Being assertive will make you overtake your competitors!

. 55% of people say they’ve missed work opportunities by not being assertive enough.

. 79% young people (under 35) say they’ve missed out on work opportunities by not being assertive enough.

Assertiveness is the ability to confidently express one’s thoughts, feelings and needs while respecting the rights and boundaries of others.

Assertiveness enables them to communicate clearly, make decisions confidently and navigate conflict constructively.

How can I help you being more assertive?

1. I will help you develop self-awareness.

Strengths, weaknesses, values and beliefs are crucial elements to develop your assertiveness.

By having you recognizing your own needs, desires and boundaries, I will make you understand why assertiveness is important and how it aligns with your leadership goals.

• I will also help you identify and challenge any limiting beliefs or negative self-talk that may hinder assertiveness.

You may have internalized beliefs that being assertive is rude, aggressive, or selfish.

I can help you reframe these beliefs.

• I will help you communicate more effectively.

I can teach you to express yourselves clearly, listen actively and ask powerful questions. These skills will enable you to convey your thoughts, feelings and needs confidently, while also fostering open and honest communication within your teams.

• I will help you practice assertiveness in a safe space.

I can help you build strategies and techniques to overcome fear, anxiety and self-doubt in a supportive environment.

Assertiveness is also a way of empowering individuals to speak up and take action.

These are 4 examples of what being assertive can help you with in your work environment.

There are plenty of other positive outputs that you can benefit from by developing your assertiveness.