About This Course

Strengthening self-confidence is a powerful step in shaping our lives and future success. Being confident and assertive are crucial skills for personal development, displaying authority in business, and promoting equality in interactions. These skills significantly influence building a happy life. Through effective communication, visualization, and resiliency, we can learn to be confident and project confidence to others. When stressful situations arise, we can control our responses and how we move forward. Confidence and assertiveness are skills that can be developed and benefit everyone, regardless of their career or job position. The Building Confidence and Assertiveness workshop provides tools to overcome fear, gain empowerment, and inspire confidence in others. Believing in our potential and positive changes helps us grow personally and professionally. Module One: Getting Started Module Two: Understanding Confidence Defining Confidence and Assertiveness Types of Confidence The Benefits of Assertiveness Distinguishing the Styles Signs of Low Self-Confidence Module Three: Characteristics of Confidence Self-Awareness Responsible Optimistic Courageous Humble Module Four: The Barriers to Success Fear of Failure Self-Doubt Being Indecisive Comfort Zones The Harm of Comparison Module Five: Powerful Tools Positive Rephrasing and Affirmations Morning Routines Using Visualization Meditation and Mindfulness Learn New Skills Module Six: Communicating With Confidence Sounding Confident Using Body Language Questions and Curiosity Dressing the Part Tone and Audience Module Seven: Developing Assertiveness Learning to Say No Recognize Rights and Values Be Expressive Be Decisive Anticipate Setbacks Module Eight: Projecting Confidence Interviews/First Impressions Networking Presentations Virtual Meetings Module Nine: Personal Empowerment Overcoming Our Fears Setting Goals Identifying Strengths Setting Personal Boundaries Positive Social Connections Module Ten: Handling Difficult Situations Delivering Criticism Receiving Criticism Dealing With Aggressive Behavior Dealing With Passive Behavior Negotiating Module Eleven: Building Confidence in Others Listen to Learn Celebrate Successes Embrace Failure Delegate Important Tasks Value Opinions Module Twelve: Wrapping Up Duration: 1-2 day in-house workshop with an expert trainer, dependent on your needs (in-person or online)

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Quotations are valid for 60 days. Website pricing is subject to change without prior notice. Payment is due within 30 days, or as specified for approved accounts with written agreements with ht+a, alternatively it is due upon receipt of an invoice. All bank charges for forex transactions are to be borne by the client. Delegate placements on public courses or scheduling of in-house courses will only be confirmed once payment, an approved purchase order or a signed quotation/agreement is received. For in-person public courses, the fee includes the event venue, coffee, refreshments, and lunch. It does not include accommodation or other travel expenses. ht+a will share accommodation discount options with you if available and recommends booking 2 weeks before an event to ensure the event is a confirmed go-ahead. ht+a is not liable for travel expense losses due to cancellation by either party, weather, flight delays, or other unforeseen circumstances. For in-person in-house courses, unless otherwise specified, pricing assumes the training will take place at the client's location and ht+a will not provide catering. The Client will ensure that the training room will be equipped with all necessary tools including flip charts, markers, video projectors/screens, appropriate furnishings and ample electrical outlets. Sustainability & Materials: - Delegates require an email address and a stable and active internet connection with suitable equipment (computer, smartphone or tablet) to access course materials and, where applicable, to complete online tests and join live video calls. - Printed course materials will not be provided, including for in-person or in-house events. Customers may print their course materials if desired. - ht+a no longer provides publications (textbooks) as part of the course fee. It is the customer's responsibility to procure any supplementary material either as an add-on from ht+a (payment is required in advance), OR from the VDA (https://shorturl.at/fbHJs) or the AIAG (https://shorturl.at/z73jg) directly (all corresponding shipping and duties will be for the customer's account). Due to copyright, ht+a does not provide digital copies of publications. - Digital certificates will be provided. Certificates for VDA QMC courses will only be issued once full payment is received. Certificates for ht+a courses will be automatically issued upon completion of course requirements. Customers may print their certificate if desired.