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.

  1. 4D AGO

    Confidence Classic: Tackle Life’s Biggest Challenges with Eric Wood, Former NFL Player

    What happens when the identity you’ve built your entire life is taken away overnight? In this episode, I sit down with former NFL player, broadcaster, and author Eric Wood to talk about resilience, reinvention, and how to build a meaningful next chapter when life forces you to pivot. Eric shares his journey from being a late-blooming athlete to a first-round NFL draft pick, and how a career-ending neck injury reshaped everything he thought success looked like. We dive into stacking small wins, overcoming imposter syndrome, and why preparation creates belief in yourself. Get ready to see why the challenge you’re facing right now may be preparing you for something greater. In This Episode You Will Learn Why SETBACKS often become the source of your greatest STRENGTH. What career-ending moments teach us about IDENTITY and PURPOSE. Why PREPARATION eliminates imposter syndrome. How to build a VISION that keeps you out of autopilot. How to STACK SMALL WINS to create long-term confidence. Why legacy, fulfillment, and meaning MATTER more than titles or income. Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Quince - Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good and last from Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence Timeline - Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree Resources + Links Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Eric on Instagram & LinkedIn

    45 min
  2. 5D AGO

    Confidence Classic: Build Wealth Without Becoming Trapped in Your Business with Candy Valentino

    Most people don’t realize they’re building a job until it’s too late. In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist Candy Valentino to break down the difference between being self-employed and building a business that creates freedom, wealth, and optionality. Candy shares why so many entrepreneurs end up in golden handcuffs, how social media glamorizes entrepreneurship without telling the truth, and why intention matters more than hustle. Get ready to stop trading time for money and start building something that works for you. In This Episode You Will Learn The difference between building a BUSINESS and building yourself a JOB. Why many entrepreneurs end up in GOLDEN HANDCUFFS. How social media GLAMORIZES entrepreneurship while hiding the truth. The importance of designing your business with an EXIT in mind. Why LEADERSHIP is different from management. How jumping into “save everything” trains your team to NEED you. The mindset shift from instant gratification to LONG-TERM WEALTH. How investing in REAL ASSETS creates freedom beyond income. Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Quince - Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good and last from Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence Timeline - Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree Resources + Links Get Candy’s book Wealth Habits HERE Learn more about Candy’s work: candyvalentino.com Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Candy on Instagram & LinkedIn

    46 min
  3. JAN 28

    Confidence Classic: How to Unlock Your Full Potential in a Changing World with Julia Boorstin

    What if everything you’ve been taught about leadership is outdated? In this episode, I sit down with CNBC senior correspondent and author, Julia Boorstin, to break down what she discovered after interviewing hundreds of the world’s most innovative CEOs. Julia shares why women receive only a fraction of venture capital funding, how “pattern matching” quietly shapes who gets opportunities, and why today’s volatile world demands a new kind of leader. We also talk about humility, adaptability, and why dialing down your confidence in moments of crisis can make you a stronger decision-maker. Get ready to rethink the archetype of a CEO and discover the skills that will define the next generation of leaders. In This Episode You Will Learn Why only a FRACTION of funding goes to women. How “PATTERN MATCHING” shapes who gets promoted, funded, and trusted. Why today’s leaders need AQ (ADAPTABILITY QUOTIENT) more than ever. When to DIAL DOWN CONFIDENCE to gather better information. How HUMILITY creates smarter and faster decisions in crisis. Why GRATITUDE fuels long-term thinking and better leadership. How to draw out QUIETER VOICES so the best ideas win. Why leadership isn’t one ARCHETYPE and NEVER should be. How to build a GROWTH MINDSET that compounds over time. What men and women alike can LEARN from leaders who defy the odds. Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Quince - Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good and last from Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence Timeline - Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree Resources + Links Get your copy of Julia’s book, When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them HERE Julia Boorstin’s website: juliaborstin.com Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Julia on Instagram & LinkedIn

    41 min
  4. JAN 27

    Confidence Classic: Where True Confidence Really Comes From with Nicole Kalil

    Confidence isn’t something you earn, it’s something you build. In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Kalil, aka the “Confidence Sherpa,” to talk about the biggest lie that has been told that confidence comes from promotions, paychecks, perfect bodies, or other people’s approval. Nicole shares why confidence is rooted in trust, how living inauthentically drains your self-belief, and why mistakes, missteps, and discomfort are not confidence killers. Get ready to stop chasing validation, release perfectionism, and learn how to create confidence that no one can take away. In This Episode You Will Learn Why CONFIDENCE isn’t external but built through SELF-TRUST. The “CONFIDENCE CON” and how it keeps you stuck chasing validation. How keeping COMMITMENTS to yourself builds confidence. Why MISTAKES and FAILURES actually strengthen self-belief. The 5 biggest CONFIDENCE DERAILERS holding women back. How PERFECTIONISM erodes your power. Why COMPARISON is confidence poison. How OVERTHINKING leads to inaction and regret. What it really means to USE YOUR VOICE authentically. Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Quince - Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good and last from Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence Timeline - Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree Resources + Links Get your copy of Nicole’s book, Validation Is for Parking: How Women Can Beat the Confidence Con HERE Nicole Kalil’s website: nicolekalil.com Listen to Nicole’s podcast: This Is Women’s Work Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Nicole on Instagram & LinkedIn

    36 min
  5. JAN 21

    Confidence Classic: Stop Chasing Perfect and Start Living with Purpose with Mark Manson

    What if the pressure to be “special” is actually what’s keeping you stuck? In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author Mark Manson to talk about why success doesn’t cure anxiety, how your ego fights change, and why transformation feels long before it feels empowering. Mark shares the thinking behind The Subtle Art of Not Giving an F-bomb documentary, the personal stories that shaped it, and why realizing you’re not unique in your struggles is actually liberating. Get ready to stop chasing perfection, release the pressure to be extraordinary, and find freedom in being human. In This Episode You Will Learn Why realizing you’re NOT SPECIAL can actually set you FREE. Why GROWTH feels UNCOMFORTABLE and why that’s a GOOD sign. How to stop tying your WORTH to OUTCOMES. How to break PATTERNS that keep repeating in relationships and work. How to LET GO of labels that trap your identity. Why AVOIDING PAIN creates more PROBLEMS than it solves. How to stop chasing PERFECT and start living with PURPOSE. Why confronting MORTALITY clarifies what actually matters. Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Quince - Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good and last from Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence Timeline - Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree Resources + Links Get your copy of The Subtle Art of Not Giving an F*ck by Mark Manson HERE Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Mark on Instagram & LinkedIn

    38 min
  6. JAN 20

    Confidence Classic: Dream It, Bet On It, Build It with Candace Nelson, Founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes

    What if the thing that feels like your biggest setback is actually the doorway to your purpose? In this episode, I sit down with Sprinkles Founder, Candace Nelson, to talk about how alignment, intention, and a bigger WHY fueled everything from launching the world’s first cupcake bakery to creating the iconic Cupcake ATM. She also breaks down the mindset behind her new book, Sweet Success, offering a roadmap for anyone who feels stuck, burned out, or unsure of their next move. Get ready to rethink failure, and reconnect with what lights you up. In This Episode You Will Learn Why ALIGNMENT is the accelerator behind sustainable success. How getting FIRED can become the catalyst for your greatest work. Why following “BREADCRUMBS” beats trying to see the whole path. How one BELIEVER can change the trajectory of your life. The difference between DREAMERS and DOERS. Why “CRAZY IDEAS” are often future revenue streams. How to reframe IMPOSTER SYNDROME as proof you’re growing. Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Quince - Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good and last from Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence Timeline - Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree Resources + Links Get your copy of Candace’s book Sweet Success HERE Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Candace on Instagram & LinkedIn

    46 min
  7. JAN 14

    Confidence Classic: Awaken Your Highest Self & Reclaim Your Mind with Michael Beckwith

    What if the life you’re living right now is only a tiny sliver of what’s actually possible? In this powerful episode, I sit down with spiritual trailblazer Michael Beckwith to talk about what it means to awaken your consciousness and reclaim your mind. Michael shares his extraordinary awakening experience and breaks down spiritual practices you can use to shift your mindset, elevate your vibration, and step into your highest potential. Tune in to learn how to release fear-based thinking, stop letting the media hijack your mind, and tap into the infinite possibilities that already exist for you. In This Episode You Will Learn What it means to wake up spiritually. How meditation changes your brain chemistry and emotional state. The difference between begging prayers and affirmative prayer. Why your consciousness shapes your reality. How to raise your vibration when you feel stuck in fear. Why gratitude instantly shifts your perception. How collective energy transforms entire communities. Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Quince - Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good and last from Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence Timeline - Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree Resources + Links Sign up for Michael’s class Awake & Activate HERE Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Michael on Instagram

    52 min
  8. JAN 13

    Confidence Classic: The Mindset Shifts That Create REAL Wealth with Chris Harder

    Success isn’t about grinding harder, it’s about shifting how you think, who you surround yourself with, and how you show up every single day. In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host Chris Harder to talk about the mindset shifts that completely transformed his life after losing everything during the 2008 recession. Chris shares how being fired became his greatest gift, the financial rules he and his wife now live by, and why multiple income streams are no longer optional. We dive deep into the connection between spirituality and success, the power of small daily habits, and why generosity is one of the fastest paths to abundance. Get ready to reframe your relationship with money, confidence, and purpose. In This Episode You Will Learn How to SHIFT your perspective after a major setback. Why multiple income streams are a MUST in today’s economy. The DAILY habits that create BIG long-term results. How spirituality directly impacts SUCCESS and abundance. Why forced pivots can become your GREATEST breakthroughs. How to stop operating from fear and start taking CONTROL. Morning mantra to reprogram your MINDSET. Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Quince - Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good and last from Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence Timeline - Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree Resources + Links Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get Chris’ daily Money Mantras to boost your day. Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Chris on Instagram & LinkedIn

    44 min
4.8
out of 5
1,058 Ratings

About

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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