Speak Your Truth: 10 Tips to Becoming a Confident, Assertive Communicator

What habits do confident assertive communicators have? Turn up the volume on your inner voice – assertive communication is your new soundtrack. Explore 10 incredible habits to level up your communication skills and strengthen your relationships, both personally and professionally. In this episode, we'll uncover clarity, values, and behavior habits: Tuning in with what you want, even if it feels selfish Finding the purpose behind every conversation Clarifying assumptions rather than guessing Being honest, even if it might hurt some feelings Delivering negative messages with kindness and empathy Owning your feelings without taking responsibility for others' emotions Asking for what you want, even when it's challenging Expressing yourself, even when it feels messy Seeking feedback, even if it's criticism Embracing compliments wholeheartedly, even if you don't fully believe them   Other Episodes You’ll Like: Introvert's Guide to Assertive Communication: The Winning Combo: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/introverts-guide-to-assertive-communication-the-winning-combo The Two Assumptions That are Slowly Poisoning Your Relationships At Work And Home: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/the-two-assumptions-that-are-slowly-poisoning-your-relationships-at-work-and-home Don't Kill Your Opportunities- How to Avoid Assumptions That Hold You Back: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/dont-kill-your-opportunities-how-to-avoid-assumptions-that-hold-you-back How To Respond To "I'm Just Being Honest" Excuse: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/best-response-to-rude-comments-followed-by-im-just-being-honest The Art of Asking for Feedback: Tips and Techniques: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/the-art-of-asking-for-feedback-tips-and-techniques How to Respond to Constructive Criticism: Learning to Love Negative Feedback: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-respond-to-constructive-criticism-learning-to-love-negative-feedback How To Receive Feedback Gracefully (And What Not To Do): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-receive-feedback-gracefully-and-what-not-to-do How To Take Criticism Without Getting Defensive (an assertiveness technique with examples): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-take-criticism-without-getting-defensive 5 Better Ways To Say Good Job : https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/5-better-ways-to-say-good-job   Free Resources: TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It’s Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak Ask me your question for the next episode here: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter   Talk or Workshop on Speaking Up With Assertive Communication Services: https://assertiveway.com/services Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/ Contact me [email protected] Or via Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/   About Assertive Way: Website: https://assertiveway.com Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915   #communication, #confidence, #assertiveness, #selfimprovement, #relationships, #personal growth, #professional development, #emotional intelligence.