The power of assertiveness training
An article by Lucy Seifert Life Coach London
Do you struggle to express your needs or say no?
Do you ever wish you could say what you think?
Fast track your assertiveness skills with 1-2-1 training & coaching
to address your individual needs
What is assertiveness?
Assertiveness is a powerful communication tool based in equality and respect for self and for others. Life Coaching will help you become more assertive and enable you to behave & communicate more confidently in your personal & professional relationships, aiming at win-win solutions & enhancing your self-esteem.
"The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives." (Anthony Robbins)
What are the four behaviours?
The first step towards greater assertiveness is increasing awareness of your current behaviours and how they impact on others. How passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive (indirect and manipulative) are you, or are you a mix? Do you already have some assertive qualities?
Assertiveness is based in the concept that you can ask others to change their behaviour, and some will change in response, but you can’t force them. The one behaviour you can definitely change, if you choose to, is your own. By using more confident language and body language, others are more likely to respond positively towards you.
Do I have The Right to be Assertive?
Assertiveness is underpinned by a Charter of Personal Rights to empower and encourage you to believe in your right to assert yourself. Here is the first of these rights: I have the right to be treated with respect as an equal human being whatever my perceived role or status in life
Benefits of Assertiveness Training with Lucy Seifert Life Coach London
I have worked extensively with staff in organisations in the public, private & voluntary sectors to enable individuals become more confident in their working lives.
By developing assertive skills in being clear, honest and succinct, listening to and empathising with others, acting with diplomacy & sensitivity yet standing your ground, you will be more able to address awkward situations both at work and at home. During your Life Coaching session we are able not only to explore the use of Assertiveness skills, but to focus on people and situations you wish to address, look at strategies and how to use assertiveness.
There are many potential benefits from assertiveness. You can expect to increase your confidence and communication to:
- Ask for what you want
- Say no to what you don’t want
- Handle criticism of your behaviour or performance at work
- Manage stress occasioned by difficult people and situations
- Deal with difficult behaviour or underperformance in others
- Become a better Time Manager and
- Gain the confidence to deal with others on an equal basis regardless of your respective roles
These are but a few of the ways assertiveness can help you in your personal life and career. In the words of one of my clients:
“I am very pleased to report that I have got exactly what I wanted. I am VERY HAPPY and I must thank you for your part in this & for giving me the confidence to ask for what I want"
Contact me - Lucy Seifert Life Coach London - today on:
Tel: 020 8922 3140
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Email:
info@lucyseifertcoaching-training.co.uk
