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7 Phrases That Make You Sound Confident in English Meetings
Katsiaryna · EFFL6 min read
Sounding confident in English meetings is not about perfect grammar — it's about choosing the right phrases at the right moments.
1. "Let me build on that..."
Add to a colleague's point without dismissing it. Signals collaboration.
2. "I'd like to push back on that slightly..."
Disagree professionally without aggression. Used by senior leaders.
3. "The key takeaway here is..."
Summarise and steer. Positions you as someone who synthesises and drives meetings forward.
4. "My recommendation would be..."
Lead with authority. Stronger than 'I think' — signals you've weighed the options.
Practice makes permanent
Reading these phrases is not enough. You need deliberate practice under pressure — with a coach giving real-time feedback on tone, word choice, and delivery.
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