Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

Have you ever looked at someone’s success and thought, “How did that happen so fast?” In this episode, I talk about what success looks like behind the scenes and why comparing yourself to what you see will only slow you down. I share a story from my own life that proves how what looks like an “overnight win” is usually years of setbacks, delays, and persistence that no one talks about. I also brea...

What if the uncertainty you’re facing right now isn’t something to fear, but the moment that’s meant to move your life forward? In this episode, I share what it looks like to step into the unknown, even when it feels uncomfortable, uncertain, and completely out of your control. I break down how your decisions signal what you’re willing to accept and how choosing yourself can open doors you never s...

What if the reason you’re not where you want to be yet isn’t because you’re missing an opportunity, but because you’re looking for a shortcut that doesn’t exist? In this episode, I break down what it actually takes to build success, grow your brand, and create momentum. I share behind-the-scenes stories from building my podcast, launching my speaking career, and creating new revenue streams during...

Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “I should have asked for more”? In this episode, I sit down with top negotiation experts Chris Voss, Alex Carter, and Molly Fletcher to break down the strategies that help you get what you deserve without damaging relationships or feeling uncomfortable. We dive into how to build confidence through action, why negotiation starts with the relat...

What if the opportunities you’re waiting for aren’t missing… they’re waiting for you to show up? In this episode, I share stories from my own journey that prove success doesn’t always happen on your timeline, but it does happen when you stay in motion. I also break down why visibility, consistency, and putting yourself out there are the drivers of success. Plus, I share listener stories that will...

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because life is going wrong, but because you’re resisting what’s actually happening? In this episode, I sit down with Saje Dyer & Serena Dyer Pisoni to talk about what it really means to trust yourself even when life feels uncertain, painful, or completely off track. We dive into why so many of us believe happiness is something we’ll get “one day,” how that...

What if the problem isn’t your skills, but how you see yourself? In this episode, I share a coaching story that will challenge the way you think about confidence, self-worth, and how you show up. I break down how one executive transformed her confidence in just weeks once she became aware of her blind spot and how you can do the same. Get ready to see yourself differently, raise your standards, an...

Have you ever felt stuck trying to come up with a great idea, and the harder you think, the worse it gets? In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Utley, Director of Executive Education at Stanford d.school, to break down the science of creativity and why breakthrough thinking isn’t reserved for “creative people.” Jeremy explains why the best innovators, such as Steve Jobs & Benjamin Franklin, foc...

What do you do when someone disrespects you at work, and you need to stand up for yourself without losing your composure? In this episode, I unpack one of the lessons I’ve learned in business and life. I share the story of the day I was unexpectedly fired after 14 years at my company, and how choosing to respond instead of react completely shifted the power dynamic in the room. I also talk about d...

What actually makes people happy and healthy over the course of a lifetime? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mark Schulz, Associate Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, to share the findings from the Harvard study that breaks down why the quality of our relationships has the greatest impact on our happiness, health, and even how long we live. We also talk about loneliness, the r...

What happens when someone searches your name in AI? In today’s digital world, your personal brand is no longer optional. In this episode, I sit down with personal brand strategist and founder of The Borden Group, Melanie Borden, to break down why leaders, founders, and professionals must build a visible digital footprint to stay relevant in the AI era. Melanie shares how she went from having zero...

What if I told you it wasn’t failure holding you back, but leaving yourself a way out? If you’ve been hesitating, overthinking, or keeping a “just in case” backup plan, this episode will challenge you to rethink risk, trust your insight, and commit fully to the future you want. I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, Harvard Business School executive fellow, and Shark Tank guest shark Matt Higgins...

What if confidence isn’t about personality, but about the signals you send every single day? Get ready to stop sending accidental signals and start communicating with purpose so you can show up powerfully in every room you enter. In this episode, I sit down with behavioral researcher, and communication expert Vanessa Van Edwards to talk about the subtle signals shaping how people perceive your con...

Why do we suddenly need something the moment we hear “limited time,” “only a few left,” or “exclusive access”? In this episode, I sit down with digital marketing expert and psychologist Dr. Mindy Weinstein to talk about the psychology behind scarcity and why it drives some of your fastest decisions, strongest desires, and biggest purchases. Mindy breaks down the science behind FOMO, how scarcity i...

What if confidence isn’t something you’re born with, but something you can practice into existence? In this episode, I sit down with world-renowned voice coach Caroline Goyder to break down the science and strategy behind powerful speaking. With over 9 million views on her TED Talk, Caroline shares how she went from being told she had “no presence” and a “thin voice” at drama school to becoming on...

What if the reason your manifestations aren’t landing isn’t your mindset, but your home? In this episode, I sit down with world-renowned Feng Shui master and The Secret teacher Marie Diamond to talk about the powerful third pillar of manifestation and how your space acts as a 24/7 subconscious vision board. She shares shifts you can make immediately to activate wealth, love, health, and new opport...

You are not afraid of public speaking. You’re afraid of being judged, rejected, embarrassed, or getting it wrong. In this episode, John Assaraf, entrepreneur, brain performance researcher, and founder of MyNeuroGym, breaks down what’s happening inside your brain when fear, anxiety, procrastination, or self-doubt kick in, why 95% of what we think, feel, and do is automatic, and how to interrupt tho...

What if your anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, or self-doubt isn’t a personality flaw, but subconscious programming you picked up years ago? In this episode, I sit down with board-certified hypnotists Todd and Gina Goodwin to talk about what’s really happening beneath the surface when you feel stuck. We break down why willpower doesn’t work long-term, how trauma imprints on the subconscious...

What if the only thing standing between you and your dream is a story you made up about how it will end? In this episode, I sit down with executive coach, bestselling author, and speaker Ryan Leak to talk about the dangerous habit of pre-calculating failure and talking ourselves out of our own potential. Ryan shares the story behind his documentary Chasing Failure, including how he convinced an NB...

What happens when the identity you’ve built your entire life is taken away overnight? In this episode, I sit down with former NFL player, broadcaster, and author Eric Wood to talk about resilience, reinvention, and how to build a meaningful next chapter when life forces you to pivot. Eric shares his journey from being a late-blooming athlete to a first-round NFL draft pick, and how a career-ending...

Most people don’t realize they’re building a job until it’s too late. In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist Candy Valentino to break down the difference between being self-employed and building a business that creates freedom, wealth, and optionality. Candy shares why so many entrepreneurs end up in golden handcuffs, how social media glamorizes entrepreneurshi...

What if everything you’ve been taught about leadership is outdated? In this episode, I sit down with CNBC senior correspondent and author, Julia Boorstin, to break down what she discovered after interviewing hundreds of the world’s most innovative CEOs. Julia shares why women receive only a fraction of venture capital funding, how “pattern matching” quietly shapes who gets opportunities, and why t...

Confidence isn’t something you earn, it’s something you build. In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Kalil, aka the “Confidence Sherpa,” to talk about the biggest lie that has been told that confidence comes from promotions, paychecks, perfect bodies, or other people’s approval. Nicole shares why confidence is rooted in trust, how living inauthentically drains your self-belief, and why mistakes,...

What if the pressure to be “special” is actually what’s keeping you stuck? In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author Mark Manson to talk about why success doesn’t cure anxiety, how your ego fights change, and why transformation feels long before it feels empowering. Mark shares the thinking behind The Subtle Art of Not Giving an F-bomb documentary, the personal stories that shaped it, an...

What if the thing that feels like your biggest setback is actually the doorway to your purpose? In this episode, I sit down with Sprinkles Founder, Candace Nelson, to talk about how alignment, intention, and a bigger WHY fueled everything from launching the world’s first cupcake bakery to creating the iconic Cupcake ATM. She also breaks down the mindset behind her new book, Sweet Success, offering...