
Confident Business English
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.
Latest episodes

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 Business Verbs
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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Feb 26, 2025 • 11min
269. Test Your Small Talk Skills: Can You Keep Up with a Native Speaker?
Dive into the nuances of informal small talk in business settings. Discover how to confidently respond to common questions like 'How's the family?' and other casual inquiries. Learn practical examples that enhance your conversational skills and boost your confidence. Explore informal phrases that can help you navigate everyday dialogue seamlessly. This engaging discussion breaks down barriers, making small talk feel less daunting and more enjoyable.

Feb 19, 2025 • 9min
268. 3 Pronunciation Traps for Senior Managers – And How to Avoid Them!
Explore the nuances of business communication as the discussion highlights three key pronunciation traps for senior managers. Discover the differences between 'rapport' and 'report', along with tips for mastering words like 'buffet' and 'duvet'. Practical advice and relatable associations enhance your confidence in clear communication. This episode offers valuable insights that can transform how you present yourself in the professional world!

Feb 12, 2025 • 9min
267. Defend Your Decisions: How to Push Back Confidently in English
Navigating the challenging terrain of decision-making in English, senior managers learn essential vocabulary for confidently defending their choices. The discussion emphasizes practical phrases for communicating assertively while addressing objections. This guide helps professionals maintain their credibility and navigate tricky conversations with poise, ensuring they can push back effectively against requests for changes or extensions.