Assertive Communication: The Language of Confident Leaders

Program Summary

In this live, instructor-led 60-minute webinar, you will learn how to move beyond hedging and over-qualification and begin communicating in ways that command attention and earn respect.

Women in the workplace continue to face a persistent challenge.  Despite strong ideas and deep expertise, many find their voices minimized: interrupted in meetings, pressured to soften their message, or simply overlooked.  Too often, the instinct to be polite or avoid conflict works against them.

This program will show you how to shift the way you communicate, so your ideas land with the weight and clarity they deserve.

Join us to discover:

• How to express your ideas directly and confidently without relying on apologies or qualifiers that undercut your message
• Why common communication habits erode credibility and what assertive leaders do differently
• How to set clear expectations with colleagues and teams without damaging trust or creating tension
• Practical language strategies that help you speak with authority in even the most high-pressure situations

Program Highlights

Communicating With Clarity and Confidence: Say What You Mean And Be Heard

• How to frame your message so it lands with impact the first time
• Ways to eliminate filler language and qualifiers that weaken your presence
• Techniques for staying composed and direct when conversations become uncomfortable

Assertive Language That Builds Credibility: Shift How Others Perceive You

• How to recognize and replace communication patterns that invite being overlooked
• Methods for standing your ground in disagreements while keeping the conversation productive
• Strategies for being heard in group settings where interruption is common

Setting Expectations Without Burning Bridges: Be Firm, Not Forceful

• How to set boundaries and expectations in ways that are firm but professional
• Techniques for responding to pushback without backing down or overexplaining
• Ways to build a reputation as someone who is both collaborative and clear

Question and Answer Session

Bring your most challenging communication situations.

During the live Q&A, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about real workplace scenarios and receive practical guidance you can apply immediately in your next meeting or conversation.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs

Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs is an empowering leadership and professional development consultant. Highly dedicated and results-oriented, she has the skill and passion for helping individuals become more confident and successful in business and beyond. Nancy combines her communications expertise with a pragmatic approach in a variety of important soft skill areas including verbal, written and nonverbal communications, emotional intelligence, etiquette and protocol, time management, and working with team dynamics. She helps clients focus on key adjustments that result in meaningful impact and effectiveness. Drawing on her marketing and communications background, over 25 years experience in leadership roles and a lifetime of personal growth, Nancy has keen appreciation of mindset and the power it has to change patterns of behavior. She focuses on building one's strengths and minimizing weaknesses through enrichment, feedback, self-discovery, and action plans. Nancy is an author of a childrens book and a dynamic motivational speaker.