296. 5 steps to becoming an assertive communicator
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May 16, 2025
Discover the art of assertive communication through five key strategies. Learn the importance of body language, including how posture and gestures can project confidence. Uncover the concept of self-authoring language and the transformative power of visualization. Delve into the Dunning-Kruger Effect and how it can be leveraged in conversations. Plus, enjoy rapid-fire tips to enhance your communication skills and foster deeper connections in both personal and professional realms!
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Assertive Communication Defined
Assertive communication means advocating for yourself honestly and kindly without demands or threats.
It involves emotional ease, persuasive non-verbal cues, and empathy, differing from aggressive, passive, or passive-aggressive styles.
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Harness The Power Of Pause
Use silence and pauses during conversations to regain control and think before responding.
Pausing shows confidence, helps you say what you mean, and conveys comfort with yourself.
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Regulate Body Language
Regulate your body language before and during conversations to appear relaxed and confident.
Open body posture, head tilt, and genuine Duchenne smiles make you more persuasive and empathetic.
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This book serves as a roadmap for understanding and navigating the chaotic personal and professional moments of one's twenties. Jemma Sbeg, host of the podcast 'The Psychology of Your 20s', provides advice, personal stories, and research-based insights to help readers deal with issues such as imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, anxiety, and relationship challenges. The book includes questions and self-guided moments for reflection in each chapter, aiming to enhance the reader's self-growth journey and make the most of this formative decade.
Being an assertive communicator is so much more than just being demanding or confident, it comes down to our emotional ease, how we hold ourselves, how we make others feel, how we frame even the smallest of questions. It's also not something that is taught to us and if it doesn't come naturally, we have to learn on our own. In this episode I break down the FIVE scientifically proven ways to be a more assertive communicator, including:
The power of the pause
How assertive communicators use their body
Self authoring language
Visualisation! Visualisation! Visualisation!
How to leverage the Dunning-Kruger Effect
Plus 7 rapid fire tips you may or may not know! Happy (assertive) listening!
The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.