Confidence to Succeed - Assertiveness for Women

Someone who is assertive behaves confidently and is not frightened to say what they want or believe. This course will give a unique opportunity to think about managing your inner dialogue and learn how to project confidence - even when you’re not feeling it.

It will cover different types of leadership styles, with practical tools for decisive and bold action in challenging workplace situations. You will gain an understanding of the latest research on gender stereotypes around assertiveness and you will leave the day with practical methods to help you become more assertive and flourish in your career.

• An understanding of gender stereotypes and how these may impact your behaviour at work
• How your use of or lack of assertiveness can help or hinder your performance in the workplace, and what you can do about it
• Assertive communication, including how to make requests assertively and how to say no
• Practical models for assertive delivery of feedback and goal setting
• Strategies to develop your resilience and project confidence in business and workplace situations
• Tools for staying positive in challenging situations
• The language of influence and active listening
• Ways to develop a powerful network