212 | How to be assertive without being adversarial

If you want to be on a path to leadership, then assertiveness is a skill you absolutely must master.  Without having a solid assertiveness muscle, it becomes very difficult to manage the complexities that come with advancing into larger roles.   If you struggle to find an assertive voice that doesn’t feel adversarial, then today’s episode is for you.  I’m hoping this episode will help you breath a sigh of relief as I try to convince you that you can absolutely be assertive without being rude or aggressive.     And in fact, when you learn to be assertive AND collaborative at the same time, you step into true leadership and your work becomes waaaay more effective.  It’s a win-win!   If you’re ready to learn how to do this - tune in and I’ll walk you through what you need to know.   To grab The Art of Speaking Up Academy Bonus Mini Training series and/or join The Academy waitlist, head here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/    Thank you SO much for tuning in!   Xo   Jess