Speaking and Communicating Podcast

How do you communicate assertively but not aggressively in the workplace?Nellie Medow, Ph.D. is a Behavioral Scientist and Intuitive Life Coach. She is an Industrial / Organizational Psychology practitioner. Understanding and engaging with individuals to accept and embrace change is so valuable for her. Nellie believes that our self-awareness and mental health wellness are paramount for success in both our personal and professional lives.As a teacher, she influenced children and now she wants to help adults in the workplace to be the best leaders they can be. Nellie runs 4 Facebook groups where she shares, on a daily basis, valuable and key information and resources that have seen her audience grow exponentially. They are:- Vulnerability Is My Superpower- Future and Current I/O Psychologists- NAMI Geauga County Group- Eloquent Speakers ClubNellie considers herself extroverted and loves working with people and helping them in their leadership roles.On this episode, she shares tips on how to communicate assertively in the workplace. Listen as Nellie shares:- how to clearly communicate with others- how to communicate in professional settings- how leaders can create environments where others feel heard- how to use eye contact to be assertive but not aggressive- how to develop more confident body language- how to be comfortable saying 'no' without fear of repercussions- how to remain open to positive and negative feedback- how leaders can create enough psychological safety for engagement- how to speak clearly enough to be heard- how to increase belief in yourself- why using the "I" statements is important...and so much more!Connect with Nellie:LinkedInFacebookMasterClass.com explains assertiveness as:"Being assertive means having the ability to confidently communicate what you want or need while also respecting the needs of others. Assertiveness is an interpersonal skill—a behavior you can use to effectively communicate and engage with someone else."Indeed explains assertive communication and how to improve those skills.Mayo Clinic details reasons why assertive communication reduces stress and other health benefits.Additional Resources:"How To Improve Communication In The Workplace" w/ Laura Barker"Effective Communication While Working Remotely" w/ Alisha ShibliLeave a rating and a review on iTunes & Spotify:iTunesSpotifyReach out on:LinkedInFacebookInstagramEmail: roberta4sk@gmail.comYouTube