Assertiveness is communicating and expressing your thoughts, feelings, and opinions in a way that makes your views and needs clearly understood by others, without putting down their thoughts, feelings, or opinions. Assertive communication is the ability to express positive and negative ideas and feelings in an open, honest and direct way. It recognises our rights while still respecting the rights of others. It allows us to take responsibility for ourselves and our actions w

inger, songwriter + producer Matthew Koma understands the seismic power of a song, how the right melody at the right moment can shift the course of a career, or even a life. More importantly, he’s built his own career on listening, closely, instinctively + then putting in the work to turn inspiration into impact.