

Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan
Heather Monahan | YAP Media
Looking to take your life to the next level? Each week Heather sits down to share with you the techniques and strategies to create your confidence, pursue your dreams and leapfrog the villains you’ll meet along the way. After successfully shattering the glass ceiling in corporate America, Heather is now a best-selling author, professional speaker and entrepreneur. She is currently pulling back the curtain to expose what it takes to get ahead in business and life so you can claim the greatness that you deserve. Find out why USA Today, CNN, and Steve Harvey have all featured her and most recently seen as a guest lecturer at Harvard.
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Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 8min
Confidence Classic: Being Yourself Is Your Biggest Advantage with Cody Rigsby
Have you ever second guessed yourself or worried about not “fitting in”? In this episode, I sit down with Peloton Master Instructor Cody Rigsby to talk about what it really takes to build confidence, stand out, and stay grounded while chasing your goals. We dive into how Cody turned self-doubt into presence, how to handle criticism without shrinking, and why your quirks are actually your superpower. I also share how to reframe failure as feedback, why confidence is built through action (not waiting until you feel ready), and how rejection can actually become your best redirection. Get ready to let go of the pressure to be perfect, and learn how to own what makes you… YOU.
In This Episode You Will Learn
How to REFRAME failure as FEEDBACK.
What to do when CRITICISM or JUDGMENT makes you want to shrink.
How to recognize your QUIRKS as your SUPERPOWER.
Why AUTHENTICITY attracts more opportunities than PERFECTION.
Daily habits that help you show up CONSISTENTLY with energy.
How to stop COMPARISON from stealing your confidence.
Resources + Links
Cody’s Website: https://www.onepeloton.com/instructors/bike/codyrigsby
Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan
Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN.
Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN.
Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE.
Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.com.
Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!
Visit heathermonahan.com
Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
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Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn
Cody on Instagram

Aug 26, 2025 • 1h 11min
Sell Without Fear, Lead Boldly, and Expand Your Personal Brand with Heather
Explore the journey from waiting tables to leading as a Chief Revenue Officer! Discover how confidence, branding, and sales intertwine for success. Learn tactics to sell fearlessly and transform selling into a service. Unlock effective strategies for personal branding using AI and impactful communication. Gain insights on negotiating with skill and turning objections into opportunities. Plus, embrace a mindset that reframes sales as helping others and boosts your confidence in every situation!

Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 7min
Confidence Classic: Face Fear and Go All In on Taking Back Your Power with Heather
What if you could face fear head-on, own your power, and finally stop holding yourself back ALL at the same time? In this episode, I’ve pulled together three of my most impactful solo episodes to give you the ultimate confidence reset. I talk about how to find courage when you feel completely intimidated, why trusting yourself is the fastest way to quiet fear, and how to take back your power in any situation. I also dive into the truth about “bad timing,” why self-doubt is a signal to move forward (not stop), and how embracing your authentic self opens the door to new opportunities. Tune in and get ready to take back your power and make your move confidently.
In This Episode You Will Learn
How to GIVE YOURSELF GRACE during challenges and setbacks.
Finding COURAGE when you feel completely intimidated.
Why TRUSTING YOURSELF beats listening to your fears.
The SECRET to TAKING BACK YOUR POWER in any situation.
Believing in your POTENTIAL even when the timing feels wrong.
Facing SELF-DOUBT HEAD ON so you can grow faster.
Why AUTHENTICITY attracts more opportunities and respect.
Resources + Links
Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan
Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN.
Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN.
Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE.
Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.com.
Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!
Visit heathermonahan.com
Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Follow
Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn

Aug 19, 2025 • 1h 6min
Confidence Classic: Master Sales and Build Unstoppable Confidence to Raise Your Goals with Ryan Serhant
How do you sell with authenticity and keep raising your limits? In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Serhant, star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York, CEO of SERHANT., and bestselling author of Sell It Like Serhant, to share the strategies for sales success and confidence building. Ryan shares how he went from renting $1,000 apartments to closing billion-dollar deals. I also open up about overcoming a canceled NYC event and hitting 106,000 podcast downloads in just one month. Get ready to learn how to sell smarter, pivot through challenges, and create confidence.
In This Episode You Will Learn
Why you NEED to redefine SELLING as ASSURING to make confident choices.
How to RAISE THE BAR on your goals and hit big milestones faster.
Why SPOTTING red flags EARLY in partnerships SAVES your CREDIBILITY.
The “WOW MOMENT” you need to close more deals.
SALES LESSONS you can apply to any business or career.
How to BALANCE BUSINESS SUCCESS and MOTHERHOOD.
Resources + Links
Learn more about Ryan HERE!
Get your copy of Ryan’s book“Sell It Like Serhant” HERE!
Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan
Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN.
Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN.
Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE.
Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.com.
Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!
Visit heathermonahan.com
Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Follow
Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn
Ryan on Instagram & LinkedIn

Aug 13, 2025 • 40min
Confidence Classic: Break the Burnout Cycle and Reclaim Your Worth with Sarah Pendrick
How often do you prioritize your own needs? In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Pendrick, self-love advocate and founder of GirlTalk Network, to talk about how to live authentically and confidently. We dive into setting boundaries, overcoming burnout, addressing self-doubt, and why self-love is essential. Get ready to learn to take responsibility for your energy and worth, and discover how to align with your true self.
In This Episode, You Will Learn
Why you NEED to stop looking outside yourself for validation.
How to build CONFIDENCE without the burnout.
Why BOUNDARIES are self-love in action.
How to STOP over-explaining and START owning your worth.
Why embracing the “messy middle” is part of becoming brave.
How GirlTalk Network empowers women to rise through community and self-discovery.
Resources + Links
Learn more about Girl Talk Network HERE- https://girltalknetwork.org/
Get your copy of Sarah’s Beautifully Brave
Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan
Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN.
Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic?
Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN.
Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE.
Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.com.
Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!
Visit heathermonahan.com
Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Follow
Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn
Sarah on Instagram

Aug 12, 2025 • 1h 9min
Confidence Classic: Eliminate Stress + Heal Your Triggers by Rewiring Your Nervous System with Dr. Nima Rahmany
Dr. Nima Rahmany, creator of the Overview Method, is a nervous system regulation expert who teaches individuals to dissolve stress at its root. In this engaging discussion, he reveals how unresolved emotional trauma is stored in the body and affects our reactions. Listeners learn about the significance of understanding trigger patterns, confronting painful emotions, and why somatic safety is crucial for true healing. Dive into strategies for cultivating self-love and fostering healthier connections that empower personal and professional growth.

Aug 6, 2025 • 1h 2min
Confidence Classic: STOP Holding Back & START Living with Purpose with Les Brown
What’s really holding you back from going after the life you were meant to live? In this episode, the legendary speaker Les Brown shares the mindset that transformed him from a child labeled “educable mentally retarded” to a voice inspiring millions. We talk about how to shift your belief system, speak with power, and take the kind of action that transforms your life. Tune in to learn how to become the kind of person who acts in spite of fear and never gives up on the life you’re meant for.
In This Episode, You Will Learn
Why your past does not define your future UNLESS you allow it to.
How to use your VOICE to inspire, persuade, and connect.
STRATEGIES to overcome labels and limitations.
Daily habits to STRENGTHEN your resilience and purpose.
Why it's never too late to REINVENT yourself and CHASE your dream.
How to SILENCE the critics and surround yourself with belief.
The MINDSET of “being hungry” and why it MATTERS MORE THAN talent.
STEPS to make TODAY the turning point in your story.
Resources + Links
Visit Les Brown’s website: https://lesbrown.com
Read Les’ latest book: You've Got To Be HUNGRY: The GREATNESS Within to Win
Sign up for the Speaking with Impact course: himalaya.com/impact
Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan
Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN.
Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN.
Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE.
Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.com.
Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!
Visit heathermonahan.com
Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Follow
Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn
Les on Instagram & X

Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 7min
Confidence Classic: Unlock Better Habits & Happier Days Using This Self-Awareness Framework with Gretchen Rubin
Struggling to stick to your goals? THIS could be why. In this episode, I sit down with happiness expert and bestselling author Gretchen Rubin to break down one self-awareness tool that will help you finally build the habits that WORK for you. We dive into the Four Tendencies framework behind why some people need accountability and others need freedom to thrive. We talk about why understanding your type completely changes how you show up for your goals, your relationships, and your career. Get ready to unlock your tendency and build better habits!
In This Episode You Will Learn
IDENTIFY your tendency and BUILD habits that actually stick.
How to STOP relying on motivation and START taking action.
Why ACCOUNTABILITY works for some but not for others.
How RESISTANCE to rules can be your greatest strength.
The #1 question to ENSURE your resolutions MATCH your tendency.
How to use OUTER ORDER to create more INNER CALM.
What to do when you're STUCK in a rut.
How your relationships, work style, and even daily routines improve with more SELF-AWARENESS.
Resources + Links
Take the Four Tendencies Quiz: quiz.gretchenrubin.com
Grab Gretchen’s book “Outer Order Inner Calm” HERE
Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan
Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN.
Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN.
Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE.
Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.com.
Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!
Visit heathermonahan.com
Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Follow
Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn
Gretchen on Instagram & LinkedIn

Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 37min
Confidence Classic: Redefine Success and Create Limitless Possibility with Laura Gassner Otting
In this engaging discussion, Laura Gassner Otting, a best-selling author and former White House appointee, explores the true meaning of success. She reveals the emptiness of chasing impressive titles, emphasizing that fulfillment comes from living authentically rather than seeking external validation. Laura shares her journey to rediscover alignment in life, including the pivotal moment that led her to accept a TEDx talk. Listeners learn to redefine success on their own terms and shift from obligation to opportunity, ultimately embracing their limitless potential.

Jul 29, 2025 • 41min
Confidence Classic: Find Your Superpower and Lead With It with Tiffani Bova
Success isn’t about being loud; it’s about being clear on who you are and doing the work to back it up. In this episode, I sit down with Tiffani Bova, the Chief Growth Evangelist at Salesforce, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and master of sales, strategy, and innovation. She shares how to identify your unique superpower, double down on your strengths, and strategically fill the gaps as you scale. We also talk about the realities of leadership, how to prep like a pro for speaking gigs, and why finding your superpower might look a lot more practical than you think. Remember, you don’t need to do it all, you just need to do what only YOU can do, and do it well.
In This Episode, You Will Learn
How to double down on what you do best.
What it means to “hone your craft” in business and life.
How to stay grounded when you’re constantly performing at a high level.
What most speakers and executives get wrong about credibility.
Habits that top speakers do differently to prep for the stage.
Why your superpower is probably the thing you’ve been downplaying.
The best career advice Tiffani ever received.
Resources + Links
Learn more about Tiffani HERE!
Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan
Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN.
Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN.
Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE.
Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.com.
Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!
Visit heathermonahan.com
Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Follow
Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn
Tiffani on Instagram & LinkedIn