
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

Jan 3, 2023 • 47min
#283: How To Show Up As The Most CONFIDENT Version Of Yourself, With Kim Rittberg Digital Video Expert & Content Strategist
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
Embracing a life of authenticity
How to be your best self on camera
Developing your brand messaging
The M.E.S.S.Y framework
Resources:
Website: www.kimrittberg.com
Join Raise Your Revenue With Video!
Listen to Mom’s Exit Interview
Email: kim@kimrittberg.com
LinkedIn: @Kim Rittberg
Instagram: @kimrittberg
Youtube: @kimrittbergcontent
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Show Notes: Being the most confident version of yourself is the BEST way to succeed in business! No matter who you are, it’s normal to feel nervous when it’s time to sell yourself and get in front of the camera. Taking the leap of faith to start filming video content will help you connect with your audience and GROW your business! Video strategist and award winning content expert, Kim Rittberg, is here to help us perfect our brand’s messaging and share our stories with confidence! It’s time to STOP worrying about how you might look or sound and just START today. About The Guest:Kim Rittberg is an award winning content strategy expert in TV, digital, video and audio! She’s been featured by Business Insider, and spent 15 years as a media executive at Netflix, US Weekly, and People Magazine. Through her company, Henry Street Media Kim helps brands and professionals be better on camera and make authentic content to grow their businesses. As the host of Mom’s Exit Interview podcast Kim inspires women to craft careers that work for them, instead of the other way around! If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:CREATE Strong Connections With Your Cues! With Vanessa Van Edwards The Lead Behavior Investigator At Science Of People Title The KEY To Building Confidence Through Failure, With Professors & Co-Authors Wendy Smith & Marianne Lewis Why NOW Is The Time To Take A Leap of Faith With Annabelle DeGrazio, CEO and Founder of Taja Collection

Dec 28, 2022 • 55min
#282: The BEST Negotiation Tips Of 2022 With Chris Voss, Alex Carter & Molly Fletcher
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
Tips for negotiating with confidence
How to transfer your strengths into something new
The art of deepening your relationships
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: The most important relationship you have is the one with yourself! If you don’t have the confidence to go after your goals, nobody will think you’re ready for it either! Remember, the secret to any good negotiation is that it all starts with YOU. If you can start deepening your relationship with yourself and others, you’ll open yourself up to NEW possibilities everywhere! Tune in to hear from Chris Voss, Alex Carter and Molly Fletcher, and discover their BEST negotiation tips for your future! -00:00 Molly Fletcher - Episode 257, The Best Negotiation Strategy for Business & Personal Relationships with Molly Fletcher Sports Agent Turned Keynote Speaker -00:47 Alex Carter - Episode 108, Ever Wondered About Clubhouse? Come Behind The Scenes And Listen In On A Live Q&A with Heather!-9:50 Chris Voss - Episode 113, Welcome To Your FIRST Day At Harvard! Join My Class & Learn How To Get The BEST Deal Every Time with Chris Voss-24:16 Molly Fletcher - Episode 257, The Best Negotiation Strategy for Business & Personal Relationships with Molly Fletcher Sports Agent Turned Keynote Speaker -35:32 Chris Voss - Episode 70, Chris Voss, Former FBI Hostage Negotiator, Returns to Teach the Art of Safety, Trust, and Need

Dec 27, 2022 • 47min
#281: TAP Into Your True Self With Wylie McGraw Founder Of Radical Performance Acceleration
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
Facing your own truths
Eradicating stressors
Holistic healing
How to optimize your success
Resources:
Website: www.wyliemcgraw.com
Listen to Wise Words & Whisky
Email: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com
LinkedIn: @Wylie McGraw
Instagram: @wisdombywylie
Twitter & Youtube: @WylifeMcGraw
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Show Notes: STOP talking about going outside of your comfort zone, and START doing it! By digging deeper into our true selves, we can begin accelerating our success. As a former professional athlete and combat veteran, Wylie McGraw felt called to work with fellow veterans struggling with PTSD, and help them transition back into their civilian lifestyles. He’s here now to clue us in on the BEST ways to optimize our performances, and take our lives and careers to a whole NEW level! Sometimes we’re so used to living with our pain or stress that we fear what it will feel like to let it GO! About The Guest:Wylie McGraw spent years as a professional baseball player, competitive bull rider, and served as a combat veteran in 3 wars! Today he serves as the founder of Radical Performance Acceleration where he works with Fortune 500 CEOs, Best Selling Authors, Athletes, thought leaders, and Hollywood celebrities to help them accelerate their personal and professional performance. Wylie’s work began with combat veterans who were struggling with PTSD while trying to transition back into civilian life, and now he’s here to help us all LEVEL UP our entire lives! If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:Unlock The EMPOWERED Mindset With Colin O’Brady 10X World Record Holding ExplorerHow To Stay Positive When Things Don’t Go To Plan, With Heather! Be Your Own #1 Fan With Heather!

Dec 21, 2022 • 40min
#280: The Secret To Setting Goals You Will Achieve, With Heather!
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
Get Heather’s SMART goal-setting model that delivers each year
The importance of Accountability and how you can access it for free here: https://heathermonahan.com/accountability-partner-sign-up/
10 Keys to giving your best speech or presentation ever!
Resources:
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Order my Soul Sayings
Show Notes: If you are going through a tough time, I hear you, and you’re not alone! Look back at a year ago today, and give yourself the GIFT of reflection. Always take time to remember how far you’ve come, especially when you’re dealing with challenging times. If you can write down your goals and revisit them everyday, you’ll accomplish them before you know it! Plus I’ll give you my top tips for preparing for a speech or an important meeting. Invest in yourself and let go of your expectations so you can embrace all the joy around you!

Dec 20, 2022 • 44min
#279: How To WIN When They Say You Won’t, With Daphne Jones CEO & Founder Of The Board Curators & Fortune 50 Technology & Business Leader
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
The key to identifying transformational changes you need to make to your central business strategy
How to break through barriers and take your success to the next level
You will get Daphne’s playbook which took her from secretary to the C-suite leading a 12B business
Resources:
Website: www.daphneejones.com
Read Win When They Say You Won’t
Join The Board Curators course
Email: daphne@daphneejones.com
LinkedIn: @Daphne E. Jones
Instagram: @daphnejonesofficial
Twitter: @DaphneEJones
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Show Notes: You have the power to become EXACTLY who you want to be! It’s time to STOP letting labels define you and start defining yourself. When someone tells you that you CAN’T accomplish something, you’re talking to the WRONG person. Daphne Jones, founder of The Board Curators, joins me so we can start looking at our losses as lessons, and continue growing! Dream big and don’t allow other people to define your success. About The Guest:Daphne Jones has over 30 years of experience in general management and executive level roles at companies like IBM, Johnson & Johnson, and GE. She currently oversees the $13 Billion segment of healthcare at GE and serves on the board of directors at AMN Healthcare, Barnes Group, and Masonite International Corporation. Daphne recently started her own company that prepares leaders to serve on boards, reach their goals, and transform their careers! If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:Let Go Of Scarcity & Let In Abundance With Author & Podcast Host Cathy Heller How To Live FEARLESSLY With Heather! Get in Touch With Your INNER COMPASS With Wayne Dyer’s Daughters, Saje Dyer & Serena Dyer Pisoni

Dec 14, 2022 • 45min
#278: THIS Is How You Set Yourself Up For Success in 2023, With Heather!
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
Figuring out who is REALLY there for you
Releasing negativity
How to challenge yourself to go for MORE
The power of affirmations
Resources:
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Order my Soul Sayings
Show Notes: No matter how bleak your situation is, it CAN change! You have the power to shift your life. So stop questioning yourself and start taking action. Remember to write down how you’re feeling so you can always reflect and let go. You have the POWER to make yourself happy, and I’ll share what strategies work for me when it comes to managing stress and recognizing my progress! Set yourself up for the BEST year in 2023 and get rid of all the negativity in your life that’s holding you back!

Dec 13, 2022 • 53min
#277: The Most Important Question You Need To Ask Yourself To Level Up! With Ryan Leak, Executive Coach, Best-Selling Author & Motivational Speaker
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
Putting yourself out there
Giving your best (even when it’s really difficult)
What you can learn from no
Chasing failure to reach your dreams
Resources:
Website: www.ryanleak.com
Read Leveling Up
Listen to Followership with Ryan Leak
Email: ryanleak@gmail.com
Facebook & LinkedIn: @Ryan Leak
Instagram & TikTok & Twitter: @ryanleak
Youtube: @RyanLeak
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Show Notes: STOP talking yourself out of your dreams! If you never give things a try, you’ll NEVER know what incredible obstacles you might overcome. Keep moving towards things that scare you, because it will keep you motivated! Ryan Leak, best-selling author, and motivational speaker is here to encourage us to give our best self to EVERY opportunity. Go above and beyond for the tasks right in front of you, and before you know it you’ll be crushing your biggest dreams! About The Guest:My guest today speaks on some of the BIGGEST stages all over the world. Ryan Leak is an executive coach, best-selling author, and motivational speaker that inspires over 50,000 people every month, and trains over 20,000 leaders every year! He’s widely known for two documentaries: The Surprise Wedding and Chasing Failure. Ryan is also the CEO of the Ryan Leak Group, LLC, a leadership development firm in Dallas where they work with leaders and teams all over the world.If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:Empowerment Is At Your Fingertips! With Craig Siegel, Keynote Speaker & Performance & Mindset Coach START Vibrating on a Higher Frequency With Heather! How To Make Life Happen FOR YOU With Dean Graziosi Co-Founder Of Mastermind

Dec 7, 2022 • 31min
#276: The Best Two Reframes To Get You Out Of Your Rut Today! With Heather!
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
The importance of positive self talk
Avoiding regression
Giving yourself the grace to make mistakes
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: This week I was VERY taken aback. I had to remind myself, things get messy right before they get really GOOD! I want you to FIRE the negative voice inside your head, and start believing in yourself instead. Notice your behavior, and give yourself the grace to recognize it and change it WITHOUT being hard on yourself. We will all make mistakes sometimes, but that’s OKAY!

Dec 6, 2022 • 48min
#275: The Simple Steps That Lead To Extraordinary Wealth, With Candy Valentino, Entrepreneur, Author, & Philanthropist
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
How to build a business with purpose
The power of listening to your instincts
Expanding your mind
Investing for your future
Resources:
Website: www.candyvalentino.com
Read Wealthy Habits
Join The Wealthy Habits course
Listen to Generation Wealth
Email: hello@candyvalentino.com
LinkedIn & Facebook: @Candy Valentino
Instagram & TikTok: @candyvalentino
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Show Notes: You have the power to BUILD for your future! If you can start listening to your gut, and begin TRUSTING your instincts, there’s NOTHING you can’t accomplish. Candy Valentino, business strategist, philanthropist, and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, is here to inspire us to trade in instant gratification for long term gains. Choose to expand your mind and tune in to your instincts, and you’ll be one step closer to building generational wealth! About The Guest:Candy Valentino started her business at 19 years old! With no degree, corporate background, or internet, she successfully started, scaled, and sold numerous retail, ecommerce, and product manufacturing businesses. With a vast real estate portfolio, and entrepreneurial spirit, Candy is personally raising millions of dollars for charity while continuing to grow her own businesses, and author her book, Wealthy Habits. If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:The Key to Attracting More Money Into Your Life With Chris Harder Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Host Of The Chris Harder Podcast Become Your BEST Self When You LET GO, With Heather! How To Reach Your Goals FAST With Heather!

Nov 30, 2022 • 36min
#274: How To Turn A Negative Situation Into A Positive One, With Heather!
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
Dealing with life’s unexpected events
How to secure a YES
Health is the real wealth
Resources:
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Let me know your word of the year here!
Show Notes: When life throws unexpected obstacles your way, take it as a redirection not a failure! I had an eye-opening experience this weekend, that made me realize health is the REAL wealth. So, when you’re not feeling your best, keep it real with people because you may be surprised who's willing to help. If you can approach new situations with positivity and understanding, you’ll be WAY happier with the outcome. Remember to keep showing up for your loved ones, and to move through life with kindness, the payoff will be INCREDIBLE! P.S. If you haven't already, listen to The Audacity To Be Queen episode from last year. You will love it!