Confident Business English 309. Communicating Effectively with Executives: Little Snippet #19
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Feb 10, 2026 Quick tips on persuading executives by making messages crystal clear. Difference between freelance and consultant labels is explored. Hear a practical checklist: request specific feedback, define your core message, link ideas to business impact, and strengthen wording with modifiers.
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Overqualified Tech Expert Feels Held Back
- Anna Connelly shares a client story about a technical expert who feels overqualified in their role.
- The client uses a football analogy: they are playing goalkeeper but should be a forward, and communication holds them back.
Ask For Specific Feedback
- Try to get more specific feedback when told "your communication isn't clear."
- Ask whether it's pronunciation, word choice, pace, content volume, structure, or length.
Define One Key Message First
- Think first about the single key message you want the audience to remember.
- Brainstorm content before worrying about how to say it in English.