
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

May 19, 2021 • 21min
#114: How You Know It’s Time To Bet On Yourself & Take The LEAP with Heather!
As I come up on my 4 year anniversary of being fired, I think about all the advice I’d share with my younger self that I now know. Where would I be if I left my toxic job 10 years ago instead of holding on to the comfort and betting on others rather than myself? So here’s the advice: take a moment to gauge how the people around you are treating you and ask yourself these questions: do they appreciate my time, thoughts, and opinions? If not, get out of there as fast as you can! It’s time to shine a light on the shame, honor yourself, and find the solutions. 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.

May 18, 2021 • 58min
#113: Welcome To Your FIRST Day At Harvard! Join My Class & Learn How To Get The BEST Deal Every Time with Chris Voss
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be in a Harvard class? Now you don’t have to! Get a behind the scenes look into my classroom and join in on this ultra special lecture. Today we bring in world-renowned negotiation expert, Chris Voss, to speak to us about the true power of the “no oriented question”, what questions to ask, and the lies we can put to bed about sealing the deal. That’s right! One of my all time favorite guests, former FBI hostage negotiator, and absolute powerhouse of sales, is here to lay down some serious knowledge on how to negotiate like your LIFE depends on it! Do not miss out on this opportunity! Click play! About The Guest:Chris Voss is the CEO & Founder of The Black Swan Group Ltd. He has used his many years of experience in international crisis and high-stakes negotiations to develop a unique program and team that applies these globally proven techniques to the business world. Prior to 2008, Chris was the lead international kidnapping negotiator for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as well as the FBI’s hostage negotiation representative for the National Security Council’s Hostage Working Group. During his government career, he also represented the U.S. Government at two international conferences sponsored by the G-8 as an expert in kidnapping. Prior to becoming the FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator, Christopher served as the lead Crisis Negotiator for the New York City Division of the FBI. Christopher was a member of the New York City Joint Terrorist Task Force for 14 years. Chris has taught business negotiation in the MBA program as an adjunct professor at University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business and at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. He has taught business negotiation at Harvard University, guest lectured at The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, The IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland and The Goethe School of Business in Frankfurt, Germany. Since 2009 Christopher has also worked with Insite Security as their Managing Director of the Kidnapping Resolution Practice. Finding Chris Voss:Website: www.blackswanltd.comSubscribe to the newsletter hereBuy his book: Never Split the DifferenceTwitter: @VossNegotiation Instagram: @thefbinegotiator 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.

May 12, 2021 • 24min
#112: The BEST Way to Navigate Change And Diversify Your Revenue with Heather!
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that change is a CONSTANT. And how do we deal with it!? Better yet, how do we take change, make the pivot, and use it to our advantage? What can it teach us? That’s what I’m here today to talk about! And then I answer your questions on how I got my own business started, diversified my revenue streams, and chased one opportunity after another. 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.

May 11, 2021 • 38min
#111: THIS Is Your Sign To START Now And Figure Out the Details LATER with Ellen Bennett
Everyone is waiting for that special moment, that perfect opportunity, to chase their dream. What if that moment doesn’t come! Make that moment for yourself and just start now. That’s how Ellen Bennett built her own success. Now she owns multi-million-dollar kitchen gear and apron manufacturing business, Hedley & Bennett! She showed up, embraced humble enthusiasm, and built up her confidence through baby steps. And you can do it TOO! Listen in to find out how to navigate the winding path, put some notches in your confidence belt, and embrace failure as the norm. What are you waiting for? It’s time to become the drive of your own life and START! About the Guest:Ellen Bennett is the founder and CEO of Hedley & Bennett, an apron and kitchen gear brand that outfits many of the best chefs in the world. Since starting the business in her L.A. home, Ellen has grown H&B into a multi-million dollar business. They have collaborated with Vans, Madewell, Chrissy Teigen, and artist Takashi Murakami, among others and create uniforms for 4,000 restaurants and coffee shops all over the U.S. Finding Ellen Bennett: Hedley & Bennett Website: https://www.hedleyandbennett.com/ Read Dream First, Details LaterInstagram: @ellenmariebennettH&B Instagram: hedleyandbennett 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.

May 5, 2021 • 21min
#110: The Secret To Taking On A Massive Goal with Heather!
The world is opening up and the time for business is now! But that means big, exciting, and potential scary opportunities will be coming your way. And you have to know what to do when they come. Take these tips from me on how to break down a task, lower expectations on yourself, visualize, prep, and perform! You will be amazed at your results. No more waiting in the wings. Let’s tackle these opportunities together! 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.

May 4, 2021 • 43min
#109: How You Find Your Superpower, Hone Your Craft, and Do The WORK with Tiffani Bova!
What is the key to growth? How do you double down on what you’re really good at and how do you fill the gaps for the rest? Today, I have a guest on with me who has real actionable advice on how to roll up your sleeves and do THE WORK. Tiffany Bova is THE master of sales, total innovator, and mind blowing speaker. She is here to give YOU the secrets to finding your own superpower while illuminating the realities of going back to work post-COVID and the best practices for speakers. Do not miss this dynamic conversation with a woman who really knows her stuff! About the Guest:Tiffani Bova is the chief growth evangelist at Salesforce and the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book GROWTH IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business. Bova has been named to the latest Thinkers50’s list of the world’s top management thinkers and is a welcomed guest on Bloomberg, BNN, Cheddar, MSNBC, and Yahoo Finance, among others. She also contributes her thinking to publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Diginomica, Quora, Thrive, Rotman School of Management and Duke Dialogue Review. She is a change maker who’s thought-provoking and forward-thinking insights have made her a frequent guest on a variety of industry-leading podcasts and live broadcasts. Finding Tiffani Bova: Website: https://www.tiffanibova.com/ Listen to What's Next! with Tiffani BovaRead Growth IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your BusinessInstagram: @tiffanibovaTwitter: @Tiffani_BovaLinkedIn: Tiffani Bova 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.

Apr 28, 2021 • 1h 28min
#108: Ever Wondered About Clubhouse? Come Behind The Scenes And Listen In On A Live Q&A with Heather!
So many of you wonder what I do on Clubhouse every week! Now is your chance to listen in and hear a Confidence and Cocktails Q&A session where I answer your questions in real time. Plus this time, I have the negotiation expert, Alex Carter, marketing media star, Hala Taha, and other special guests, along with me to give real actionable advice. Together we uplift, support, and empower everyone in the room and we invite you to join in.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.

Apr 27, 2021 • 41min
#107: From Beauty Counter to Billionaire Founder, How Jerrod Blandino Went Against The Grain And Why YOU Should Too
Your light is your GIFT! It is up to you to let it shine. And when it does, success will find you! But if you are ever feeling dimmed, it is time to fight back! No one knows this better than my guest this week, the incomparable Jerrod Blandino! He went from selling Estée Lauder’s makeup to Estée Lauder buying HIS for $1.45 billion! Now Too Faced Cosmetics is the powerhouse brand you know today. But it wasn’t easy. Jerrod learned countless lessons along the way and now he is here to share them. Learn how to embrace your true beauty, lead with gratitude and trust, and spark your creativity everywhere you go with Jerrod today. About the Guest:Too Faced Co-Founder, Jerrod Blandino, got his start behind the Estée Lauder department store makeup counter. Working one-on-one with clients allowed him to quickly discover the transformative power makeup had on women. He and his partner, Jeremy Johnson, then envisioned a makeup line that would celebrate individuality and inject joy back into an industry that had become rigidly led by rules, not fun. With a credit card, a laser-like focus, and a dream to celebrate and empower women, Too Faced was born in 1998.Today, Jeremy is still initiating new business strategies while Jerrod is continuously inspired to create innovative new products. Too Faced is sold in more than 30 countries and is one of the top-selling brands everywhere it is sold.Finding Jerrod Blandino: Website: https://www.toofaced.com/ Watch #bakeupwithjerrodInstagram & Twitter: @jerrodblandino 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.

Apr 21, 2021 • 26min
#106: What Powerful Conviction Can Do For You with Heather!
Have you ever tackled a problem with complete and utter conviction? Things change when you are committed to your goals. You do more and the people around you want to help! There is so much power in relentless determination and when you embrace your challenges, you will surmount them. Today we talk about what conviction can really do and how to advocate for yourself. Let’s answer your questions and get this done!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.

Apr 20, 2021 • 44min
#105: The #1 Way To Market Your Business & Get Heard With The System That Gets Presidents Elected with Phillip Stutts
Corporate marketing just doesn’t work anymore! The average person sees 10,000 ads a day! How in the world can your ad get noticed? Thankfully, I have political marketer and data master, Phillip Stutts, back on the podcast to BREAK IT DOWN. From the campaigns used to get presidents elected and businesses booming, Phillip has devised the Undefeatable Marketing System. And it really works every time. And the best part? This secret formula is only 5 steps! What are you waiting for? Click play! About the Guest:Phillip Stutts comes from the cutthroat world of political marketing. He has over 2 decades of experience working on campaigns with billions of dollars in political ad spend, and contributed to over 1,407 election victories, including 3 U.S. Presidential victories. Phillip plays the game of political and corporate marketing on the highest level, battling it out with fierce competition, multi-billion-dollar budgets, and a win-or-die mentality. Finding Phillip Stutts: Website: https://www.phillipstutts.com Read: The Undefeated Marketing System: How to Grow Your Business and Build Your Audience Using the Secret Formula That Elects PresidentsGet the Exclusive 99¢ e-book versionFree Customer Data Insight Assessment: https://www.phillipstutts.com/insightsListen to his podcast: The Undefeated Marketing PodcastInstagram & Twitter: @phillipstutts 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.