Developing Self-Esteem and Assertiveness

Course Overview

What's holding you back? To move forward with confidence you need to cultivate positivity and self-worth. You need to understand the balance between aggression and submission and use assertive behaviour to get what you want. This course will encourage you to build and maintain your self-image, handle criticism with confidence and negotiate as an equal.

Audience

This two day residential course is an essential learning experience for the shy or unassertive.

Skills Gained

• Tools to break down the invisible barriers that hinder your success
• Assertiveness to respond to aggressive and submissive behaviour
• Building blocks to higher self-esteem and self-confidence
• Ability to give and receive feedback

Course Outline

The self

• Self-esteem: where does it come from?
• Build and maintain self-image
• Learn and understand self-respect
• Self-motivation - setting goals for success
• Self-confidence

Assertiveness and communication

• Top tips for effective communication
• Understand the perfect balance between aggression and submission
• Use assertive body language
• Handle criticism with confidence
• Channel negative thoughts into positives