Socially conditioned to avoid conflict, women can feel uncomfortable using assertiveness skills to communicate their needs and feelings to others. The five ingredients of assertiveness can help develop these skills and lead to better outcomes to a whole range of situations.
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How to say ‘no’ without compromising your career progression
Women are used to being accommodating of others. This can make it harder to refuse work requests. However, by taking on more than their fair share, women risk perpetuating this expectation. Saying ‘no’ helps to reset expectations and leaves more time for career-enhancing work.
What happened when I followed the advice in inspirational quotes?
Accept opportunities you’re not fully ready for – then learn how to do them. Say no to requests that take time away from your personal and professional goals and which don’t respect your expertise.
How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser and Boost Your Career
Women are conditioned to be people-pleasers. However the need to be liked does not equate to being universally popular. Learning to let go of the need to please is both liberating and can also be career-enhancing.
How to say “No” without harming your career
Women can find it hard to turn down work requests that contribute little to your career progression. However, learning how to say “no” will helpsafeguard your time without impacting negatively on your career prospects.
Improve your career prospects with one magic word
Women are more likely to volunteer for work tasks which do not directly contribute to their performance objectives. Ironically, women’s desire to be collegiate and helpful can undermine their promotion prospects.