40. Communicating Assertively: How to Use Your Spoken Image to Gracefully Stand Your Ground

Have you ever found yourself in a situation in which you are receiving pushback about something you said and weren't sure how to respond? Whether you're giving a presentation or sharing your thoughts on Instagram, you may be faced with someone outrightly disagreeing with your thoughts and opinions. How do you navigate it without it turning confrontational? In today's episode, we are diving into communicating assertively in these types of situations. I will be sharing three phrases you can use to gracefully stand your ground.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

• Why communicating assertively is important in both your personal and professional lives
• 3 phrases you can use to assert your opinions without being confrontational
• Tips for navigating these types of situations

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

• Book a Spoken Image Strategy Session

Connect with April:

• Instagram: @semi.conventional
• LinkedIn
• Website: semiconventional.com

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode40/

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