1. How to be an Empowered EA
Lisa Phillips

2. Lisa Phillips Qualified and Certified Life and Business Coach
TV Expert on Channel 7 and 9
NLP Practitioner
Worked in over 20 Countries in Senior Audit and Business Engagement Positions
Certified Trainer and Facilitator
Keynote Speaker
Qualified Accountant and Internal Auditor
Regularly Featured in TV and Radio
Author of 2 books

3. Introduction 1 in 10 Managers are Psychopaths
People with psychopathic tendencies are four times more likely to be found in senior management.
"Not all psychopaths are in prison -- some are in the boardroom" Dr Robert Hare

4. Dis-empowerment When you give away your power to someone else.
Bad Vibes – it just doesn’t feel right!
It makes you feel bad and resentful
You point the blame finger

5. Dis-empowerment When you allow someone to over step your boundaries
When you do not speak up and you swallow your feelings
When you say Yes ( when you really mean no)
When you do or say something that is not really true to how you feel inside
When you allow others to tell you how you should feel or how you should behave
When you allow people to walk all over you and bully / shout at you.

6. Dis-empowerment
When you allow other peoples criticism to put you in a bad mood
When you blame other people for your situation
When you feel you don’t have a choice
When you gossip about others
When you let other people drive your bus
When you are a people pleaser

7. Dis-empowerment
Disempowerment comes from inside you. You can only be a doormat if you allow other people to walk all over you.

8. Empowerment
Personal empowerment comes within yourself. It results in self-reliance, self responsibility and self respect. It takes practise and can be a very personal thing Depending on how we feel inside.

9. Empowerment Standing up for yourself – assertiveness
Having Good Boundaries in Place
Learning to say No
Valuing yourself (and other people)
Respecting yourself (and other people)
Asking for help

10. Empowerment Firm but Kind Calm and Clear
Not allowing other peoples negativity to get your down
Not taking on ‘ other peoples’ stuff
Taking Criticisms lightly

11. Empowered EA’s
Know your value. Don’t underestimate yourself and be your own advocate. Believe in yourself and your potential.
Get out of denial when things aren’t working
Be authentic to yourself. Take positive action and use your voice in empowered ways
Don’t be afraid to put yourself forward.
Don’t be afraid to say NO
Look for a win-win situation

12. Empowered EA’s Be proactive Take a risk Take back your power
Take responsibility for your role and your happiness
Be assertive
Don’t be afraid to ask for help
Speak up if things are not working
Respectful of self and others ( watch your energy)

13. Assertiveness NOT ONLY DO I Matter but YOU DO TOO”
ONLY I Matter, you don’t”
ONLY YOU Matter, I don’t”.

14. What Stops us Being Empowered EA’s?
FEAR, FEAR, FEAR!
Fear of Confrontation and conflict
Lack of Boundaries
FEAR we will hurt someone’s feelings
FEAR of what ‘ May Happen’
FEAR of ‘ Not looking Good or that people won’t like us’

15. Question
Where and to whom you give your power away?

16. Dealing with Criticism
Don’t take it too personally
Look at what you can take away from the criticism and what you choose not to take away
If you find yourself over-reacting – ask yourself what is going on inside of you?
Ask for further clarification or examples if required
Get honest with yourself –Did I do the best that I could given the current situation and resources?’

17. Dealing with the Workplace Bully
They may never change
You can change the way you react
Be empowered and brave!
They are often cowards and have been getting away with for too long
Use statements like ‘ I am sorry, this doesn’t work for me right now’ or ‘ I would love to help however, I have other priorities right now’

18. Dealing with the Workplace Bully
‘I feel’ statements are great
Repeat your message
Turn your body away from them

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