Jeff Callahan is the founder of Become More Compelling and author of the Amazon bestselling book Confidence-Maxxing: How to Crush Awkwardness, Build Social Confidence, and Become Unforgettable, released on February 10, 2026.
Jeff shares his remarkable journey from being painfully shy with a speech impediment to becoming a leading coach helping hundreds of ambitious overthinkers master their people skills.
Through a decade of trial, error, and real-world coaching, Jeff distills confidence into a simple, no-fluff equation: skills + reps + time.
In this episode, you'll hear actionable insights on:
- Overcoming the fear of public speaking and conversations
- Dialing in your energy to enter groups confidently
- Using environmental cues to start natural conversations without overthinking
- Breaking imposter syndrome with small social wins and reviewing them regularly
- Why action dissipates fear
- The "movie poster reframe" to free yourself from worrying what others think
- Building unconscious competence through repetition
- Practical tips for tech professionals and introverts who prefer code to small talk
Whether you're preparing for your next conference, Zoom call, networking event, stage talk, or simply want to feel more at ease around people, this conversation offers practical tools to stop overthinking and start connecting. Jeff's grounded, systems-thinking approach makes confidence feel achievable, not magical.
