Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

Why is asking for what you want so hard sometimes!? We can be so afraid of asking that we are depriving ourselves and others of amazing opportunities. So here is the truth: It is our JOB to ask and let the other person make the decision. Don’t decide for them! And this week I share the 10 basic rules of asking from my book, Confidence Creator. I also cover tips for speaking, the evolution of working for yourself, and how to know when you are in a toxic environment. Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast here!To inquire about my coaching program opportunity visit https://mentorship.heathermonahan.com/  Review this podcast on Apple Podcast using this LINK and when you DM me the screen shot, I buy you my $299 video course as a thank you!  My book Confidence Creator is available now! get it right HERE If you are looking for more tips you can download my free E-book at my website and thank you! https://heathermonahan.com  *If you'd like to ask a question and be featured during the wrap up segment of Creating Confidence, contact Heather Monahan directly through her website and don’t forget to subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t skip a beat to all things Confidence Creating!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This man has completely REWROTE my concept of gift giving with his philosophy of Radical Generosity. It’s time to stop giving underwhelming gifts that cost us money and actually damage our relationships with clients, customers, and employees. John Ruhlin is the creator of Gift·ology, the strategy of maximizing customer loyalty and turning clients into active referral machines. It’s about getting out of the transaction business and getting into the relationship business. It’s about going all in on PEOPLE! If you want to stop wasting money and start dropping love bombs, click play! About The Guest:John Ruhlin is the founder of The Ruhlin Group, a gift logistics company that helps clients like the Chicago Cubs, Wells Fargo, Caesar's Entertainment, Miami Dolphins, Morgan Stanley, and The John Maxwell Company execute year-round gifting strategies. John's unique approach to relationships led him to become the #1 salesman for a $250 Million direct sales company by the time he was 23 (out of 1.5 Million reps). He now speaks widely about strategic gifting and relationship building and helps CEOs and sales teams drive referrals and open doors to elusive decision makers. Finding John Ruhlin:Website: https://giftologygroup.com/ John’s website: https://johnruhlin.com/ For the Gift·ology Playbook: Giftologysystem.com For an Artifact Mug: https://artifactmug.com/ Read Giftology Contact John at john@giftologygroup.com Twitter: @ruhlin To inquire about my coaching program opportunity visit https://mentorship.heathermonahan.com/  Review this podcast on Apple Podcast using this LINK and when you DM me the screen shot, I buy you my $299 video course as a thank you!  My book Confidence Creator is available now! get it right HERE If you are looking for more tips you can download my free E-book at my website and thank you! https://heathermonahan.com  *If you'd like to ask a question and be featured during the wrap up segment of Creating Confidence, contact Heather Monahan directly through her website and don’t forget to subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t skip a beat to all things Confidence Creating!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I was faced with such a hard situation. Complications with Amazon, my self published book distribution, and extra charges of thousands of dollars was truly throwing me for a loop. But this is what I did and what I challenge you to do as well. Stop, do your homework, and find the solutions within the set backs. What can you do to leverage the situation and set yourself up for new opportunities? Now I am well on my way to a new partnership, new relationships, and new doors to walk through. And YOU can be too! Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast here!To inquire about my coaching program opportunity visit https://mentorship.heathermonahan.com/  Review this podcast on Apple Podcast using this LINK and when you DM me the screen shot, I buy you my $299 video course as a thank you!  My book Confidence Creator is available now! get it right HERE If you are looking for more tips you can download my free E-book at my website and thank you! https://heathermonahan.com  *If you'd like to ask a question and be featured during the wrap up segment of Creating Confidence, contact Heather Monahan directly through her website and don’t forget to subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t skip a beat to all things Confidence Creating!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Turns out there IS a formula to greatness! And Ron Friedman, accomplished academic with a Ph.D. in social psychology, best selling author, speaker, and coach, has figured it out. And lucky for us, he wrote Decoding Greatness to share that knowledge! Sit down with Ron and I today as we dive into what top performers do differently, the power of reverse engineering, and busted myths about creativity. If you were ever curious what the secret strategy is that launches people into greatness, press play!   About The Guest:Ron Friedman, Ph.D. is an award-winning psychologist and founder of ignite80, a consulting firm that helps smart leaders build extraordinary workplaces. An expert on human motivation, Friedman has served on the faculty of the University of Rochester, Nazareth College, and Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Popular accounts of his research have appeared on NPR and in major newspapers, including The New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Vancouver Post, the Globe and Mail, The Guardian, as well as magazines such as Men's Health, Shape, and Allure. Finding Ron Friedman:Website: www.ronfriedmanphd.comRead Decoding GreatnessFor Courses & Coaching visit: https://www.ignite80.com/ Twitter: @RonFriedman To inquire about my coaching program opportunity visit https://mentorship.heathermonahan.com/  Review this podcast on Apple Podcast using this LINK and when you DM me the screen shot, I buy you my $299 video course as a thank you!  My book Confidence Creator is available now! get it right HERE If you are looking for more tips you can download my free E-book at my website and thank you! https://heathermonahan.com  *If you'd like to ask a question and be featured during the wrap up segment of Creating Confidence, contact Heather Monahan directly through her website and don’t forget to subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t skip a beat to all things Confidence Creating!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What are you waiting for? When opportunities come, jump at them without any hesitation. This week has been so insane. Here’s how you get through: Start MOVING! By taking action, you build momentum and when you build momentum, you gain confidence, and with confidence, you get where you need to go! This week I ask you to get clear on what you want and then go for it! If you need a push, this is IT. Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast here!To inquire about my coaching program opportunity visit https://mentorship.heathermonahan.com/  Review this podcast on Apple Podcast using this LINK and when you DM me the screen shot, I buy you my $299 video course as a thank you!  My book Confidence Creator is available now! get it right HERE If you are looking for more tips you can download my free E-book at my website and thank you! https://heathermonahan.com  *If you'd like to ask a question and be featured during the wrap up segment of Creating Confidence, contact Heather Monahan directly through her website and don’t forget to subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t skip a beat to all things Confidence Creating!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you tired of working hard for someone else’s dream?! It’s time to STOP. If you are asking yourself if now is the right time to start a business, become an entrepreneur, and chase your passion, the answer is always YES. Today I have Jay Samit, international best-selling author and expert on disruption and innovation, to tell you how. Jay has developed the 12 Truths to creating opportunity, maximizing wealth, and controlling your destiny. And he put his theory to the test by empowering a young mentee to grow from welfare to self-made millionaire in less than a year. Join us to learn how you too can change your mindset, find your superpower, and Future Proof you.  About The Guest: Described by Wired as having "the coolest job in the industry" and "a new media guru and Internet pioneer" by the Economic Times, author Jay Alan Samit is a dynamic entrepreneur and intrepreneur who is widely recognized as one of the world's leading experts on disruption and innovation. He launches billion dollar businesses, transforms entire industries, revamps government institutions, and for over three decades continues to be at the forefront of global trends. His first book "Disrupt Yourself: Master Personal Transformation, Seize Opportunity, and Thrive in the Era of Endless Innovation" is currently published in over 10 languages. He is a regular contributor to Fortune and the Wall Street Journal and host of its documentary series WSJ Startup of the Year. Samit frequently appears on ABC, Bloomberg, CBS, CNN, Fox, MSNBC, NBC and tweets daily motivation to the over 100,000 business professionals who follow him on twitter @jaysamit. An expert on transformational corporate change, Samit has been quoted in The New York Times, The Economist, Businessweek, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Fast Company and TechCrunch. A sought-after conference speaker and consultant, Samit provides disruptive solutions for such corporate clients as Adobe, American Express, AT&T, Best Buy, Coca Cola, Disney, Ford, Google, GE, IBM, Intel, McDonalds, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, and Visa and dozens more. Finding Jay Samit:Website: https://jaysamit.com/ Read Future Proofing You: Twelve Truths for Creating Opportunity, Maximizing Wealth, and Controlling your Destiny in an Uncertain World Contact for a free Future Proofing You WorkbookTwitter & Instagram: @jaysamit To inquire about my coaching program opportunity visit https://mentorship.heathermonahan.com/  Review this podcast on Apple Podcast using this LINK and when you DM me the screen shot, I buy you my $299 video course as a thank you!  My book Confidence Creator is available now! get it right HERE If you are looking for more tips you can download my free E-book at my website and thank you! https://heathermonahan.com  *If you'd like to ask a question and be featured during the wrap up segment of Creating Confidence, contact Heather Monahan directly through her website and don’t forget to subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t skip a beat to all things Confidence Creating!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes, it can be so hard to stand up for yourself! Especially when setting a boundary can feel aggressive or argumentative. But it doesn’t have to be that way! This week I take you through a few situations where my boundaries were pushed, where I went wrong, and how I would deal with them now. You can be calm, you can celebrate, and you can joyfully teach others how to treat you every day. Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast here!To inquire about my coaching program opportunity visit https://mentorship.heathermonahan.com/  Review this podcast on Apple Podcast using this LINK and when you DM me the screen shot, I buy you my $299 video course as a thank you!  My book Confidence Creator is available now! get it right HERE If you are looking for more tips you can download my free E-book at my website and thank you! https://heathermonahan.com  *If you'd like to ask a question and be featured during the wrap up segment of Creating Confidence, contact Heather Monahan directly through her website and don’t forget to subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t skip a beat to all things Confidence Creating!See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Olsher has created the “where to begin” system to find the one thing you were born to do. A 30 plus year entrepreneur with a huge range of successful businesses, Steve was once struck with a powerful realization: what would he be remembered for? And he discovered that to leave a legacy to be proud of, he had to live a life of purpose, conviction, and contribution. But how to start? Join us as Steve shares the simple system he created to find your unique gift and how to share that with the world.  About The Guest: Steve Olsher is a 30+ year entrepreneur, Founder/Editor-In-Chief of Podcast Magazine, original Founder of Liquor.com, creator of The New Media Summit, host of the top-rated podcast, Reinvention Radio, international keynote speaker, and in-demand strategic coach who helps businesses of all sizes leverage the power of new media to generate visibility, leads and revenue on auto-pilot.  Finding Steve Olsher:Website: https://steveolsher.com/ Read his book: What Is Your WHAT?: Discover The One Amazing Thing You Were Born To DoListen to his podcast: Reinvention Radio PodcastFor a free lifetime subscription to Podcast Magazine: https://podcastmagazine.com/free ClubPod on Clubhouse: https://clubpod.club/ Clubhouse: @podcastsTwitter & Instagram: @steveolsher To inquire about my coaching program opportunity visit https://mentorship.heathermonahan.com/  Review this podcast on Apple Podcast using this LINK and when you DM me the screen shot, I buy you my $299 video course as a thank you!  My book Confidence Creator is available now! get it right HERE If you are looking for more tips you can download my free E-book at my website and thank you! https://heathermonahan.com  *If you'd like to ask a question and be featured during the wrap up segment of Creating Confidence, contact Heather Monahan directly through her website and don’t forget to subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t skip a beat to all things Confidence Creating!See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever been completely called in to assess the standard you hold yourself to? That’s what happened to me this week and it has totally inspired me to take myself to the NEXT LEVEL! And I encourage you to do the same. This week we discuss how our environments affect us and how to use our surroundings to our advantage. And we also cover one of my most asked questions: how did I book Gary Vee? Come along for this quick dose of knowledge and keep building your confidence! Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast here!To inquire about my coaching program opportunity visit https://mentorship.heathermonahan.com/  Review this podcast on Apple Podcast using this LINK and when you DM me the screen shot, I buy you my $299 video course as a thank you!  My book Confidence Creator is available now! get it right HERE If you are looking for more tips you can download my free E-book at my website and thank you! https://heathermonahan.com  *If you'd like to ask a question and be featured during the wrap up segment of Creating Confidence, contact Heather Monahan directly through her website and don’t forget to subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t skip a beat to all things Confidence Creating!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is the secret to a good idea? How do you know what to pursue and what not to? Wouldn’t you like to live in an abundance of good ideas? Well, my guest this week, James Altucher, is an idea generator and he can teach you how to be one too! James is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and best-selling author. He’s here to let you know it’s time to stop listening to the “cant's” and start chasing your own success! Skip the line, follow your creativity, and stop asking for permission! It’s time to DO.  About The Guest:James Altucher is a successful entrepreneur, angel investor, chess master and prolificwriter. He has started and run more than 20 companies and is currently invested in over 30. He is the author of 18 books, including WSJ best-sellers: “The Power of No” and “Choose Yourself”. His latest book, "Skip the Line”, released earlier this year.  His writing has appeared in major media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, The New York Observer, Techcrunch , The Financial Times, Yahoo Finance and others. His blog, JamesAltucher.com, has attracted more than 20 million readers since its launch in 2010. Finding James Altucher:Website: https://jamesaltucher.com/ Read his book: Skip the Line: The 10,000 Experiments Rule and Other Surprising Advice for Reaching Your GoalsListen to his podcast: The James Altucher ShowWatch his show: Choose Yourself: The James Altucher Story Twitter: @JaltucherInstagram: @altucher  To inquire about my coaching program opportunity visit https://mentorship.heathermonahan.com/  Review this podcast on Apple Podcast using this LINK and when you DM me the screen shot, I buy you my $299 video course as a thank you!  My book Confidence Creator is available now! get it right HERE If you are looking for more tips you can download my free E-book at my website and thank you! https://heathermonahan.com  *If you'd like to ask a question and be featured during the wrap up segment of Creating Confidence, contact Heather Monahan directly through her website and don’t forget to subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t skip a beat to all things Confidence Creating!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.