How to Handle a Dominant Colleague (Without Losing Your Cool or Confidence)

Have you ever left a meeting replaying what you should have said?

Maybe a dominant colleague talked over you, took credit for your ideas, or dismissed your input and instead of speaking up, you froze.

Many women in leadership struggle with this exact dynamic, especially around year-end when tensions and workloads are high. But here’s the truth: you don’t need to be louder to be heard or more aggressive to be respected. You just need the right mindset, strategy, and language.

In this week's episode of the 360 LeadHERship podcast, I'll share the practical tools, mindset shifts, and word-for-word phrases that will help you handle dominant colleagues with confidence, composure, and executive presence.

Tune in to Discover:
● Why dominance triggers your nervous system and how to stay grounded when someone hijacks the conversation.
● The secret to reclaiming your voice with calm authority
● Exact phrases to use when someone interrupts or takes credit for your ideas.
● Mindset shifts for women in leadership to overcome fear, self-doubt, and people-pleasing tendencies.
● Goal setting strategies to end the year strong by focusing on confidence, not control.

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