You are
A Strategic HR Influencer
You can already express in English everything you need.
Your next step is not learning “more English,” but strengthening your influence and impact in conversations that matter.
Especially when you speak with senior leaders, present your HR strategy, or defend a decision under pressure.
What this means for you
These are common experiences for people at your level:
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You can explain your ideas, but in high-stakes moments (with managers, directors, or the CFO), your message sometimes loses impact when you overexplain.
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When someone disagrees with you, you can respond. But sometimes you make your position weak because you don’t want to sound rude or aggressive.
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You want to sound strong and professional in English, not just “correct.”
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You already communicate well, but you want your ideas to shape decisions, not just add information.
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You want to feel fully calm and in control when you speak in meetings where people expect quick, strategic answers.
You’re ready for the next level:
more influence, clearer structure, stronger leadership presence.
You don’t need more words.
Overexplaining often comes from wanting to ‘sound right’ in English, not from a lack of knowledge.
You need strategic communication tools that will help you:
✔ guide the conversation,
✔ show authority,
✔ and make your message easy to follow at a senior level.
Strategic tools
to strengthen your influence in HR conversations
01
Use a leadership opening sentence to set authority from the start
Senior leaders listen differently when you start with your conclusion.
Examples:
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“My recommendation is…”
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“From an HR perspective, the key point is…”
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“Here is the main risk I see.”
This tells people that you know what you’re talking about. Never let leaders wait to make your point.
02
Use a simple structure
When explaining something important (e.g., a team change, performance issue, next step), structure gives your message clarity.
Each part is only 1 sentence!
Situation (context) → Point (your suggestion or request) → Reason → Next step / impact
This keeps your message concise and stops over-explaining.
03
Slow down
In high-pressure moments, speed (and high-pitched tone) shows insecurity. Slowing down slightly shows authority.
Use one of these phrases to stabilise the conversation and highlight the main point:
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“Let me explain this step by step.”
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“Here is what this means for the team.”
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“The main risk if we don’t act is…”
Speaking fast is a common mistake. When you slow down your pace, your thinking becomes clearer, and you sound more confident.
This protects your clarity AND your leadership presence.
04
Disagree politely, but with authority
When someone disagrees, interrupts, or pushes back, use a simple, calm line to stay in control.
Examples:
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“Let me clarify my point.”
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“From my perspective, the main issue is elsewhere.”
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“I see this differently.”
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“I hear your point. Here is the risk I see…”
This keeps your perspective on the table without sounding aggressive.
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Speak Up HR
If you want to build a stronger influence in high-level HR conversations, the Speak Up HR group program is designed exactly for this stage of your development.
In the program, you will learn:
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to speak in high-stakes situations (presenting HR risks, explaining decisions, pushing back respectfully, salary and promotion talks)
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clear structures for fast, confident communication with senior leaders
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phrases that show expertise without sounding too direct or too soft
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staying calm and clear when people challenge your ideas or become emotional
What you can expect after the 5-week program:
✔ You will sound more confident and credible in English.
✔ Your message is clearer and stronger, even in difficult moments.
✔ You can hold your position in conversations with senior leaders.
✔ You can explain HR decisions in a way that influences the outcome.
✔ Meetings become easier, because you know exactly how to structure your answers.
You don’t need more vocabulary. You need the communication tools and practice that help you sound like the strategic HR professional you already are.
Speak Up HR is a safe and supportive place to practise the conversations you normally have to manage under pressure.
If you want to speak with clarity, confidence, and influence in every important conversation, this can be a great option.
Hi, I’m Alena Konecna — communication trainer
and facilitator.
I help HR professionals communicate
with clarity and confidence in English
— especially in tough conversations, feedback discussions, and negotiations.
My Background
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10+ years of experience teaching English and professional communication
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5+ years in facilitation & coaching, focused on cross-cultural dialogue
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2+ years of experience working with HR professionals, supporting them navigate global environment
My Approach: Practical. Structured. Empowering.
I combine facilitation tools with language coaching to help you:
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speak with calm confidence — even under pressure
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express ideas clearly in English
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show your full professional value without overthinking
If you want to expand your career with profesional Englosh but you are not sure how, book a free 30 minutes call with me.
I am happy to discuss your needs and goals!