Confident Business English
Anna Connelly
Confident Business English host and accredited Neurolanguage Coach® Anna Connelly brings senior managers, who already need to communicate in English, more advanced business English tips to boost confidence. Listeners say they love the podcast because it's to-the-point, useful and interesting.
- 15 minutes 24 seconds312. 15 Minutes to More Precise Progress Updates
Asa senior manager you constantly report on progress, what’s done, what’s delayed, what’s ongoing, and what’s stopped. In this episode, you’ll learn how to use four essential adverbs to make your status updates clearer, more precise, and more credible in meetings. Enjoy! Anna
00:00 – Why precision matters in senior-level communication
02:30 – First key language shift
05:00 – Second key language shift
07:30 – Third key language shift
09:30 – Fourth key language shift
12:30 – A subtle nuance that changes tone
14:00 – How to apply the learningTHIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO?
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17 February 2026, 11:00 pm - 5 minutes 33 seconds309. Communicating Effectively with Executives: Little Snippet #19
Highly capable professionals are often overlooked not because of their expertise, but because their message isn’t clear. In 5-minute short episode, you’ll learn simple, practical tips to communicate more clearly with executives, link your ideas to business impact, and get better feedback so your message lands with confidence. Enjoy! Anna
Little Snippets are my 5-minute mini episode series on Confident Business English.
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10 February 2026, 11:00 pm - 4 minutes 59 seconds310. Your Business English Prescription: Little Snippet #20
In this mini episode, you’ll learn how putting key phrases and standard interactions on autopilot can reduce stress, improve fluency, and free up your energy for more difficult conversations. Perfect for busy professionals who want practical confidence, not more theory. Enjoy! Anna
Little Snippets are my 5-minute mini episodes on Confident Business English focused on my best confidence-boosting tips.
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10 February 2026, 11:00 pm - 5 minutes 1 second311. English, Energy, and Long Workdays: Little Snippets #21
Speaking English all day at conferences, events, or meetings is mentally exhausting and that’s normal. In this short episode, you’ll learn why your English can feel worse as the day goes on, why this has nothing to do with your level, and how to be more compassionate with yourself when fatigue kicks in, especially at senior level. Enjoy! Anna
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10 February 2026, 11:00 pm - 14 minutes 59 seconds308. Anna Reports: 5 Phrases from a Business Call I Overheard on the Train
In this episode, I introduce a new format Anna Reports, where I reveal takeaways from real business conversations I've heard and break them down the natural English phrases so you feel more confident with them in the workplace.
You’ll learn:
- Common British business expressions you’re likely to hear in real conversations
- The difference between 4 very common nouns for time management
- What it really means to broach a sensitive topic
PLEASE NOTE I've deliberately recorded this episode to be even more conversational to challenge you more. It's normal if you find it harder than usual. Read along with the transcript if that helps. Enjoy!
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3 February 2026, 11:00 pm - 14 minutes 17 seconds307. Let’s Answer Your Business English Questions!
In this episode, you will hear Business English questions from senior managers like you. If you want to choose the right word with confidence and sound more precise at work, this episode is for you. Enjoy! Anna
Do you want to record a 30-second question for the episode? Send me an email at info@confidentbusinessenglish and I'll give you the information.
01:40 — Question 1: Luis
06:10 — How to choose the right word when working with teams, partners, and authorities
08:10 — Question 2: Petra
12:40 — How these words fit together (the “Russian doll” model)
17:40 — Practical summary + how to submit your own questionTHIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO?
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28 January 2026, 2:00 am - 15 minutes 48 seconds306. If You Feel Too Direct When You Speak English, Listen to This
As a senior manager, at times you will need to be direct and at times, diplomatic. However, you feel your vocabulary is limited and you tend to speak too directly. In this episode, I show you how to say the same message in different ways, so you can choose the right tone for meetings, feedback, and difficult conversations. Enjoy! Anna
01:40 — Direct vs diplomatic: the core communication problem
03:20 — Scenario 1: Managing time in meetings
06:40 — Scenario 2: Giving negative feedback
11:20 — Scenario 3: Rejecting an idea
14:40 — Key takeaways + how to practice
15:30 — Final action stepTHIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO?
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21 January 2026, 8:18 am - 14 minutes 17 seconds305. How to Build Confidence and Connection in English at Work
Making conversation in English can feel harder than meetings, presentations, or technical discussions, especially when you are a senior manager. In this episode, I give you ways to help reduce feeling awkward and uncertain to feeling more confident, in control, and connected when you speak with colleagues in English. I'll share with you simple, repeatable strategies to:
- reduce anxiety before conversations
- guide discussions instead of reacting to them
- handle moments of misunderstanding calmly
- finish conversations confidently and naturally
I hope you can take something away from the episode today. Enjoy. Anna
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14 January 2026, 2:00 am - 18 minutes 40 seconds304. I Don’t Sound Like a Senior Manager in English: 11 Executive Upgrades to Get On Autopilot
You are already able to communicate in English but you don't feel confident that you sound like a senior manager. In this episode, I've picked my top 11 quick upgrades you can make to sound more executive. But let me be clear, you don’t need these to do your job. You already are a senior manager. But if you want to feel more confident when you walk into the room, this episode will help. Enjoy! Anna
Timestamps
- 02:10 The “outfit” analogy
- 03:10 — Upgrade 1: Further (vs. more)
- 04:10 — Upgrade 2: I think alternatives
- 05:35 — Upgrade 3: preference without over-commitment
- 07:40 — Upgrade 4: diplomatic disagreement
- 09:10 — Upgrade 5: manage objections neutrally
- 10:50 — Upgrade 6: sound inclusive in openings
- 11:50 — Upgrade 7:directive but collaborative control
- 13:25 — Upgrade 8: Ipolite interruption / keep meeting on track
- 14:55 — Upgrade 9: Replace common adjectives
- 16:30 — Upgrade 10: raise issue with the right person
- 17:50 — Upgrade 11: conviction without aggression
- 17:50 — Practice Out loud: conviction without aggression
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17 December 2025, 2:00 am - 13 minutes 40 seconds303. What Did They Just Say? Real Meeting English for Senior Managers
As a senior manager, not understanding can feel very uncomfortable. You know people are looking to you to lead the conversation. If you miss something, you might say something wrong and worry you will look like silly. It's an understandable concern so let me help you build your confidence by learning common phrases from real meetings so next time you know exactly what you're colleagues are saying. Enjoy! Anna
- 00:00 – Why missing meaning in meetings crushes confidence
- 03:00 – Phrase 1
- 05:30 – Phrase 2
- 07:00 – Phrase 3
- 08:00 – Phrase 4
- 09:30 – Phrase 5
- 10:30 – Phrase 6
- 12:00 – Quick recap of all phrases
- 13:00 – How to lock these into your memory
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10 December 2025, 2:00 am - 13 minutes 37 seconds302. Executive Presence in English: Habits to Improve Your Delivery
You can already speak English but do you sound like the senior manager you are? In this episode, I walk you through the small communication habits that quietly affect how you come across at work. Enjoy! Anna
01:30 – The uncomfortable lesson I learned from my own communication coach
05:10 – Habit 1
07:00 – Habit 2
10:40 – Habit 3
13:20 – Practical ways to get feedback and improve
15:20 – Final challenge for the weekTHIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO?
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