In a world that values conformity, it's easy to lose sight of our authentic voice and struggle to assert ourselves in both personal and professional settings. This seminar will provide attendees with critical communication skills to boost their confidence and improve assertiveness, helping them succeed and feel more satisfied in their careers. Participants will explore methods to increase their confidence and make them more assertive, understand the differences between assertive and aggressive communication, and learn techniques for making their point powerfully without overpowering others. The session will also cover painless ways to let go of hard feelings and examine techniques for turning down the heat in challenging situations. By the end of this session, attendees will be able to: 1. Explore methods that can increase their confidence and make them more assertive. 2. Understand the differences between assertive and aggressive communication and how to say no. 3. Discuss techniques for making their point powerfully without overpowering others. 4. Discover painless ways to let go of hard feelings and positively move forward. 5. Examine techniques for turning down the heat in challenging situations.

2. Moderator
Deneen L. Garrett, (she/her)
Deneen L. Garrett LLC,
Founder & CEO
Panelist
Zalenda Cyrille, (she/her)
Peration,
Program Director, Space and
Intelligence
Panelist
Na’khesha A. Hale (she/her)
General Motors,
Virtual Launch Strategy Lead
Global Manufacturing – Electrical
Strategy & Execution
Unleashing Your Authentic Voice:
Building Confidence and Discovering Your
True Self

3. Let’s define

4. 1: to free from or as if from a leash : let loose
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Unleashing

5. 2: of or relating to one or oneself
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Your

6. 3: true to one's own personality, spirit, or
character
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Authentic

7. 4a: wish, choice, or opinion openly or formally
expressed
4b: right of expression
also : influential power
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Voice

8. Zalenda Cyrille,
Peration,
Program Director, Space and Intelligence
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/zalenda-c-3646843/
Unleashing Your Authentic Voice

9. Q&A

10. Thank you for joining us!