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 11 quick upgrades you can make to sound more executive. But let me be clear, you don’t need these to do your job. You already are a senior manager. But if you want to feel more confident when you walk into the room, this episode will help. Enjoy! Anna

Timestamps

• 02:10 The “outfit” analogy
• 03:10 — Upgrade 1: Further (vs. more)
• 04:10 — Upgrade 2: I think alternatives
• 05:35 — Upgrade 3: preference without over-commitment
• 07:40 — Upgrade 4: diplomatic disagreement
• 09:10 — Upgrade 5: manage objections neutrally
• 10:50 — Upgrade 6: sound inclusive in openings
• 11:50 — Upgrade 7:directive but collaborative control
• 13:25 — Upgrade 8: Ipolite interruption / keep meeting on track
• 14:55 — Upgrade 9: Replace common adjectives
• 16:30 — Upgrade 10: raise issue with the right person
• 17:50 — Upgrade 11: conviction without aggression
• 17:50 — Practice Out loud: conviction without aggression

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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, you might say something wrong and worry you will look like silly. It's an understandable concern so let me help you build your confidence by learning common phrases from real meetings so next time you know exactly what you're colleagues are saying. Enjoy! Anna

• 00:00 – Why missing meaning in meetings crushes confidence
• 03:00 – Phrase 1
• 05:30 – Phrase 2
• 07:00 – Phrase 3
• 08:00 – Phrase 4
• 09:30 – Phrase 5
• 10:30 – Phrase 6
• 12:00 – Quick recap of all phrases
• 13:00 – How to lock these into your memory

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