1. How to be assertive in your career and in your life: Dr. Abby Hamilton Dr. Constance Leyland 36:36

Hello LUA listeners, I hope you all are excited to listen to this episode. She is a 3x TedX speaker now and she and I are talking about how to be assertive in your life and get what you want without being disrespectful or aggressive.

  • What assertiveness is and how it differs from aggression or passivity
  • The benefits of being assertive, both personally and professionally
  • Tips and techniques for developing assertiveness skills, such as using “I” statements, active listening, and choosing the right time and place for communication
  • Common challenges or barriers to being assertive, such as fear of conflict or negative reactions from others, and strategies for overcoming them
  • Examples of how assertiveness can be applied in various contexts, such as in the workplace, in personal relationships, or in everyday interactions.

Overall, a podcast on assertiveness would likely aim to provide listeners with practical insights and tools for developing this important communication skill, as well as encouragement and inspiration for using assertiveness to achieve their goals and improve their relationships with others.Also, visit luabydocleyland.com for classes on managing your boss. If you mention code podcast58, you will get a $50 discount on your class registration.

Constance Leyland Host of Level Up Podcast

I am a serial educator, opportunities designer, and a compassionate leader. I am a professor in business for a decade. I own my own business creating programs for professional development bridging the gap between theories you learn in college and the real world skills needed to be employed. I also run my podcast which can be heard in 42 nations and counties as of today. I am #121 listened to in Apple podcast out of 2.4 million. I am in 13 distribution channels as of today.