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Tips for Communicating Assertively
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Intermediate Provider : Samantha Severson 5 Lessons · 12m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
Assertive communication skills can benefit you in multiple aspects of your working life and may come in handy in personal situations, too. But how can you become more assertive? Many people find it challenging to speak in a straightforward manner, which is the essence of assertive communication. Being assertive can be scary, but it gets easier the more you do it.
Let’s look at some Tips for Communicating Assertively that you’ll find beneficial, whatever your role. You’ll be introduced to real-world strategies you can immediately implement to start communicating in a more assertive way. We’ll start by going over how you can overcome limiting fears over appearing unlikable or damaging existing relationships. That will help you communicate to team members, higher-ups, and investors. We’ll also explore strategies for using both verbal and non-verbal communication effectively and assertively. Once you’ve completed these lessons, you’ll be well on your way to being an effective and assertive communicator.
What You'll Learn
- Limit your fears over speaking assertively when communicating with team members, higher-ups, and investors
- Recognize why some people experience imposter syndrome
- Apply verbal strategies to communicate more assertively
- Use nonverbal strategies to communicate more assertively
- Implement real-world strategies you can put into practice immediately to communicate in a more assertive way
Key Takeaways
- Assertive communication skills can benefit multiple aspects of your working life and can be useful in personal situations as well.
- Speaking in a straightforward manner is the essence of assertive communication, which many people find challenging.
- Being assertive can feel scary, but it gets easier the more you do it.
- Overcoming limiting fears about appearing unlikable or damaging existing relationships helps you communicate with team members, higher-ups, and investors.
- Both verbal and non-verbal communication can be used effectively and assertively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for anyone who wants to communicate more assertively in their working life, whatever their role, and the strategies can also come in handy in personal situations.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers overcoming limiting fears about speaking assertively, why some people experience imposter syndrome, and both verbal and nonverbal strategies for being assertive, organized into lessons: Introduction, Overcoming Limiting Fears, Verbal Strategies, Nonverbal Strategies, and Test Your Knowledge.
What will I be able to do after completing this course?
After completing the lessons, you'll be well on your way to being an effective and assertive communicator, with real-world strategies you can implement immediately.
Does the course include a way to check what I have learned?
Yes, the course includes a Test Your Knowledge lesson.
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