Have you ever held back your real opinion at work to avoid conflict, or agreed to a flatmate’s request only to wish you hadn’t?

Assertiveness isn’t about being pushy or confrontational. It’s about communicating honestly, setting healthy boundaries, and respecting both your own needs and those of others.

Join stress management coach John McConnel for a practical and engaging 90-minute workshop designed to help you navigate everyday relationships with greater confidence and ease. Whether you’re dealing with workplace tensions, tricky conversations at home, or the challenge of saying “no”, you’ll learn simple, effective tools for expressing yourself clearly and calmly.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

• Set clear boundaries and communicate your needs without guilt.
• Navigate conflict constructively with colleagues, flatmates, friends, and family.
• Stay calm under pressure when conversations become challenging.
• Speak with confidence while maintaining positive relationships.

Leave with practical strategies you can use straight away to say what you mean—clearly, confidently, and with respect.

John McConnel is a stress management trainer, a former prison governor and social worker. He has been studying and teaching Raja Yoga meditation for more than 30 years. He has a strong interest in the practical application of spiritual principles and insights in daily life and conducts workshops in the UK and abroad on a variety of personal development topics with a view to enabling people to improve the quality of their life and help change the world. He is the author of the 5* rated book 'Breaking Through The Darkness: how to deal with depression, anxiety and stress - a spiritual perspective'.

Registration required   |   Age 18 and over