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Confident Business English

Anna Connelly
Confident Business English
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  • 294. Crack the Code: Everyday British Work Phrases—Explained
    In this episode, I break down common everyday British workplace expressions that you have told me often confuse you. From casual phrases to more formal ones. You’ll learn their real meanings and when to expect them so you can respond confidently and follow work conversations with second guessing. Enjoy! AnnaTime Notes:00:00 – Why understanding boosts confidence02:00 – Informal phrases at work04:30 – Formal email language06:00 – Tricky linking words08:00 – Subtle agreement expressions09:45 – Casual workplace slang10:30 – Ways to say “get in touch”12:00 – Describing problems informally13:00 – Signalling agreement14:00 – Scheduling phrases15:00 – Recap and listening tips 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
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  • 293. Help! I Need to Improvise in Meetings — And Be Confident
    In this episode of Confident Business English, I provide you with strategies to help you feel more confident when unexpectedly asked to speak in English during meetings. I share 3 practical frameworks to effectively structure responses. I also emphasize the importance of buying time, using simple structures, and shifting your mindset to handle being put on the spot. This forms part of a new Help! series on the podcast. Episodes focused the actual challenges senior managers like you face every day. 00:42 Understanding the Challenge of Being Put on the Spot01:50 Reframing Your Mindset03:37 Practical Tips to Buy Time05:15 The Importance of Structure06:54 Framework 1: 08:46 Framework 2: 11:37 Framework 3: 13:43 Putting It All Together14:53 Conclusion and Final Tips 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
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  • 292. Explain Why It Matters: Effective English Structures to Persuade at Work
    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
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  • 291. Put These 3 Phrases into Action in Your Next Meeting (Season Premiere)
    Welcome back to a brand new season of Confident Business English. I wanted to kick off focusing on one of the things you told me you love about the podcast - content you can actually use in real life at work. In this episode I've selected 3 phrases you can try in your next meeting. They are so relevant for you as a senior manager and I hope this training will help you feel more confident to say them and you will fele like you are making progress. Enjoy! AnnaWant to learn thees 3 plus 2 extra in much more depth? Including more context, examples, practice and how to pronounce in a natural way. JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR MY 5-DAY COMMUTE CHALLENGE - 5 phrases, 5 days. Build your confidence with key business vocabulary on your daily commute - the time it takes to go and come back from work.   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
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  • 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. The toolkit is now closed! But sign up here to hear about my next courses.The coaching sessions are all booked. Still interested in coaching with me? Register here Don't forget to check out Leila Hormozi: Give me 15 minutes and I'll make you dangerously confident 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
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About 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. The goal is to help you feel more confident using a framework of 1. Learn, 2. Take Action, 3. Repeat. Professionals say they love the podcast because it's to-the-point, it covers on very relevant topics and they get results just from listening.
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