Ep 141 Why Assertiveness Isn't Easy

<p><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">As the topic of assertiveness continues, Joanna delves further to better understand why it isn't easy for most Introverts. From conducting masterclasses to facilitating a couple of sessions to workshop people's trickier assertiveness challenges, she was able to recognize a common issue which is the perceived lack of confidence.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">Fear is natural, but we have to be mindful of the difference between being safe and playing too safe. So in this episode, join our Host as she revisits the whole notion of confidence—explaining what it is and isn't, its complexity, as well as the components of what she calls her confidence charm. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">Elevate your confidence right from today by listening to this episode!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <p><strong><span style= "font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">KEYPOINTS:</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">What <strong>Confidence</strong> is and isn't</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">Five Components of Confidence</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">"Acting as if" vs. "Faking it 'til you make it"</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">Your Inner Critic and its influence over you</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">Joanna's business and personal principles</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">Email your