The Chris Voss Show The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Superbold: From Under-Confident to Charismatic in 90 Days by Fred Joyal
Sep 4, 2025
Fred Joyal, a renowned entrepreneur and author, shares his inspiring journey from shyness to charisma. He explains how boldness can be cultivated, emphasizing that it's a learned skill rather than an innate trait. The conversation covers the transformative power of humor, kindness, and genuine connections in building confidence. Joyal also highlights 'carpe momentum'—the idea of seizing opportunities—and the significance of embracing discomfort to foster relationships. Listeners are encouraged to live boldly and joyfully, transforming self-doubt into authentic connections.
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Boldness Is Action Not Feeling
- Boldness is defined as action: stepping up, speaking up, and taking risks.
- Fred Joyal says presenting comfort even without feeling it makes life respond differently.
Build Boldness With Low-Stakes Exercises
- Practice small, low-stakes bold acts to expand your comfort zone.
- Fred recommends shouting a silly line or speaking in public where consequences are minimal.
Boldness Creates Its Own Confidence Loop
- Bold action and charisma form a positive feedback loop through rewards and confidence.
- Most self-imposed rules that stop people are imagined and rarely enforced by others.
