How to Sound Assertive

The Jefferson Fisher Podcast

Civility Media

Relationships, Society & Culture, Self-improvement, Education

5 • 5.8K Ratings

🗓️ 23 July 2024

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

You want to sound more assertive. But you’re not sure what to say or how to say it. In this episode, I’m revealing 3 simple ways to instantly sound more assertive. These are easy phrases you can say to sound more confident and communicate your needs clearly. Plus, I share several common mistakes people make when trying to be assertive and how to avoid them. So you stand up for yourself and keep your conversations respectful and productive. Like what you hear? Subscribe to this podcast and leave a 5 star review. ——— Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter. Want to book Jefferson to speak? Click here to contact his team. Watch my podcast on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Follow me on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today we're talking about how to sound more assertive, that feeling of being honest and direct, but at the same time respecting the other person.
0:08.5	What does it sound like and how can you do it right away?
0:12.0	Welcome to the Jefferson Fisher podcast,
0:14.0	where I'm on a mission to make your next conversation
0:16.0	the one that changes everything.
0:18.0	If you enjoy learning tools to improve your communication,
0:21.0	I'm going to ask you to subscribe to this channel and please leave
0:25.8	a review. If you have any topic suggestions, just throw them in the comments.
0:29.8	When you need to sound more assertive, here's what I want you to do. Number one, stop over apologizing.
0:36.6	This is where you say, I'm sorry, so sorry, in every single sentence.
0:40.2	I know it's a tick. I know it's a habit, but you got to stop and I'm going to explain why.
0:45.4	Number two stop undervaluing what you have to say.
0:49.6	That's when you downgrade your comment before you even get it out.
0:54.0	Again, this is hurting your confidence, and we're going to dive into it.
0:57.3	And number three, get comfortable with the word, no.
1:01.3	Get comfortable disappointing people.
1:03.4	No is a complete sentence.
1:05.9	I want you to think back to a conversation where you wish you would have sounded a little bit
1:09.9	more assertive.
1:11.4	Maybe it was at home with a partner or a spouse. Maybe it was at work.
1:15.8	With a co-worker or a boss. A time where you wanted to be honest, you wanted to be direct, but
1:21.9	you just couldn't find the words.
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