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How to Be Assertive Without Being Labeled "Aggressive" - The Secret Every Female Leader Needs

Katy McFee Season 1 Episode 9

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Master "kind candour" - the perfect blend of assertiveness and warmth that transforms how you communicate as a woman leader. Get my free guide "Speak Like a VP: 10 Powerful Language Reframes" to immediately elevate your executive presence.

What You'll Learn From This Episode:

  • Why most women fall into communication traps of being either too passive or too aggressive
  • How to practice "kind candor" to deliver direct feedback while maintaining relationships
  • Specific language reframes to sound more confident 
  • Practical techniques for handling interruptions and challenging situations in meetings

Need help mastering your communication? Get my free guide "Speak Like a VP: 10 Powerful Language Reframes" and get tips you can implement right away.

Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a DM on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward and we can take it from there.

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.