Who is this course for?

Anyone who feels they are not succeeding in making their needs and views heard. Anyone who feels they sometimes lack confidence and self-assurance or feels uncomfortable about asking for what they need.

Aims of the day:

• Recognise your own rights to state what you want and set boundaries
• Reduce stress building confidence, so you no longer feel threatened or victimised when things don’t go as expected.
• Learn how to be empathetic – without being a pushover
• Create better relationships by encouraging others to voice their opinions
• Get to win/win agreements faster by stating your needs clearly and encouraging others to do the same

Outcomes for learners:

• Understand how being yourself - and being open about what you want- will make you feel more confident and self assured
• Know how to recognise Assertive, Aggressive and Passive behaviour
• Trust your own judgement to know when you can/can’t do something
• Understand how allowing others to voice their opinions will build rapport and good relationships
• Understand the importance of tackling difficult situations without blaming others
• Understand the value of anticipating difficult situations and preparing a ‘script’ in advance
• Know how to be honest about your mistakes and demonstrate a willingness to learn from them
• Know how to say “No” clearly in a way that respects others
• Know how to offer your ideas and gain more control in situations that are important to you

The training will be delivered by Judi Goodwin. Judi Goodwin is a freelance journalist, trainer and life coach.  She is an NLP Practitioner and has worked with people at all levels including public sector, professional and commercial organisations and with vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.  

Previous course attendees have said: 'Judi was an excellent tutor and I've learned a lot from the days session.', '

A good course - well planned, presented and organised.'

'Judi was brilliant, very professional and extremely aware of all our reservations.' 

Cancellation - please note we require a minimum of 3 working days' notice should you wish to cancel your place on the course, otherwise you will be charged the full course fee.

If there are any queries about this or any other training course please contact Heidi Bibby, Development Officer on 01270 763100 or email: Heidi.Bibby@cvsce.org.uk

Safeguarding our Learners: CVS Cheshire East is committed to safeguarding all vulnerable adults. We take any disclosure seriously and wish to create a safe environment for our learners. If anyone has any concerns or issues then please raise these with the tutor or alternatively you can contact Caroline O'Brien, Chief Officer on 07792 754904. For more information please request a copy of our Adults Safeguarding policy.