D5: Assertiveness and Self Confidence
Assertiveness and self-confidence are comprised of important interpersonal communications skills and traits that can be learned and practiced. This workshop will provide participants with many tips, techniques, and opportunities to try out their own skills. By the end of this workshop, participants would be able to:
- Define assertiveness and self-confidence, and list the four styles of communication
- Understand the importance of body language and questioning skills in communication
- Define the importance of goal setting
- Utilize methodologies for understanding your worth — and the use of positive self-talk
- Use the STAR model to make your case during a presentation challenge
- Display rapport-building skills through assertive methods of expressing disagreement and consensus-building techniques
This workshop will be of interest to frontline workers, program Co-coordinators and managers.
Ayoyimika Akin-Abrahams is a seasoned Management Consultant and trainer with over 15 years of experience garnered from various organizations in the private corporate as well as in the non-governmental sectors. She has developed particular expertise in fulfilling the training, information and insight needs of non-governmental development organizations deploying various qualitative techniques. She is particularly passionate about providing her services to organizations that are dedicated to and have a vision for uplifting the status of individuals.
