by SueHadfield (Author), Gill Hasson (Author), Gill Hasson (Author), Sue Hadfield (Author)
Be confident, self-assured and stand up for your right to be yourself.
The ability to make clear decisions, to approach your life with confidence and self-assurance, and to believe in yourself are all crucial to success. And in both work and life, assertiveness holds the key to your self-respect and self-esteem.
This remarkable guide is packed with real-life examples, motivating scenarios, quick wins and loads of friendly advice that will show you how to make your voice heard, take control of your destiny, feel empowered and motivated and begin to live the life you want, without apology.
Learn powerful, life-changing techniques to make sure your opinions are always respected; deal confidently and effectively with other people, their assumptions and their demands. Learn to be decisive, confident and self assured. Understand that, whilst you have rights, so do those around you. Learn to say what you mean, mean what you say and know that you really do have the right to say 'no'.
How To Be Assertive is a fun read and a great friend to have around. It's written by two experienced, down-to-earth and real-world experts and with just one read it really could change your life forever.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: 1
Publisher: Prentice Hall Life
Published: 09 Sep 2010
ISBN 10: 0273738496
ISBN 13: 9780273738497
Sue Hadfield and Gill Hasson are both teachers. Sue taught English in comprehensive schools for twenty years. She has spent the last ten years teaching adults creative writing, study skills, assertiveness, and career and personal development at University of Sussex and for community groups.
Gill Hasson works with people from diverse backgrounds and situations. She works at Sussex University teaching community development, career and personal development, critical thinking and academic skills.. She has written for Psychologies magazine and for the Open University.
Their company 'Making Sense' delivers workshops in schools, workplaces and community centres.