
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.
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Oct 6, 2020 • 59min
#75: How To Pivot During the Pandemic with Phillip Stutts
During this coronavirus pandemic, there is no “New Normal”. We are now in a month to month world. How can consumers be reached when the only certainty is uncertainty? Phillip Stutts is back on Creating Confidence to share with Heather and her mentees what to do. Go back to the data. Phillip has done multiple studies on how to shift marketing and messaging during the pandemic to actually cut through the noise. And he’s giving it all away for free. It’s all about targeting what people NEED rather than WANT. Make it easy. Make it clear. And make it true. About the Guest:Phillip Stutts comes from the cutthroat world of political marketing. Among his victories are over two decades of experience working on campaigns with billions of dollars in political ad spend, and contributing to 1,273 election victories, including hundreds of U.S. House campaigns, dozens of U.S. Senate campaigns, and even three U.S. Presidential victories. Phillip plays the game of political marketing on the highest level, battling it out with fierce competition, multi-billion-dollar budgets, and a win or die mentality. He is lauded as a “marketing genius” by FOX BUSINESS, “the political guru” by ESPN, and “The Michael Jordan of Political Marketing…” by Mike Dillard.Finding Phillip Stutts:Get the Covid-19 Consumer Research Data mentioned in the episode at www.winbigmedia.com/covidBuy his book Fire Them Now: The 7 Lies Digital Marketers Sell…And the Truth about Political Strategies that Help Businesses WinWebsite: www.phillipstutts.com Twitter & Instagram: @phillipstuttsTo 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 HEREIf 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.

Sep 29, 2020 • 1h 18min
#74: Rock Your Life With Rock Thomas
Rock Thomas is the real rags to riches success story and he is dedicated to helping others find their financial freedom. Too many people are stuck in the weeds, stuck in fear, and stuck in complacency. Rock encourages you to do what’s hard, change the labels other people have put on you, and define what you want. So much becomes easier when your mission is clear. Rock’s mission is to uplift others into living an authentic and healthy life. He followed his path towards joy, success, and freedom and now he knows that everyone has a path as well. All they need to do is believe it is there and follow it. About the Guest:Rock Thomas is the World’s #1 Whole-Life-Success Expert, bestselling author, and host of the #IAmMovement Podcast. From farm boy to real estate and business guru, mentor and self-made millionaire, Rock has studied one-on-one with the world’s best teachers — Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, Wayne Dyer, Robert Herjavec and more — on his mission to inspire others to create their best life, on their terms. His Goalcast video alone was viewed by over 100 million people. Using tools and strategies that are proven, Rock now teaches people how to create financial freedom by leveraging their purpose and passions to live not just a successful life, but a fulfilled one. Founder of the #IAmMovement, he is known as the man who redefines lives. 1. Host of the #IAmMovement Podcast 2. Founder and creator of multiple mastermind groups including the M1 Mastermind, a community of like-minded, success-oriented individuals who are committed to living a whole-life millionaire lifestyle. 3. Author of The Power of Your Identity & Your Epic Life Blueprint 4. Author and trainer of Top 10 Rules of Success (the 90 day Breakthrough challenge) 5. Creator & trainer of the cutting edge Sunday System for Success.6. Speaker at various key personal growth and entrepreneurship events around the world. His speeches and content videos have been viewed over 100 million times collectively. 7. Teacher of accelerated strategies that help entrepreneurs triple their sales and growth using the proprietary models of (SEC and 1% Rule) Finding Rock Thomas:Website: https://rockthomas.com/Facebook: @rockthomasofficial Instagram & Twitter: @rockthomas Buy his books: The Power of Your Identity Your Epic Life Blueprint Listen to his podcast: Rock Your Money Rock Your LifeTo 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 HEREIf 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.

Sep 22, 2020 • 60min
#73: Pitching the Right Thing, at the Wrong Table: The First Solo Talk with Heather Monahan
This week, Heather is changing up the format and talking directly to you. For the first time without a guest, Heather shares her background, expertise, and advice won with hard learned lessons. The biggest question she tackles today is what happens when you are pitching the right thing, at the wrong table? If you are in a toxic environment, no matter how much value you are bringing to the table, shining your light will ruffle some feathers. Don’t allow yourself to be stymied. Get out. Get moving. And keep pitching. The right table will come. This is Heather’s first solo episode. Give her some feedback on what you think!Getting in Touch with Heather: LinkedInInstagramTwitterTo 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 HEREIf 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.

Sep 15, 2020 • 1h 3min
#72: Amy Morin Returns to Share How She Harnesses Mental Strength in Her Business
The psychotherapist and star author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, Amy Morin, gives us a backstage look into her business and how she uses her own techniques to achieve success. Mental strength can look like the foresight to prioritize only the best business opportunities or it can be 6 pack abs! It comes in all forms and Amy discusses it’s necessity in our personal, parenting, business, and even fitness lives. Join us as Heather and her mentees dive in deep with Amy about all things mental strength and how to lean on it when anxiety, fear, and uncertainty abound. About The Guest:Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, mental strength trainer, and international bestselling author. She's a highly sought after keynote speaker who gave one of the most popular TEDx talks of all time. Her books, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do, and 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do have been translated into more than 30 languages. She's a columnist for Inc., Forbes, and Psychology Today and her articles on mental strength reach more than 2 million readers each month.Finding Amy Morin: Website: https://amymorinlcsw.com/Buy her books: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do13 Things Strong Kids Do (releasing in 2021)Listen to her new podcast: Mentally Strong People with Amy MorinInstagram: @amymorinauthorTo 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 HEREIf 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.

Sep 8, 2020 • 1h 2min
#71: John Walsh Founder of StandoutX on Standing Out to Craft A Meaningful Life
John Walsh, founder of StandoutX, former executive at The Walt Disney Company and The Madison Square Garden Company, and bestselling author, does not seem like the kind of man who started out his life battling homelessness. But John has turned his adversity into fuel that has catapulted him into success. And this success is not defined by an important job or large salary, but by his own definition—investing in his family and helping those around him. He understands that to craft your life towards a meaningful legacy, you must take risks, put in what you hope to get out, and uplift others. So join the Stand Out Movement and build your own success. About The Guest:John Walsh is an inspirational and successful executive, entrepreneur, author, husband and dad with a passion for impacting the lives of others. John faced many challenges, uncertainty and failures early in his life but he created a purposeful and happy life with a lot of hard work and help from others. Over time, he created a playbook that allowed him to make the journey from homeless in high school to a senior executive with Disney and Madison Square Garden. He is the founder and CEO of StandoutX, whose mission is to inspire and help millions of young adults stand out in their own lives and careers. Finding John Walsh:Website: https://standoutmovement.com/Buy his book: The Stand Out ExperienceInstagram: @johnwalsh_standoutLinkedIn: John WalshTo 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 HEREIf 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.

Sep 1, 2020 • 1h 10min
#70: Chris Voss, Former FBI Hostage Negotiator, Returns to Teach the Art of Safety, Trust, and Need
Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator and founder of The Black Swan Group, has returned to the podcast to impart his knowledge on how to get through to those who don’t want to listen. In making sales, creating contacts, or consulting your clients, the ability to negotiate is paramount. And Chris’s foolproof method is by throwing out the snake oil salesmen pitch and embracing safety, trust, and need. Listen in as Heather and her mentees pick Chris’s brain on the importance of tactical empathy, deactivating negativity, and how to go from a hustler to a challenger. 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. He was the case agent on such cases as TERRSTOP (the Blind Sheikh Case – Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman), the TWA Flight 800 catastrophe and negotiated the surrender of the first hostage taker to give up in the Chase Manhattan bank robbery hostage taking.During Chris’s 24 year tenure in the Bureau, he was trained in the art of negotiation by not only the FBI but Scotland Yard and Harvard Law School. He is also a recipient of the Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement and the FBI Agents Association Award for Distinguished and Exemplary Service.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 by texting BLACK SWAN METHOD to 33777Buy his book: Never Split the DifferenceTwitter: @VossNegotiation 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 HEREIf 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.

Aug 25, 2020 • 1h
#69: Lu Parker of Be Kind & Co: Being Kind and Moving Forward
What does Lu Parker, award winning journalist, KTLA anchor, self-made business woman, creator of Be Kind & Co., and former Miss USA, say about achieving your goals? Become a seeker by always being hungry, hustling for what you want, and never being bored. She understands that sometimes you need to go backwards to leap forward but you never stand still. Do not sit in fear. Make the decision. And walk out your door every day like you’ve already achieved your goal. But Lu’s greatest advice for everyone is to always be kind. Because to choose kindness—for yourself, for your family, for strangers—is to shift the universe. About The Guest:As an Emmy and Genesis Award winning journalist, Lu has worked in the television news business as an anchor and reporter for more than two decades. She is also an inspirational speaker, author, former Miss USA, animal advocate, and founder of Be Kind & Co., a lifestyle media brand. Lu has won six Emmys for her work in the television industry. You can find her anchoring and reporting the news in Los Angeles, California on KTLA 5 News.During her career, Lu has interviewed hundreds of celebrities including Bradley Cooper, Aretha Franklin, Matt Damon, Jennifer Lawrence, Clint Eastwood, Barbra Streisand, & Kanye West. Prior to her career in broadcasting, Lu was a ninth-grade English Literature teacher. While teaching, in 1994, she captured both the Miss South Carolina USA, and Miss USA titles. In addition, as Miss USA, she placed 4th in the Miss Universe Pageant. After winning the Miss USA title, Lu moved to Los Angeles, California. You can read more about her pageant experiences and find valuable competition tips in her book titled “Catching the Crown” The Source for Pageant Competition. Lu is an avid traveler and has visited nearly 20 countries where she has had the opportunity to meet with dignitaries such as Prince William and Kate Middleton The Duchess of Cambridge and Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. While on a trip to South Africa, Lu also had the opportunity to discuss human and animal rights during visits with Nelson Mandela and Animal Advocate Jane Goodall. Lu has an English degree from the College of Charleston where she was named Alumnus of the Year. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in Education from The Citadel. In her free time, Lu is an advocate for homeless animals. In 2010, she created Lu Parker Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless animals and at-risk teenagers through community projects and education. She also lives a vegan lifestyle and loves living in Los Angeles with her rescue dog, Moose.Finding Lu Parker:Website: http://luparker.com/Instagram: @luparkerlaFacebook: @luparkerktlaTwitter: @luparkerConnect on LinkedinFinding Be Kind & Co:Website: http://bekindandco.com/ Instagram & Facebook & Twitter: @BeKindandCoTo 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 HEREIf 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.

Aug 18, 2020 • 1h 2min
#68: Katelyn Hamilton is the Online Business Manager Setting YOU Up For Success
How many hours a month are you using up on administrative tasks? How often are you getting lost in the details and losing sight of your original purpose? Katelyn Hamilton is here to change all of that. She is the one who knows how to organize, prioritize, and strategize your business so you can get back to the important things. Take the minutiae off your plate and be in your energy. About The Guest:Katelyn Hamilton hails from a robust background in corporate marketing, traditional PR, social media, digital account management, and advertising. She’s had the honor of serving clients in a span of industries including entrepreneurs to financial to fire and life safety to restaurants and hospitality and more. Now she has taken that vetted marketing background and become an Online Business Manager, dedicated to empowering businesses to reach their fullest potential. A type-A, bonus mom, fitness junkie, foodie, obsessive dog momma, Georgia football fanatic, wine-o, personal development believer, world traveler, and wife, who is either playing sports, trying out the newest restaurant in town, cheering on her DAWGS or scheduling her next outdoor adventure in her spare time. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee and she’s your next OBM and Get Your SH!T Together Strategist. Finding Katelyn Hamilton:Visit her website: https://www.katelynehamilton.com/ Instagram: @katelynehamiltonTry out her Automate Everything Course with 50% off with offer code: ConfidenceTo 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 HEREIf 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.

Aug 11, 2020 • 49min
#67: Converting Opportunities & Blowing Up The Lanes With Heather Monahan
“Don’t limit yourself to one lane…there’s so much beyond that if you choose to blow up your lanes and start seeing the potential that’s outside of the small bubble so many of us operate in”. In short, don’t sell yourself short. You get to decide what comes next, how you want to show up and where you want to lean in. Heather takes us behind the scenes of one of her virtual talks and demonstrates how she blew up her own lane again and again to create more opportunities and how to do it all confidently and authentically. 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 HEREIf 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.

Aug 4, 2020 • 1h 4min
#66: Dr. Wendy Osefo, Real Housewives of Potomac: The Power Of Why
There is always a story and reason behind the choices we make and the belief systems we subscribe to and as Dr. Osefo says “if there isn’t a story” then the conversation opens itself up for discovery and to begin to answer that important question: why. As an educator, Dr. Wendy Osefo shares with us that there is always room to have the conversation regardless of which side of the aisle you stand on and that even if you disagree, you can still share a glass of wine!About The Guest:An award-winning researcher, Dr. Wendy Osefo is a Nigerian-American television personality and progressive political commentator. She is a Contributor to The Hill, the Founder and CEO of the 1954 Equity Project, and a Professor of Education at The Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Osefo has a weekly radio segment on Radio One 93.9FM WKYS, entitled "Three Things You Need to Know, With Dr. Wendy O". Wendy served on the Obama Administrations Anti-Poverty Initiative. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Temple University, an M.A. in Government from The Johns Hopkins University, and an M.Sc. in Public Affairs from Rutgers University. Dr. Osefo made history when she became the first black woman to earn a Ph.D. in Public Affairs-Community Development from Rutgers University. Dr. Osefo is a Board Trustee of the Children’s Scholarship Foundation of Baltimore, and a board member for The Education Foundation, Congressman Elijah Cummings Youth to Israel Program and The Obama Green Charter School. Dr. Osefo is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and The National Urban League. Wendy is the 2017 recipient of the Johns Hopkins Diversity Recognition Award, the 2017 recipient of the Johns Hopkins University Outstanding Graduate Award, a 40 Under 40 Honoree, 25 Women to Watch Honoree, and a Black Women in Media Honoree.Twitter & Instagram: @WendyOsefoTo 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 HEREIf 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.