24 Jul The Confidence Advantage with Jeff Shimer

How to Strengthen Your Self-Belief as You Lead, Speak, and Resolve Conflict

In a world full of noise and uncertainty, self-confidence isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s a necessity.

In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Shimer, Vice President at Dale Carnegie Tampa, a leading authority in leadership and communication training. With decades of experience helping professionals unlock potential, Jeff brings powerful insights on how to build lasting confidence from the inside out.

For me, this is personal. I remember reading How to Win Friends and Influence People as a timid young man in Ethiopia, before ever stepping foot in the U.S. in 2005. That book gave me the courage to speak, lead, and serve through communication and leadership.

Even Warren Buffett once lacked self-confidence. He credits his Dale Carnegie training as the greatest investment he ever made, calling communication a 50- to 60-year return that can either limit or elevate your career.

Whether you’re an emerging leader, a seasoned executive, or someone who wants to lead with conviction, this conversation will equip you with strategies you can use immediately.

Key Topics:

1. Building Real Confidence

What confidence truly means, and how to grow it through mindset, behavior, and practice.

2. Evolving Self-Belief Over Time

How confidence must grow as you grow — and how to stay ahead of your next challenge.

3. Confidence in Conflict

How to stay centered and courageous during tough conversations and high-stakes decisions.

4. Speaking with Confidence and Presence

Dale Carnegie’s timeless tools for presenting yourself with clarity and power.

About Jeff Shimer

Jeff is VP at Dale Carnegie Tampa, a globally renowned training company that has empowered professionals in over 90 countries. A master facilitator and coach, Jeff helps leaders speak with confidence, lead with clarity, and connect deeply with others.

👉 Save the Date: Thursday, July 31st, 2025 @12 PM EST

📍 Streaming Live on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube

This episode is for leaders, professionals, and high achievers who want to strengthen their confidence muscle and inspire it in others.

Confidence is contagious. Pass it on…

If you’ve ever doubted yourself before a big moment, this conversation will remind you: confidence isn’t a gift. It’s a skill. And it’s time to sharpen it.

Here is the replay of the interview:

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