#158 - Stop Performing Confidence—Start Owning it with Erik Dominguez

Welcome to the Charismatic Leader Podcast. In this episode, Brett McDermott sits down with Erik Dominguez, communication coach and speaker with over 25 years of experience helping leaders transform fear into fuel. Erik breaks down why confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a skill you can build, test, and strengthen every single day.Together, Brett and Erik explore how confidence and communication are deeply connected, why integrity is the foundation of trust, and how small daily promises—like getting up when the alarm rings—shape your identity as a leader. Erik shares practical strategies for turning fear into focus, building confidence through consistent action, and using storytelling and tonality to project executive presence.This episode is packed with actionable insights for leaders who want to communicate with conviction, lead with integrity, and build confidence that lasts.Key Takeaways:Why confidence is a learnable skill, not a fixed traitHow to transform fear into fuel for communicationThe link between integrity and trust in leadershipPractical ways to build confidence through small daily commitmentsHow storytelling connects and inspires audiencesThe role of tonality, pacing, and silence in projecting executive presence