How comfortable are you with being assertive? Did you know that it can save your life? On today's episode, I interview Lauren Roselle, one of the world’s experts on the topics of interpersonal communication, assertiveness, harassment prevention, and self-defense. She is also the founder and President of Esteem, a communication consulting firm. 

We discuss:

• what “verbal assertiveness” is and why it's important 
• the difference between being assertive and being aggressive
• how women can use their voice to be respected by others and seen as powerful
• how women can use their voice to prevent assault and sexual harassment
• how to set and communicate clear boundaries

Lauren has led well over 1,000 workshops and her 27 years of experience includes personal coaching, group trainings, and motivational public speaking. Lauren’s mission is to empower those around her to walk through the world with less fear and more confidence. 
You can find out more about her at https://esteemcommunication.org.