Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

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...

So many of you wonder what I do on Clubhouse every week! Now is your chance to listen in and hear a Confidence and Cocktails Q&A session where I answer your questions in real time. Plus this time, I have the negotiation expert, Alex Carter, marketing media star, Hala Taha, and other special guests, along with me to give real actionable advice. Together we uplift, support, and empower everyone in t...

Your light is your GIFT! It is up to you to let it shine. And when it does, success will find you! But if you are ever feeling dimmed, it is time to fight back! No one knows this better than my guest this week, the incomparable Jerrod Blandino! He went from selling Estée Lauder’s makeup to Estée Lauder buying HIS for $1.45 billion! Now Too Faced Cosmetics is the powerhouse brand you know today. Bu...

Have you ever tackled a problem with complete and utter conviction? Things change when you are committed to your goals. You do more and the people around you want to help! There is so much power in relentless determination and when you embrace your challenges, you will surmount them. Today we talk about what conviction can really do and how to advocate for yourself. Let’s answer your questions and...

Corporate marketing just doesn’t work anymore! The average person sees 10,000 ads a day! How in the world can your ad get noticed? Thankfully, I have political marketer and data master, Phillip Stutts, back on the podcast to BREAK IT DOWN. From the campaigns used to get presidents elected and businesses booming, Phillip has devised the Undefeatable Marketing System. And it really works every time....

This mistake is so common! And everyone from my Harvard students to CEOs mess this up. Today I talk to YOU about communication and how to avoid making decisions for other people before they even get the chance. Don’t pre-reject yourself on the behalf of others and definitely don’t assume you know why people do what they do. It’s about honesty, putting yourself in the shoes of others, and getting y...

What do you do when you get stuck!? What do you need to make the most of every day and move FORWARD? How do you build real, unshakeable confidence? These are the questions we all ask ourselves! Today, David Nurse, the NBA Mindset Strategist, is here with the answers. This is the invaluable coaching that NBA basketball stars use to rise to the top and now it is available to YOU. Stop stalling, star...

Welcome to the new format! You spoke and I heard you. Now that we have moved to a 2 episode mode, we can really reflect and focus in. We are entering the new normal and options are finally opening up. I am so optimistic for the future and for YOU! Your questions today are on how to explain a resume gap and how to pivot in your 40s. Let’s dive in.   Send Heather feedback on her podcast format here!...

The mental strength goddess, Amy Morin, is back on the podcast. And not a moment too soon! We know the 13 things mentally strong people, women, and parents don’t do. But what about KIDS? Amy Morin is here to share the knowledge that turned her viral article into a franchise! It’s time to give the mental strength toolkit to our children. This pandemic has affected everyone and kids need these tools...

How can we turn the worst hardships into lessons? How do we grow and change rather than stay trapped in an endless cycle? It is my honor to have Dr. Edie Eger on the show today to share her lessons on love, hope, and healing. At 93 years old, Dr. Eger is a powerhouse of positivity and wisdom. She teaches us how to become the survivor instead of the victim. She explains the importance of thinking a...

How do you get a business that is unapologetically and loudly itself, based on the true interests of its creators? The three exuberantly REAL co-founders of Betches are here to tell us how! Aleen Dreksler, Samantha Sage and Jordana Abraham met as 5th graders and used their trust in each other to build up a media and entertainment company that reaches millions of millennial women every day. These t...

How often have you heard the word “no” when your gut is saying “yes”? Well, that is the time to turn down the volume on those critics and listen to your gut! Feedback may be a gift but it is up to YOU who you give that microphone to. Stop listening to people who see your dreams through the lens of fear. Visualize your success and start rooting for yourself! How do I know all this? Because today, I...

Are you stuck in fear? Step INTO fear instead! I’m here to tell you that confidence is not something you need to get started. Just start and the confidence will come! But don’t just take it from me. My guest today is the superstar fitness and nutrition coach, Christmas Abbott, who took the world by storm with her mission to help others recognize their potential and live a life they LOVE. Stop livi...

Are you feeling stuck? What about anxious, stressed, with back pain, stomach issues, or breakouts!? How often are you doing low frequency activities that make you feel bored, tired, and small? It’s time to elevate! Turn to something bigger than yourself and reframe your subconscious mind for powerful results. My guest this week is Natasha Grano and she is here with the action plan to get you there...

Brit Morin’s goal has always been to help women find their passion. Brit grew up on creativity and technology and after working at Apple and Google in their early years, she combined her two loves to start her own company. After some messiness, a lot of data, and just a bit of faking it, Brit + Co was born. Now she has been able to build it into $75M+ in revenue, nearly 400 million users on the we...

What do you do when you are stuck in an anxious loop in your mind? How do you zoom out of tunnel vision? Acclaimed psychologist, Ethan Kross, has done the science behind our inner voice and knows once and for all how to stop the chatter. He comes on the show today to share tried and true methods on lowering and managing stress, getting control of emotions, and how to coach yourself to a bigger per...

Amberly Lago is a master of grit, grace, and transformation. Today she comes on the show to share her story of how she hit rock bottom after a tragic accident. But she was able to hang on to a 1% chance to get through it, grow through it, and she became better on the other side. Now she doesn’t just accept her injuries but rocks them every day. Join us to learn her 5 step PACER process to turn you...

How long have you been stuck in a rut at work, wishing you had more time, making decisions based on fear? Laurie Ruettimann, former HR expert turned writer, speaker, and life coach, knows that story all too well. And she is here to help you change that narrative. The only way to fix work is to fix yourself. Stop investing in a business that doesn’t serve you. Stop entrenching yourself in a toxic e...

How did Karim Ellis, dynamic speaker, coach, and author, become the protégé of Les Brown? How did he take the blueprints that his mentor gave him and rise to the next level? Karim joins Heather today to give insights into his story, his process, and his GPS to success. He details how to move forward with clarity, recalculate when faced with roadblocks, and visualize your goal. Karim also shares hi...