Confident Business English
Episodes
304. I Don’t Sound Like a Senior Manager in English: 11 Executive Upgrades to Get On Autopilot
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
303. What Did They Just Say? Real Meeting English for Senior Managers
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
302. Executive Presence in English: Habits to Improve Your Delivery
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 tha...
301. 12 Minutes to Speak Like a Leader in Your Next Interview
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve got an interview in English for a senior role, you need answers that reflect your true experience, clearly, confidently, and with the righ...
300. Senior Manager Quick Wins: One Small Word to Sound More Diplomatic
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn one small but powerful word you can use in difficult conversations to sound more diplomatic and confident without hiding your message. Senior ma...
299. Decode Business Phrases: No More “What Does That Mean?”
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The last Decode episode was really popular so I wanted to expand to a new mini series throughout this season. If you’ve ever been in a meeting and t...
298. Don’t Break Your Flow! Clarify the Business Words That Make You Hesitate
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CLICK HERE TO MY NEXT FREE LIVESTREAM 12TH NOVEMBER 2025 19.30 (Madrid time) Do you break the flow when you speak because you’re unsure if you’...
297. Ask Your First Question at a Conference
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a a great question but there's a big audience and it's intimidating? this short, practical session I give you a clear 5-step framework, re...
296. 15 Minutes to See Your English Differently
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you already speak English every day but still doubt yourself, this one’s for you. In 15 minutes, I want to help you shift your perspective so you...
295. Disagree Without Disconnecting: Cross-Cultural Skills for International Managers (With Lindsay McMahon, All Ears English)
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Lindsay McMahon, CEO and co-host of All Ears English, about how senior managers can disagree more effectively and sensiti...
294. Crack the Code: Everyday British Work Phrases—Explained
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I break down common everyday British workplace expressions that you have told me often confuse you. From casual phrases to more forma...
293. Help! I Need to Improvise in Meetings — And Be Confident
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Confident Business English, I provide you with strategies to help you feel more confident when unexpectedly asked to speak in Engli...
292. Explain Why It Matters: Effective English Structures to Persuade at Work
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 com...
291. Put These 3 Phrases into Action in Your Next Meeting (Season Premiere)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 po...
290. Let's Wrap it Up! My Final Key Takeaways for This Season
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
289. Self-Conscious About Your Pronunciation? Spend 30 Minutes with an Expert (Bonus Guest Episode)
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the penultimate episode of Confident Business English this season, I am bringing you a bonus guest episode Emma from Pronunciation with Emma. If y...
288. Know Exactly What to Say: 11 Essential One-Liners for Real Moments in the Workplace
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your team member is leaving, you find out a colleague is pregnant or sadly a colleague's family member has passed away. What to say in these real mome...
287. From Flat to Convincing: Build Your Executive Presence in English
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have to convince and persuade your colleagues on your ideas? Are you worried your points sound flat and don't make an impact because you don't ...
286. My Key Takeaways: Finally Understand This Crucial Business Tense for Clearer Communication
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, I've been getting the same question from my clients. "How do I use the present perfect properly? I understand the technical grammar but I ha...
285. Core Business English Skills: Train Yourself To Understand Fast Phrases
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's build your confidence with your core skills - understanding when your colleagues are speaking quickly. In this episode, I focus on business engl...
284. Little Snippet #18: Make Sense of a Common but Confusing Verb
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm in the UK this week and we are going to take a break from the normal schedule to bring you another Little Snippet. These are my 5-minute episode f...
283. How to Use "Get" Part 2: Essential Business Verbs
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a series called Essential Business Verbs. We continue our look at "get" one of the verbs my clients say time and time they find very confusing...
282. Struggling to Express High-Level Industry Trends? Use This Easy Structure
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let me take you through a simple structure you can use to sound great when communicating high-level trends in your sector in English. I also share lot...
281. BONUS EPISODE Mindset Shifts for Senior Managers: Insights from a Mindset Coach for High Achievers
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this week for a bonus episode where I invite Oli Cooke, a mindset coach for high achievers to share his practical tips for your biggest challe...
280. My Key Takeaways: Fix Confusing Phrases, More Assertive Questions, Reading News, Build a Resilient Mindset & More!
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for more of my key business english takeaways from my work as a Neurolanguage Coach. I touch on loads of topics. Vocabulary, grammar, reading ...
279. Never Feel Awkward Again: The Only Phrases You Need to Invite Colleagues for Coffee and Lunch
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to ask a colleague to go for a coffee or lunch before a meeting, but felt awkward (uncomfortable) because you didn’t know the r...
278. Executive English: Deliver Concise Reports in Under 1 Minute
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever need to report to your executive team but struggle to be concise in English? In this episode I share a simple communication framework that...
276. Handle Difficult Meetings: De-Escalation Phrases for Challenging Conversations
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lack confidence when handling difficult meetings? Let me walk you through de-escalation phrases you can use wen there are challenging conversations an...
275. How to Use "Get": Essential Business Verbs
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a series called Essential Verbs for Business. I would like to start with how to use "get", one of the most common pain points I hear about. I ...
274. How to Say NO to 23 Common Work Requests
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to feel confident saying no to some of the most common requests by colleagues? Practice out loud on this interactive episode and feel more...
273. Get the Tone Right: Expressing Enthusiasm at Work
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to express enthusiasm but don't want to sound too much? Or not enough? As a senior manager, it's important you feel secure when you speak ...
272. Anna's Key Takeaways: Business Emails, LinkedIn Messages, Alternative for Why? & Advice for Non-Native Speakers
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for an episode where I walk you through some of my key business English takeaways over the last few weeks. Don't miss it! GET MY FREE WEEKLY N...
271. The Art of the Follow-Up: Professional Phrases to Get Action
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Working with an international team on a big project? You will have to follow up with your team to keep on top all of the actions. What is the best way...
270. Keep Meetings on Track: 3-Step Phrases to Redirect Conversations
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever need to keep meetings on track? You have no problem doing it in your own language but when it comes to English you feel more insecure. In ...
269. Test Your Small Talk Skills: Can You Keep Up with a Native Speaker?
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The next installment of our Real Business Conversation Series. The aim of these episodes is to build confidence with different accents you can come ac...
268. 3 Pronunciation Traps for Senior Managers – And How to Avoid Them!
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel concious of your pronunciation? Here are 3 pronunciation traps I see senior manager falling into a lot. I chose these 3 words as they are ...
267. Defend Your Decisions: How to Push Back Confidently in English
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a senior manager working in English, do you have to defend your decisions? Your colleagues may ask you to extend the deadline, ask for more resourc...
266. Save Time & Stress: 3-Minute Feedback Template for English Meetings
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Need to give feedback to a colleague? Save yourself time and stress with this 3-minute feedback template you can use for your next English conversatio...
265. 3 Must-Use Business English Phrases
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BECOME A MEMBERHere are my 3 must-use business English phrases for 2025. I've handpicked these specifically for you and haven't talked about on the po...
264. Finding It Hard to Follow Your Native Colleagues? Real Business English Conversation Series #3
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you find it hard to follow your colleagues, this Real Business English conversation series is here to help. Hear actual conversations you are likel...
263. Confidently Ask, Confidently Lead: 2025 Senior Manager Fundamentals
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Put your skills to the test with this interactive, practical episode. Do you struggle to ask questions confidently? Then waste time afterwards followi...
262. Little Snippet #17 Pregnant Pauses
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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261. Little Snippet #16 "Fair Enough!"
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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260. Little Snippet #15 Traffic Lights: Don't Sweat The Small Stuff
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the embarrassment of making mistakes stopping you speaking? For senior managers as yourself, this can be a big block to overcome. You don't want to...
259. Little Snippet #14 Airport Eavesdropping Part 2
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find it awkward to make conversation in English when you meet new people? You are certainly not alone. A lot of my clients find this simple, bu...
258. Little Snippet #13 Airport Eavesdropping Part 1
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find it awkward to make conversation in English when you meet new people? You are certainly not alone. A lot of my clients find this simple, bu...
257. 8 Business English Quick Wins to Improve Your Biggest Pain Points
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's box of 2024 looking at some of your biggest points and my advice on how to improve them. We are going to touch on:MindsetPresentationsHow to mot...
256. Hesitating When You Speak? Let's Clear Up Your Business Vocabulary Doubts #1
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself hesitating be in meetings because you aren't sure about the business vocabulary you are using? In this episode I asked you a...
255. Struggling to Understand Your Native Colleagues? Real Business Conversation Series #2
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you can't fully participate in the conversation with your native colleagues because you don't understand? The Real Business Conversat...
254. Senior Manager Essentials: Practice Asking Business Questions [INTERACTIVE EPISODE]
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling confident asking questions is important for you. Moving to online working at times makes it more difficult to raise a question in the middle o...
253. Express Yourself Better: Advanced Business Adjectives for Senior Managers Part 2
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for ways to stop repeating the same words? Tune into advanced business adjectives part 2. My selection to help you express yourself better. Ex...
252. One Powerful Word for Senior Managers to Show Conviction and Give Caution
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You want to sound better in the way you communicate in English, right? Here is one powerful word I would highly recommend adding into your vocabulary ...
251. Real Business Conversation Series: British Manager's Constructive Feedback In Action
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BECOME A FREE MEMBER OF THE PODCASTEver want to practice your listening skills with a real business conversation with a native speaker? Something that...
250. Confidence Booster Toolkit: One Key Business Verb to Upgrade Your Speech
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let me give you the final preview from the Confidence Booster Toolkit. This is from the Advanced Verb Swaps section. The objective here is to stop y...
249. Lightspeed Responses: Mastering Quick Business Phrases to Boost Confidence
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you lack short, quick responses that you would use in your own language? In today's episode I am going to train you on a module ...
248. Chair Meetings Confidently: Business English Phrases on Autopilot to Reduce Stress and Nerves
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you worry thinking about English meetings you have to chair? You want it to go well but you're overthinking everything - what phrases you need to u...
247. Express Yourself Better: 6 Advanced Business Adjectives for Senior Managers
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to express yourself more clearly and accurately? Build your confidence with these 6 key business adjectives you can start using in your next m...
246. Real Business Meetings Unpacked: Natural English Phrases to Facilitate with Confidence
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a senior manager, it seems like your whole life is spent in meetings sometimes. You will have to facilitate and lead meetings with your teams aroun...
245. From Basic to Advanced: 3 Business English Phrase Swaps Every Senior Manager Should Make
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I know you lack confidence with how you speak. If you knew what you're saying sounded good, it would definitely give you a confidence boost. Let's kic...
244. Let's Catch Up! What's Coming in the New Season of CBE
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New season starts tomorrow 25th September. Just before we dive into that, let's me catch you up on what is coming in the new season of CBE. Every summ...
243. The Best of Confident Business English: #215 How to Chase a Colleague Without Sounding Rude
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally released in April 2024. Another classic episode from Confident Business English. Your colleague, let's call them John, said he was going t...
242. The Best of Confident Business English: #222 Build Your Confidence Asking Key Questions: Senior Manager Essentials
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This was originally released in June 2024. Another Confident Business English classic. Have you ever had that feeling where you want to ask a quest...
241. The Best of Confident Business English: #200 11 Business English Quick Wins To Have On Autopilot
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally released in December 2023. A Confident Business English Classic. What are the basics that you need to get right to communicate well in Engl...
240. Little Snippet #12 1 Advanced English Word Senior Managers Should Use (But Rarely Do)
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I know your biggest barrier isn't to simply communicate. You can make yourself understood even if it's not always perfect or very elegant. What you wa...
239. Little Snippet #11 Nail Your Business Call in English: 3 Key Phrases for a Confident Start
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get a pit (like a bad feeling) in your stomach when you see a British number calling your work phone? You're not alone. In this is an interacti...
238. Little Snippet #10 4 Strategies When You're Lost in a Business Conversation in English
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine you miss something in a business conversation in English. You feel lost and you know you need to say something. What are the best ways to hand...
237. Little Snippet #9 Mindset Tips for Speaking English — Overcoming My Fear
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's your biggest fear? This year I've started to work on all the fears I've been putting off. I thought you might find it useful to hear my key tak...
236. Little Snippet #8 Easy Trick for Spelling Difficult Business English Words
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine you have to quickly write down a difficult business english word in a meeting. Or maybe a name or email address. Do you struggle to tell the d...
235. Little Snippet #7 Best Ways to Invite a New Colleague for Coffee - Natural Business English Phrases
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine you start working in a new company. You meet another senior manager and you want to invite them for a coffee and find out more about what they...
234. Little Snippet #6 Advanced Project Vocabulary In Meetings With Native Speakers
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you have meetings with native speakers, do you find it hard to understand all the business English? Today I'll share with you 3 pieces of more ...
233. Little Snippet #5 The Best Way To Get Feedback On Your English Communication
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever struggle to get decent feedback on your English communication? You aren't sure whether you are on track or not? Your colleagues don't seem...
232. Little Snippet #4 How To Communicate With The Right Level of Formality
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the right level of formality when you communicate at work? This is a common business English question I receive a lot from my clients. I'm goi...
231. Little Snippet #3 Stop Taking Too Long Speaking in Meetings
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you take too long when you speak English in meetings? I want to touch on this common business english problem I see a lot with professionals - go...
230. Little Snippet #2 How to Help Your Colleagues Understand You First Time
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you colleagues understand you first time when you speak English? I share with you my top speaking tips for how to help your colleagues understand y...
229. Little Snippet #1: A Quick Tip If You Go Blank In a Presentation at Work
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What should you do if you go blank in a presentation at work? I want to share with you a quick tip you can implement straight away that I picked up af...
228. Season Finale: Essential Tips For Business English Success - A Neurolanguage Coach®'s Notepad
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here we are! It's the finale of season 5. I have a Google document I update all the time called "365 Daily Business English Snippets". I basically wr...
227. Understand Your Native Colleagues In Meetings: Master Business Expressions #6
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find it hard to understand your British, Irish or Australian colleagues?Let's focus on 3 very common expressions that native speakers use ...
226. Interview Confidence: Answer Strategies for 3 Key Questions [GUEST EXPERT EPISODE]
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you got an interview coming up? Or maybe you will in the future? Doing an interview can be one of the most pivotal points in your career when you...
225. How To Handle On-the-Spot Corridor Conversations: A 3-Step Framework for Senior Managers
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I was speaking with one of my clients the other day and they said: Anna, one thing that I always find really hard is if I see someone in a corridor or...
224. Navigate HR Conversations Confidently: Top Phrases and Common Pitfalls for Senior Managers
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I know you would prefer to avoid saying something wrong. It's going to make you feel much more confident if you know what you are saying is right, eve...
223. Speak with Confidence: Describing Trends Mini Series #3
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time again! You have to share your performance meeting. How do you navigate all the vocabulary? How do you make sure it is clear and you don...
222. Build Your Confidence Asking Key Questions: Senior Manager Essentials
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had that feeling where you want to ask a question but you hesitate?You aren't sure if it's right, you're overthinking and then by the ...
221. Speaking Success: Confidence Tips for Senior Managers with Public Speaking Coach, Nick Hampshire
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to feel more confident speaking in front of your colleagues? Do you want to develop more of an executive presence but you still feel quite...
220. How to Sound Diplomatic and Assertive in English: Go-To Phrases For Senior Managers Navigating Difficult Discussions with International Teams
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 sometime...
219. Essential Finance Phrases for Senior Managers In International Companies
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a senior manager, how confident do you feel talking about finance and money? In today's episode you will learnHow to express company revenueHow to ...
218. How to Sound More Advanced: Essential Business Phrasal Verbs #5
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ph...
217. How To Host Managers From Head Office Without Feeling Awkward with Robert Rudge, The Business English Podcast
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
216. Save Time & Stress! A Quick & Easy Framework to Report Your KPI Performance in English
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
𝐈'𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠...
215. How to Chase a Colleague Without Sounding Rude
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
214. Understand What Your Colleagues Say In Meetings: Master Business Expressions #5
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
213. What To Say When Your Boss Gives You Positive Feedback On Your Work
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 te...
212. Sound More Advanced: Business Phrasal Verbs #4
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
211. [REVISIT] 11 Business English Quick Wins To Have On Autopilot
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ref...
210. My Communication Tips: The Most Common Things I Tell My Clients + Funny Corrections Recently
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
209. Speak with Confidence: Describing Trends and Data #2
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
208. Understand More in Meetings: Business Expressions #4
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
207. The Language of Leadership: Communicating Confidently in English Presentations with Christopher Wright, The English Training Company
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 par...
206. Speak With Confidence: How To Describe Data and Trends #1
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
205. Sound More Advanced: Business Phrasal Verbs #3
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
204. Ask Anna #2: Though, Diplomatic Questions and Feeling Pressured at Work
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...