Heather Monahan, a best-selling author and keynote speaker, discusses the art of asking and overcoming fear. She shares insights on how vulnerability can enhance social media presence and personal brand. Heather also reflects on societal pressures that women face, especially in public speaking. The conversation includes strategies for building confidence, handling judgment, and cultivating a bold mindset. Her experiences blend humor with wisdom, encouraging listeners to embrace their fears and seek growth opportunities.
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Rapping Interview Entrance
Heather Monahan pitched a non-traditional interview entrance with Jesse Itzler, rapping to Biggie Small's "Mo Money Mo Problems".
While Zach Nadler rejected the idea, it made her memorable, proving that even unsuccessful asks can have positive impact.
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Business vs. Personal Asks
Gary Vaynerchuk and Heather Monahan are better at asking in business than in their personal lives.
They find it easier to navigate business risks than social situations.
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From Fired to Speaker
Heather Monahan, after being fired from her corporate job, transitioned to a speaking career.
This shift, though initially scary, gave her more control and a sense of safety compared to corporate life.
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In 'Confidence Creator,' Heather Monahan shares her personal journey and the insights she has gained to help anyone build confidence. The book combines Monahan's personal stories with practical tactics and lessons learned from her life and career. It addresses how to develop self-assurance, determine one's number-one enemy, attract the right people, find your voice, and more. Whether readers have never had confidence or have lost it due to life's challenges, this book provides tools to take charge of their lives and create their own confidence.
On today's Podcast, Heather Monahan stops by to chat about confidence and facing your fears. I think you're going to love this episode and would love to hear about a fear you're trying to overcome before the end-of-year. Tweet me at @garyvee
Heather Monahan is a best-selling author, keynote speaker and host of Creating Confidence on PodcastOne.