Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan • Heather Monahan

In this episode of Creating Confidence, Jim Knight and Heather Monahan explore the fundamentals of building strong company cultures and managing teams effectively. They discuss how successful organizations prioritize people and communication, with particular focus on the role of middle managers in bridging gaps between executives and frontline staff. Knight shares strategies for creating positive change within organizations, even when working under difficult leadership.

The conversation also covers career transitions, including the shift from corporate roles to entrepreneurship. Drawing from their experiences, Knight and Monahan examine how professionals can leverage existing skills in new industries, build support networks during career changes, and navigate uncertain times. They address practical considerations for job seekers and entrepreneurs, from managing emotions during transitions to entering markets with new products and services.

In this episode of Creating Confidence, Heather Monahan shares her experiences transitioning from a radio industry professional to an author and speaker after being fired from her position. She discusses how her career pivot led to opportunities including speaking engagements, a TEDx talk, teaching at Harvard, and writing for HarperCollins, while emphasizing that expertise in one field does not guarantee immediate success in another.

Monahan explores the role of continuous learning and persistent effort in career development, drawing from her own journey of leveraging past experiences to enhance future endeavors. She addresses the importance of self-compassion during career transitions and explains how viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth, rather than failures, can contribute to professional development and a growth mindset.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Michelle Chalfant shares strategies for effective boundary-setting and emotional intelligence. The discussion explores how boundaries function as polite requests that teach others how to treat us, and examines why connecting with emotions through bodily awareness can be more effective than trying to solve emotional challenges through thoughts alone.

Chalfant and Monahan explore the connection between childhood experiences and adult behaviors, particularly how early-life events shape our core beliefs and relationship patterns. The conversation covers practical approaches to personal growth, including daily check-ins with one's inner child and methods for identifying emotional triggers. Through personal examples and concrete strategies, they outline ways to develop stronger boundaries and emotional stability.

In this episode of Creating Confidence, Steve Herz shares his career path from law to sports representation to coaching, including his representation of world chess champion Garry Kasparov and his transition to consulting at age 50. Herz explains how he turned early career rejection into opportunities by cold-calling his way into sports representation and expanding his role in the industry.

The episode covers Herz's AWE framework for effective communication, which breaks down the components of Authority, Warmth, and Energy. He discusses how communication and interpersonal skills account for 85% of professional success, while technical abilities make up only 15%. Herz also addresses what he calls the "vortex of mediocrity" in modern society, where inflated praise and lack of honest feedback can hinder professional development.

On Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, dating strategist Ben Hart examines the different challenges men and women face in the dating landscape. Hart and Monahan discuss how women often create narratives about their dates based on limited information, struggle with vulnerability, and may invest emotionally before securing commitment.

The conversation explores practical dating strategies, including the role of feminine energy, effective communication techniques, and building confidence through small steps. Hart explains how men and women approach dating differently: while men focus on getting first dates and handling frequent rejection, women tend to face challenges in the subsequent stages of dating and may hold onto idealistic expectations about relationships.

In this episode of Creating Confidence, Sarah Blakely and Jesse Itzler share their entrepreneurial experiences, focusing on how they built successful businesses through unconventional approaches and mindset strategies. They discuss universal experiences of self-doubt and describe their distinct methods for building momentum, from Blakely's transition from selling fax machines to creating Spanx, to Itzler's emphasis on visualizing end goals while remaining adaptable.

The conversation explores how both entrepreneurs leverage storytelling and authenticity in their business practices. They detail their different approaches to protecting business ideas, building brand identity, and connecting with audiences. Blakely discusses implementing "oops meetings" at Spanx to normalize mistakes, while both entrepreneurs explain how they use vulnerability and humor to create meaningful connections in their business relationships.

In this episode of Creating Confidence, Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee) shares his perspective on building genuine confidence. He explains how his self-assurance comes from focusing on his personal interests and capabilities rather than seeking external validation, and describes how his mother's resilience influenced his approach to handling criticism and developing a strong internal compass.

The conversation explores how success should be measured by happiness rather than conventional metrics like wealth or fame. Vaynerchuk discusses strategies for developing a strong work ethic, including insights from his early work experience and his plans for raising independent children. The episode also features host Heather Monahan's practical advice for negotiating job offers and communicating one's value to potential employers.

In this episode of Creating Confidence, Justin Prince shares his personal journey from facing early hardships—including his parents' divorce, frequent moves, and a failed business venture—to building multiple successful businesses. He discusses his approach to overcoming obstacles through what he calls a "left foot, right foot" mentality, and explains how the scale of one's achievements often corresponds to the magnitude of challenges faced.

Prince outlines his framework for success, including his "3D vision" approach of defining, declaring, and dedicating oneself to goals, and the formula "E + R = O" (Event + Response = Outcome) for understanding how responses to events shape outcomes. The episode covers practical strategies for personal development, the importance of supportive relationships, and methods for aligning decisions with personal identity to accelerate success.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, behavioral science expert Chase Hughes draws from his 20-year military intelligence career to explain how confidence and social anxiety are rooted in human evolution. Hughes discusses his "6mx" Profiling and Influencing System and shares insights into how our limbic system processes fear, particularly in social situations that might lead to group rejection.

Hughes explains that confidence is a learnable skill that comes from self-permission rather than external validation. Drawing from his experience in both military and civilian consulting work, he outlines the differences between genuine confidence and narcissism, and describes how confident individuals can naturally boost others' self-assurance through limbic responses. The episode explores practical applications of these behavioral insights across various professional contexts, from jury selection to sales.

In this episode of Creating Confidence, guest Glenn Lundy shares his personal journey from homelessness and a suicide attempt to becoming a successful business leader. The conversation explores how Lundy's experiences growing up between two culturally distinct households shaped his ability to adapt to different environments, and how his eventual spiritual awakening led to significant personal transformation.

Lundy explains his "LEADD" leadership model and discusses how he applied people-first business strategies to transform a small dealership into a major used car franchise. He shares insights about the relationship between mindset and success, including his use of the "tone scale" technique for better communication, and describes how shifting away from negative influences helped him create new opportunities in both his personal and professional life.

In this episode of Creating Confidence, Scott MacGregor discusses his views on building long-lasting professional relationships as an alternative to traditional networking. MacGregor explains why typical networking approaches often feel transactional, and shares how focusing on authentic connections without agendas or timelines can lead to more meaningful collaborations.

The episode covers MacGregor's practical methods for maintaining valuable relationships, including his approach to using his phone as a relationship management tool and his strategies for making meaningful gestures that help others feel valued. MacGregor also describes the Outlier Project, a community he founded to facilitate connections between people interested in learning from diverse perspectives through live interactions.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Jessica Kriegel shares insights on building an effective workplace culture that drives results. She emphasizes the importance of clearly defining organizational goals and embedding them through consistent messaging to ensure employee alignment.

Kriegel also highlights the role of leaders in shaping employee beliefs and behaviors that support the desired culture. She provides guidance on overcoming challenges in prioritizing culture amidst operational pressures, advocating for empowering employees to model and reinforce desired behaviors.

In this episode of Creating Confidence, Todd and Gina Goodwin explore the role of the subconscious mind in shaping behaviors and emotions. They explain how many common issues, from health problems to relationship difficulties, stem from subconscious beliefs that can work against conscious intentions.

The Goodwins discuss their approach to addressing these subconscious blocks through hypnosis and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). They share techniques for accessing and influencing the subconscious mind, including visualization and anchoring methods, and present case studies of clients who experienced changes after addressing deep-seated beliefs. The episode covers their work with various challenges, from childhood trauma to PTSD, and explains how they deliver their services through both live sessions and customized recordings.

According to Todd Goodwin, the subconscious mind is responsible for the majority of our behaviors and emotions, often without us being aware of it. In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Goodwin and his wife Gina explain how traditional talk therapy alone is limited in its ability to change the subconscious beliefs driving our issues. They discuss using techniques like hypnosis, NLP, and visualization to communicate directly with and retrain the subconscious mind, resulting in rapid transformations for clients struggling with trauma, phobias, grief, and other challenges.

The Goodwins share case studies demonstrating these subconscious-focused approaches, where clients experienced profound shifts and recoveries that previous therapies could not provide. By reframing how the subconscious mind perceives past experiences and the self, the Goodwins help clients overcome deep-seated limitations and unlock deeper levels of confidence.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Jillian Turecki, Bumble's relationship coach and product advisor, explores the impact of past relationships, particularly with parents, on future romantic connections. She explains how reframing perspectives and understanding parental limitations can foster healing and forgiveness. Turecki also shares insights on identifying valid relationship concerns versus reactions rooted in past traumas, emphasizing self-awareness and seeking external guidance when needed.

The conversation further delves into cultivating self-worth by meeting personal needs, confronting fears, and taking accountability. Turecki stresses the importance of self-reflection in understanding one's role in relationship dynamics and limitations, ultimately enabling healthier connections by changing oneself.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, the host explores the power of mindset and positive self-talk in boosting performance across various domains of life. Drawing insights from elite athletes' mental strategies, Monahan discusses how visualization and encouraging inner dialogue can cultivate confidence and a constructive outlook.

Addressing the obstacles of negative thought patterns, the episode offers practical tips to let go of self-limiting beliefs. Monahan emphasizes setting clear goals and vividly envisioning success as powerful tools to reinforce self-belief and drive progress. Examples from top performers illustrate how quickly adopting a positive mindset, especially after setbacks, sets high achievers apart.

On Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Tracy Holland shares insights from her journey as an entrepreneurial mother. She details how she built Hatch Beauty into a multi-million-dollar company without venture capital, balancing business and family demands. Holland also discusses her new venture, Inner Fifth — an exclusive membership platform supporting high-performing female entrepreneurs with strategies for reclaiming time and transitioning to an owner mindset.

Through her trials and triumphs, Holland offers an authentic perspective on the challenges women face when scaling businesses while juggling personal responsibilities. Her experiences showcase the importance of surrounding oneself with the right guidance and support networks for achieving fulfillment as an entrepreneur and mother.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Heather shares her insights on developing a mindset of faith, trust, and self-belief during challenging times. She emphasizes the importance of embracing obstacles as opportunities for growth and being adaptable and resourceful when facing unexpected hurdles.

The episode explores strategies for enhancing brand visibility and leveraging platforms like social media, podcasting, and strategic collaborations. Heather also highlights the value of authentic networking, supporting one's connections, and fostering mutually beneficial partnerships through genuine interest in others' goals.

In this episode of the Creating Confidence podcast, Heather Monahan shares strategies for growth mindsets and visualizing goals. She advocates embracing life's unexpected detours as redirections towards better opportunities. Monahan highlights techniques like personalized "mind movies" to unlock the subconscious for success.

She also covers overcoming challenges, building an authentic brand presence online, handling sales objections, and projecting a confident demeanor in business interactions. Monahan's experiences demonstrate that persistence and belief in one's abilities are key when facing adversity or pursuing ambitious aspirations.

In this episode of the Creating Confidence podcast, host Heather Monahan and guest Melanie Borden offer practical strategies for enhancing your online presence and leveraging LinkedIn for professional success.

Borden shares tips for maximizing engagement through video content, optimized posting times, and AI-powered tools. She and Monahan discuss building an authentic personal brand, reintroducing yourself online, and navigating career transitions by networking on LinkedIn. They emphasize the platform's role in diversifying income streams, weathering job uncertainty, and fostering connections with peers.

Borden illustrates how she uses AI-powered tools to streamline content creation and leverages her family's involvement. While productivity routines and scheduling are not directly discussed, the episode highlights practical approaches for standing out through your online presence.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Jenn Drummond shares her transformative journey from leading an unfulfilling routine to embracing life's fragility after a near-death experience. Drummond recounts how the power of surrender during her car accident shifted her mindset, propelling her into a life of ambitious mountaineering pursuits and the pursuit of authentic fulfillment.

Offering insights from conquering challenges like scaling the world's tallest peaks, Drummond underscores the importance of meticulous planning, robust support systems, and celebrating the lessons of each journey—successful or not. As detailed in her book "Break Proof," Drummond is on a mission to inspire others to acknowledge and courageously pursue their passions, sparking a cycle of empowerment.

In this episode of the Creating Confidence podcast, Marie Diamond unpacks the relationship between your home environment and your life goals. She explains how your living space essentially functions as a 3D vision board, with household items and decor representing and manifesting your aspirations.

Diamond shares practical feng shui principles and techniques—from decluttering and arranging furniture to strategically placing symbolic objects—that can rapidly transform your mindset and attract positive opportunities aligned with your vision. Backing up her advice with real client success stories, she demonstrates how something as simple as updating your home can catalyze profound life changes and breakthroughs in areas like wealth, relationships, and fulfillment.

In this episode of the Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan podcast, Ashley Stahl from Wise Whisper shares techniques for crafting captivating stories and speeches. Stahl discusses effective storytelling structures like the mosaic, bait-and-switch, and flashback methods, emphasizing the importance of a dramatic opening balanced with educational content.

The episode explores how personal narratives about struggles and shared human experiences can forge connections with audiences. Stahl also explains how crafting a signature speech can grow businesses and brands by positioning speakers as credible experts. By recounting her journey from overcoming self-doubt to discovering the persuasive power of words, Stahl illustrates Wise Whisper's process of helping clients find their voices as speakers.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, the discussion centers on overcoming unhealthy perfectionism and challenging limiting beliefs. The guests explore the concept of self-compassion as a key to inner power, emphasizing self-kindness, acknowledging our shared humanity, and practicing mindfulness.

They also delve into the art of manifestation, highlighting the importance of intention, belief, and getting into the right emotional state. The conversation touches on letting go of controlling the "how" and adopting a present-focused mindset when manifesting desires.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Monahan explores the pivotal role of faith, optimism, and surrender in finding purpose and achieving success. Drawing from her personal experiences, she emphasizes the power of trusting one's intuition over external opinions and embracing uncertainty with an attitude of gratitude and positivity.

Monahan also delves into the principles of Feng Shui, explaining how decluttering living and working spaces can create an environment that invites "miracles" and opportunities aligned with one's vision. Her insights shed light on the transformative impact of maintaining an unshakable spiritual foundation and creating physical spaces that reflect and attract one's desired outcomes.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, spiritual teacher Michael Beckwith recounts his personal journey of spiritual awakening. He discusses the out-of-body experiences and visions that led him to discover his true nature as pure awareness beyond the ego.

Beckwith also explores the role of spiritual practices like meditation and affirmative prayer in shifting consciousness towards abundance and joy. Additionally, he delves into the power of spiritual communities and shared intention, explaining how groups united with common positive goals can elevate global consciousness.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, guest Jason Tartick shares insights from his career transition, moving from banking to starring on "The Bachelorette." The conversation highlights the value of calculated risk-taking, rooted in thorough preparation and ample savings. Financial transparency within relationships is a central theme, as Tartick advocates for open discussions on income, debt, and financial goals to prevent relationship strain.

Tartick also emphasizes the importance of setting ambitious "stretch" financial targets and maintaining a positive, growth-oriented mindset. He provides practical advice on clarifying one's long-term vision through exercises like writing letters to one's future self. Throughout the episode, Tartick encourages stepping outside comfort zones to seize new opportunities and achieve aspirations.

This episode of the Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan podcast explores neuroscience principles to rewire the brain for success. John Assaraf explains the roles of the brain's "Einstein" and "Frankenstein's Monster" parts - one envisioning positive future outcomes, the other triggering stress responses. He discusses how our subconscious patterns drive automatic thoughts and behaviors, yet can be reshaped through understanding triggers and deliberately practicing small positive changes.

Assaraf provides practical techniques like controlled breathing exercises to induce relaxation and manage anxiety. The conversation also covers developing empowering habits by identifying rewards that reinforce desired behaviors and tapping into emotional motivation through visualization exercises. Listeners will gain insights into consciously building habits and mindsets to overcome self-limiting patterns.

On the Creating Confidence podcast, Kim Rittberg shares expert insights on building confidence in front of the camera and strategically leveraging video content. She offers practical tips for overcoming initial camera shyness, such as breathing exercises and consistent practice recording and reviewing videos to develop a natural on-camera presence.

Rittberg emphasizes the importance of clear, concise messaging and captivating storytelling when creating videos. She advises sharing personal stories and unique perspectives to forge audience trust and loyalty. Additionally, she highlights the value of involving founders and CEOs in videos to humanize the brand and inspire through their backstories and visions.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Guy Kawasaki outlines the three phases to becoming remarkable: growth mindset, grit, and grace. He explains how adopting a growth mindset and persistent hard work (grit) pave the way for the final phase of focusing one's efforts on making a positive global impact (grace).

Kawasaki draws insights from over 200 remarkable individuals he interviewed, whose stories illustrate true remarkability lies not in personal wealth or fame, but in using one's abilities to improve the world. Highlighting examples like Andrea Lytle Peet, who completed marathons across the U.S. while battling ALS, Kawasaki emphasizes how remarkable people prioritize service, contribution, and leaving a positive mark for future generations.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Seth Godin and Heather Monahan explore principles for developing and sustaining a creative practice. They emphasize the importance of embracing imperfection, overcoming self-doubt, and aligning with one's authentic voice. Godin offers strategies for establishing consistent creative habits and defining one's target audience.

Monahan and Godin also provide guidance on building a personal brand, showcasing expertise, and effectively promoting creative work to reach the desired audience. Their insights shed light on the mindset and practical steps required for creativity to thrive.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Jon Gordon and Heather Monahan explore the concepts of oneness and separateness and their impact on individuals, relationships, and teams. Gordon discusses how adopting a mindset of oneness and unity fosters positivity, success, and healing, while separateness breeds negativity and dysfunction.

The conversation delves into the spiritual and scientific basis for oneness, with Gordon drawing from ancient stories and modern research. He offers practices like gratitude, meditation, and self-love as pathways to overcome the illusion of separateness and connect with the Divine, ultimately leading to a sense of wholeness and power.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Les Brown shares his inspiring journey from being labeled "mentally retarded" to becoming a renowned inspirational speaker. He emphasizes the power of mindset, self-belief, and envisioning success, crediting his teacher Mr. Washington for transforming his self-perception. Brown also discusses harnessing the Covid-19 pandemic as an opportunity for positive change and overcoming adversity.

The episode explores how Brown developed exceptional communication skills to dismantle limiting beliefs and motivate others. He highlights storytelling's impact in an "attention economy" and its role in commanding audiences and leaving lasting impressions. Through his public speaking mastery, Brown amplified his transformative message and ensured his lasting legacy.

On this episode of the Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan podcast, Tracy Holland challenges the notion that relentless hustle is the key to success. Instead, she emphasizes strategic networking with influential peers and industry leaders to gain new perspectives, avoid burnout, and open up further opportunities.

Holland also discusses the impact of imposter syndrome on even accomplished entrepreneurs. She and Monahan share advice on journaling achievements to boost confidence and shifting one's mindset to embrace unique strengths. Additionally, Holland explains her membership community Inner Fifth, which connects high-earning female entrepreneurs with experts and supportive peers in a confidential environment.

This episode of the Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan podcast features Sara Blakely and Jesse Itzler sharing insights on cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset. Blakely discusses how embracing rejection and failures led to Spanx's success, while lessons from past careers prepared her for marketing the brand. Itzler emphasizes pushing boundaries, like Blakely's grueling TV challenge, and embracing vulnerability, which Spanx embraces through "oops meetings."

The guests also examine the power of storytelling over product features, with Blakely creating buzz through tactics like in-store demonstrations. Humor emerges as a key component in sustaining momentum—from motivational tapes to zany personal themes, they reveal how making work fun drives accomplishments.

In this episode of the Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan podcast, Monahan interviews Ryan Blair about his journey from overcoming a challenging childhood marked by gang violence to achieving personal and professional success. Blair shares how a mindset shift through motivational tapes and embracing spirituality transformed his life's trajectory.

The conversation explores the pivotal roles of faith, meditation, forgiveness, and self-awareness in Blair's transformation. He discusses integrating spiritual practices into his daily routine, parenting, and business ventures. The episode delves into Blair's perspective on cultivating miracles, synchronicity, and aligning one's work with personal values for sustainable achievement.

In this episode of the Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan podcast, Suzanne Adams delves into the science of energy, frequency, and quantum physics. She explains how our thoughts and emotions emit frequencies that shape what we manifest in our lives. By cultivating positive, intentional thoughts, Adams asserts we can elevate our vibrational state and attract our desires.

The conversation explores overcoming limiting beliefs by aligning with intuition over logic. Adams shares manifestation techniques like visualization and affirmations, as well as inspirational stories of unexpected abundance and success attained through embracing one's "soul blueprint." She encourages listeners to tune into their passions and move beyond their logical minds to experience transformative growth.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Jillian Turecki shares insights on building healthy romantic relationships. Drawing from her personal journey of healing childhood traumas, Turecki discusses the importance of self-awareness and self-compassion in breaking unhealthy patterns.

Turecki offers strategies for navigating relationships, such as reframing dating perspectives, communicating needs openly, and taking responsibility for one's role in conflicts. The episode explores how self-discovery, challenging growth, and developing self-worth can positively impact partnerships. Turecki emphasizes the need to reconcile past experiences to create fulfilling connections.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, former fighter pilot Michelle "Mace" Curran discusses overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Curran shares her personal journey of battling feelings of inadequacy despite her significant achievements. She reveals the strategies that enabled her to embrace vulnerability, challenge perfectionism, and gain perspective from supportive team environments where mistakes were seen as learning opportunities.

The conversation also covers the importance of vulnerability in leadership, the challenges women face in male-dominated fields, and Curran's transition from the military to entrepreneurship and public speaking. Through her experiences, Curran offers insights on cultivating self-belief, building trust, and pursuing one's passions while navigating self-doubt.

On this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, a discussion with Niko Emanuilidis, founder of The Daddy Academy, offers insights into modern dating and relationship advice. The conversation centers around Emanuilidis's philosophies on navigating the dating landscape, including his perspectives on timing, maintaining balance, and gender differences in relating to potential partners.

Emanuilidis brings his dating expertise, drawing from the journey of his Daddy Academy platform, which grew from an inside joke into a significant social media presence and coaching business. He shares strategies like pacing new relationships, suggesting once-weekly dates for the first month, and emphasizes focusing on personal passions outside of the relationship. The episode explores Emanuilidis's goal of empowering men and women to take control of their love lives through understanding the nuances of modern dating.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Niko Emanuilidis, founder of The Daddy Academy, shares insights on navigating modern dating and relationships. He emphasizes the importance of pacing in the early stages of a relationship, explaining how taking time to truly connect can build genuine interest and sustainable emotional energy.

Emanuilidis and Monahan explore the dynamics of masculine and feminine energies in attraction and relationships. They discuss how dating apps, while convenient, can present obstacles to meaningful connections. Emanuilidis also offers advice on recognizing unproductive relationships and embracing opportunities for self-growth after a breakup.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Kathryn Gordon joins Heather to discuss building strong, healthy relationships. The conversation explores shifting from an adversarial dynamic to a collaborative partnership through open communication, trust, and aligning your goals with your partner.

Kathryn shares personal anecdotes about overcoming challenges in her own marriage, such as recovering from infidelity through vulnerability and prioritizing each other's needs. The discussion also touches on the role of faith and spirituality in fostering intimacy, strengthening bonds, and navigating difficulties together as a team.

In this episode of the Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan podcast, guests share insights on fostering a growth mindset, overcoming self-imposed limitations, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. The conversation explores practical techniques like reframing negative thoughts and viewing failures as learning experiences that spur iteration and improvement.

The guests also offer advice on building and managing effective teams, emphasizing the importance of delegation, open communication, and cultivating a culture of shared ownership. The episode touches on maintaining work-life balance and mental wellness as an entrepreneur, highlighting the value of self-care routines, supportive networks, and maintaining perspective.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, leadership expert Dr. Richard Winters highlights approaches for effective leadership at any level. Winters draws from the Kenevan framework to explain how leaders should adapt their decision-making processes based on situational complexity, emphasizing the importance of inclusive group facilitation for complex scenarios.

The discussion touches on strategies for mitigating burnout and increasing employee engagement, such as fostering alignment with organizational purpose, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and actively ensuring diverse voices contribute meaningfully. Winters offers practical tips on leading teams through difficult challenges while empowering all members for collective success.

On "Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan," Heather discusses the power of faith, prayer, and belief in transforming one's life. She shares personal stories that illustrate the rewards of surrendering control to a higher power and trusting the divine plan, even amid challenges.

Monahan advocates for establishing a spiritual connection through daily prayer and devotion while seeking signs of divine guidance. She encourages listeners to reframe setbacks as growth opportunities and embrace a "God-sized" vision — just as her own leap of faith opened new doors after losing her job.

In this episode of the Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan podcast, hosts Heather Monahan and Craig Siegel delve into the power of mindset and thought patterns. They discuss the importance of replacing disempowering thoughts with empowering ones, maintaining disciplined routines, and embracing a growth mindset through continuous learning.

The episode also explores building genuine connections, the Law of Attraction, and the role of intentionality and mindfulness in manifesting success. Monahan and Siegel share strategies for cultivating gratitude, aligning with positive frequencies, and overcoming limiting mindsets to unlock new possibilities in one's personal and professional endeavors.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, both Monahan and her guest Andrew Metz, a sales leader, discuss overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt in their careers. They share personal experiences of doubting their worthiness for promotions, despite inner voices affirming their capabilities and driving them forward.

Metz also explores building trust and fostering vulnerability as a leader, encouraging tactics like connecting with teams on a personal level and modeling the behavior you want to see. The conversation delves into confidence-boosting strategies for teams, such as acknowledging small wins, peer mentorship, and incorporating humor in professional settings.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, a framework developed by Dr. Stephen R. Covey over 35 years ago, continues to guide individuals towards purposeful and proactive behaviors. In this episode of the Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan podcast, Todd Davis delves into strategies for cultivating new habits and mindset shifts, such as self-reflection exercises and visualizations, that can enhance personal productivity and decision-making.

The Seven Habits framework also emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence and trust in fostering effective collaboration. Davis shares techniques for developing empathy through active listening and building trust through considerate communication. By applying the principles of the Seven Habits framework, individuals can progress from dependence to interdependence, a hallmark of true effectiveness in both personal and professional contexts.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Stacy Tuschl shares data-driven strategies for business growth and optimizing sales funnels. She emphasizes using up-to-date metrics like conversion rates to make informed decisions and refine campaigns for maximum impact in today's rapidly evolving market landscape.

The episode covers practical techniques for generating engaged leads across platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn. Tuschl provides insights on personalizing high-value outreach, offering tangible value to prospects, and creating a seamless customer experience throughout the sales process. Her focus is on continually analyzing and enhancing sales funnels, while utilizing automation judiciously to amplify personalized efforts.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Melanie Borden, Founder and CEO at The Borden Group, shares insights on optimizing your LinkedIn profile and personal brand. The conversation covers strategies for crafting an engaging "About" section, leveraging visuals like your profile picture and banner, and consistently sharing valuable content to position yourself as a thought leader.

Monahan and Borden also delve into utilizing AI tools for content creation, transcription, and automation to streamline workflows and maintain brand consistency. They discuss embracing negative feedback as a sign of increasing visibility and focusing on celebrating milestones alongside supportive communities.

This episode of the Creating Confidence podcast explores Robin Arzón's journey to confidence through fitness. Arzón opens up about pivotal life experiences, including a traumatic event in college that led her to running as a form of therapy. She discusses her transition from a successful law career to the fitness industry, driven by her growing passion.

Arzón shares how fitness played a key role in her path to inner empowerment and self-discovery. She emphasizes cultivating confidence through setting and working towards personal goals, and provides insights into maintaining work-life balance through proactive self-care routines and strategic partnerships aligned with her values.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, guest Cathy Heller delves into the contrasting "soul self" and "ego self" within each person. She explains how the soul self embodies divine wisdom and presence, while the ego self seeks control and validation through over-delivering.

Heller argues that cultivating self-acceptance allows one to receive freely and manifest abundance effortlessly. She discusses spiritual practices like meditation that develop non-judgmental awareness and attune reality to the soul's inherent wholeness. By grounding oneself in this state of presence, Heller suggests, manifestation occurs naturally as desires stem from fullness, not lack.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Chris Schembra, known as USA Today's "Gratitude Guru," shares how cultivating gratitude transformed his outlook on life. He explains the personal and psychological benefits of expressing appreciation, even in the face of negative experiences.

Schembra discusses the science behind gratitude's ability to foster self-awareness, empathy, and personal growth. He also explores how applying gratitude practices in professional settings can strengthen team connections, drive business outcomes, and help individuals overcome limiting beliefs to unlock success.

Personal branding is a critical investment for unlocking opportunities and reaching new heights, according to Heather Monahan on her podcast, "Creating Confidence." In this episode, Monahan and her guest, Melanie Borden, explore strategies for building a powerful personal brand through LinkedIn, overcoming mindset obstacles, and leveraging supportive communities and frameworks.

The hosts share real-world success stories that demonstrate personal branding's tangible impacts, such as career transitions, promotions, securing board seats, and growing profitable businesses. Monahan and Borden provide actionable insights on crafting intentional profiles, sharing expertise, and adopting a growth mindset to step into one's power through personal branding.

On this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, the host and guest Mike Bayer discuss the importance of self-awareness for personal growth and overcoming insecurity. They explore practices such as journaling and seeking outside perspectives to identify blind spots and challenge negative self-talk.

Bayer and Monahan reflect on navigating life transitions, redefining one's purpose, and embracing discomfort when starting over. They also share insights on entrepreneurship and partnerships, stressing the need for due diligence and adaptability when building a new career path or business venture. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, the conversation encourages listeners to cultivate self-acceptance and resilience on their journey to success.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Dr. Erika Schwartz shares her personal journey of discovering bioidentical hormone therapy, a form of hormone replacement therapy that uses hormones molecularly identical to those produced by the human body. After struggling with menopausal symptoms despite her medical training, Schwartz embraced bioidentical hormones herself and delved into studying and developing customized formulations.

Schwartz discusses the science behind bioidentical hormones, differentiating them from synthetic hormone treatments. She explores the potential benefits, particularly in preventing diseases like heart disease and osteoporosis. Schwartz also highlights the importance of a holistic approach to health and wellness, integrating diet, exercise, stress management, and other lifestyle factors alongside hormone therapy.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Dalia Feldheim shares her purpose-driven approach to leadership that combines storytelling, positive psychology, and practical application. She discusses the importance of balancing traditionally masculine and feminine traits in the workplace, advocating for the integration of empathy and teamwork alongside authority.

Feldheim offers insights on cultivating an empathetic and resilient work culture that enhances employee happiness. Drawing from personal experiences, she highlights the pitfalls of toxic, command-and-control leadership styles and the need for more humane corporate environments that embrace emotional intelligence and foster positive emotions.

In this episode from the "Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan" podcast, Monahan shares insights on navigating busy schedules, the value of diverse communities and mentors, and practical applications of AI tools.

She explores strategies for productivity and time management, including prioritizing tasks strategically and embracing unexpected opportunities. Monahan also discusses the importance of expanding one's circles, learning from experts who have achieved desired success, and leveraging AI assistants and customized prompts effectively. Additionally, she delves into principles of manifestation and personal growth, such as adopting a "main character" mindset, visualization practices, and the concept of "reversibility" in goal achievement.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, guest Kacia Ghetmiri emphasizes the importance of income diversification and building multiple revenue streams for financial stability. Kacia shares her entrepreneurial journey, from successfully transitioning out of her corporate job to building a real estate portfolio and creating the top-rated "Empower Her" podcast.

The discussion highlights the value of having a supportive community and partner when pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors. Kacia also candidly discusses the challenges of balancing parenthood with her ventures, addressing the need to redefine success and reframe productivity metrics during this major life change.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, guest Kute Blackson examines the nature of the ego and its resistance to surrender. He explains that the ego, formed from childhood trauma and conditioning, builds walls to avoid vulnerability, hindering personal growth and transformation.

Blackson outlines the process of surrender, highlighting the importance of grieving losses, embracing truth, and aligning one's thoughts, feelings, and actions with authenticity. He shares how surrender transcends the ego's limitations, initiating insight, healing, and opportunities that fulfill one's true purpose.

In this episode of Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan, Heather shares insights on adaptability, personal growth, and the power of community support. She recounts how she innovated and restructured her mastermind event after facing unexpected challenges, turning obstacles into a more impactful experience for attendees. The episode delves into maintaining confidence in the face of negativity, learning from personal missteps, and the importance of surrounding oneself with a supportive circle.

Heather emphasizes embracing change and taking risks as catalysts for growth, encouraging listeners to challenge conventional approaches. Through personal anecdotes, she illustrates how adaptation and risk-taking enable personal and professional evolution, even when the path forward seems uncertain.

In this episode of the Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan podcast, Tracy Holland shares her entrepreneurial journey, from childhood business ventures to scaling and eventually selling her successful beauty empire. She delves into the creative financing strategies and hard work involved in rapidly expanding her company, as well as the toll it took on her work-life balance.

Holland then discusses her platform Inner Fifth, which aims to support women entrepreneurs through community, knowledge sharing, and diverse perspectives. She emphasizes the value of surrounding oneself with growth-minded individuals and actively seeking supportive communities to expedite one's entrepreneurial growth.

Understanding the principles and habits that separate elite performers from the rest is the focus of this episode of the Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan podcast. Heather and her guest Alan Stein Jr. examine how respecting fundamentals, maintaining a coachable mindset, and developing effective routines contribute to sustained excellence in one's craft.

The episode stresses the importance of humility and openness to feedback, exploring how excessive ego and an unwillingness to be coached can undermine even the most talented individuals. Stein and Monahan also delve into strategies for overcoming challenges, touching on self-compassion, avoiding burnout, and aligning effort with personal fulfillment to maintain joy in one's work.

Dive into the world of personal development with Heather Monahan in the latest episode of "Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan." Amidst life's ups and downs, Heather reveals her strategies for fostering self-growth and boosting confidence. This episode is a journey into her philosophy of planting seeds for the future, a practice rooted in patience and positive expectation. With each step outside her comfort zone, be it joining a dating app or traveling to new countries like Saudi Arabia, Heather illustrates the importance of embracing the unknown as an avenue for growth and self-discovery.

In matters of the heart and business, Heather emphasizes the significance of making space for both new relationships and professional opportunities. She candidly shares her personal milestone of severing ties with the past to welcome new love and the wisdom gained from selective dating. On the professional front, Heather recounts her approach to networking, as exemplified by her initiative with Gary Vaynerchuk's business partner, which blossomed into collaboration. Her insights echo a core principle: providing value with no strings attached is the cornerstone of building lasting connections and a strong personal brand.

Dive into the mind of Guy Kawasaki as he joins Heather Monahan in "Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan" to discuss the inspiration behind his 16th book, "Think Remarkable," and the art of creating an immensely successful podcast. Drawing on lessons from interviews with personalities like Jane Goodall and Stacey Abrams, Kawasaki shares how embodying growth, grit, and grace can elevate individuals from being different to making a truly remarkable impact on the world. This episode isn't just about personal success; it's an exploration of how one's efforts can resonate far and wide, prompting listeners to rethink what it means to leave a lasting legacy.

The conversation delves into real-life accounts of people like Andrea Lytle Peet, who illustrate the power of the human spirit in overcoming life's toughest challenges. Kawasaki also imparts wisdom on the value of patience in judgment and action, suggesting that we often overlook the rich complexities that each person's story holds. With an encompassing look at planting seeds for the future, this episode with Heather Monahan and Guy Kawasaki invites listeners to consider the deep-rooted influence their actions have, not just for today, but for generations to come.

Delve into the core principle of self-improvement with Heather Monahan in the latest episode of "Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan," where she reveals the potency of leaning into and overcoming fear for personal and professional fortitude. Monahan candidly shares her recent journey to Saudi Arabia, illustrating how embracing uncertainty and cultural differences can pave the way for growth. She recounts the meticulous preparations she undertook, from connecting with Middle Eastern individuals to embracing local customs, all in an effort to resonate with her overseas audience.

Heather’s narrative transcends the mere act of public speaking; it's about consistently challenging oneself to expand one’s horizons and capabilities. By engaging with diverse groups, from media professionals to landscapers, she demonstrates the importance of finding common ground, no matter the audience. This episode unpacks the transformative power of moving outside the comfort zone as Monahan ties her escalating challenges, from minor keynotes to prestigious LEAP Conference talks, to her expanding achievements. Through her experiences, listeners are encouraged to acknowledge how facing fear not only prepares you for life's larger stages but also facilitates professional triumphs.

Dive into the world of "Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan" as Heather and guest Lori Harder explore the intricate tapestry of personal development and the dynamic journey of embracing change. In this episode, Heather candidly unpacks the importance of persistence and the mindset required for success, stressing that breakthroughs often follow significant barriers. She shares her own encounters with the fear of failure, providing insights into why sometimes success takes time to manifest and why that wait is a crucial part of the growth process.

Heather and Lori also delve into the intimate aspects of their lives, such as moving on from past relationships and transitioning to new living situations. They highlight how letting go and accepting new opportunities can lead to unexpected joys and the role of community in supporting personal and professional endeavors. From grappling with personal losses to finding value in new beginnings and building valuable connections, this conversation encapsulates the real essence of navigating personal change—encouraging listeners to hold onto hope and move courageously forward.

Delve into the dynamics of empowerment with Heather Monahan in the latest episode of "Creating Confidence." Monahan shares her candid perspectives on reshaping one's environment and social interactions as essential steps towards overcoming adversity and personal growth. By encouraging listeners to rewrite their narratives, she illuminates the significance of taking ownership to transform challenges into control over one's life. Monahan's assertive strategies spotlight the critical act of discarding negative influences, empowering you to fire the "villains" in your story and make space for those who offer respect and support.

In a continuation of her empowering guidance, Monahan offers insight into cultivating confidence and self-worth. Through maintaining composure amidst disrespect and holding firm in one's values, she expounds on the power of a poised and confident stance in any interaction. With practical anecdotes and a focus on uncompromising self-respect, Heather Monahan emphasizes the necessity of strong personal boundaries as a testament to one's self-worth. Her advice on steering clear of desperation in pursuit of what one truly deserves sets the foundations for not just professional excellence, but a life led with undoubted confidence.