Confident Business English

341. The Confidence Sessions: How to Build Momentum Again

NEW SEASON STARTS 16th SEPTEMBER 2026 One difficult meeting can knock your confidence, but it doesn’t have to define what happens next. In the final Confidence Session,

340. The Confidence Sessions: The Invisible Baggage Holding You Back

What are you carrying around with you when you speak English at work? In this Confidence Session, I explore Ian Robertson's idea of “mental backpacks”. These are the labe

339. The Confidence Sessions: Being More Confident Isn’t the Goal — It’s What Comes Next

What would more confidence actually allow you to do? In this epsiode on The Confidence Session series, I invite you to look beyond confidence itself and explore what it c

338. The Confidence Sessions: The Two Beliefs That Drive Action

What actually makes you take action when you feel confident? In this Confidence Session, I continue breaking down how confidence works by looking at two important beliefs

337. The Confidence Sessions: Exploring How Confidence Works

What actually is confidence, and why can you feel confident in one situation but completely doubt yourself in another? In this Confidence Session, we look at the science

336. The Confidence Sessions: Two Workplace Language Dilemmas

The Confidence Sessions is a special series running throughout August and early September, before the new season of Confident Business English begins on 16 September 2026

335. Anna's Key Takeaways: Professional Etiquette, Giving Recommendations & Hard to Pronounce Name!

Today's episode is a collection of practical Business English takeaways from my recent coaching sessions. We'll cover professional etiquette, natural recommendations, pro

334. Business English Native Speakers Use (Explained Simply)

Have you ever been in a meeting with native speakers and suddenly thought, "I have no idea what they're talking about?" In this episode, I'm breaking down some of the bus

333. Finally Feel Confident Using the Most Common "Get" Phrases

Do you avoid using "get" because you're never quite sure if it's the right choice? In this episode, you'll discover one simple pattern behind some of the most common busi

332. The Project Vocabulary Every Senior Manager Needs

If projects are a regular part of your job, this episode is for you. Ever feel like you understand the words in a project meeting, but still don't feel confident joining

331. Get to the Point Faster in Business English

Do you struggle to get to the point in English? In this episode, you'll learn three simple language structures that will help you communicate more clearly, sound more con

330. Anna's Key Takeaways: Framework for Executive Meetings , Accurate Pronunciation, Negotiation Phrases & More

In this episode, I share practical insights from recent coaching sessions with senior managers. You'll learn a simple framework for answering difficult questions under pr

329. Why Your Colleagues Aren't Buying Into Your Ideas in English

Many senior managers focus on learning advanced vocabulary, but often the quickest way to sound more senior is using more straightforward phrases that are often overlooke

328. One Business Verb. Seven Meanings. More Confidence.

Confidence isn't built by memorising vocabulary lists. In this episode, you'll learn seven meanings of an essential business verb for senior managers through a real-world

327. The Realities of Speaking English at Work: 3 Things That Knock Your Confidence (And What to Do About It)

Lots of different things can knock your confidence as a senior manager. Sometimes it's a comment, a specific experience presentation, or even a particular colleague that

326. 3 Verbs Every Senior Manager Needs: Maintain, Keep and Stay

This week, I want to train you on three business verbs that professionals often confuse: maintain, keep and stay.You’ll learn how native speakers actually use them in mee

325. Anna’s Key Takeaways: Can vs Can’t, Difficult Questions & Clearer Pronunciation

This week I bring you more of my Key Takeaways taken from client sessions over the last few weeks: In this episode: The real difference between “can” and “can’t” in fas

324. Sound More Like Yourself in English With These Classic Business Sayings

Do you ever feel that you can't get across your complete personality and style as a senior manager in English? In this episode, you’ll learn common business sayings and e

323. How to Confidently Explain Staff Changes in Global Team Meetings

One of my clients leads quarterly meetings with teams across Brazil, APAC, Europe, and the US but when it came to explaining recent staff changes, they realised they were

322. Get Your Proposals Approved: 3 Language Tricks to Feel More Confident in the Room

Inspired by a senior manager client, here are 3 simple language tips to make your proposals more persuasive in English so you can communicate your ideas clearly, sound mo