Can you stand up for yourself, or do you give in too easily? Emotional Intelligence specialist Dr Ronél le Roux explains how to set healthy boundaries in your personal and work life through self-reflection and clear, confident communication. Discover easy guidelines for effective self-assertiveness, remaining true to your own interests and values while respecting others.

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In ep. 172 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, EQ specialist, therapist and author Dr Ronél le Roux considers

• a definition of self-assertiveness

• how self-assertiveness helps us in our personal relationships

• how you can assert yourself in the work environment

• psychological safety

• whether self-assertiveness is a skill that can be acquired

• the 4 styles of communication: passive, aggressive, manipulative and assertive

• an easy guideline for effective self-assertiveness, consisting of 2 parts

• balancing being true to yourself and preserving a relationship

• the importance of asking for ‘time-out,’ especially when put under pressure

• why we sometimes say yes when we want to say no

• the importance of your beliefs regarding standing up for yourself or saying no to requests

• Ronél’s 3 tips on living a good life.

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About Ronél

Dr Ronél le Roux is an EQ specialist, facilitator, therapist and author from Centurion. She guides and helps people to learn soft skills, such as emotional, cognitive and social skills, to ensure optimal functioning in their personal and work environment. Ronél has a passion for empowering people to discover and live their true selves and to be able to have meaningful relationships with others. She also works with individuals with gambling addictions.

Email address: ronellr@mweb.co.za

LinkedIn: Ronél le Roux (Ph.D)

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Original music by Mart-Marie Snyman

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