WTF! Assertiveness Training
Stand in Your Power. Find Your Voice. Speak Your Truth.
Do You Ever Hold Back From Speaking Your Truth?
Do you sometimes hesitate to say what you really feel — worried you’ll upset someone, be misunderstood, or create tension? Do you find yourself saying “yes” when you mean “no,” or shrinking your voice to keep the peace? You’re not alone. Many of us carry the weight of others’ expectations, self-doubt, or fear of conflict. But what if you could step into your own voice — fully, confidently, and compassionately?
WTF! (We Transcend Fear) Assertiveness Training is a personal coaching program designed to help you do just that. Through one-on-one sessions with Nancy Rothenberg, you’ll learn how to communicate from a place of calm, clarity, and self-respect — without blame, guilt, or fear.
What You’ll Gain
Through guided exercises, practical tools, and real-life practice, this program helps you:
Speak your truth with clarity and kindness: Express yourself honestly while honoring others’ feelings.
Set and maintain healthy boundaries: Learn to say “no” without guilt and protect your energy.
Stay calm under pressure: Navigate difficult conversations with composure and grounded presence.
Trust your inner voice: Build confidence in your intuition and self-knowledge.
Strengthen your relationships: Communicate in ways that foster respect, understanding, and connection.
Every session blends guided discussion, experiential exercises, and practical tools you can immediately use in your daily life.
Who This Program Is For
WTF! Assertiveness Training is ideal for anyone who:
Feels uncomfortable saying “no” or setting limits.
Avoids conflict out of fear of upsetting others or being misunderstood.
Struggles with guilt, self-doubt, or anxiety when expressing personal needs.
Wants to communicate with greater ease, honesty, and self-confidence.
Whether you’re facing a difficult conversation with a friend, setting limits with a colleague, or simply speaking up for yourself in everyday situations, this program gives you the practical tools to move past fear and communicate from a place of calm confidence and clarity.
About Nancy Rothenberg
Nancy Rothenberg brings over 35 years of experience teaching martial arts, leadership, and communication skills. Over decades of working with individuals and groups, she has developed a unique approach that blends physical practice, emotional awareness, and mindful communication to create lasting transformation.
Her approach integrates:
Body-based presence: Confidence isn’t just what you say — it’s how you carry yourself. Through posture, breath, and intentional movement, Nancy guides clients to embody strength and calm, helping them feel grounded and self-assured in any situation.
Mindful awareness: Nancy helps clients cultivate present-moment focus, so they can respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively. By learning to notice patterns of tension, fear, or hesitation, you gain clarity and control over how you show up in every interaction.
Emotional intelligence: Understanding your own emotions and reading those of others is central to effective communication. Nancy teaches strategies to recognize, name, and navigate feelings — both yours and those around you — so you can communicate with empathy, insight, and confidence.
Nancy’s teaching style is compassionate, practical, and deeply transformative. She meets each person where they are, offering tools that are immediately applicable and easy to integrate into daily life. By combining physical, mental, and emotional practices, she empowers individuals to stand tall, speak clearly, and connect authentically
Session Details
Format: One-on-One Coaching (in-person or online)
Length: 60 minutes per session
Schedule: By appointment
Location: Online or Easthampton Location
Investment: Contact for Details
Each session is tailored to your unique needs and goals. Nancy works with you to identify patterns that hold you back and provides actionable strategies to overcome them. Through practice, reflection, and support, you’ll move from hesitation to confident self-expression.
Why Now?
You don’t have to shrink, stay quiet, or settle for being overlooked in order to maintain harmony. When you learn to communicate from your center, life becomes richer, relationships deepen, and your self-respect grows. WTF! Assertiveness Training helps you:
Release fear and self-doubt
Gain confidence in speaking your truth
Set clear boundaries without guilt
Navigate difficult conversations with ease
Live authentically, with presence and poise
It’s time to step into your voice and move through fear with grace, strength, and authenticity.
Ready to Transcend Fear?
Your voice matters. Your needs deserve to be honored. When you speak from your center with clarity and confidence, you share the gift of your authentic, powerful self with the world.”