CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate Confidently You're a senior manager and you lead a team. Your team is made up of people based around the world and you have meetings with them online and sometimes even a mix between face-to-face in the office and then online at the same time. At times, you have to have difficult conversations with them when you are changing to introduce new changes, initiatives or procedures that there is some opposition to. You want to be able to navigate those conve...
May 29, 2024•12 min•Ep 220•Transcript available on Metacast CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate Confidently As a senior manager, how confident do you feel talking about finance and money? In today's episode you will learn How to express company revenue How to give the status of budget A very common mistake with 3 finance words A really natural phrasal verb to talk about generate money Natural phrases to express cost savings CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate Confidently Have a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here . Interested in 1...
May 22, 2024•13 min•Ep 219•Transcript available on Metacast CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate Confidently I know one of your goals is to sound more advanced and stop using the same words all the time. Let's continue with our 5ht episode in the series on phrasal verbs to help you make progress. In this 15-minute episode you are going to: Learn a common and natural phrasal verb to express approval Do an activity with me live to put it into practice. Learn 3 simple sentences that you could try out today Let's crack on, shall we? CLICK HERE TO JOIN...
May 15, 2024•14 min•Ep 218•Transcript available on Metacast Let's set the context. Imagine that next week a group of Senior Directors are coming to your office from Manchester. Or maybe you are getting a visit from a group of managers based in the Munich office. Wherever or whoever it is, you have to help host them during their time here. What can you do to help yourself feel more confident? How can you make sure it goes well and you leave a good impression? How can you avoid awkward moments when making conversation? On the episode today I'm really pleas...
May 08, 2024•13 min•Ep 217•Transcript available on Metacast ' ! Imagine it's Friday. Your boss tells you they want you to present your KPI performance at the director's meeting on . You are definitely not over the moon about it but honestly, your biggest worry is...when I am I going to prepare?? Unless I work on Sunday evening??? You know you won't feel confident if your ideas are all over the place but it takes you ages to organise your ideas in English. In this week's episode on Confident Business English ! - a win-win in my book. I'm going to share a ...
May 01, 2024•13 min•Ep 216•Transcript available on Metacast Your colleague, let's call them John, said he was going to send you the information you needed on Monday. Now it's Thursday and you know that you have to chase this up by email otherwise you are going to miss your deadline. The thing is John is a peer, or a superior and you don't know him very well and you want to tread carefully. It's a little bit could be sensitive or contentious, you feel a little awkward but you have to do it. How do you write the email? On today's episode I want to share wi...
Apr 24, 2024•11 min•Ep 215•Transcript available on Metacast The world is changing so fast. Businesses and companies have to adapt all the time. A transformational programme here, a new strategy over here. There's a lot going on and it's a topic we talk about all the time. But, what expressions do you know about managing people and change? Today we will cover 3 very common and useful business expressions related to people and change. This will avoid you getting lost in the middle of meetings when you have no idea what people are talking about. After you h...
Apr 17, 2024•17 min•Ep 214•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine your boss or colleague gives you feedback on a piece of work. It's good news, they are really happy with the work you have done, they are telling you that everything is great. And when they finish speaking, you don't really know what else to say other than "Thank you." You don't feel this accurate reflects enough of what you want to say and would like to know other phrases you can use. This topic was suggested by listener Jess, based in Shangai. Thank you for your suggestion, I thought i...
Apr 10, 2024•13 min•Ep 213•Transcript available on Metacast This week we continue with our series on business phrasal verbs. I'm going to cover 3 new ones that will give you an alternative from always using the same classic business english verb. Listen to find out what it is and how you can vary your vocabulary and sound more advanced. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate Confidently Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Register your interest for places in 2024. Have a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode...
Apr 03, 2024•13 min•Ep 212•Transcript available on Metacast This has been one of the most listened to episodes this season and I think a really useful episode to listen to if you haven't already and also to refresh on. This has been a list that I have been working on for a while. It's a recap of the key points I've mentioned on recent episodes and new tips. The list is a set of quick wins that if get on autopilot, will help in some of the most common business interactions. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FREE PDF GUIDE Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Co...
Mar 27, 2024•17 min•Ep 211•Transcript available on Metacast Hi, How are you? I would like to do something a bit different today. We've been doing a lot of topic heavy episodes over the last few weeks so let's break it up a bit. Today I'd like to talk about the most common advice and recommendations I give my clients. I am going to talk about: The most common thing to say to my students What to do if you get stuck Why you should develop an inner alarm for weird questions What question you should ask yourself about progress My top tips about expressions I'...
Mar 20, 2024•17 min•Ep 210•Transcript available on Metacast Let's continue with our series on describing data and trends. This time I'd like to go into more detail specifically about vocabulary. By the end of the episode you will know what are some common vocabulary mistakes and what words we use specifically to describe increases. In future episodes we will go into more detail about decreases, stabilization etc. I hope you enjoy this one. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate Confidently Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? My programme i...
Mar 13, 2024•16 min•Ep 209•Transcript available on Metacast Let's continue our deep dive into business expressions. This week we are going to focus on ones that mean dealing with work situations. By the end of the episode you will be able to understand the meanings of each of them and know the most common, short sentences that you can say if you want to try these ones out in your next meeting. Click here to sign up to my weekly newsletter - Communicate Confidently Interested in 1:1 coaching with Anna? Register your interest for places in 2024. Say hello ...
Mar 06, 2024•16 min•Ep 208•Transcript available on Metacast One of the biggest fears people have aside from spiders, snakes and flying is speaking in public. As a manager or leading giving presentations is part and parcel of what you have to do, so the question seems to be, how can we make this process better so you can feel more confident? Here to talk to you today is Christopher Wright. I first met Christopher in 2023 and I really wanted to bring him on because I think he has a really valuable perspective to share with you. Since 2012 Chris has been ru...
Feb 28, 2024•21 min•Ep 207•Transcript available on Metacast This is one of the most highly-requested episodes that you have asked me to. I am going to do a series of episodes on this topic as I want to share a lot with you and I can't squeeze it all into one episode! In this first episode, I want to touch on high-level tips to take into account when do you have to do this in English. I hope it is helpful. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate Confidently Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Register your interest for places in 2024. Have a...
Feb 21, 2024•16 min•Ep 206•Transcript available on Metacast This week we continue with our series on business phrasal verbs. Today I'll talk about 3 more advanced ones with the preposition. "about" and how they are actually more straightforward than you think. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate Confidently Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Register your interest for places in 2024. Have a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here . Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly Follow me on Instagra...
Feb 14, 2024•18 min•Ep 205•Transcript available on Metacast This week I answer more burning questions from my clients and listeners. Today I cover 3: What does it mean when people put "though" at the end of a sentence? How can I tell someone to repeat in a way that doesn't offend them? What vocabulary can I use to tell my boss they are putting too much pressure on me? I hope it's useful and if you have a question yourself write to me below Newsletter - Click here to sign up to Communicate Confidently What burning question or doubt do you have? Write to m...
Feb 07, 2024•13 min•Ep 204•Transcript available on Metacast How do you learn new words whilst having a 9-5 (Or perhaps 9-8), family, hobbies and all the other things going on? This is a big point for you. Bree from AC English has joined me today to share 3 easy memory techniques that can help you learn more effectively without a huge time investment. Anything that can save you time but move you forward is a winner. About Bree Bree Aesie (/esi:/), co-founder of AC English School in Barcelona , combines her background in psychology with a passion for story...
Jan 31, 2024•23 min•Ep 203•Transcript available on Metacast It's the worst feeling when you miss something because you don't understand and then you are totally lost and trying to get back on track with the conversation. That can often happen when people use expressions. I'm going to go over 3 new business expressions related to describing negotiations, a common complaint when defining scope and defending proposals even when there are objections. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate Confidently Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Registe...
Jan 24, 2024•17 min•Ep 202•Transcript available on Metacast Let's kick off the new year. I have a (rather long) document called "Content Snippets" where I write down all the interesting things and learning points that come up when I'm doing sessions. I really want to share with my "top 3" that have come up a lot recently. First, I'd look at a common word a lot of people don't feel confident using. Second, a common mistake that could cause a BIG misunderstanding. Finally, tips for what to do if you are always looking for the right words when you are givin...
Jan 17, 2024•16 min•Ep 201•Transcript available on Metacast I'd like to wrap us this year but focusing on 11 Business English Essentials To Have On Autopilot. This has been a list that I have been working on for a while. It's a recap of some key points I've mentioned on recent episodes and new tips. The list is a set of quick wins that if get on autopilot, will help in some of the most common business interactions. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FREE PDF GUIDE Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate Confidently Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? R...
Dec 13, 2023•17 min•Ep 200•Transcript available on Metacast Let's continue helping you sound more advanced at work. Last time we started looking at phrasal verbs with OUT related to solving problems. We are going to continue that this week looking at two in particular that are often really commonly confused. I'm going to break them down in detail and give you concrete examples of how you can use them. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate Confidently Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Register your inteterst here for the information. Hav...
Dec 06, 2023•17 min•Ep 199•Transcript available on Metacast In these episodes I answer your burning questions about business communication in English. Click here to sign up to Communicate Confidently newsletter Have a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here . Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly Follow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish...
Nov 29, 2023•12 min•Ep 198•Transcript available on Metacast Do you have to write emails in English? In this episode I give you easy and quick tips to help you avoid the most common mistakes that I see on a regular basis. I go through the beginning, middle and end of the email. I hope it's useful. Click here to sign up to Communicate Confidently newsletter Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Complete this form and I will get in touch with you. Have a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here . Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly Follow me on Instagram @...
Nov 22, 2023•18 min•Ep 197•Transcript available on Metacast Let's continue with this series. I go into depth with 3 more business expressions on the topic of taking action. I paint the picture, give you context and tell you where the expression actually comes from. This helps unlock the meaning and give you a visual guide to help remember it. After all, this is the key. How can you remember the expression so that in a meeting you get it? Creating a visual connection and giving context really helps your brain connect the dots. Click here to sign up to Com...
Nov 15, 2023•17 min•Ep 196•Transcript available on Metacast Do you hear others using phrasal verbs but they never seem to pop into your head? More or less you understand the meaning or perhaps you've seen them before but you just don't use them. This is really frustrating because you want to make progress and not just use the same words all the same. This is the first in a new series that will look at how to help you sound more advanced. We will start with phrasal verbs. Make sure you sign up to the newsletter to get the written summary with sentence exa...
Nov 08, 2023•19 min•Ep 195•Transcript available on Metacast Your performance review can be a really important moment in your job. It can be the only time you sit down and really talk to your boss about progress and maybe the only time to ask about things related to your conditions and pay. But, what are natural phrases used in this meeting? In this episode I cover key vocabulary and how to bring up a discussion related to your conditions and pay. This episode topic was suggested by Mayte, a listener. If you want to suggest a topic for the episode, click ...
Nov 01, 2023•18 min•Ep 194•Transcript available on Metacast Do you ever feel lost in the middle of a meeting or get distracted because a colleague used an expression you don't know? This is the first episode in a mini-series I am going to do around business expressions. It feels really frustrating when you don't understand everything that is being said, but trying to learn common business expressions can help in these situations. Click here to sign up to Communicate Confidently newsletter Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Complete this form and I will ...
Oct 25, 2023•18 min•Ep 193•Transcript available on Metacast Running late, stuck in traffic or maybe you have to deal with an urgent thing that came up just at the same time as you have a meeting...it happens to the best of us! Knowing a phrase to apologise when you are late to a meeting is really useful. In this episode I go through common options for apologies as well as reasons for being late. Click here to sign up to Communicate Confidently newsletter Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Complete this form and I will get in touch with you. Have a sugge...
Oct 18, 2023•18 min•Ep 192•Transcript available on Metacast Do you work on teams and have to ask your colleagues to do tasks? Do you ever feel uncomfortable because you aren't sure if what you are saying is too rude or direct? I've worked with many people that feel this way and it is completely understandable. You may already be working with office politics and then on top of that you don't want it to sound like an order. In this episode I take you through different phrases you can use from more direct to indirect. Enjoy! Click here to sign up to Communi...
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