This week it’s International Women's Day. And the theme is all about choosing to challenge. In today’s episode, we're talking about how to become more assertive as a woman, whether it is you needing to communicate more effectively with managers or your partners or kids to get the balance you need.

I'm delighted to talk with Antoinette Dale Henderson, who is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and founder of the Gravitas Program, and author of Leading With Gravitas and Power Up.

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{6:12} Why being assertive is important

{8:37} Why women may find it a challenge to be assertive

{14:06} What being assertive looks like

{19:10} Asking for more flexibility at work assertively

{27:26} Feeling comfortable being assertive

{24:37} Knowledge gives you the evidence to be assertive

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