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How to Respond When Someone Belittles You: Confidence Tips

Ever had someone put you down, but you weren’t sure how to respond? You don’t need to get defensive or fire back. There’s a better way. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 strategies to handle belittling comments with confidence and control. These strategies will help you stay calm, avoid escalating the situation, and hold your ground when someone tries to belittle you. Like what you hear? Subscribe and give this video a thumbs up. Listen and Follow on Spotify https://bit.ly/TJFP-Spotify Listen and Follow on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/JFP-Apple Pre-order my new book: https://www.thenextconversation.com Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/newsletter Follow me on ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher Follow me on ⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson Follow me on X/Twitter: https://x.com/jefferson_fishr

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EPISODE INFO

Released
September 24, 2024
Duration
16m
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The Jefferson Fisher Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Ever had someone put you down, but you weren’t sure how to respond? You don’t need to get defensive or fire back. There’s a better way. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 strategies to handle belittling comments with confidence and control. These strategies will help you stay calm, avoid escalating the situation, and hold your ground when someone tries to belittle you. Like what you hear? Subscribe and give this video a thumbs up. Listen and Follow on Spotify https://bit.ly/TJFP-Spotify Listen and Follow on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/JFP-Apple Pre-order my new book: https://www.thenextconversation.com Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/newsletter Follow me on ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher Follow me on ⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson Follow me on X/Twitter: https://x.com/jefferson_fishr

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  • Jefferson Fisher

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    Podcast host focused on confidence and communication tactics.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Jefferson Fisher Podcast, featuring Jefferson Fisher, How to Respond When Someone Belittles You: Confidence Tips explores defuse belittling comments with repeat requests, intent questions, and silence. Fisher teaches a three-step approach to belittling comments: ask for a repeat, ask questions of intent, or use silence when needed.

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