Strengthening our self-confidence is a powerful step in shaping our lives and creating future success. The ability to be confident and assertive are crucial skills for personal development, displaying authority in business, and promoting equality throughout interactions. Essentially, these skills have a significant influence on building a happy life. Through effective communication, visualization, and resiliency, we can learn to be confident and project an image of confidence to others. When stressful or difficult situations arise, we have the ability to control our own responses and how we choose to move forward.

Confidence and assertiveness are skills that can be developed and beneficial to everyone, no matter their career or job position. The Building Confidence and Assertiveness course will provide participants with the tools to overcome fear, gain personal empowerment, and inspire confidence in others. By believing in our potential and the positive changes that we can make, we are able to grow personally and professionally.

INTRODUCTION
Course Objectives

MODULE 1
Understanding Confidence
Defining Confidence and Assertiveness
Types of Confidence
The Benefits of Assertiveness
Distinguishing the Styles
Signs of Low Self-Confidence
Knowledge Check

MODULE 2
Characteristics of Confidence
Self-Awareness
Responsible
Optimistic
Courageous
Humble
Knowledge Check

MODULE 3
The Barriers to Success
Fear of Failure
Self-Doubt
Being Indecisive
Comfort Zones
The Harm of Comparison
Knowledge Check

MODULE 4
Powerful Tools
Positive Rephrasing and Affirmations
Morning Routines
Using Visualization
Meditation and Mindfulness
Learn New Skills
Knowledge Check

MODULE 5
Communicating With Confidence
Sounding Confident
Using Body Language
Questions and Curiosity
Dressing the Part
Tone and Audience
Knowledge Check

MODULE 6
Developing Assertiveness
Learning to Say No
Recognize Rights and Values
Be Expressive
Be Decisive
Anticipate Setbacks
Knowledge Check

MODULE 7
Projecting Confidence
Interviews/First Impressions
Networking
Presentations
Virtual
Meetings
Knowledge Check

MODULE 8
Personal Empowerment
Overcoming Our Fears
Setting Goals
Identifying Strengths
Setting Personal Boundaries
Positive Social Connections
Knowledge Check

MODULE 9
Handling Difficult Situations
Delivering Criticism
Receiving Criticism
Dealing With Aggressive Behavior
Dealing With Passive Behavior
Negotiating
Knowledge Check

MODULE 10
Building Confidence in Others
Listen to Learn
Celebrate Successes
Embrace Failure
Delegate Important Tasks
Value Opinions
Knowledge Check

ASSESSMENT
Post Test