Ivana's Triumph: Overcoming Fear and Winning Over Management

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Ivana's Triumph: Overcoming Fear and Winning Over Management Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/ivanas-triumph-overcoming-fear-and-winning-over-management Story Transcript:Hr: Ivana je sjedila za svojim stolom, osjećajući srce kako joj udara u grudima.En: Ivana sat at her desk, feeling her heart pound in her chest.Hr: Sunčeva svjetla ulazila su kroz staklene zidove zgrade, osvjetljavajući moderan ured.En: Sunlight streamed through the glass walls of the building, illuminating the modern office.Hr: Danas je bila velika prezentacija.En: Today was the big presentation.Hr: Ivana je bila posvećena voditeljica projekta, ali je imala strah od javnog nastupa.En: Ivana, a dedicated project manager, had a fear of public speaking.Hr: Luka, tehnički pametni član tima, prepun samopouzdanja, prišao je njenom stolu.En: Luka, the technically savvy team member, full of confidence, approached her desk.Hr: "Ne brini, Ivana," rekao je sa širokim osmijehom.En: "Don't worry, Ivana," he said with a broad smile.Hr: "Ja ću to riješiti.En: "I'll handle it."Hr: "Ivana je znala da Luka može pomoći, ali također je osjećala da ona mora dokazati svoju sposobnost pred Upravom.En: Ivana knew that Luka could help, but she also felt she needed to prove her ability to the Management.Hr: Marko, iskusni izvršni direktor, bio je skeptičan prema novim idejama.En: Marko, the experienced executive director, was skeptical of new ideas.Hr: Ivana je odlučila prije sastanka razgovarati s njim.En: Ivana decided to talk to him before the meeting.Hr: Koraci prema Markovom uredu bili su teški.En: The steps to Marko's office felt heavy.Hr: Kada je stigla, lagano je pokucala na vrata.En: When she arrived, she knocked lightly on the door.Hr: "Marko, možemo li razgovarati?En: "Marko, can we talk?"Hr: " upitala je.En: she asked.Hr: Marko je podigao pogled.En: Marko looked up.Hr: "Naravno, Ivana.En: "Of course, Ivana.Hr: O čemu se radi?En: What's it about?"Hr: ""Želim vam reći o našem projektu.En: "I want to tell you about our project.Hr: Znam da imate sumnje, ali vjerujem da možemo postignuti mnogo s ovom idejom," rekla je Ivana, srce joj je ubrzano tuklo.En: I know you have doubts, but I believe we can achieve a lot with this idea," Ivana said, her heart beating fast.Hr: Marko je pažljivo slušao i klimnuo glavom.En: Marko listened carefully and nodded.Hr: "Dobro, Ivana.En: "Alright, Ivana.Hr: Čut ćemo više na sastanku.En: We'll hear more at the meeting."Hr: "Došao je trenutak prezentacije.En: The moment of the presentation arrived.Hr: U prostranoj sali za sastanke sjedili su članovi Upravnog odbora.En: In the spacious meeting room, the Board members were seated.Hr: Ivana je počela govoriti, ali osjetila je kako joj glas podrhtava.En: Ivana started to speak, but she felt her voice tremble.Hr: Luka je odmah uskočio, govorio je brzo i samouvjereno.En: Luka immediately stepped in, speaking quickly and confidently.Hr: Ali, Ivana je znala da mora preuzeti odgovornost.En: But Ivana knew she had to take responsibility.Hr: Udahnula je duboko i odlučno nastavila.En: She took a deep breath and decisively continued.Hr: "Hvala, Luka.En: "Thank you, Luka.Hr: Želim objasniti zašto je ovaj projekt važan," rekla je.