Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt smaller because of who was there?

Maybe it was a boss, a confident friend, a type of person, a successful peer, someone who's

aloof, but you feel judged by, and they just seem to carry a lot of presence.

Today, we're going to be talking about what to do in those

situations. How to stay confident around intimidating people without shrinking, performing,

or trying to prove yourself. Because confidence isn't about matching their energy or getting

them to like you. It's about staying grounded in who you are and also

understanding the story you're telling yourself about why that person intimidates you.

Because every one of us has a different trigger. Your story might say they're more impressive

than me. It might say they're judging me. It might say I need

to prove myself. We're going to break it down today and get you out of that loop. You're listening to

the Confidence Podcast, your go-to space for high-performance coaching designed for ambitious high

achievers who want more out of life. You deserve confidence that rises to meet

your dreams. This is the podcast that will help you activate it fully. I'm your host,

Trish Blackwell. Let's dive in. Hey guys, I am Trish Blackwell, your confidence and mindset coach.

And I am so happy that you're listening to today's show. This is the

confidence podcast. If you're new, you picked a good place to be. If you have listened to every

single episode and you are just a faithful pod fam, I'm glad you're here. I love you. I love all of you.

I'm so proud and privileged to be a voice

of encouragement and truth in your life. And in this episode, it's episode 688, how to be confident

around intimidating people. We're going to cover like what does it look like in social situations,

how to stop feeling intimidated by others, how to feel

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