This workshop was formerly titled Assertive Communication
Mutual respect is at the heart of effectively asserting yourself when communicating with others. Giving yourself permission to speak up, say no or set boundaries starts with a solid foundation of self-awareness, self-worth and self-respect, otherwise you will develop an ineffective pattern of putting others’ needs ahead of your own. However, without equivalent understanding of and respect for others’ needs you risk behaving or being perceived as overly aggressive.
By examining and better understanding the people and situations where you have higher or lower courage and consideration, you will begin to have more clarity about where and with whom you need to shift your communication style and approach.
Course topics will include the paradigms and principles of effective interdependent relationships, the skills of active and empathic listening and strategies for respectfully conveying your needs without putting others on the defense.
This workshop is beneficial for who anyone who struggles with being comfortable saying or asking for what they need or want professionally or personally and is motivated to make positive changes that will increase their confidence and communication effectiveness.
Debra Schuler, B.S., Management is a leadership development facilitator, coach and consultant who integrates mindfulness, creative self-expression and sustainable self-care strategies to help people at all stages of career and life lead themselves and others with more clarity, authenticity and purpose. Her work incorporates the research-based principles and evidence from neuroscience and positive psychology, as well as more than 20 years of corporate leadership development experience in large, global technology companies. Debra is an ATD (Association for Talent Development) certified Professional Trainer, Drake Inglesi Milardo certified CoreThemes™ Career Consultant and FranklinCovey certified Facilitator of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®.” She was awarded a Certificate in Positive Psychology from Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar and the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, is a graduate of Butera School of Art and a member of the International Expressive Art Therapy Association. https://www.ensolifebydesign.com/
