Assertiveness and Self Esteem Training

Assertiveness and Self Esteem Training

You know that sinking feeling when you walk out of a meeting and realize you didn't speak up about something important? Or when you agreed to take on yet another project because you couldn't bring yourself to say no? If you're tired of feeling walked over or constantly second-guessing yourself at work, you're definitely not alone. Most of us have been there - watching more confident colleagues get heard while our great ideas stay locked inside our heads.

Here's the thing: assertiveness isn't about being aggressive or pushy. It's about finding your voice and using it effectively. When you combine genuine assertiveness with solid self-esteem, you become someone people actually want to listen to and work with. You'll stop apologizing for having opinions and start contributing meaningfully to conversations and decisions.

This training tackles both sides of the confidence equation. We'll work on practical techniques for speaking up in meetings, setting boundaries with colleagues, and expressing disagreement without starting World War Three. You'll learn how to give feedback that people actually appreciate instead of resent, and how to receive criticism without taking it as a personal attack on your character.

The self-esteem component isn't about fake-it-till-you-make-it positive thinking. It's about understanding your actual value and communicating it clearly. You'll discover how to advocate for yourself during performance reviews, negotiate workload expectations, and build the kind of professional reputation that opens doors rather than keeping you stuck in the same role year after year.

What You'll Learn:
- How to speak up in meetings without feeling like you're being pushy or aggressive
- Techniques for saying no to unreasonable requests while maintaining good relationships
- Ways to give constructive feedback that people actually listen to and act on
- Strategies for handling criticism and conflict without getting defensive
- Methods for building genuine confidence based on your real skills and contributions
- Approaches for negotiating workload and expectations with your manager
- Tools for dealing with difficult colleagues who try to intimidate or manipulate

We'll practice these skills through real workplace scenarios, not theoretical exercises. You'll role-play difficult conversations, work through actual situations you're facing, and get feedback from others who understand exactly what you're dealing with. By the end of this session, you'll have a toolkit of proven techniques and the confidence to use them.

The Bottom Line: This isn't about transforming your personality or becoming someone you're not. It's about becoming the best, most effective version of yourself. You'll learn to communicate with confidence while maintaining the professional relationships that matter to your career. Plus, you'll develop the self-awareness and genuine self-esteem that makes everything else easier - from daily interactions to major career decisions. Available in Melbourne, this training gives you practical skills you can use immediately to make your work life more effective and a lot less stressful.