Confident Business English

In this Technical Series episode, I focus on reported speech. This was inspired by a client question and I thought it would be a great topic, as it is something often often looked but something you use every single day as a senior manager when relaying what the board, clients, or your team have said. I'll clarify the key structures, common mistakes, and how to broaden your reporting verbs so you can speak clearly, accurately, and without breaking your flow. Enjoy! Anna

00:00 — Why this matters at senior level

02:00 — Core structure & common pitfalls

05:00 — Expanding your reporting language

08:30 — Reporting discussions & instructions

11:30 — Real business examples & takeaways

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Do you ever feel your English sounds fine, but not quite executive? In this episode, you’ll learn three simple language shifts that will help strengthen your presence in your interactions as a senior manager. Nothing complicated. Just smarter framing that changes how you’re perceived.

Book mentioned in episode: The First Minute, Chris Fenny

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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 learning

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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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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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