Entrepreneur Press is the publisher behind “Center Stage Confidence: How to Own Your Story and Command Any Room,” a new title from Justin Guarini.
Justin Guarini is the author of “Center Stage Confidence: How to Own Your Story and Command Any Room.”
“Center Stage Confidence,” Justin Guarini’s latest release, supplies professionals with a real-world method for claiming their narrative and staying composed when the heat is on.
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True confidence is not the absence of fear; it is moving forward despite fear, recognizing it is there, and proceeding nonetheless.”— Justin GuariniNEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Justin Guarini, the season one standout from American Idol, a seven-time Broadway lead, and an executive communication coach, reveals the mental shifts and hands-on drills behind a career built on delivering under high-stakes conditions in his new work, “Center Stage Confidence: How to Own Your Story and Command Any Room.” The foreword comes from Chief Eldrin Bell, the Atlanta Police Department’s first Black chief and Justin’s father. Entrepreneur Press published the title, Simon & Schuster manages distribution, and it is on sale now at major book retailers nationwide.
Guarini, who faced a live television audience of more than 30 million during American Idol’s debut season and later appeared in seven principal Broadway roles, wrote this book for individuals who freeze in meetings, lose their train of thought in front of others, or pass up opportunities they have rightfully earned. Drawing on over twenty years of high-pressure performance — plus his work as cofounder of Powerful Professionals, a coaching organization aimed at entrepreneurs and experts — Guarini provides a method for trading hesitation for leadership.
“The inspiration for this book came not just from my victories; it came from my defeats — times I questioned myself, let fear stop me, or felt I was not good enough,” Guarini writes. “These teachings and anecdotes, paired with my personal journey, are meant to steer and motivate you. This book is about more than simply gaining confidence — it is about developing the type of confidence that changes your whole life.”
“Center Stage Confidence” reaches beyond Guarini’s personal narrative. Throughout the volume, he interviews top-tier performers and entrepreneurs — among them Michael Bublé, Jordan Fisher, Amber Ruffin, Kim Walsh Phillips, and Russell Brunson — to reveal what genuine confidence looks like when the cameras stop rolling, and how the patterns, missteps, and pivotal events that enabled each of them to excel under pressure can be adopted by readers in their own situations.
The book avoids shortcuts or inflated claims. Instead, it presents a route to authentic confidence rooted in knowing one’s identity and acknowledging the value one already possesses — abilities Guarini argues transfer directly from the stage to the boardroom, the sales pitch, and the lecture hall.
About the Book
Title: “Center Stage Confidence: How to Own Your Story and Command Any Room”
Author: Justin Guarini, with a foreword by Chief Eldrin Bell
Publisher: Entrepreneur Press, distributed by Simon & Schuster
Publication Date: October 6, 2026
Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages, $19.99 (eBook also available)
ISBN: 978-1-64201-180-7 (Paperback) / 978-1-61308-490-8 (eBook)
About Justin Guarini
Justin Guarini first entered the national spotlight as a finalist on the debut season of American Idol in 2002, and over the following two decades built a career defined by performing under pressure — seven leading Broadway roles, an extended national ad campaign, and red-carpet hosting at the GRAMMYs, Emmys, and Tonys. He co-founded Powerful Professionals, where he instructs entrepreneurs and executives in communication and presence, and authored “Center Stage Confidence: How to Own Your Story and Command Any Room” (Entrepreneur Press, October 2026). This work converts twenty years of performance discipline — preparation, ownership, and vocal command — into a practical system for anyone who must lead, pitch, or speak under stress.
About Entrepreneur Press
Entrepreneur Press, released by Advantage | The Authority Company in partnership with Entrepreneur Media, offers hands-on, actionable books for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and creators. For more than four decades, its catalog has featured works from top thought leaders and accomplished entrepreneurs and business owners, delivering insights and strategies for starting, growing, and maintaining businesses. Books are available in print, digital, and audio formats. Visit press.entrepreneur.com
What People Are Saying
“Since I first met Justin Guarini, he has exemplified how to be entertaining and humble at the same time.” — Oprah Winfrey, OWN
“Justin is one of my favorite guest hosts of all time. He’s warm, engaging, and knows his stuff.”
— Kelly Ripa, Live
“He’s so good at commanding a stage, and I love his stories. Entertaining and impactful.” — Michael Strahan, Good Morning America
“One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is the importance of extreme ownership, and this book empowers you to own your dreams and goals.” — Russell Brunson, Co-Founder, ClickFunnels
“Justin Guarini impresses me every time he takes the stage and is a thought leader in influence and performance. Every business owner should read this book.” — David Meltzer, Chairman, Napoleon Hill Institute
Availability
Center Stage Confidence is available October 6, 2026, at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Bookshop.org, Target, Walmart, and wherever books are sold. More information is available at centerstageconfidence.com.
Spencer McLean
Advantage | The Authority Company
