{"id":972,"date":"2012-02-22T15:12:52","date_gmt":"2012-02-22T05:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pdtraining.com.au\/blog\/?p=972"},"modified":"2014-05-29T03:15:35","modified_gmt":"2014-05-28T17:15:35","slug":"assertiveness-and-self-confidence-training-course-sydney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdtraining.com.au\/blog\/assertiveness-training\/assertiveness-and-self-confidence-training-course-sydney\/","title":{"rendered":"Developing Assertiveness and Self-Confidence: Course in Sydney, Adelaide"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Assertiveness<\/a>
Develop confidence to achieve your goals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An assertive person is self-confident and direct in dealing with others without being over-bearing or negative.<\/h4>\n

If you are looking to build confidence and assertiveness, consider participating in\u00a0Assertiveness and Self Confidence Training Course<\/a> delivered by pdtraining in Sydney, Adelaide and other cities in Australia.<\/p>\n

Assertive communications promote fairness and equality in human interactions, based on a positive sense of respect for self and others. It is the direct communication<\/a> of a person\u2019s needs, wants, and opinions without punishing, threatening, or putting down another person.<\/p>\n

Assertive behaviour includes the ability to stand up for a person\u2019s legitimate rights \u2013 without violating the rights of others or being overly fearful in the process. \u00a0A skill that can be learned, assertive behaviour is situational specific; meaning different types of assertive behaviour can be used in different situations.<\/p>\n

Assertive behaviour involves three categories of skills; self-affirmation, expressing positive feelings, and expressing negative feelings. Each will be explored during this course.<\/p>\n

What is Self-Confidence?<\/h4>\n

Self-confidence is a belief in oneself, one’s abilities, or one’s judgment. It is freedom from doubt. When you believe you can change things — or make a difference in a situation, you are much more likely to succeed.<\/p>\n

As a self-confident person, you walk with a bounce in your step. You can control your thoughts and emotions and influence others<\/a>. You are more prepared to tackle everyday challenges and recover from setbacks.\u00a0 This all leads to a greater degree of optimism and life satisfaction.<\/p>\n

The Assertive Person<\/strong><\/p>\n

An assertive individual communicates in a way that clearly states his or her opinions and feelings, and firmly advocates for his or her rights and needs without violating the rights of others.\u00a0 Assertive communication is born of high self-esteem. Assertive people value themselves, their time, and their emotional<\/a>, spiritual, and physical needs. They are strong advocates for themselves – while being very respectful of the rights of others.<\/p>\n

Assertive people feel connected to other people.\u00a0 They make statements of needs and feelings clearly, appropriately, and respectfully. Feeling in control of themselves, they speak in calm and clear tones, are good listeners, and maintain good eye contact. They create a respectful environment for others, and do not allow others to abuse or manipulate them.<\/p>\n

The assertive person uses statements that imply:<\/strong><\/p>\n