Say What You Need

You write the message. You delete it. You write it again.

Say What You Need is an assertive communication workbook for anyone who struggles to ask for what they need without over-explaining, apologising or starting a fight. Bring one message you have been putting off, whether a text, an email or something you need to say in person, and turn it from a rough first draft into a clear, calm request that leaves room for a real reply.

This workbook will help you

• Say what you actually mean, in fewer words
• Tell the difference between a request and a boundary
• Drop the extra defending and justifying
• Choose a good moment and leave room for an answer

Inside

• Build one clear message
• Translate without losing your point
• Tell a request from a boundary
• Choose a workable moment
• Keep the point and lose the extra defence
• Leave room for an answer
• Ask for the change, including the part people cannot see

Your download

• 10-page A4 PDF in British English
• Instant download straight after purchase
• Read on screen or print for personal use

Save £7: get it with Speak to Be Heard and The Reconnect Scripts in The Conversation Toolkit for £19.

About the author

Natalie Jane is a counsellor and ICF-accredited coach who has worked with individuals and couples since 2021. She holds a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling and is the editor of The Relationship Magazine.