
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.
Latest episodes

Apr 18, 2023 • 34min
#313: Listener Favorite: Get UNSTUCK From Your Negative Thoughts with Trish Blackwell Top-Ranked Podcast Host & Confidence Coach Episode 313
Have you been wanting to work with me? My annual Elite Mastermind is open NOW! Click the link below to learn more and apply now if you are ready to go to the next level! https://bit.ly/hm-cc-mastermind In This Episode You Will Learn About:
Being comfortable in your skin
Understanding your fears
Becoming your own mentor
Addressing your negative thoughts
Resources:
Website: https://www.trishblackwell.com/
Read Straighten Your Crown
Listen to The Confidence Podcast
Join The College of Confidence
Youtube: @Trish Blackwell
Instagram: @trish_blackwell
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Start your Free Month of Thinkific Plus at: thinkific.com/confidence
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Show Notes: If there is one thing we are all about here, it is building your CONFIDENCE! So it is absolutely amazing that today we have on the show a massively influential confidence coach and one of the original confidence-creating podcasters, Trish Blackwell! Trish is here to share her unique perspective on building confidence, starting with challenging negative self-talk. Our thoughts have so much to do with how we feel about ourselves. Start thinking about your thinking and become unstuck from the negative spiral. It is time to straighten your crown and start living as the confident, intelligent, and incredible person you are! About The Guest:Trish Blackwell is an expert at empowering people to get past self-doubt, overcome self-limiting beliefs and perform at their highest levels. Confidence coach to Olympic and professional athletes, Ironman champions, CEOs, high-achieving entrepreneurs, and cultural influencers, she has been featured by TLC, Entrepreneur and Elite Daily as one of the top confidence coaches in the world. Her approach to confidence has equipped and empowered an audience of over 3 million people worldwide through her top-ranked podcast The Confidence Podcast, her books, her coaching and her online confidence university, The College of Confidence, also considered "the most encouraging place on the Internet." If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:How to turn Perfectionism into POWER! With Katherine Morgan Schafler, Psychotherapist & Author Heather answers YOUR questions! Dream BIG & Bet On YOURSELF! With Candace Nelson The Founder Of Sprinkles Cupcakes

Apr 12, 2023 • 32min
#312: Get Ready to Face Your Fears with Heather!
Have you been wanting to work with Heather? Her annual elite mastermind is open NOW! She is only accepting 20 participants this year! Click the link below to learn more and apply now if you are ready to go to the next level!https://bit.ly/hm-cc-mastermindIn This Episode You Will Learn About:
How to turn your struggles into gifts
How to set your dreams HIGHER, and reach them!
Small changes to make major IMPROVEMENTS to your life
Resources:
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Show Notes: I’m so excited to welcome all the new listeners! You have so many amazing things to experience in this life and I can’t wait for all you are going to accomplish! Join me as I share what my childhood was like and how I overcame my own obstacles and developed the incredible work ethic I have now. I wasn’t sure what my future held but I kept pushing forward. Remember, life is full of surprises, and you never know what amazing opportunities could be lurking just around the corner. You don't want to miss out on this journey - trust me, you could miss it!

Apr 11, 2023 • 48min
#311: Learn the Language of Success Today with Michael Maslansky
Have you been wanting to work with Heather? Her annual elite mastermind is open NOW! She is only accepting 20 participants this year! Click the link below to learn more and apply now if you are ready to go to the next level!https://bit.ly/hm-cc-mastermindIn This Episode You Will Learn About:
The KEY to building trust in your relationships
Why embracing your flaws and mistakes will make you stronger
How to use language that will resonate with EVERYONE
Resources:
Website: maslansky.com
Read The Language of Trust
Email: info@maslansky.com
LinkedIn: @Michael Maslansky
Instagram: @maslanskyandpartners
Facebook: @maslansky+partners
Twitter: @maslansky
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Show Notes: How do you want people to view you and the message you’re trying to communicate? Michael Maslansky, a leader in market research, is here to help us challenge conventional wisdom and learn the language of SUCCESS! With the right techniques you can transform the way you are communicating with your audiences and build trust that will last. You’ll learn the MOST important steps for communicating effectively, and how stories are essential in getting your point across! Tune in to discover Michael’s unique approach to solving communication problems that will change how you communicate FOREVER. About The Guest:I’m so excited to introduce you to Michael Maslansky! Michael advises fortune 500 corporations, industry associations, major litigation practices, and nonprofit organizations on what to say, how to say it, and most importantly, why it matters. With clients ranging from Pfizer, Bank of America, Microsoft to Starbucks, Michael works CEOs, companies and entire industries to help them effectively communicate–whether during a crisis like we've seen many recently in advertising, public relations campaigns, or with investors, congress or the American people! He's the author of Language of Trust, and he’s here to help us understand the power of our words and how to better trust and understand the public mood. If You Liked This episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:How To WIN When They Say You Won’t, With Daphne Jones CEO & Founder Of The Board Curators & Fortune 50 Technology & Business LeaderTAP Into Your True Self With Wylie McGraw Founder Of Radical Performance Acceleration Top Hacks of Breakthrough Thinkers, With Jeremy Utley The Director Of Executive Education At Stanford

Apr 5, 2023 • 48min
#310: INCREASE Your Wealth & Embrace The Money Mindset With Heather!
Have you been wanting to work with Heather? Her annual elite mastermind is open NOW! She is only accepting 20 participants this year! Click the link below to learn more and apply now if you are ready to go to the next level!https://heathermonahan.com/the-elite-mastermind/In This Episode You Will Learn About:
Channeling your inner strength to get through tough times
Living through discomfort in order to reach your DREAMS
Where to discover your greatest resource
Shifting your perspective to FOREVER change your financial circumstances
Resources:
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
Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order only when you order through DrinkLMNT.com/CreatingConfidence
Show Notes: You are NOT the only one struggling right now! With so much going on in the world, I want to give you a compilation of the BEST tips and tricks for getting through difficult times and overcoming ANY financial obstacles you’re facing. Tune in to discover the money mindset you NEED to start embracing, and the financial rules to LIVE by! -00:59 Ep 201 Let Go of Scarcity & Let In Abundance With Cathy Heller -12:36 Ep. 203 The Key to Attracting More Money Into Your Life with Chris Harder -22:02 Ep. 219 The Money Making Formula That Will SURPRISE you with Derrick Kinney -31:57 Ep. 275 The Simple Steps That Lead To Extraordinary Wealth Candy Valentino

Apr 4, 2023 • 43min
#309: What It ACTUALLY Takes To LEAD With Matt Mayberry Former NFL Linebacker & Leadership Development Expert
Have you been wanting to work with Heather? Her annual elite mastermind is open NOW! She is only accepting 20 participants this year! Click the link below to learn more and apply now if you are ready to go to the next level!https://heathermonahan.com/the-elite-mastermind/In This Episode You Will Learn About:
How to lead and connect deeply with the people around you
The key to becoming the author of your OWN life
Finding work that fills you with joy
How to create culture within your work environment that makes you proud
Tips for improving company culture with tangible changes
Resources:
Website: www.mattmayberryonline.com
Read Culture Is The Way
Email: info@mattmayberryonline.com
LinkedIn & Facebook: @Matt Mayberry
Twitter & Instagram: @matt_mayberry
Youtube: @MattMayberryTV
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
Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order only when you order through DrinkLMNT.com/CreatingConfidence
Show Notes: Sometimes you have to almost lose everything in order to realize what you want most out of life. When Matt Mayberry was faced with the challenge of overcoming his addiction, he tapped into his dreams and proved the doubters WRONG. He’s studied the best cultural builders in the world, and discovered how leaders can define and sustain a people-first work environment. As a former linebacker for the Chicago Bears, Matt has taken his experience to help others as a professional leadership development and performance expert. He’ll share what it takes to move past failures and how we can use our hardships to help others who may be facing similar struggles. About The Guest:Matt Mayberry is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, and a leading global expert in leadership development, culture change, and organizational performance. His insights have been featured in Forbes, Fox, Business Insider, Fortune, NBC, and his client list is full of well known companies like Allstate, JP Morgan, and even the FBI! As a former linebacker for the Chicago Bears, Matt took the lessons he learned on the field straight to the board room. He’s here to share his unique perspective surrounding leadership development, and how he yields high value results. If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:How To Start The New Year Off RIGHT, With Heather! How To Show Up As The Most CONFIDENT Version Of Yourself, With Kim Rittberg Digital Video Expert & Content Strategist How To Get Motivated When You Aren’t Feeling It, With Heather!

Mar 29, 2023 • 29min
#308: Answering Your Burning Questions With Heather!
Have you been wanting to work with Heather? Her annual elite mastermind is open NOW! She is only accepting 20 participants this year! Click the link below to learn more and apply now if you are ready to go to the next level!https://heathermonahan.com/the-elite-mastermind/In This Episode You Will Learn About:
The BEST way to “sell” yourself in business
How to inject confidence in the areas that are lacking
Overcoming your fears to find your true passions
Resources:
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Get your Free Month of Thinkific Plus at thinkific.com/confidence
Show Notes: Have you been wanting answers to some of your most pressing confidence and career questions!? Well this episode is all about answering your burning questions! I’ll dive into the best ways to sell and put yourself out there, and give you my BEST strategies for avoiding other people’s negativity so you can go after your goals with confidence.

Mar 28, 2023 • 41min
#307: How To Start Defining Your Own Success With Mark Manson NYT Best Selling Author
Have you been wanting to work with Heather? Her annual elite mastermind is open NOW! She is only accepting 20 participants this year! Click the link below to learn more and apply now if you are ready to go to the next level!https://heathermonahan.com/the-elite-mastermind/In This Episode You Will Learn About:
Manson’s law of avoidance
The key to dealing with scary and uncomfortable situations
What it takes to make a major change in your life
Coping with the tough feelings that come with growth or a breakthrough
Understanding our relationship with ourselves and the world around us
Resources:
Website: markmanson.net
Read The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck
Watch The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck
Instagram & LinkedIn & Facebook: @Mark Manson
TikTok & Youtube & Twitter: @iammarkmanson
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Get your Free Month of Thinkific Plus at thinkific.com/confidence
Show Notes: You have the power to choose which thoughts you listen to, and which ones you simply don’t give a f*ck about! It is extremely LIBERATING when you let go of other people’s expectations and prioritize your own needs. To help us feel comfort with our everyday thoughts, both positive and negative, I’m joined by Mark Manson, the Best Selling Author of The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck. He’ll share the tools and tricks we can use to reset our minds when we get caught up with self doubt, how to self motivate, and why we deal with the toughest emotions right before we level up! About The Guest:I’m thrilled to welcome Mark Manson back to the show! We’re revisiting Mark’s concepts based on his best selling, self help phenomenon, The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck which Mark has designed to help us become less awful people! He’ll share how he’s managed to sell millions of books and help people around the globe improve the way they live. If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:How To Leverage Scarcity Marketing & FOMO To Drive Sales For YOUR Business! With Dr. Mindy Weinstein The Most Important Question You Need To Ask Yourself To Level Up! With Ryan Leak, Executive Coach, Best-Selling Author & Motivational Speaker The Secret To Setting Goals You Will Achieve, With Heather!

Mar 22, 2023 • 40min
#306: The Key To Getting NEGATIVITY Out Of Your Life, With Heather!
Have you been wanting to work with Heather? Her annual elite mastermind is open NOW! She is only accepting 20 participants this year! Click the link below to learn more and apply now if you are ready to go to the next level!https://heathermonahan.com/the-elite-mastermind/In This Episode You Will Learn About:
How to choose the people we surround ourselves with CAREFULLY
The key to making space for positivity to enter our lives
Why there’s so much power in your vulnerability
Resources:
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Read The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication
Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order only when you order through DrinkLMNT.com/CreatingConfidence
If you’ve been sizing NetSuite up to make the switch then you know this deal is unprecedented - no interest, no payments - take advantage of this special financing offer at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN
Show Notes: So much of our life is based on WHO we spend our time with! It’s time to start investing in ourselves, and choose wisely who we surround ourselves with. I had an amazing time at my conference last week and I can’t wait to share all of my takeaways with you! I learned the power of opening up and being vulnerable with myself and others, and how much positivity I have to share with the world. There are incredible opportunities waiting for us, and it’s time to go after what is meant for us!

Mar 21, 2023 • 57min
#305: The 13 Things Mentally Strong People DON’T Do, With Amy Morin Psychotherapist & Best Selling Author
Have you been wanting to work with Heather? Her annual elite mastermind is open NOW! She is only accepting 20 participants this year! Click the link below to learn more and apply now if you are ready to go to the next level!https://heathermonahan.com/the-elite-mastermind/In This Episode You Will Learn About:
Tools for strengthening your mental health and emotional intelligence
How to live your life with TRUE inner peace
Improving your self awareness & decision making skills
How to say NO and create real balance in your life
Resources:
Website: amymorinlcsw.com
Read 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do Workbook
Join Mental Strength: Mastering The 3 Core Factors
Listen to The Verywell Mind Podcast
Email: Amy@AmyMorinLCSW.com
LinkedIn: @Amy Morin
Instagram: @amymorinauthor
Facebook: @Amy Morin, LCSW
Twitter: @AmyMorinLCSW
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order only when you order through DrinkLMNT.com/CreatingConfidence
If you’ve been sizing NetSuite up to make the switch then you know this deal is unprecedented - no interest, no payments - take advantage of this special financing offer at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN
Show Notes: Do you feel like life is constantly throwing challenges your way? In your most difficult moments, it is vital that you rely on your mental strength and keep pushing through! Physiotherapist and best selling author, Amy Morin, is back to help you shift your thinking and overcome the mental hurdles you face EVERYDAY. Tune in and find out how you can make the BEST decisions for yourself! Most importantly we’ll discuss the power of saying NO, and when it’s truly time to say yes. You can live your life with inner peace no matter what path you choose! About The Guest:Amy Morin is back on the show! Amy is a best selling author and psychotherapist, and knows more than you can imagine on mental strength and conditioning. Today she will be breaking down for us, from her new workbook, the BEST ways to tackle mental toughness. If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:How To CREATE When You Aren’t Feeling Inspired With Jess Ekstrom, The Founder Of Headbands Of Hope The BEST Negotiation Tips Of 2022 With Chris Voss, Alex Carter & Molly Fletcher The Simple Steps That Lead To Extraordinary Wealth, With Candy Valentino, Entrepreneur, Author, & Philanthropist

Mar 15, 2023 • 34min
#304: Listener Favorite: How to Become the Most Powerful Person in Any Room with Heather!
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
Discovering your worth
Asserting yourself
How to respond with confidence
Resources:
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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Show Notes: When you are successful, people WILL be threatened by you. Don’t let this bring you down! Today I’m here to remind you how you can respond in stressful situations instead of just reacting to them. I promise standing up for yourself WILL give you the control over your own life. Remember, there is a huge difference between being assertive and being aggressive. So don’t let your villains defeat you!