Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

What is something impossible that would accelerate your career to where you want to be? This is the question that inspired me this week, got me to think big, and start really strategizing for the future. And I just HAD to talk to the guy who came up with it! Dr. Goulston has been a professor of psychiatry at UCLA, FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer, consultant to the prosecution of the OJ...

Have you ever had a terrible week where nothing seems to go right? I know I have. There are things you just can’t control. But there is something you can always control: your mindset! Mindset can make all the difference between being mired in the negative or looking forward towards the positive. When you feel yourself stuck in a hard week, remember that nothing is permanent! This too shall pass. A...

It is like the wild wild west out here in the speaking business! The industry is constantly changing and I know from experience how crazy it has been in the last 2 years ALONE! How do we navigate this business? And even better, how do we LEVEL UP?! Zach Nadler, CEO of Vayner Speakers, speaker agent, and partner of Gary Vaynerchuk, joins me today to give an insider perspective on where the industry...

I have just been so shocked and amazed at how the power of perspective has changed my week. Comparing where you were and where you are is an incredible way to measure gratitude and grit. Comparing yourself to others is never a good idea. But comparing yourself to who you were and what you went through is so powerful! Looking back on creating my first book to now preparing to launch Overcome Your V...

Who hasn’t dealt with anxiety and depression, especially after this pandemic!? But what do we do about it? Thankfully, I have the incredible communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Caroline Leaf, with us to share her 5 step process to managing our MINDS. She is here to shift the narrative about mental health and encourage us to put a stop to the shame-spiral once and for all. L...

What happens when you simply show up as the best version of yourself? The opportunities come streaming in! But you have to get your mindset right within yourself first. Why are you the best fit for the job? Why do you deserve the raise? Why are you the perfect candidate? When you know the answer yourself, others will believe it! Keep your eye on the solution, build up your confidence, and be yours...

Amy Peterson is THE premier skin care specialist who opened a spa in 2020, a time when giving and receiving treatments was impossible! So how did she turn her business into a success post-pandemic? She invested in people! Amy spends no money on marketing, every customer is won by referrals, and every bit of business is through word of mouth alone. That is what happens when you work with a genuine...

Here’s some hard won truth: it doesn’t matter if you work for a year or a decade, if you’re in a toxic place without people in your corner, you aren’t going anywhere! That’s what I learned after 14 years in corporate America, just HOPING something would change. That’s not how it works. You GET OUT! You find those supporters! And you take one decade of stagnation and trade it for a year of massive...

Have you ever worked and worked and worked and seen no progress!? Have you ever been lost and had no idea what’s holding you back? You may be harboring an Undeserving Belief that is dragging you down! Don’t worry. Today I have Dr. Josh Wagner with me to discuss the WAY OUT! He’ll tell us all about The Deserving Process and how to turn an Undeserving Belief into a Deserving one. Because a strong De...

Why is asking for what you want so hard sometimes!? We can be so afraid of asking that we are depriving ourselves and others of amazing opportunities. So here is the truth: It is our JOB to ask and let the other person make the decision. Don’t decide for them! And this week I share the 10 basic rules of asking from my book, Confidence Creator. I also cover tips for speaking, the evolution of worki...

This man has completely REWROTE my concept of gift giving with his philosophy of Radical Generosity. It’s time to stop giving underwhelming gifts that cost us money and actually damage our relationships with clients, customers, and employees. John Ruhlin is the creator of Gift·ology, the strategy of maximizing customer loyalty and turning clients into active referral machines. It’s about getting o...

This week I was faced with such a hard situation. Complications with Amazon, my self published book distribution, and extra charges of thousands of dollars was truly throwing me for a loop. But this is what I did and what I challenge you to do as well. Stop, do your homework, and find the solutions within the set backs. What can you do to leverage the situation and set yourself up for new opportun...

Turns out there IS a formula to greatness! And Ron Friedman, accomplished academic with a Ph. D. in social psychology, best selling author, speaker, and coach, has figured it out. And lucky for us, he wrote Decoding Greatness to share that knowledge! Sit down with Ron and I today as we dive into what top performers do differently, the power of reverse engineering, and busted myths about creativity...

What are you waiting for? When opportunities come, jump at them without any hesitation. This week has been so insane. Here’s how you get through: Start MOVING! By taking action, you build momentum and when you build momentum, you gain confidence, and with confidence, you get where you need to go! This week I ask you to get clear on what you want and then go for it! If you need a push, this is IT. ...

Are you tired of working hard for someone else’s dream?! It’s time to STOP. If you are asking yourself if now is the right time to start a business, become an entrepreneur, and chase your passion, the answer is always YES. Today I have Jay Samit, international best-selling author and expert on disruption and innovation, to tell you how. Jay has developed the 12 Truths to creating opportunity, maxi...

Sometimes, it can be so hard to stand up for yourself! Especially when setting a boundary can feel aggressive or argumentative. But it doesn’t have to be that way! This week I take you through a few situations where my boundaries were pushed, where I went wrong, and how I would deal with them now. You can be calm, you can celebrate, and you can joyfully teach others how to treat you every day.  Ra...

Steve Olsher has created the “where to begin” system to find the one thing you were born to do. A 30 plus year entrepreneur with a huge range of successful businesses, Steve was once struck with a powerful realization: what would he be remembered for? And he discovered that to leave a legacy to be proud of, he had to live a life of purpose, conviction, and contribution. But how to start? Join us a...

Have you ever been completely called in to assess the standard you hold yourself to? That’s what happened to me this week and it has totally inspired me to take myself to the NEXT LEVEL! And I encourage you to do the same. This week we discuss how our environments affect us and how to use our surroundings to our advantage. And we also cover one of my most asked questions: how did I book Gary Vee?...

What is the secret to a good idea? How do you know what to pursue and what not to? Wouldn’t you like to live in an abundance of good ideas? Well, my guest this week, James Altucher, is an idea generator and he can teach you how to be one too! James is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and best-selling author. He’s here to let you know it’s time to stop listening to the “cant's” and start chasing yo...

As I come up on my 4 year anniversary of being fired, I think about all the advice I’d share with my younger self that I now know. Where would I be if I left my toxic job 10 years ago instead of holding on to the comfort and betting on others rather than myself? So here’s the advice: take a moment to gauge how the people around you are treating you and ask yourself these questions: do they appreci...

Have you ever wondered what it was like to be in a Harvard class? Now you don’t have to! Get a behind the scenes look into my classroom and join in on this ultra special lecture. Today we bring in world-renowned negotiation expert, Chris Voss, to speak to us about the true power of the “no oriented question”, what questions to ask, and the lies we can put to bed about sealing the deal. That’s righ...

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that change is a CONSTANT. And how do we deal with it!? Better yet, how do we take change, make the pivot, and use it to our advantage? What can it teach us? That’s what I’m here today to talk about! And then I answer your questions on how I got my own business started, diversified my revenue streams, and chased one opportunity after another.  Rate, Re...

Everyone is waiting for that special moment, that perfect opportunity, to chase their dream. What if that moment doesn’t come! Make that moment for yourself and just start now. That’s how Ellen Bennett built her own success. Now she owns multi-million-dollar kitchen gear and apron manufacturing business, Hedley & Bennett! She showed up, embraced humble enthusiasm, and built up her confidence throu...

The world is opening up and the time for business is now! But that means big, exciting, and potential scary opportunities will be coming your way. And you have to know what to do when they come. Take these tips from me on how to break down a task, lower expectations on yourself, visualize, prep, and perform! You will be amazed at your results. No more waiting in the wings. Let’s tackle these oppor...

What is the key to growth? How do you double down on what you’re really good at and how do you fill the gaps for the rest? Today, I have a guest on with me who has real actionable advice on how to roll up your sleeves and do THE WORK. Tiffany Bova is THE master of sales, total innovator, and mind blowing speaker. She is here to give YOU the secrets to finding your own superpower while illuminating...