Assertiveness and Self Esteem Training

Assertiveness and Self-Esteem Training: Discover Your Professional Voice

Course Overview

G'day! I am Dr. Marcus Clarkson and have dedicated much of the past 2 decades teaching Australian professionals how to stand up and speak out in the workplace. This training directly answers one of my biggest issues I see: very smart people who don't want to put their hand up, set boundaries, or point out what is and isn't working for them at work.

There is nothing in this about making you what you are not. It's about enabling you to be the most effective form of yourself. We're going to zero in on practical, real life strategies that can be immediately implemented as well as authentic confidence forming tactics that will generate long term transformation.

Curriculum Based Learning Outcomes

At the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Communication Competencies:

Show how to use assertive communication practices in workplace settings without feeling confrontational or combative

Leverage the following boundary setting techniques that help keep professional connections without sacrificing personal wellbeing:

Adopt communication strategies for providing constructive feedback that lead to good responses and changes in behaviours

Use conflict resolution techniques that focus on solution rather than blame.

Self Advocacy Skills:

Make those performance reviews and career discussions useful vehicles for promoting yourself

Evidence based approaches to negotiating workload expectations and project assignments

Accept Constructive Criticism and feedback without being defensive

Strategically communicate to deal with tough colleagues interactions

Confidence Development:

Feel, think and ponder the strong points and the contributions objectively and contributing directly to real self esteem.

Do vocal AND body language exercises that project confidence.

Building resilience for office rejection and mishaps

Develop individual action plans for continued professional growth

What You Will Learn

Module 1: The Difference Between Assertiveness and Aggression You'll learn the most important factor between coming off as assertive or pushy. We will discuss how to effectively communicate your wants and opinions without being rude and why this balance is crucial for long term career success.

Module 2: Speaking Up in Meetings and Group Situations Discover specific tactics for participating in discussions in useful and meaningful ways—such as politely interrupting, presenting your ideas with impact, and managing getting talked over or dismissed.

Module 3: Saying no, without killing anybody Learn the art of rejecting unwanted offers, without wrecking the relationship. We'll talk through scripts and strategies to preserve both your time and reputation to be a team player.

Module 4: How to Give and Receive Feedback Without Upsetting Your Colleague/Self Off Awkward Because, feedback, it's the hard stuff. Sharpen and solidify your ability to give feedback (that people want to hear), and receive it without taking it personally or becoming defensive.

Module 5: Creating True Self Esteem Instead of relying on a rote self esteem boosting exercise, become a person who gets down to the work that creates real self worth: our skills, achievements, and contributions. The above is the basis of all assertive skills.

Module 6: Negotiating Your Worth Get practical techniques to navigate salary negotiations, performance reviews, and career progression conversations. Learn how to introduce your value proposition with clarity and confidence.

Module 7: Dealing with the Difficult and Intrusive People in Workplaces Learn how to deal with the workplace bullies, manipulative colleagues and stressful situations, without compromising your values or your well being.

Module 8: Developing Your Personal Action Plan Depart with a specific plan for applying these skills at your organisation, with continued growth targets and tracking.

Training Methodology

This course has been designed on the model of experiential learning and prepares the learner as a role player in real corporate scenario. Participants will have the opportunity to practice in a safe setting with instant feedback and coaching. Hands on in small groups means that we are there with you and you with 'us' Other like minded 'learners/players'.

Summary

Confidence, assertiveness and self esteem are no longer optional, they are survival skills in the modern workplace. You won't leave without practical strategies you can implement right away based on brain friendly strategies. You'll emerge with lessons, yes, but also with honed skills and a newfound confidence in employing them.

The aim isn't to transform your personality, but to enable you to articulate your present value better. Whether it's managing an overflowing workload, nasty colleagues, or trying to gain a little more influence within your Organisation, these skills are going to form a part of your career for years to come.

Delivered in Melbourne by capable supportive trainers in applied, practical tone that gently guides you to construct the skills you need in a way that works for you. Investing in yourself also means lowering your stress at work, improving your relationships, and increasing the speed with which you advance in your career.