Assertive Communication Made Easy: Learn the DESC Script for Effective Conversations
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How can you navigate difficult conversations with ease and assertiveness? By using the DESC script, you can effectively communicate your feelings and requests without appearing aggressive. In this episode, you’ll discover the four-step assertive script designed to make hard conversations smoother while increasing your influence. Tune in to discover: ✔️ How to use the DESC script to describe situations factually without judgment ✔️ Examples of the DESC assertive script ✔️ The importance of expressing the impact of other people’s behaviors on you and your feelings with ‘I’ statements ✔️ Steps to specify your request clearly and positively ✔️ How to conclude with the consequences and gain agreement.   ✅ Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/)   ✅ Free Resources FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude)  Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/) Ivna’s Unapologetic Voice Stories: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/ivnastories) From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate) Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics) Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/) Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter) Our Linkedin Blog Articles:  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/)   TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It’s Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak) 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked) Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead) Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/) Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/)   ✅ Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915)      ✅ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2)   ✅ Order our book, ‘Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership’ where each strategy is also a real story: https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CW2X4WWL/)   ✅ Follow the show host, Ivna Curi, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/)     ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:  http://assertiveway.com/workshops)   ✅ Other Episodes You’ll Like How To Respond Assertively When You’re Labeled Too Aggressive, Abrasive, or Difficult) Assertiveness 101: Enhancing, Not Changing, Your Personality) How To Speak Assertively Without Being Confrontational) Conquer the 9 Most Common Hang-ups About Assertiveness)   ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops)   Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/) Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings) Contact me: [email protected]) or [email protected]) Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2) Website: https://assertiveway.com)   ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915) Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion)