Training
Assertiveness and Self-Confidence

MARC offices, 600 Broadway, Suite 200, Kansas City, Mo. 64105

Self-confidence and assertiveness are two skills that are crucial for success in life. The Assertiveness And Self-Confidence workshop will help you understand the meaning of assertiveness and self-confidence, and how to develop and nurture those feelings in your day-to-day life. These skills will positively affect many aspects of your life and experience.

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Objectives

  • Define assertiveness and self-confidence, and list the four styles of communication
  • Describe the types of negative thinking, and how one can overcome negative thoughts
  • Explain the difference between listening and hearing.
  • Define the importance of goal setting, and practice setting SMART goals for assertive behavior
  • Utilize methodologies for understanding your worth -- and the use of positive self-talk
  • List reasons why a pleasing appearance and body language are critical for creating a strong first impression
  • Practice sending positive communications phrased as “I-Messages”
  • Practice strategies for gaining positive outcomes in difficult interpersonal situations.

Presenter: Kimberley McConico

Kim McConico from Winning Within and Associates

Kimberley McConico is a Senior Associate for Winning Within & Associates, LLC, a Kansas City-based organizational development consulting firm. Kim is a recognized speaker, educator, entrepreneur, and published author.

Kim has worked with nonprofit organizations, businesses, and faith-based organizations. She’s known for her ability to capture the listeners with visuals and humor and teach with clarity. Her passion is to educate, inform and help empower people of all ages so they can achieve their goals, dreams, and visions. Kim worked in the technology field for over 13 years in IT Project Management and Customer Service Support Management. She helped businesses improve help desk and desktop support; thus improving customer satisfaction and boosting employee morale. She created process workflows to improve service and support and later furthered her education by earning a White Belt in Six Sigma. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from The University of Kansas.

Focus Area: Local Government