Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

Showing up as your authentic self only leads to more joy and hopefully inspiration for others to do the same. The more authentic you are the more you attract the right people to you in business versus the wrong fit. Cody Rigsby shares with us what it means to shine our unique light and authentically live in our truth to maximize all areas of life and business. About The Guest:A former professional dancer, Cody brings energy, movement and authenticity to everything he does. Born in the West but raised in the South, Cody always dreamed of a life in the big city. Now that he proudly calls NYC home–and the best city in the world–he strives to be the best version of himself while inspiring Members to be the same. Cody reminds everyone in his class to push themselves, but have a good time doing it, because we all need to have a little more fun. Finding Cody Rigsby:Website: https://www.onepeloton.com/instructors/bike/codyrigsbyTwitter & Instagram: @codyrigsbyTo 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.

Jim Knight shares with us how each one of his passions have lead him to the path he is on today within the hospitality industry. He is now a leader in his space with innovative methods to yield results in teaching leadership, culture and service. About The Guest:A Training & Development veteran for 30+ years, Jim Knight facilitates on a variety of interactive topics, including sessions around organizational culture, world-class service, building rock star teams, employee branding & engagement, performance management and T&D best practices. Although Jim's first job was at Gatorland Zoo, he cut his teeth in the training field through the Hospitality industry, starting out as a restaurant staff-­level employee for Olive Garden and then Hard Rock Cafe. He eventually became the head of the School of Hard Rocks, running point on all learning & development functions for Hard Rock International. Although part of a small training group that supported all cafe, hotel and casino properties, Jim Knight’s role at Hard Rock involved many facets of organizational training, including creating/managing all staff and management training materials & programs, facilitating its corporate university, overseeing management training locations, producing training DVD’s, directing company e-­Learning initiatives, facilitating leadership transitions and traveling to property locations to deliver on-­site classes & measure standards. Jim is also the Best-Selling Author of Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture, a how-to business book designed to amp up a brand in any industry. Entrepreneur Magazine listed the book as one of the "Top 5 Books That Will Transform Your Business". Along with his business partner, Brant Menswar, Jim co-hosts a weekly podcast called, Thoughts That Rock, which includes a rock star guest and presents 2 life-changing pieces of advice in 30 minutes.Finding Jim Knight:Visit the website: https://www.knightspeaker.comInstagram: @JimknightspeakerListen to the podcast Thoughts That Rock Buy his book: Culture That Rocks 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.

 What do you do when you come across big egos while trying to close that big deal? Large personalities often come with the territory when working with powerful people and that does not always make for smooth sailing. If you’ve ever watched Million Dollar Listing, you’ll have seen that Tracy Tutor is a veteran in knowing how to navigate a room that has all these elements while closing that big deal on the table with as little casualties as possible. About The Guest:With 20 years of experience, Tracy Tutor is one of the top agents at Douglas Elliman Beverly Hills and is an integral part of their Sports & Entertainment division. She has an undeniably strong presence and a confidence that has propelled her into the rooms of some of the most powerful people in LA, representing some of the most noteworthy brands in real estate, and iconic architects such as Frank Gehry, John Lautner, and Pierre Koenig. Tracy has consulted for the luxury five-star hotel and resort, Amangiri in Canyon Point, Utah on the sales of over $400 million in branded real estate. She is also a representative of one of the most exciting new developments to come to Los Angeles, the West Hollywood EDITION Hotel and Residences, designed by British architect John Pawson and created by visionary hotelier Ian Schrager. Most recently, she has been chosen to be the US Ambassador for the Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences in Dubai, a breathtaking structure designed by award-winning architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox, and is also an Ambassador for Costa Palmas, on the East Cape of Los Cabos, where the Amanvari and Four Seasons have a robust villa offering luxury beachfront living at its finest. In Q3 of 2019, Tracy landed the biggest local residential portfolio of her career, The Malibu Series by Scott Gillen, a collection of architecturally significant homes in Malibu valued at close to $500 million.A native to California, Tracy has lived all over Los Angeles, from Hidden Hills to the Hollywood Hills. Growing up the daughter of Ronald Tutor (Tutor/Perini), one of the most successful civil and building contractors in the country, Tracy was introduced to real estate at an early age. Shortly after graduating from the University of Southern California she went to work for her father, acquiring a wealth of knowledge and a steadfast work ethic. After almost three years at Tutor/Perini, Tracy transitioned into a career in residential real estate and has never looked back. While expanding her business world-wide and taking on more new developments, Tracy strives to maintain a work-life balance by spending time with her family and friends.Finding Tracy Tutor:Buy her book Fear Is Just a Four-Letter Word: How to Develop the Unstoppable Confidence to Own Any Room Visit her website: https://www.tracytutor.comInstagram: @tracytutor Twitter: @thetracytutorTo 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.

Most people have difficulty living their lives after surviving horrific events. Because of this, they feel hopeless and disengage from people. These reactions are the exact opposite of what they should be feeling and doing. Instead of being negative, they should be hopeful and communicate with family and friends. Nina Sossamon-Pogue, the author of This Is Not ‘the End’: Strategies to Get You Through the Worst Chapters of Your Life, shares some tips about living our lives through hard times. She also talks about some insights from her bestselling book that you can use now. Learn how you can still live your life to the fullest even when times are hard.About The Guest:Nina Sossamon-Pogue is a former news anchor, a keynote speaker, and the CEO of NSP Communications. In 2019, she published the book This is Not ‘The End’: Strategies to Get You Through The Worst Chapters of Your Life, which was inspired by her life experiences. This book guides its readers in living life by chapters and getting through the toughest parts.Finding Nina Sossamon-Pogue:Visit her website:https://ninasossamonpogue.comBuy her book This Is Not ‘the End’: Strategies to Get You Through the Worst Chapters of Your LifeTwitter: @NinaSossPInstagram: @Nina_sp.eaksTo 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.