Ep 140 Why as Introverts, we need to assert ourselves

<p><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">Running masterclasses on "Authentic Assertiveness" recently, reminded Joanna of how frustrating it can be to be overlooked and undervalued in the workplace. This simple reminder nudged Joanna to keep the topic of assertiveness on the agenda.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">As Introverts, we often fall into behaving too passively when it comes to our rights or needs. This can happen as a result of us being expected to compromise our authenticity to fit in. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">So in this episode, join our Host as she goes back to an original definition of the word "Assertiveness" and unpacks the powerful layer of understanding it brings. Tune in as Joanna explains to her listeners what assertiveness is and isn't, and discover her basic approach to it.</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;">Definition of what Assertiveness is and isn't</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">The importance of honestly and appropriately expressing your needs, wants, opinions, feelings and beliefs </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">Joanna's basic approach to assertiveness</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 suggested topics to <a href= "mailto:Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Joanna@flourishingintroverts.c