Tue, 31 Aug 2027 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Wine-Price Building
Non-JMU employees may be present in this workshop as part of the Dual Career Program offered in partnership with JMU Human Resources. This program aims to provide essential support to new and prospective faculty, staff, and their families in an effort to support recruitment and retention. Contact JMU Human Resources for details and information on the Dual Career Program. Contact Ashlyn Holz to register for this workshop.
Description: Have you ever said “yes” when you really wanted to say “no,” stayed quiet when you had something important to say, or explained yourself into exhaustion just to be understood? If yes, then this session was made for you.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to express yourself clearly and respectfully, even when you feel nervous. You’ll practice using a simple 3-part framework to say what you need, set gentle boundaries, and hold your ground, without sounding confrontational or apologetic.
Through real-life language tools, low-pressure partner practice, and confidence-building body awareness, you’ll walk away ready to use your voice with more clarity and care.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to speak up using a clear 3-part framework
- Replace soft, apologetic language with calm, confident phrasing
- Recognize how posture, breath, and tone affect how messages are received
- Practice expressing needs or boundaries in real-world workplace situations
Facilitated by: Ren Oliver, Professional Development Specialist, Talent Development