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In order to progress in your career and find joy in your work, it's important to stand up for yourself. Assertiveness is a key skill for effectively advocating for your interests in a manner that is clear and appropriate for the work environment.

Many people struggle to speak up—especially women, who often face negative social consequences for doing so. Research shows that both men and women judge women more harshly when speaking up assertively*.

In this virtual workshop following #InternationalWomensDay, Emilie Aries, Founder of Bossed Up, provides tips for strategically asserting yourself in your job search and workplace.

Key Takeaways:
- The difference between assertive and aggressive communication
- Verbal, visual, and vocal methods of assertive communication
- Why assertiveness is so difficult for women, and how to overcome it

Here are the links posted "in the chat" for further learning:
- Q&A: What Is Assertive Communication? https://go.indeed.com/4HWE7K
- How to Talk About Race, Gender and Social Issues at Work https://go.indeed.com/7A3X87
- 5 Steps to Become a Better Ally at Work https://go.indeed.com/G33HW7
- 4 Types of Communication and How to Improve Them https://go.indeed.com/DEYRYY
- Assertiveness Skills: Definition, Tips and Examples https://go.indeed.com/7ZP6RG
- Tips for How to Be Assertive at Work https://go.indeed.com/WZ6TRA
- Empathy At Work https://go.indeed.com/F4E22Z

0:00 Intro to Assertive Communication
2:00 Assertive vs. Aggressive Communication
8:26 Why is assertiveness more difficult as a woman?
15:04 Examples of assertive communication in your job search: Intent, then content
24:26 Communication styles: Verbal, visual, and vocal assertiveness
45:25 Showcase your assertive communication skills on resume, interview, and in the workplace
52:54 Assertive Communication Q&A

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*Catalyst, The Double-Bind Dilemma for Women in Leadership (August 2, 2018)l
**Comscore, Total Visits, March 2020
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