauses in professional communication. Discover how strategic silence can enhance your spoken English skills. Learn from an impactful interview moment and insights from Toastmasters. Find out how a well-timed pause can improve speech delivery and boost mental clarity. This little snippet offers valuable tools for effective communication in the business world.

NEXT WEEK 15th JAN 2025 FULL LENGTH EPISODES RESUMEAbout Little Snippets: Confident Business English 5-minute and under episodes to keep your business English fresh over the festive period. Delivered in a more relaxed, storytelling format. Normal Confident Business English episodes schedule on 15th January 2025. Want full transcripts? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 10k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Is the embarrassment of making mistakes stopping you speaking? For senior managers as yourself, this can be a big block to overcome. You don't want to look like an idiot in front of your team, peers or bosses so how do you move forward whilst accepting that not everything will be perfect? In this episode I share a system for viewing corrections I use with my clients. I hope it provides a different perspective you can take into 2025 to help reduce your anxiety and boost your confidence. About Little Snippets: Confident Business English 5-minute and under episodes to keep your business English fresh over the festive period. Delivered in a more relaxed, storytelling format. Normal Confident Business English episodes schedule on 15th January 2025. Want full transcripts? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 9k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Do you find it awkward to make conversation in English when you meet new people? You are certainly not alone. A lot of my clients find this simple, but often intimidating, interaction hard. In this Little Snippet I share one classic question you can use to shift the conversation to more personal topics. I was inspired to share this phrase with you after eavesdropping a conversation with native speakers at the airport!  I hope you find it useful for future conversations in 2025. About Little Snippets: Confident Business English 5-minute and under episodes to keep your business English fresh over the festive period. Delivered in a more relaxed, storytelling format. Normal Confident Business English episodes schedule on 15th January 2025. Want full transcripts? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 9k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Do you find it awkward to make conversation in English when you meet new people? You are certainly not alone. A lot of my clients find this simple, but often intimidating, interaction hard. In this Little Snippet I share 3 natural phrases I heard when I eavesdropped a conversation with native speakers at the airport.  I hope you can use them the next time you meet new people at a networking or conference event in 2025.About Little Snippets: Confident Business English 5-minute and under episodes to keep your business English fresh over the festive period. Delivered in a more relaxed, storytelling format. Normal Confident Business English episodes schedule on 15th January 2025. Want full transcripts? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 9k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources   Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Let's box of 2024 looking at some of your biggest points and my advice on how to improve them. We are going to touch on:Mindset PresentationsHow to motivate your employees?How to object without being rude?How to give a farewell speech?Tips for what to do when you start a new jobHow to speak more clearlyGetting an effective routine in placeWant the full transcript and newsletter? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 9k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Do you ever find yourself hesitating be in meetings because you aren't sure about the business vocabulary you are using? In this episode I asked you as senior managers to send me your burning vocabulary questions. This can help to get rid of your doubts and boost your confidence when speaking. Want the full transcript and newsletter? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 9k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Do you feel like you can't fully participate in the conversation with your native colleagues because you don't understand? The Real Business Conversations Series on Confident Business English aims to give you examples of real-life business interactions so you understand your colleagues better and feel part of the conversation, not on the edge.  Want the full transcript and newsletter? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 9k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Feeling confident asking questions is important for you. Moving to online working at times makes it more difficult to raise a question in the middle of meeting. I bet there are also other common interactions where you would like to ask a question but  instead you don't say anything but it's easier to avoid in. In this interactive episode I hope to help boost, even if it's just a little, with common business questions. Confidence comes from practice and I'll be inviting you to practice along with me. Love the podcast? CLICK HERE to become a free memberJoin our community of 9k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish