Becoming more assertive in your communication can be challenging. I know from personal experience. I used to be a very passive communicator. I could never say “no”. I could never set boundaries. And I had a lot of difficulty speaking up to share my true thoughts and opinions with people. But then I learned how to be assertive. And my interactions with others completely changed. I was more in control of my deacons. I felt more included in conversations. And I felt my ideas and opinions were being respected.Learning how to be assertive has changed my life. And in this episode, I give you an insight into what pushed me to become more assertive, the nine steps I took to become more assertive and what happened afterwards.If you’re someone who want to be more assertive when you communicate, this episode is for you!Get the Assertive Communication Skills Masterclass (Udemy course at a discount)Click this link to access the Assertive Communication Skills Masterclass at a discount.*This course is discounted for 31 days starting from January 31st 2023.Resources that will help you:EP077 Speak Like a Leader in MeetingsEP070 How to Share Your Ideas in MeetingsEP048 How to Make a Soft Voice Sound ConfidentEP067 How to Be Assertive On-the-SpotKara’s YouTube ChannelLearning & Development Video Courses!Business Etiquette 101: Social Skills for SuccessPowerful, Confident Body Language for WomenLeadership Presence 30 Day ChallengeBecome Known as a Go-To Expert!Download 21 ideas on How to Become Known as a Go-To Expert:   https://www.executive-impressions.com/gotoexpertseriesCheck out Shortform, the world’s best book guides!Check out books on Shortform to help you be more articulate! Get 5 days of unlimited access to Shortform and an additional 20% discount on the annual subscription through my special link shortform.com/kararonin.Love the show? Let me know! Head over to Apple Podcasts, leave a review and subscribe! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-leadership-pod/id1500219829Follow me on Social MediaLinkedIn InstagramYouTubeTikTokFacebookThank you so much for listening to this episode of The Leadership Pod!