Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

What happens when the identity that made you successful starts holding you back? In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Petrone, the CEO Whisperer, former senior executive, and leadership coach. Andrea shares how reaching the top of his career forced him to confront an outdated leadership identity and why even the most successful leaders can struggle to recognize when they need to change. We dive...

Your past does NOT determine how successful your future can be! This week, I'm sitting down with attorney, entrepreneur, and Mrs. Hawaii International Jessica Lynn Silva, whose incredible journey from growing up in poverty and becoming a single mom at 18 to building a thriving law firm proves that your circumstances don't have to define what's possible for you. Jessica shares how she pushed throug...

You could be leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table simply because you're not asking for what you deserve at work! I'm sitting down with negotiation expert Kathryn Valentine to reveal the research-backed strategies women can use to negotiate higher salaries, secure promotions, and advocate for themselves without risking their reputation. We're breaking down 3 powerful negotiation te...

What if I told you the biggest opportunities out there for you are waiting for YOU to create them? In this final episode of our Visibility Is the New Security series, I'm sharing how to stop being overlooked, build a personal brand that makes your value impossible to ignore, and start attracting the promotions, clients, speaking opportunities, and income you deserve. I'll share how I turned a spea...

What if you already have everything you need to create more opportunities, but you’re not showing it? In Part 2 of this series, I break down how to turn your experience, expertise, and personal story into a personal brand that creates opportunity, income, and security. I share the AI tools and strategies I’m using to work faster, why confidence has to come before your brand, and what happens when...

What if working hard isn’t enough to protect your career anymore? In Part 1 of this series, I break down why visibility is the new security, how to use AI to move faster, and how to stop waiting to be noticed, start becoming known for what you do best, and build a personal brand that creates opportunities. I also share lessons from my own career reinvention and why your value doesn’t disappear whe...

Have you ever had a moment that felt too perfectly timed to be a coincidence? In this episode, I share some of my favorite lessons on faith, manifestation, gratitude, and trusting that God is guiding the path ahead. I talk about the signs that have reminded me I’m on the right path, why I’ve learned to prepare for what I’m asking for, and how some of the biggest challenges in my life have turned i...

Do you ever feel like you’re achieving a lot but still wondering if you truly matter? In this episode, I sit down with John Miles, founder and CEO of Passion Struck, to talk about why mattering is essential to confidence, fulfillment, relationships, and meaningful growth. John shares the Mattering Effect framework, including the 6 conditions that help you feel valued and add value, and how recogni...

Could your money mindset be holding you back from creating more wealth? In this episode, I share lessons on building wealth, creating multiple income sources, changing limiting money beliefs, and becoming more intentional about how you use your money. I also talk about why resourcefulness matters, how generosity can change your relationship with money, and why building a business is different from...

What would change if you stopped playing small and started believing bigger things were possible for you? In this episode, I share how to challenge the beliefs and excuses limiting your growth, surround yourself with people who push you to think bigger, and turn a bigger vision into action. I also share the lessons that helped me take bigger swings, close the door on my old comfort zone, and go al...

Are you struggling to find the right balance between work, family, purpose, and making space for yourself? In this episode, I share what I'm learning about slowing down, creating more joy, and trusting that you don't have to force where every opportunity will come from. I also talk about finding your purpose, taking messy action, recognizing your unique gifts, and staying open to unexpected opport...

What do you do when everything seems to go wrong at once? In this episode, I share how I navigated a difficult stretch filled with personal disappointment, lack of sleep, and an unexpected legal challenge, and the steps I took to find my way back to peace and hope. I talk about giving yourself grace, focusing on what you can control, asking for help, taking care of yourself, and looking back at th...

Have you ever had a feeling that something was off but talked yourself out of trusting it? In this episode, I share why trusting your instincts matters, how stepping outside your comfort zone can help you grow, and why you always have a choice in how you respond to life's challenges. I also talk about the power of optimism, accountability, forgiveness, and choosing to be the coffee bean that trans...

Are you waiting to embrace AI because you feel intimidated, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start? In this episode, I sit down with AI adoption expert and Founder & CEO of Mindstone Joshua Wöhle to break down what AI means for your career, business, and future. We talk about why you do not need to be technical to begin, how to unlock massive time savings in your daily workflow, and why the people...

What are you not considering that's already in front of you? In this episode, I share why realizing your potential starts with breaking out of the patterns, labels, and negative thinking that can keep you running in circles. I talk about shifting to a positive thought after a setback, surrounding yourself with people who expand your perspective, and staying open to opportunities you may never have...

What do you do when a job loss suddenly changes everything? In this episode, I share the mindset shifts and steps that helped me move forward after getting fired, from separating facts from fear to taking action before I knew exactly where it would lead. I talk about stepping outside the career labels that keep you stuck, learning from people who have already reached where you want to go, and reco...

What happens when someone tries to intimidate, bully, or control you? In this episode, I share the lessons I've learned in my life about standing up for yourself, staying calm under pressure, and refusing to let someone else dictate how you respond. I break down how to respond instead of react, speak up when you're being disrespected, and navigate difficult conversations. I also share how to recog...

Are you ready to stop playing small, protect your energy, and start showing up as your best self? In this episode, I share why your own “frequency” matters more than you realize and how your environment, relationships, words, activities, and choices can influence the way you feel and show up in the world. I also talk about the role faith has played in strengthening my confidence, why resilience is...

Are you holding onto something that’s keeping you from the next level of your life? In this episode, I talk about how letting go of fear, negativity, limiting beliefs, and what's no longer aligned with your purpose can create space for something so much greater. I also share the lessons I took away from my church's 9-year journey, why I believe faith has to be stronger than fear, and how declutter...

Are fear, self-doubt, or uncertainty keeping you from making the changes you know you need to make? In this episode, I share why so many of the opportunities, relationships, and breakthroughs you're looking for are waiting on the other side of the fears you've been avoiding. I talk about why gratitude changes your perspective, how self-respect teaches others how to treat you, and why the answers y...

Do you stay quiet just to avoid conflict, even when you know you should speak up? In this episode, I share the communication tools that have helped me navigate difficult conversations with confidence, from setting boundaries with the people closest to me to respectfully challenging others on national television. I talk about why emotional control is your greatest advantage, how curiosity can turn...

What if the life you've been praying for starts with healing the parts of yourself you've been ignoring? In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author, health expert, and performance coach Justin Roethlingshoefer to talk about the connection between healing, faith, and lasting transformation. Justin shares how overcoming an eating disorder and a life-changing health crisis led him to discove...

Have you ever felt like you're trying too hard to make things happen? I've learned that the biggest opportunities in my life showed up when I stopped trying to be someone else, trusted myself, and took messy action anyway. In this episode, I share the mindset shifts that helped me rebuild my life after getting fired, attract incredible opportunities, and discover my true purpose. Get ready to rais...

What do you do when everything seems to go wrong at once? In this episode, I share the mindset shifts that helped me navigate one unexpected challenge after another, from technical obstacles before a major keynote to a family emergency that completely changed my plans. I also break down why staying focused on solutions instead of setbacks changes everything, how asking the right people for help sa...

What if uncertainty isn't something to fear, but something to embrace? In this episode, I share how learning to let go of the need for certainty has helped me navigate unexpected challenges, make better decisions, and create opportunities I never saw coming. I also talk about why worrying steals your peace, how to set healthy boundaries without guilt, and ways to build confidence in your career, r...