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Asserting Yourself, an Empowered Choice

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Learn how to speak up and make yourself heard. Discover techniques for being more assertive in work and life.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Why being assertive matters
1. What Does It Mean to Be Assertive?
  • Assertive versus aggressive
  • Bandwagon bias: Why dissent is difficult
  • The benefits of being assertive
  • Being assertive as a woman
2. Assertive Communication
  • Eliminate filler words
  • Keep it concise
  • Quit the qualifiers
  • Ask assertive questions
  • Intent, then content
3. Assertive Body Language
  • Make assertive eye contact
  • How to use your hands while speaking
  • Take up space
4. How to Sound Like a Leader
  • Avoid vocal fry and upspeak
5. Being Assertive Is a Choice
  • Assert yourself now

Taught by

Emilie Aries

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