Confident Business English

319. Sound Like a Leader in English, Not a Micromanager: Get Your Team to Take Ownership (Without Pushing Them)

annaconnellycontact@gmail.com (Anna Connelly) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000

If one of your goals in English is to sound more strategic and less directive, this episode is for you. I break down how to structure a coaching conversation in English, with precise language you can use to guide your team, encourage ownership, and handle performance discussions with more confidence. Enjoy! Anna

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Confident Business English

319. Sound Like a Leader in English, Not a Micromanager: Get Your Team to Take Ownership (Without Pushing Them)

318. When You're Capable in English… But You Don’t Trust Yourself (A Conversation with Joely Pullen)

317. Ask Anna: Grasp an Essential Business Verb & Add More Impact to Your Messages

316. Real-Life Business English: Colleague Conversation After Conference (Anna Reports)

315. It’s Not Just You: The Reality of Speaking English at Work

314. The Technical Series: Reported Speech for Senior Managers

313. Train Your Executive Voice with 3 Small Shifts

312. The Technical Series: 15 Minutes to More Precise Progress Updates

310. Your Business English Prescription: Little Snippet #20

309. Communicating Effectively with Executives: Little Snippet #19

311. English, Energy, and Long Workdays: Little Snippets #21

308. Anna Reports: 5 Phrases from a Business Call I Overheard on the Train

307. Let’s Answer Your Business English Questions!

306. If You Feel Too Direct When You Speak English, Listen to This

305. How to Build Confidence and Connection in English at Work

304. I Don’t Sound Like a Senior Manager in English: 11 Executive Upgrades to Get On Autopilot

303. What Did They Just Say? Real Meeting English for Senior Managers

302. Executive Presence in English: Habits to Improve Your Delivery

301. 12 Minutes to Speak Like a Leader in Your Next Interview

300. Senior Manager Quick Wins: One Small Word to Sound More Diplomatic

299. Decode Business Phrases: No More “What Does That Mean?”

298. Don’t Break Your Flow! Clarify the Business Words That Make You Hesitate

297. Ask Your First Question at a Conference

296. 15 Minutes to See Your English Differently

295. Disagree Without Disconnecting: Cross-Cultural Skills for International Managers (With Lindsay McMahon, All Ears English)

294. Crack the Code: Everyday British Work Phrases—Explained

293. Help! I Need to Improvise in Meetings — And Be Confident

292. Explain Why It Matters: Effective English Structures to Persuade at Work

291. Put These 3 Phrases into Action in Your Next Meeting (Season Premiere)

290. Let's Wrap it Up! My Final Key Takeaways for This Season

289. Self-Conscious About Your Pronunciation? Spend 30 Minutes with an Expert (Bonus Guest Episode)

288. Know Exactly What to Say: 11 Essential One-Liners for Real Moments in the Workplace

287. From Flat to Convincing: Build Your Executive Presence in English

286. My Key Takeaways: Finally Understand This Crucial Business Tense for Clearer Communication

285. Core Business English Skills: Train Yourself To Understand Fast Phrases

284. Little Snippet #18: Make Sense of a Common but Confusing Verb

283. How to Use "Get" Part 2: Essential Business Verbs

282. Struggling to Express High-Level Industry Trends? Use This Easy Structure

281. BONUS EPISODE Mindset Shifts for Senior Managers: Insights from a Mindset Coach for High Achievers

280. My Key Takeaways: Fix Confusing Phrases, More Assertive Questions, Reading News, Build a Resilient Mindset & More!

279. Never Feel Awkward Again: The Only Phrases You Need to Invite Colleagues for Coffee and Lunch

278. Executive English: Deliver Concise Reports in Under 1 Minute

276. Handle Difficult Meetings: De-Escalation Phrases for Challenging Conversations

275. How to Use "Get": Essential Business Verbs

274. How to Say NO to 23 Common Work Requests

273. Get the Tone Right: Expressing Enthusiasm at Work

272. Anna's Key Takeaways: Business Emails, LinkedIn Messages, Alternative for Why? & Advice for Non-Native Speakers

271. The Art of the Follow-Up: Professional Phrases to Get Action

270. Keep Meetings on Track: 3-Step Phrases to Redirect Conversations

269. Test Your Small Talk Skills: Can You Keep Up with a Native Speaker?

268. 3 Pronunciation Traps for Senior Managers – And How to Avoid Them!

267. Defend Your Decisions: How to Push Back Confidently in English

266. Save Time & Stress: 3-Minute Feedback Template for English Meetings

265. 3 Must-Use Business English Phrases

264. Finding It Hard to Follow Your Native Colleagues? Real Business English Conversation Series #3

263. Confidently Ask, Confidently Lead: 2025 Senior Manager Fundamentals

262. Little Snippet #17 Pregnant Pauses

261. Little Snippet #16 "Fair Enough!"

260. Little Snippet #15 Traffic Lights: Don't Sweat The Small Stuff

259. Little Snippet #14 Airport Eavesdropping Part 2

258. Little Snippet #13 Airport Eavesdropping Part 1

257. 8 Business English Quick Wins to Improve Your Biggest Pain Points

256. Hesitating When You Speak? Let's Clear Up Your Business Vocabulary Doubts #1

255. Struggling to Understand Your Native Colleagues? Real Business Conversation Series #2

254. Senior Manager Essentials: Practice Asking Business Questions [INTERACTIVE EPISODE]

253. Express Yourself Better: Advanced Business Adjectives for Senior Managers Part 2

252. One Powerful Word for Senior Managers to Show Conviction and Give Caution

251. Real Business Conversation Series: British Manager's Constructive Feedback In Action

250. Confidence Booster Toolkit: One Key Business Verb to Upgrade Your Speech

249. Lightspeed Responses: Mastering Quick Business Phrases to Boost Confidence

248. Chair Meetings Confidently: Business English Phrases on Autopilot to Reduce Stress and Nerves

247. Express Yourself Better: 6 Advanced Business Adjectives for Senior Managers

246. Real Business Meetings Unpacked: Natural English Phrases to Facilitate with Confidence

245. From Basic to Advanced: 3 Business English Phrase Swaps Every Senior Manager Should Make

244. Let's Catch Up! What's Coming in the New Season of CBE

243. The Best of Confident Business English: #215 How to Chase a Colleague Without Sounding Rude

242. The Best of Confident Business English: #222 Build Your Confidence Asking Key Questions: Senior Manager Essentials

241. The Best of Confident Business English: #200 11 Business English Quick Wins To Have On Autopilot

240. Little Snippet #12 1 Advanced English Word Senior Managers Should Use (But Rarely Do)