

Confident Business English
Anna Connelly
*THE PODCAST IS TAKING A SUMMER BREAK! NEW SEASON STARTS ON 17TH SEPTEMBER 2025*
Are you a senior manager who lacks confidence communicating in English at work? Accredited Neurolanguage Coach® Anna Connelly brings professionals like you, who already need to use English in their daily work, practical business English tips to help your boost confidence. Listeners say they love the podcast because it's to-the-point, useful and touches on very relevant topics.
Are you a senior manager who lacks confidence communicating in English at work? Accredited Neurolanguage Coach® Anna Connelly brings professionals like you, who already need to use English in their daily work, practical business English tips to help your boost confidence. Listeners say they love the podcast because it's to-the-point, useful and touches on very relevant topics.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 16min
290. Let's Wrap it Up! My Final Key Takeaways for This Season
Let's wrap up this season with a final episode of my key takeaways as a Neurolanguage Coach®, working with senior managers like you every single day. We will touch on how to be more clear, understand commonly confused business words and end on how to build your confidence. The new season will be back on 17th September 2025. Want to work on your English over Summer?Become more confident with business phrases in 90 days - Get 20% off my Confidence Booster Toolkit until 31st July 2025.Book a coaching session with me. August 2025 only. Limited slots! Don't forget to check out Leila Hormozi: Give me 15 minutes and I'll make you dangerously confident
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Jul 9, 2025 • 32min
289. Self-Conscious About Your Pronunciation? Spend 30 Minutes with an Expert (Bonus Guest Episode)
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
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Jul 2, 2025 • 12min
288. Know Exactly What to Say: 11 Essential One-Liners for Real Moments in the Workplace
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!

Jun 25, 2025 • 14min
287. From Flat to Convincing: Build Your Executive Presence in English
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.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 14min
286. My Key Takeaways: Finally Understand This Crucial Business Tense for Clearer Communication
Gain clarity on the often confusing present perfect tense and its role in effective business communication. Discover how this tense helps convey recent actions and experiences that influence the present. Learn tips to boost your confidence in using it, along with the importance of adverbs for clearer messaging. Perfect for managers and professionals seeking to enhance their communication skills in the workplace.

Jun 11, 2025 • 14min
285. Core Business English Skills: Train Yourself To Understand Fast Phrases
Explore the art of understanding rapid-fire business English! Discover how native speakers use connected speech, merging sounds to create common phrases. Learn to recognize and interpret these phrases through practical examples. Dive into the nuances of pronunciation with phrases like 'have to' and 'gotta be'. Gain confidence in your everyday business interactions and enhance your fluency by practicing these critical skills!

Jun 4, 2025 • 5min
284. Little Snippet #18: Make Sense of a Common but Confusing Verb
Dive into the versatile world of the verb 'pop' and its informal charm in business English! This quick guide unpacks how to use 'pop' effectively, helping you communicate more confidently with native colleagues. With practical examples, you'll discover the nuances that can elevate your business conversations. It's a fun, insightful way to enhance your linguistic skills and connect better in the workplace!

May 28, 2025 • 12min
283. How to Use "Get" Part 2: Essential Business Verbs
BECOME A CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH MEMBER - Full transcripts, my weekly newsletter and bonus content!This is a series called Essential Business Verbs. We continue our look at "get" one of the verbs my clients say time and time they find very confusing. I walk you through 3 more common meanings, examples and a chance to practice along with me at the end of the episode. Invest just 11 minutes of your time to build your confidence speaking and understanding your colleagues. 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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May 21, 2025 • 11min
282. Struggling to Express High-Level Industry Trends? Use This Easy Structure
Discover a simple structure to eloquently express high-level industry trends, making client interactions and job interviews a breeze. Real-life examples from professionals showcase how to improve communication. Explore the dynamics of top-down and bottom-up strategies, particularly in the healthcare sector, and learn the importance of leadership skills. This engaging discussion provides practical insights to enhance your professional dialogue.

May 14, 2025 • 27min
281. BONUS EPISODE Mindset Shifts for Senior Managers: Insights from a Mindset Coach for High Achievers
Oli Cooke, a mindset coach for high achievers and former English pronunciation expert, joins the discussion to share insights on overcoming communication barriers. He offers practical tips to tackle public speaking anxiety faced by senior managers, especially in multinational environments. The conversation explores managing anxiety in high-stakes situations, encouraging a mindset shift towards indifference to fear. Cooke emphasizes reframing power dynamics to boost confidence when communicating in English, making this a valuable session for anyone looking to enhance their professional communication.