The Confidence Myth

Casting Actors Cast · Aug 27, 2026 · 39m

Actors hear it all the time: "Just be confident." But what does confidence actually look like—and can it really be

created on demand?

In this episode of Casting Actors Cast, veteran casting director, actor, educator, and author Jeffrey Dreisbach

explores the psychology behind authentic confidence, why rejection affects actors so deeply, the difference

between confidence and self-esteem, and why self-trust—not fearlessness—is the real foundation of a

successful acting career.

Drawing from decades behind the casting table, personal experience, and practical strategies you can begin

using…