
Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan
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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Oct 10, 2023 • 49min
#363: Build Your Wealth, Boost Your Career, & Transform Your Life With A Healthy State of PANIC with Farnoosh Torabi Author, Podcast Host, & Financial Expert
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Using fear as a tool for enhancing your life
What to do with negative emotions instead of FIGHT them
How you can deconstruct your limiting beliefs & move on
What happens when you find the lessons in failure
Resources:
Website: farnoosh.tv
Read A Healthy State of Panic: Follow Your Fears to Build Wealth, Crush Your Career, and Win at Life
Listen to So Money
LinkedIn & Facebook & Instagram: @farnooshtorabi
Twitter: @Farnoosh
Visit heathermonahan.com
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Show Notes: Are you afraid of fear?! It seems like a straightforward question but FEAR doesn’t have to be SCARY. Farnoosh Torabi, Personal Finance Expert, Host of the award-winning podcast So Money, and bestselling author, is here to explain how fear is her friend! She understands the power of fear and how to reframe it as a tool that can reshape our lives for the better. She will tell us all about the different types of fear, how to understand our fear, and how to deconstruct it so it doesn’t control us. Are you ready to transform your life with a healthy state of panic?About The Guest:Farnoosh Torabi is one of America’s leading personal finance experts. She is the host of the award-winning podcast So Money that has earned over 25 million downloads. She is a sought-after speaker and author of multiple books. Her next is entitled A Healthy State of Panic, part-memoir, part-guidebook on how fear can be a superpower to achieve true wealth and career success. Along with being featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine, Farnoosh has appeared frequently on Today, Good Morning America, and more. She is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a degree in finance and international business and holds a master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Farnoosh lives on the East Coast with her husband and two children. If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:The Key To Staying Positive When The Unexpected Challenge Inevitably Hits With Heather! The Best Negotiation Strategy for Business & Personal Relationships with Molly Fletcher Sports Agent Turned Keynote Speaker How to Become the Most Powerful Person in Any Room with Heather!

Oct 4, 2023 • 35min
#362: The POWER Of Serendipity With Heather!
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Replacing your fear with trust
Listening to the signs all around you
Manifesting exactly what you want
Being open to receiving unexpected gifts
Resources:
Visit heathermonahan.com
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Visit patrickesposito.com to pick up your copy today!
Visit Indeed.com/monahan to start hiring now.
Go to 4Patriots.com and use code CONFIDENCE to get 10% off.
Show Notes: Do NOT let fear, lack, or doubt hold you back from your vision of your future! So many things are up in the air for me and while I know it’s all awesome potential, some part of me is afraid of the lack of control! But I know that God has my back. I have been receiving so many signs that all I need to do is trust in Him and let GO of fear. Serendipity is a powerful thing when you pay attention. When you are receiving messages from the universe, God, your higher power, whatever you believe in, trust that! And let your faith in yourself manifest the future you deserve.

Oct 3, 2023 • 47min
#361: Rewire Your Brain to UNLOCK The Science Of Success with John Assaraf CEO Of NeuroGym
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Strengthening the “neuro-muscles” to REWIRE your brain
Banishing bad habits and creating good ones
Gearing your mindset towards success
Transforming your life from the inside out
Resources:
Website: www.johnassaraf.com
Read Innercise
Download the Innercise App
Free Training here: sociatap.com/johnassaraf
LinkedIn & Facebook & Youtube: @John Assaraf
Instagram: @neurogym & @johnassaraf
Twitter: @johnassaraf
Register for the FREE Rewire Your Brain Event
Visit heathermonahan.com
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
Visit patrickesposito.com to pick up your copy today!
Visit Indeed.com/monahan to start hiring now.
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Show Notes: Do you ever find yourself fighting with your own mind? I know I battle with insecurities, bad habits, and intrusive thoughts! But we have more control over our thoughts than you know! John Assaraf, behavioral neuroscience researcher, expert coach, and CEO of NeuroGym, is here to explain the EASY ways we can harness our brains for success. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of the conscious and subconscious mind, explore powerful techniques to shift our mindset, and let go of disempowering thoughts, emotions, and habits. Are you ready to take the next step on your journey to greatness?About The Guest:John Assaraf "The Brain Whisperer" is one of the leading high performance, success coaches in the world. He is a behavioral neuroscience researcher who has appeared numerous times on Larry King live, Anderson Cooper and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. John has written 4 books including 2 New York Times best sellers that have been translated to 35 languages. He is the creator of the “Innercise” movement and has been featured in 11 movies, including the blockbuster hit “The Secret” and “Quest For Success” with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama. Today, he is CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a neuroscience based company, dedicated to helping individuals strengthen their mindset, so they achieve their goals and dreams… faster and easier than ever before.If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:Change Your Brain, Change Your Income With John Assaraf The CEO Of NeuroGymStart Putting Yourself FIRST, With Heather! NEVER Let Imposter Syndrome Hold You Back with Michelle “Mace” Curran Former U.S. Fighter Pilot, Thunderbird Pilot & Founder of Upside Down Dreams

Sep 27, 2023 • 24min
#360: The Simple Hack To Boost Your Confidence & Productivity With Heather!
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How changing your physical environment can affect your output
How WHO is in your environment can impact your confidence
Why you should deal with bad behavior asap rather than ignore it
How to grow your confidence by firing your villians
Resources:
Visit heathermonahan.com
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan, all lowercase
Go to bit.ly/pipedrive-confidence for a 14-day free trial and get 20% off Pipedrive for 1 year!
Head to factormeals.com/confidence50 and use code confidence50 to get 50% off.
Get 55% off at Babbel.com/CONFIDENCE
Go to 4Patriots.com and use code CONFIDENCE to start your stockpile today
Show Notes: Amplifying your productivity and confidence can be as simple as changing your environment! Get ready to fire your villains and discover how a simple shift in your surroundings can change everything! I hope this inspires YOU to create your own happy place and create boundaries around how others treat you. You deserve to be the BEST version of yourself, so take inventory and make the changes you need to grow!

Sep 26, 2023 • 47min
#359: UNLOCK Your Wealth & Own Your Worth with Lisa Wang, U.S National Champion Gymnast & CEO of Bad Bitch Empire
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Breaking free from good girl brainwashing
Owning your worth
Tapping into your intuitive voice
Letting go of guilt when you succeed
Resources:
Website: https://badbitchempire.com/
Read: The Bad Bitch Business Bible
Listen: Bad Bitch Empire Podcast
Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube: @thebadbitchempire
LinkedIn: Lisa Carmen Wang
Visit heathermonahan.com
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Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan, all lowercase
Go to bit.ly/pipedrive-confidence for a 14-day free trial and get 20% off Pipedrive for 1 year!
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Get 55% off at Babbel.com/CONFIDENCE
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Show Notes: What if leaning into your feminine power is the key to building unapologetic wealth? My guest this week, Lisa Wang, is breaking the masculine-mold in business and teaching us how to untangle ourselves from generations of “good girl brainwashing”. As the Founder and CEO of Bad Bitch Empire and author of Bad Bitch Business Bible, Lisa Wang knows a few things about breaking free from the societal messages that have held women back, and how to cultivate self-trust and own your worth. It’s all about building resilience through failure, transforming negative self-talk into self-love and embracing imperfection. Get ready to unleash your full potential, embrace your power, and create the life you truly deserve!About The Guest:Lisa Carmen Wang is the Founder of the Bad Bitch Empire and Author of The Bad Bitch Business Bible. She grew up as a “good girl” trying to be perfect, diminishing her worth, people pleasing, and settling for a “good job.” Like many women, Lisa knew deep down that she was meant for SO MUCH MORE. She dreamed of building her own business, working from anywhere, making money in her sleep, and creating massive impact. Fast-forward, and she broke free of Good Girl Brainwashing and committed to becoming an unapologetic Bad Bitch. Since then, she has built and sold a business to a $1 billion dollar fintech company, helped 100K+ women launch, fundraise, and scale their businesses, been paid to speak on over 100+ global stages, was awarded Forbes 30 under 30, was named Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Most Powerful Women, was featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, FastCompany, Bloomberg, Business Insider, Nasdaq, and many more. Now, her mission is to help you unleash your inner Bad Bitch so you, too, can build unapologetic worth and wealth ON YOUR OWN TERMS.If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:
The SECRETS To Building A Career WORTH Having & A Life WORTH Living with Amy Errett Founder & CEO of Madison Reed
Finding The COURAGE To Let Go With Kute Blackson Transformational Teacher & Best Selling Author
Learn How to CUT the BS and GLOW-UP Your Business with Betches!

Sep 20, 2023 • 23min
#358: The Key To Turning Tragedy Into Triumph With Heather!
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Reflecting on what hard times can teach you
What it means to become resilient
How to take care of yourself through rough patches
Why the best is yet to come for you
Resources:
Visit heathermonahan.com
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Visit Indeed.com/monahan to start hiring now.
Go to bit.ly/pipedrive-confidence for a 14-day free trial and get 20% off Pipedrive for 1 year!
Go to NetSuite.com/MONAHAN and take advantage of this special financing offer.
Go to cozyearth.com and get up to 35% off site wide when you use the code “CONFIDENCE"
Go to 4Patriots.com and and use code CONFIDENCE to start your stockpile today
Show Notes: It SUCKS to go through tough times! But I received a sign this week that proves to me, the tough times will always end. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and you will be in a whole new world before you know it. Challenges teach us resilience but if we let them, they can also be gifts that set us up for a bright new future. If you are going through something hard right now, I am here for you! You will get through it. Just remember the best is yet to come and you have no idea how the world will change for you!

Sep 19, 2023 • 40min
#357: Mastering Negotiations with Challenging Personalities: Conquer Narcissistic Tactics with Rebecca Zung, Esq. Top 1% Attorney, Narcissist Negotiation Expert, & Bestselling Author
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Identifying the narcissists in your life
How to take down your bullies once and for all
The SLAY Method to break free from toxic relationships
Protecting yourself when narcissists try to drain you
Resources:
Website: www.rebeccazung.com
Read SLAY the Bully: How to Negotiate with a Narcissist and Win
Instagram, Facebook & YouTube: @rebeccazung
LinkedIn: Rebecca Zung
Attend Slay The Bully Live! Virtual Event on Sept 30th
Visit heathermonahan.com
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
Visit Indeed.com/monahan to start hiring now.
Go to bit.ly/pipedrive-confidence for a 14-day free trial and get 20% off Pipedrive for 1 year!
Go to NetSuite.com/MONAHAN and take advantage of this special financing offer.
Go to cozyearth.com and get up to 35% off site wide when you use the code “CONFIDENCE"
Go to 4Patriots.com and and use code CONFIDENCE to start your stockpile today
Show Notes: Did you know that there is a HIGH probability of a narcissist encroaching on your life? Think of the bullies you’ve faced in your family, workplace, or school that just sucks the life out of you. There’s a good chance that person is a narcissist! Thankfully, I have an EXPERT today who will teach us all how to deal with them. Rebecca Zung is one of the top attorneys in the country and literally wrote the book on negotiation with narcissists. She developed the SLAY Method to free you from your bullies and take you from victim to victory! If you are ready to shift the dynamic and break out of toxic relationships, you can’t afford to miss this episode!About The Guest:Rebecca Zung, Esq. is an attorney who specializes in negotiating with narcissists. She gained 30 million views on YouTube in just two years and has been recognized as one of the top attorneys in the country, having been honored as a Best Lawyer in America by US News. She has written 2 bestselling books, Negotiate Like You MATTER and Breaking Free: A Step by Step Divorce Guide, and has been featured on television shows such as Extra and in top media such as NPR, Time, Forbes, Huffington Post and Newsweek. She is the creator of the SLAY Your Negotiation Method, and several digital programs, which have transformed lives all over the world.If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:How to Tackle Your Challenges With Success with Guest Eric Wood Former NFL Center Buffalo Bills, Bills Radio Analyst & Author of Tackle What’s Next Tap Into Your FULL Potential, With Julia Boorstin Senior Media & Tech Correspondent at CNBC 7 Steps To Manifesting the Life of Your Dreams With Suzanne Adams Business Development Strategist & Motivational Speaker

Sep 13, 2023 • 32min
#356: Embrace, Thrive, & Transform Your Life With The Power of CHANGE With Heather!
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The best ways to manage change
Turning towards the unknown despite being afraid
Embracing opportunities to grow
The downsides to staying locked in your routine
Resources:
Visit heathermonahan.com
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Visit Indeed.com/monahan to start hiring now.
Go to bit.ly/pipedrive-confidence for a 14-day free trial and get 20% off Pipedrive for 1 year!
Go to cozyearth.com and get up to 35% off site wide when you use the code “CONFIDENCE”
Get 55% off at Babbel.com/CONFIDENCE
Go to 4Patriots.com and use code CONFIDENCE to get 10% off.
Show Notes: The issue everyone is talking about nowadays is how to deal with change! While we do our best to avoid it, change is everywhere. But it doesn’t have to be a bad thing! This week I decided to lean into the unknown and see what it had to teach me. Change is a catalyst for growth! And by getting lost we can finally find our way. Trust yourself and those around you. Find the benefits of the new way and get ready to leave the past behind!

Sep 12, 2023 • 45min
#355: The Secrets To MASTERING The TEDx Talk with Ashley Stahl TEDx Talk Booker & Speechwriter, Bestselling Author, Career Fulfillment Coach, & Top 100 TEDx speaker
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Building a personal brand that will bring business to you
Finding your unique message that will capture an audience
The best techniques to writing and BOOKING your TEDx Talk
Resources:
Website: www.ashleystahl.com
Listen to You Turn Podcast
Read You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, and Design Your Dream Career
Instagram, Facebook & YouTube: @ashleystahl
LinkedIn: Ashley Stahl
Work with Ashley and mention “Creating Confidence” for $2000 off here: www.ashleystahl.com/talk/
Watch my Tedx Talk here
Visit heathermonahan.com
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Show Notes: One impactful TEDx talk will skyrocket your career! I know that firsthand. I am still receiving opportunities from my talk years ago! And my guest this week, Ashley Stahl, definitely understands the power of booking a TEDx too. She is a speaking expert, career coach, bestselling author, and powerful podcast host. She took her career to the next level by harnessing her experience working for the Obama administration and turning it into a massive movement to help other entrepreneurs discover their direction. Her talks have gone viral and she is here to teach us just how she did it. Tune in to elevate your personal brand, start attracting business to you, and book your first TEDx talk!About The Guest:Ashley Stahl is a counterterrorism professional turned career coach, spokesperson, and author of the bestselling book, You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career. Through her two viral TEDx speeches, her online courses, her email list, and her show, the You Turn Podcast, she’s been able to support clients in 31 countries in discovering their best career path, upgrading their confidence, and landing more job offers. She maintains a monthly career column in Forbes, and her work has been also featured in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, CBS, SELF, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, and more.If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:How To Build SEXUAL Chemistry, With Ashley Stahls You Turn Podcast Host Ashley Stahl on Making a You Turn: Finding a Career that Honors You Start TODAY, With Heather!

Sep 6, 2023 • 24min
#354: EMBRACE Uncertainty & Keep Showing up With Heather!
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Embracing uncertainty
How to create a compound effect with LinkedIn & podcasting
The power of faith & possibility
Take the messy action
Resources:
Visit heathermonahan.com
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan
Go to bit.ly/pipedrive-confidence for a 14-day free trial and get 20% off Pipedrive for 1 year!
Go to cozyearth.com and get up to 35% off site wide when you use the code “CONFIDENCE”
Show Notes: You can’t control everything but you CAN control how you show up! Always! Life threw some curveballs my way, however, I've learned that when we BELIEVE and have faith, even in the face of uncertainty and fear, amazing things start happening. And boy, am I living proof of that! Learn how I’ve created a compound effect by investing my time and energy on LinkedIn and with podcasting to open doors, attract business opportunities, and boost my name recognition and you can do it too! Anything is TRULY possible if you open up to the possibilities and continue to show up.