Some childhood experiences don’t fade with time — they shape everything that comes after. In this episode, Jeff Burgess shares a deeply personal story about growing up with a severe stutter, the public humiliation that came with it, and the long road to finding his voice.

Jeff reflects on bullying, family pressure, and the fear of simply opening his mouth, and how those early struggles followed him into adulthood. He walks through the turning point that changed everything: learning to slow down, reclaim control, and build confidence one word at a time. What began as a childhood liability eventually became a source of strength, shaping his ability to lead, sell, and speak to rooms full of people around the world.

A raw and powerful episode about resilience, self-advocacy, and why confidence — not speed — is what truly gives your voice  ...