Assertion or Aggression?

Being assertive is a skill. It is easy to learn. A little more challenging to practice and totally liberating when used with confidence.


Assertiveness is all about speaking a singular truth, without seeking to offend others and with true inner confidence. It is the polar opposite of aggression in that it creates a greater amount of resolution without harm or escalation of conflict.

Identifying the difference between aggression and assertion is the key to conflict resolution. Keeping the interaction clean and sticking to the facts, owning what is yours and openly discussing these issues is the way forwards. You may never achieve the Utopian (and ubiquitous) 'peace and harmony' with the other person but you can both be heard on safe ground and without the need to ever agree with each other.

I run half day workshops on assertion, showing you how to master your own voice and speak your truth without entering into a bargaining agreement where power is 'lost or won'.

I also run workshops on anxiety, mindfulness and mental well being and would be happy to explore your curiosity. Please feel free to contact me through the blog (or find me on LinkedIn).