Assertiveness Training
Workshops
The goal of our Assertiveness Training
workshop is to enable participants to learn to express their rights, requests, opinions, and feelings honestly, directly, and appropriately without violating the rights and self-esteem of others.
Each
Assertiveness Training Institute training
workshop begins with a self-assessment that
enables individuals to understand their personality.
We delve into each person’s strengths,
weaknesses and stress areas to help people understand
what makes them “tick.” We then
begin the process of enabling participants to
understand how to
communicate
more effectively with others. Through various
activities and assertiveness training exercises, participants
then begin to recognize other communication
styles and the best way to communicate to them.
Here is when the process of becoming more assertive
truly takes shape – by understanding the
needs of other communication styles, participants
learn how to express their opinion and stand
up for their interests regardless of who they
are dealing with.
For more information on our
assertiveness training
workshops
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Pretend you're already assertive. If you were to
switch places with somebody who is as bold as bold can
be, what would they do in your shoes? If you already
know someone who's bold, imagine how they'd act. If
you don't know anyone like that, think of a character
from a movie or book who's daring and brave.
Spend one hour a day or one day a week pretending to
be them. When you do this, go somewhere that people
don't know you and won't act surprised when you do
things that are out of character.
1. Go through the motions and see what happens--you
might discover that amazing things happen when you're
bold, and you might be convinced to carry this bold
behavior into your everyday life.
2. Make the first move. Whenever you're feeling
hesitant--especially in your interactions with
others--swallow your pride and make the first move.
Ask your acquaintance if they'd like to go to the bar
down the street for drinks after work. Tell the person
you fancy that you've got two tickets to a concert and
you'd like them to come with you. Give your
significant other a big hug and apologize for that
time you overreacted a few months ago. Smile and wink
at the attractive cashier.
3. Do something unpredictable. What could you do that
would completely surprise the people who know you?
Wear high heels? Skydive? Take a dance class? Bold
people aren't afraid of trying new things, and one of
the reasons they're so exciting to be around is that
they keep you guessing. You can start small, perhaps
by wearing a color or style of clothing that you don't
normally wear, or visiting a place you normally
wouldn't visit. Eventually, you may get to the point
where you entertain ideas that make other people's
eyes widen when you mention them ("Are you serious?
White water rafting?" or "You're kidding me. You want
to buy that restaurant on 3rd Street?").
4. Ask for what you want. Rather than wait to be
recognized for your efforts, or expect someone to
consider your needs, step right up to the plate and
ask. Some people feel that asking for things is
greedy, selfish, and rude--and it is, if you're asking
for something you don't deserve. But if someone is
withholding something that you've rightfully earned,
they're the ones being greedy, selfish, and rude.
Besides, what's the worst that could happen? They say
no. Life goes on.
Ask for that promotion or pay raise you've been
waiting (and working) for.
Ask for a discount. A little haggling can go a long
way. The phrase "What can you do for me?" is an easy
and powerful way to save money.
Ask to have your credit card's annual fee waived.
Ask a relative, friend, or even a complete stranger
for help or advice.
Ask for clarification if you're not sure what is
expected of you.
5. Take risks. There's a difference between being
reckless and accepting risks. Reckless people don't
accept risks...they don't even think about them. A
bold person, on the other hand, is well aware of the
risks, and has decided to go through with the decision
anyway, ready and willing to accept the consequences
if things don't work out. Think of an athlete who
takes risks every day. Are they reckless? No. It's a
measured risk. You might make a mistake; we all do.
But inaction can be a mistake as well, one that leads
to emptiness and regret. For many people, having taken
risks and fallen flat on their faces was far more
fulfilling than having done nothing at all.
6. Rediscover who you are. Ultimately, boldness has to
do with coming from your center, what you believe. It
is not about what you do, it is about who you are. If
you do not know who you are, you can never be truly
bold. Start really appreciating your uniqueness.
Discover what makes you different and then parade it
around for all to see. Put flags on it, call attention
to it and love yourself for it no matter what others
think. That is the heart of assertiveness.
Source: Jonathon E.
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