How to Deal With Dominant Personalities Without Losing Your Confidence
Send a text with a question you want answered on a podcast episode!! Ever notice how ONE person can make you second-guess yourself, no matter how successful or experienced you are? Maybe it's an influential investor, a board member, a powerful business partner, or someone who dominates every meeting. You're confident and decisive in most situations. But around this person, something changes. You start overexplaining, questioning your judgment, agreeing when you don't actually agree, or walking away wishing you'd said what you really thought. What if it's not a confidence problem? What if you're giving someone else more authority than you're giving yourself? In this episode of The Magnetic Leader Podcast , executive and leadership coach Lisa Jeffs explores why even experienced CEOs, founders and senior leaders can find themselves shrinking around dominant personalities, and how this pattern can affect their leadership, influence and decisions. In this episode, you'll discover: Why dominance and authority are two very different things. The "pedestal problem" and how it can undermine your executive presence. How seeking approval can cause you to second-guess your expertise and hold back in important conversations. The subtle signs you're giving someone else more authority than yourself. One practical shift to help you hold your ground in your next high-stakes meeting. Someone else's confidence, success or powerful personality doesn't automatically make their judgment better than yours. You can respect someone's experience, consider their perspective and still trust your own expertise. It's time to stop putting other people on a pedestal and start owning your authority. Coming next: You've tried the communication techniques, so why do you still freeze or overexplain under pressure? We'll explore why communication tips alone rarely solve the problem. Support the show Enjoyed this episode? Thanks for listening to The Magnetic Leader with Lisa Jeffs! If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with someone who would benefit from hearing it. Work with Lisa Private Coaching Get clear on what's holding you back, trust your judgment and know what to do next. Explore working privately with Lisa through a Test-Drive Consult. Book a Test-Drive Consult The Authority Code Workshop Ever walk out of a meeting wishing you'd spoken up, held your ground or handled the conversation differently? The Authority Code helps leaders stop freezing, overexplaining and backing down when the pressure is on. Explore The Authority Code Explore More Discover Your Magnetic Leadership Archetype (Free Quiz) Get Lisa's Book: Action Speaks Louder Visit LisaJeffs.com Connect with Lisa Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Podcast Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Magne...




