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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 23 MIN

#688: Intimidated by Some People? Do This to Stay Confident

from The Confidence Podcast: Mindset Coaching and Tips to Overcome Self-Limiting Beliefs, Self-Doubt, Per · host Trish Blackwell

Do you struggle with confidence around intimidating people—like powerful leaders, confident coworkers, outspoken friends, or people who seem "ahead" of you? In this episode, confidence coach Trish Blackwell breaks down how to be confident around intimidating people without feeling small, awkward, or self-conscious. You'll learn why intimidation is usually an internal story (not a personality flaw), how to stop comparing yourself in high-pressure interactions, and how to stay grounded in your identity even when someone else has strong presence.   This episode covers: How to be confident in social situations How to stop feeling intimidated by others How to be confident around successful people How to stop shrinking yourself around confident personalities How to build self-confidence without changing who you are   If you've ever felt nervous, inferior, or "less than" around certain people, this episode will give you practical tools to walk into any room with calm, grounded confidence—without pretending or overcompensating.   ⬇️ RESOURCES MENTIONED ⬇️ If you want 2026 to be your most consistent year ever, mastering micro excuses is the needle-mover you've been missing. ❣️ Invitatation: Make 2026 the year of no excuses and absolute 100% follow-through. Grab your invite here: www.trishblackwell.com/fff Improve Your Social Confidence ➡️ with this bundle (on sale now!)  🔥 New Resource 🔥27+ Mind Games for Confidence ➡️ Click here to get a FREE COPY of the 5XBY5 METHOD: 🙋🏼‍♀️ REFRAMING MASTERY CHALLENGE: www.trishblackwell.com/reframe 📂THE 3|3|3 METHOD, FREE DOWNLOAD! www.trishblackwell.com/333method 🏛️ GET MENTORED & COACHED BY TRISH in the COLLEGE OF CONFIDENCE  (Risk-Free, Cancel-at-Anytime, Money-Back Guarantee!) www.collegeofconfidence.com 🔥 GET 24 MINI COURSES for $24!!! [START HERE IF YOU'RE NEW]: www.trishblackwell.com/24for24 🎉STOP CARING WHAT PEOPLE THINK  www.trishblackwell.com/stopcaring ❤️ABUNDANT AND ACCELERATED, 3-month 1:1 program with Trish, find out more at www.trishblackwell.com/abundant 📓GET THE "JOURNAL MASTERY BUNDLE"; click here.

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