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Sep 2021
37m 35s

#459: How to Be More Assertive

Trish Blackwell
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Assertive confidence will open doors in life you didn't know were accessible to you. But how do you learn how to be the type of assertive that will be well received instead of the type of assertive that comes off pushy, demanding or bossy? You'll find out exactly how to do just that in this episode of The Confidence Podcast. Get the full show notes at www.tr ... Show More
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