

Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan
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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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Feb 28, 2023 • 1h 10min
#299: The Simple Lesson To Create POSITIVE CHANGE, With Damon West Keynote Speaker & WSJ Best Selling Author
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
How you can become an agent of CHANGE in your own life
The coffee bean analogy that will insight the true power inside of you
Discovering LIGHT in your life during the darkest moments
How to keep hope ALIVE during your lowest points
Resources:
Website: damonwest.org
Read The Coffee Bean
Join The Coffee Bean Masterclass
LinkedIn & Facebook: @Damon West
Instagram & Twitter: @damonwest7
Youtube: @The Damon West Channel
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Use promo code CONFIDENCE for 15% off sitewide at https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/Confidence
Show Notes: Did you know the power to radically change your life is ALREADY inside you? When Damon West was sentenced to 65 years in prison he didn’t know what he was going to do with his future, but he decided to become his own agent of change. Some days will be better than others, but you have to choose to keep moving forward no matter what is thrown your way! Tune in to discover the insights from Damon’s book The Coffee Bean, and learn how to channel your own inner strength. About The Guest:Damon West was sentenced to 65 years in prison. Yep, you heard that right! He’s now a college professor, international keynote speaker, and WSJ best selling author of The Coffee Bean! He’s here to share how he transitioned his life into the one of his dreams, and became his OWN agent of change. If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:The Top Way To Stop Playing Small & Go For More! With Heather! Tap Into Your FULL Potential, With Julia Boorstin Senior Media & Tech Correspondent at CNBC Discover The Root Of Your Confidence, With Nicole Kalil Author & Host Of This Is Women’s Work Podcast

Feb 22, 2023 • 26min
#298: It’s Time To STOP Playing Small & ELEVATE Your Frequency, With Heather!
CLICK HERE NOW! Use code: Confidence to save 15% sitewide at justthrivehealth.comIn This Episode You Will Learn About:
Reconnecting with your true purpose and finding worth in every day
The importance of getting in tune with your own frequency levels and learning how to control the energy around you
Why it’s KEY to lean into your faith during times of uncertainty and change
Resources:
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/creatingconfidence and get on your way to being your best self.
Use code: Confidence to save 15% sitewide at justthrivehealth.com
Show Notes: Have you been struggling to LET GO of the negativity in your life? Maybe it’s time to reconnect to your “why” and re-discover your passions! I’ve felt called to write a new book for a while now, and I want to hear your feedback on the piece I’m going to read you! It’s time to start tapping into our positive energy and elevate our frequencies! Remember, for every problem there’s a solution out there.

Feb 21, 2023 • 50min
#297: Do This To Prevent Disease, With Tina Anderson CEO & Co-Founder Of Just Thrive Probiotics
CLICK HERE NOW! Use code: Confidence to save 15% sitewide at justthrivehealth.comIn This Episode You Will Learn About:
How to gain the benefits of GOOD bacteria and avoid the BAD
Life changing tips for disease prevention and maintaining your health year round
The KEY to managing your life while you pivot and make a major career shift
How our brain and gut connection affect our whole life
Resources:
Website: justthrivehealth.com
Email: info@justthrivehealth.com
LinkedIn: @Tina Anderson
Instagram: @justthrivehealth
Facebook: @Just Thrive
Twitter: @JustThriveHlth
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/creatingconfidence and get on your way to being your best self.
Show Notes: Have you ever felt called to SWITCH up your career directions? Well have NO fears, you’re true passion may be waiting on the other side of a BIG change! Tina Anderson made a major life shift when she left her career as a trial lawyer and entered the natural health industry and founded Just Thrive Probiotics. Tina is here to remind us that sometimes the best investment you can make is into YOURSELF! She’ll explain the difference between live bacteria and spore based probiotics, and how we can improve our mental and physical health through our gut! Remember, be mindful about what you’re putting into your body and always pay attention to how you feel. About The Guest:Tina Anderson began her career as a trial lawyer, and eventually ended up working as the in-house lawyer for a large family owned pharmaceutical company. After getting fed up and frustrated by the many abuses in the pharmaceutical industry, Tina turned to the field of natural health and found her life’s work. She’s created a unique supplement that contains the superior probiotic strains of renowned researcher Dr. Simon Cutting. Now Tina helps others live their best physical and emotional lives with Just Thrive Probiotics! If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:The Secret To Picking Yourself UP When You’re Down, With Heather! Start TODAY, With Heather! 9 Steps To Become Your Most CONFIDENT Self, With Heather!

Feb 15, 2023 • 37min
#296: Drop Your FEARS & Open Yourself Up To Change, With Heather!
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
The key to showing up as the BEST version of yourself
How to ask for what you want and set boundaries for what you DON’T
The best non-confrontational ways to have difficult conversations
How forgiveness has taken my morning routine to the NEXT LEVEL!
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: If someone is disrespecting you, it’s time to TEACH them how they’re supposed to treat you! You do not have to allow anyone to disrespect you, no matter who they are. I’ll share how you can be your most clear and direct self, so you go after and achieve all of your goals. Remember, there’s always someone out there who will support and honor your boundaries; never settle for anything less!

Feb 14, 2023 • 47min
#295: Why It’s Time To Burn The Boats, With Matt Higgins CEO & Co-Founder At RSE Ventures
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
How to live life WITHOUT needing the approval of others
Why we struggle with commitment and how we can use our anxiety for GOOD
The type of self talk you need to CONQUER your fears
The 3 part burn the boat theory to help you stick by your convictions and reach your ULTIMATE success
Resources:
Website: www.burntheboatsbook.com
Read Burn The Boats
Email: press@rseventures.com
LinkedIn & Facebook: @Matt Higgins
Youtube: @BurnTheBoatsBook
Twitter: @mhiggins
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/creatingconfidence and get on your way to being your best self.
Show Notes: Are you holding back from going after your dreams because of what other people think of you? Well, nobody can see your true potential better than YOU can! We’re joined by Matt Higgins, the CEO and Co-Founder of private investment firm RSE Ventures, and a guest Shark on season 10 and 11 of Shark Tank! He’s here to share his 3 part burning the boat theory so we can leave behind our shame and use our fears to go after our goals even harder! About The Guest:Matt Higgins is the Co-Founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures and an executive fellow at Harvard Business School. As a guest shark on Shark Tank’s season 10 and 11, Matt is taking things to the next level and will soon star in a new spinoff, Business Hunters! If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:Start Putting Yourself FIRST, With Heather! 7 Steps To Manifesting the Life of Your Dreams With Suzanne Adams Business Development Strategist & Motivational Speaker How to Make Things Happen with Heather & Kelley Tyan, Author & Success Coach!

Feb 8, 2023 • 29min
#294: This Is A Sign To TRUST Your Instincts, With Heather!
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
The key to following your intuition in order to gain more clarity for yourself
The BEST tips for getting through your highs and lows
How to use positivity and perspective to REDIRECT your whole life
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 Coffee Bean
Show Notes: If something feels off, you should trust your gut! Things can change SO quickly that it’s important to enjoy the positive moments while you can. In order to become the BEST version of ourselves, we have to push ourselves outside of our comfort zones and put our best foot forward! If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:How to Become the Most Powerful Person in Any Room with Heather! How To Feel Good About Standing Out Instead Of Shrinking Back, With Heather! How To Show Up For YOURSELF, With Heather!

Feb 7, 2023 • 39min
#293: Work Less By Solving these Inefficient Problems With Nick Sonnenberg, Author of Come up for Air
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
How you can gain an extra full day work using the CPR efficiency framework
The BEST tools to maximize your communication skills and STOP wasting your time
The keys to meetings that don’t waste time
The secret hack for increasing productivity and accomplishing your goals
Resources:
Website: www.getleverage.com & comeupforair.com
Read Come Up For Air
Email: admin@getleverage.com
LinkedIn: @Nicholas Sonnenberg
Facebook: @Nick Sonnenberg
Instagram: @nicholassonnenberg
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Show Notes: What would you do if you had more time in your day!? Nick Sonnenberg is a high frequency trainer and the CEO & Founder of Leverage, a leading operational efficiency consultancy that helps companies implement the CPR framework to make the most of every second of the day. He’ll share the best way you can solve your efficiency problems and shift your mindset so you can spend more time working towards your goals! Remember, cutting corners will not help you reach your goals faster, but you can streamline your processes to free up more time! Tune in and discover how you can finally stop drowning in work and come up for air. About The Guest:Nick Sonnenberg is an entrepreneur, author, and guest lecturer at Columbia University! He’s the CEO and Founder of Leverage, a leading operational efficiency consultancy that helps companies implement the CPR business efficiency framework outlined in his new book, Come Up For Air. Nick is here to share his unique perspective on the value of time, efficiency, and automation after spending 8 years as a high frequency trainer on Wall Street. If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:NEVER Let Imposter Syndrome Hold You Back with Michelle ‘Mace’ Curran Former U.S. Fighter Pilot, Thunderbird Pilot & Founder of Upside Down Dreams Why YOUR BEST Is Yet To Come, With Heather! Discover Your Calling! With Ryan Blair Founder Of AlterCall

Feb 1, 2023 • 44min
#292: The Key To Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable, With Heather!
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
The secret hack to diffusing any disagreement
Why using “I” statements takes the focus off of the other person
How to avoid being dismissive of the other person’s perspective and feelings
The power of common ground and curiosity
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: How do the people around you make you feel? When we don’t have supportive people around us cheering us on, it can bring us down or take us off of the path we’re meant to be on! So, don’t let other people have power over you or your dreams, and start going after what you want. When nobody else believes in you, you gotta be your own #1 fan and remind yourself of all you’ve already accomplished! Start focusing on how far you’ve come!

Jan 31, 2023 • 42min
#291: Why You Should Fall In Love With The PROBLEM Not The Solution, With Uri Levine Co-Founder Of Waze
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
The key to winning in any meeting and *spoiler alert* it happens in the first 10 seconds...
Why you must focus on the problem, not the solution
Knowing when, where, and how to take on risk
The secrets to becoming successful in business
The most important behaviors of successful entrepreneurs
Resources:
Website: urilevine.com
Read Fall In Love With The Problem Not The Solution
Email: fallinlove@urilevine.com
LinkedIn: @Uri Levine
Youtube: @urilevine5745
Facebook: @Fall In Love With The Problem Not The Solution
Twitter: @UriLevine1
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator
Show Notes: Are you willing to take a risk if it means reaching your dreams? Giving up was simply NOT an option for successful entrepreneur Uri Levine when he launched the worldwide navigation app, Waze, which now has over 700,000 million users around the globe. If you don’t allow anyone to judge your ideas, you can explore and develop new skills that may change your life! Plus, success doesn’t happen overnight, so you have to remember to ENJOY the journey! Uri will share how to make the hardest decisions you’ll face, and why sometimes in order to succeed, you need to FAIL a lot. Listen in to discover how you can tap into your own dedication and drive in order to achieve all of your goals! About The Guest:Our guest today Uri Levine, is very RARE! He’s built two companies that have been evaluated at more than $1 billion, and in his new book Fall In Love With The Problem Not The Solution, he shares how he did just that. As the Co-Founder of Waze, a commuting and navigation app with more than 700,000 million users to date, which he sold to Google for over $1 billion, Levine is committed to spreading entrepreneurial thinking so that others can build their own highly valued companies too! If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:The Key To Staying Positive When The Unexpected Challenge Inevitably Hits With Heather! Your FAITH Is Stronger Than Your FEAR! with Heather! EMBRACE The 4 Phases Of Change With Jason Feifer The Editor & Chief Of Entrepreneur Magazine

Jan 25, 2023 • 34min
#290: The Key To Bouncing Back After Being Laid Off, With Heather!
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
How to recover from bad news
Going into new experiences with confidence
Which sacrifices are worth it
Living life without limits
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: Everything in your life happens for a reason! Stop feeling the need to explain yourself when you’re doing what’s BEST for you. Listen to yourself and go all in! I promise you won’t regret it. I want anyone who was laid off recently to know, you are NOT alone, and things will be okay! Sometimes the most unexpected event can become the BEST thing to ever happen to us.


