Building Assertiveness and Self-Confidence

Price: R550,00

Duration: Self-paced

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Remember the lion of The Wizard of Oz?
He always had courage; he just needed to believe it.
This course helps you find your roar (minus the fur and forest drama).

Assertiveness and self-confidence are essential skills for navigating both personal and professional environments. They empower you to express yourself authentically, set boundaries, and communicate effectively. However, many people struggle with finding the right balance – either staying too silent or coming across too strong. In this course, we will explore what it means to be assertive and confident, why these traits matter, and how you can begin to adopt them in your daily life.

Why ESC?

Equip students for executive roles in professional environments.

Study part-time and learn all the essentials in a short time.

Central to the learning process, take a course that considers you.

ESC is committed to empowering professionals at every stage of their career journey.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand and differentiate between assertiveness and self-confidence.
Recognise characteristics of the assertiveness spectrum.
Explain the neural and behavioural foundations of confidence.
Recognise and overcome internal and external resistance to assertiveness.

Apply assertiveness techniques to real-life situations through scenario-based practice.
Recognise the impact of body language on presence and confidence.
Analyse real-life case studies to identify effective and ineffective assertive strategies.
Integrate assertiveness and confidence-building strategies in everyday life.

Module Content:

Module 1: Introduction to Assertiveness and Self-Confidence
Module 2: The Psychology of Confidence
Module 3: Overcoming Barriers to Assertiveness
Module 4: Core Assertiveness Skills
Module 5: Building Presence and Nonverbal Confidence
Module 6: Assertiveness in Different Contexts
Module 7: Building Long-Term Confidence
Module 8: Putting It All Together