Assertive Communication Skills Masterclass (Udemy.com)
Assertive Communication Skills for Business & Social Life. Speak Confidently. Set Boundaries. Difficult conversations.
Created by: Kara Ronin
Produced in 2021
What you will learn
- Move from being a passive communicator to a confident, assertive communicator.
- Say no and establish boundaries without feeling guilty.
- Make clear requests to your team members, friends and family.
- Disagree assertively and know how to react when somebody disagrees with you.
- Speak confidently and become visible in group situations.
- Be an engaging conversation partner in one-on-one conversations.
- Overcome your fears and limiting beliefs about being assertive.
- Honestly and confidently express what you think, feel and want without holding back.
- Learn body language to support your assertive verbal message.
- Deal with difficult situations with ease.
Quality Score
Overall Score : 92 / 100
Course Description
Imagine being able to lift the frustration, stress and anxiety you normally feel when you have to stand up for yourself. Imagine life without people walking over you because they respect the boundaries you have set. Imagine people looking at you as a strong, confident person.
All of this is possible and learning how to communicate assertively will help you achieve it.
Im Kara Ronin and Im a Best-Selling Udemy Instructor, leadership coach and trainer. I specialise in helping people develop their leadership presence, communication, reputation and relationships.
Ive helped many of my in-person clients transform their communication and become more assertive, and Im dedicated to helping you do the same in this video course. Kara, Thank you for a very interesting, informative and inspiring Masterclass! Jeanette, LawyerAssertive communication is not about being bossy. Its about taking control of your communication and your life. It allows you to communicate clearly and honestly to people around you. This in turn helps you to come across as more authentic.
In this course, you will:
become more reflective of your communication style and break bad communication habitsovercome your fears about being assertive and speaking up honestlyknow how to get heard in chaotic group situationsbe able to connect and engage in one-on-one conversationsknow what body language to use to support your assertive messagelearn how to set boundaries and say no without feeling guiltyexpress your feelings, opinions and wants honestly and clearlymake clear requests with your friends, family and work colleaguesbetter manage conflict and difficult conversationsbecome more confident in your decision-makingmake your job and life less stressful because you know how to protect your time, priorities and goalsYou will not be alone on your journey to becoming more assertive. This 3-hour course not only includes 44 high-quality videos where I walk you through practical strategies that I use with my coaching clients. It also includes six coaching worksheets, a case study, quizzes, and conversation transcripts to help you move your assertive communication skills forward. Assertive communication is a skill that will absolutely help you in your life. Learning how to communicate assertively has helped me immensely in my personal and business life, I know it can help you too. When you know how to communicate assertively, you will finally be able to start living your life exactly the way you want. Youll no longer be allowing other people to direct your life or force you into decisions because you dont know how to say no. This course will empower you to live your life on your terms. Id be honoured if you joined me on this journey.
WHAT STUDENTS HAVE SAID:"It is exactly what I was looking for. It is one of the most essential life skills that is required and needs to be revisited often." - Sahil, 2021 student"Very clear and I loved that everything has examples." Osvaldo 2021 student"Very good course to take and a good review on how to be assertive and not aggressive in communication. Thank you for putting together this class." - Cheryl 2019 student"This help me reflect myself clearly and encourage me to be assertive." - A.
W 2019A well organised course delivered in a concise and engaging way. Thank you Kara for breaking down the basic skills and providing a practical guide in how to achieve success. Kate, Udemy studentWell delivered with high-energy, fun and clear examples. Thank you Kara! Vijayasekar, Udemy studentThis course was excellent. There were lots of extra handouts to go along with the narrative. Rick, Udemy studentWho this course is for:
New managers who need to be more assertive with their team.
Emerging leaders who want to communicate more clearly and confidently.
Introverted people who need to set boundaries and say no.
Passive communicators who want to speak more directly and honestly.
People who dont want to be invisible in social situations.
People who are fearful of speaking up assertively and need to overcome their fears.
People going into a new job or team and want to establish assertive boundaries.
People who have difficulty protecting their time, priorities and goals.
People who need to set stronger boundaries.
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
136 Reviews
Kara Ronin
Kara Ronin is the founder of Executive Impressions and the creator of two BESTSELLING Udemy courses, Business Etiquette 101: Social Skills for Success, and Assertive Communication Skills Masterclass.
Her goal is to help emerging leaders build visibility and influence in their company and industry so they can unlock their leadership potential.
In 2021, Kara launched The Leadership Pod podcast for emerging leaders. It's available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other platforms.
Visit Kara's YouTube Channel where she publishes FREE videos to help you build your personal brand as a leader, increase your visibility and amplify you influence at work.
She has written for TIME, Business Insider, The Local France, YFS Magazine among others, and has been quoted in The West Australian, The Advertiser, Business Insider and Ignites Europe.
Her speaking engagements have included talks at Geneva Business School, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and other associations and groups.
Prior to starting Executive Impressions, Kara spent over 10 years living an international life in Japan, the USA, and Europe. Over time, she learned Japanese as well as French. Her career experience includes working as an English teacher in Japan, working as a trading assistant for Sumitomo in Australia, and for Deloitte in Tokyo as a corporate tax consultant.
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