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301. 12 Minutes to Speak Like a Leader i...

Anna Connelly
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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 right vocabulary. In just 12 minutes, I’ll walk you through the leadership verbs and phrases that instantly make your answers stronger and more accurate. All inspired by my clients who have gone through this process too. They are all straightforward upgrades you can try to incorporate in your next interview. I really hope you find it useful. Anna
 

TImestamps
01:15 – The problem: underselling your experience in English
03:05 – How to talk like a leader: essential verbs and phrases
03:20 – Verb 1
04:00 – Verb 2
04:40 – Verb 3
05:25 – Verb 4
06:00 – Verb 5
06:30 – Verb 6
07:10 – Verb 7
07:45 – Verb 8
09:20 – Practical tas
10:00 – Final reminders + where to get extra tips

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