Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

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Confidence Classic: The MAGIC of Surrender with Kute Blackson Oct 08, 2025

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Most of us want to “move on” or “let go,” but we skip the one phase that makes surrender possible. In this episode, I sit down with transformational teacher and bestselling author Kute Blackson to break down what surrender really means and why it’s the opposite of weakness. We talk about how to let go without giving up, recognize the ego’s survival patterns that keep you in control mode, and the step-by-step “anatomy of surrender” process. Tune in and discover the practices that will help you release control, grieve what’s past, and open yourself to bigger opportunities and a life that feels more aligned and alive.

In This Episode, You Will Learn

Why SURRENDER is not weakness but the PASSWORD to FREEDOM.
Why GRIEVING is the missing step before surrender can happen.
How CONTROL is the ego’s master addiction and keeps you stuck.
How to tell yourself the TRUTH and stop negotiating your life away.
Why PAIN is feedback that you’re out of alignment.
Ways to ALIGN with your soul’s deeper vision and act from authenticity.
Why LETTING GO of what’s not for you creates space for greater blessings.

Resources + Links

Learn more about ⁠kuteblackson.com⁠
Read ⁠You Are The One⁠ & ⁠Magic of Surrender ⁠
FREE ⁠Reinvent Online Seminar⁠
Attend ⁠The Boundless Bliss⁠ event

Listen to ⁠Soul Talk⁠
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Confidence Classic: Believe In Yourself When Everyone Else Says No with Jamie Kern Lim, Founder of IT Cosmetics Oct 07, 2025

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How many times have you been told “no” when your gut was screaming “yes”? In this episode, I’m bringing back a conversation with my friend and inspiration, Jamie Kern Lima, the founder of IT Cosmetics. Jamie shares how she went from building a company in her living room to selling it to L’Oréal for $1.2 billion, becoming the first female CEO in L’Oréal’s 100+ year history. We talk about how to stop letting other people’s opinions drown out your own intuition, how to keep moving forward when the doors keep slamming shut, and how to root for yourself even when no one else does.

In This Episode, You Will Learn

Why you must turn down the volume on critics and tune into your intuition.
The “microphone” tool to protect your energy and choose whose voice you amplify.
Why setbacks are often your setup for something bigger.
The visualization practice Jamie used before her life-changing QVC pitch.
Why rejection can be “God’s protection” and how to trust it.
How to believe in yourself even when the world tells you no.

Resources + Links

Visit Jamie’s website: ⁠https://jamiekernlima.com/⁠
Get your copy of Jamie’s ⁠Believe It⁠ HERE!
Get your FREE 95 PG Action Plan HERE!

Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan
Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN.
Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN.
Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE.
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Why Q4 Is the Time to Go BIGGER with Heather! Oct 01, 2025

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Confidence isn’t something you’re born with, but something you build. In this episode, I share why confidence is always the by-product of action, not a feeling you wait for. I talk about my experience in the C-suite, the fears I carried that turned out to be wasted energy, and how bold moves in Q4 can set you up for massive success next year. I also share how a near-canceled Dubai trip led to interviewing billionaire Peter Jones, who taught me to go BIGGER, and why being called ‘delusional’ might be the best compliment you’ll receive. Get ready to stop overthinking and start showing up as the most confident version of yourself.

In This Episode You Will Learn

Why CONFIDENCE is a by-product of ACTION, not a feeling.
How to ACT confident before you actually feel it.
The BODY LANGUAGE shift that lowers stress and boosts power.
Why Q4 is the BEST TIME to pitch raises, promotions, and clients.
How to LEVERAGE your personal brand for global opportunities.
SALES CLOSING STRATEGIES you can apply to clients, sponsors, or pitches.
The POWER of testimonials, identity, and silence in closing deals.

Resources + Links

October Group Ladies Only: https://heather-monahan.myshopify.com/products/seminar-registration
Mastermind Team - 3 spots left! Apply here: https://heathermonahan.com/the-elite-mastermind/
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Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN.
Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN.
Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE.
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Confidence Classic: Win the Inner Game and Rise Stronger with Ben Newman Sep 30, 2025

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What if the greatest challenges of your life were actually the foundation for your biggest wins? In this episode, I sit down with Ben Newman, performance coach to Fortune 500 leaders, Super Bowl champions, and championship football teams like the Alabama Crimson Tide. We talk about how to keep showing up on the days you want to quit, why purpose must be stronger than pain, and how investing in yourself (through coaches, mentors, or even accountability partners) is the fastest way to unlock your next level. Ben also shares practical tools from his work with world-class athletes and business leaders that you can apply right now to your own life. Tune in and learn how to push through adversity, find your fire, and create unstoppable momentum in your life and business.

In This Episode, You Will Learn

Meet Ben Newman, performance coach, author, and former mental conditioning coach for Alabama Crimson Tide.
The PRAYER that gave Ben clarity and purpose every day.
The UNEXPECTED “sign” that confirmed Ben’s spiritual path.
Why COACHING and ACCOUNTABILITY are essential for growth.
The PRIZEFIGHTER DAY framework to win personally and professionally.
Why CHAMPIONS never stop investing in coaching and mentorship.

Resources + Links

Learn more about Ben Newman at ⁠bennewman.net⁠
Get your copy of Ben Newman’s ⁠Uncommon Leadership⁠ HERE!
Enroll in ⁠Ben Newman’s Uncommon Coaching Program⁠

Listen to Ben Newman’s ⁠The Burn Podcast
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Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN.
Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN.
Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE.
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Confidence Classic: Believe in Your Worth FIRST With Heather! Sep 24, 2025

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Uncertainty can feel overwhelming, but it’s also where the biggest breakthroughs happen. In this episode, I share stories from my own life about letting go of control, trusting the process, and watching miracles unfold when I stopped forcing outcomes. I share how setbacks turned into blessings, why the people you surround yourself with matter so much, and how to step into opportunities that are bigger than what you imagined. Get ready to build faith in yourself, show up with grace, and embrace the unknown with confidence.

In This Episode You Will Learn

Why losing your cool in business has a ripple effect you might not see.
How to pause, breathe, and exit gracefully before emotions take over.
What selling a home taught me about letting go of fear and trusting timing.
Why your “magic eraser” solution might already be closer than you realize.
How to identify true champions in your circle vs. people who drain your energy.
A simple rule that ensures your words match your worth.

Resources + Links

Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan
Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN.
Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN.
Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE.
Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.com.
Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!
Visit heathermonahan.com
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Confidence Classic: The Strengths of Perfectionism with Katherine Morgan Schafler Sep 23, 2025

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Perfectionism isn’t one-size-fits-all. It shows up in ways you may not even realize. In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist and author Katherine Morgan Schafler to talk about how perfectionism fuels growth instead of stress. Katherine shares the five types of perfectionists, how to identify your own patterns, and why perfectionism without boundaries often turns destructive. We also dive into how to channel perfectionist tendencies into self-awareness, resilience, and real power rather than burnout or fear. Tune in to discover how to reframe perfectionism not as a flaw to fix, but as a signal of your drive and potential.

In This Episode You Will Learn

PERFECTIONISM is not a flaw but a POWER with the right boundaries.
The DIFFERENCE between manipulation and influence.
The 3 STEP SELF-COMPASSION framework that builds resilience and confidence.
Why PERFECTIONISM in men is celebrated but in women criticized.
Why asking for HELP is actually a SIGN OF DETERMINATION.
How REFRAMING control shifts your approach to goals.
The FIVE TYPES of perfectionists and how each one shows up in life and work.

Resources + Links

Learn more about Katherine: ⁠www.katherineschafler.com⁠ & ⁠www.perfectionistsguide.com⁠
Read ⁠The Perfectionist's Guide To Losing Control⁠
Take the ⁠Perfectionism Profile Quiz⁠
Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan
Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN.
Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN.
Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE.
Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.com.
Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!
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Confidence Classic: The PRO Secrets To EXCELLENCE with Alan Stein Jr. Sep 17, 2025

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What separates the best of the best from everyone else? In this episode, I sit down with performance coach and bestselling author Alan Stein Jr., who shares habits behind NBA icons like Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Kobe Bryant, and how the same principles apply to business, leadership, and life. We talk about standards vs. goals, blending confidence with humility, purposeful practice in the “unseen hours,” and why discipline creates freedom. Alan also shares the strategies to reduce stress, escape stagnation, and prevent burnout, including my traffic gratitude hack. Get ready to master your craft with daily choices that build tomorrow’s results.

In This Episode, You Will Learn

Why STANDARDS > GOALS and how today’s choices build tomorrow’s results.
Why DISCIPLINE creates FREEDOM in every area of life.
How purposeful PRACTICE and REPETITION lead to mastery.
Steph Curry’s FREE-THROW STANDARD that separates the greats.
How HUMILITY and COACHABILITY fuel continuous growth.
Why KIND SELF-TALK and VULNERABILITY build unshakable confidence.

Resources + Links

Get your copy of Alan’s “Sustain Your Game” HERE⁠
Learn more about Alan at ⁠alansteinjr.com⁠ & ⁠strongerteam.com⁠
Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan
Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN.
Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN.
Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE.
Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.com.
Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!
Visit heathermonahan.com
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Alan Stein Jr. on LinkedIn⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, Instagram & X

Confidence Classic: Choose Faith Over Fear & Success Will Follow with Heather! Sep 16, 2025

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Getting fired doesn’t mean you failed. It means you’re in powerful company and standing at a new beginning. In this episode, I share how getting fired pushed me out of a life I’d outgrown and into my purpose. I break down how to turn uncertainty into possibility, why responding, not reacting, gives you instant power in any room, and a sample script for confronting workplace bullying. Get ready to choose FAITH over fear so the right doors start opening.

In This Episode You Will Learn

Why GETTING FIRED puts you in GOOD COMPANY.
How to spot your “MAGIC moments” and turn them into a purpose.
A sample SCRIPT to ADDRESS workplace bullying with confidence.
How to SPOT and ASK for signs that confirm your direction.
Framework to PROTECT your mindset during setbacks.
PRACTICES to lead with gratitude, and move with faith over fear.

Resources + Links

Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan
Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN.
Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN.
Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE.
Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.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

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Confidence Classic: How to Raise Your Frequency to See Bigger Opportunities with Glenn Lundy Sep 10, 2025

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What if the lowest point of your life became the turning point toward your greatest success? In this episode, I sit down with Glenn Lundy to talk about how your mindset and energy shape your reality, why sharing your story inspires connection and service, and how the L.E.A.D.D. framework transforms leadership in life and business. Glenn also shares how to connect with anyone, why a people-first approach drives success, and the morning routine that resets your mindset. Tune in to discover how to communicate with impact, lead with confidence, and attract bigger opportunities.

In This Episode, You Will Learn

How frequency and energy shape the opportunities you see and attract.
Why sharing your story (even the hard parts) inspires and heals.
The L.E.A.D.D. framework for becoming a stronger leader.
How to use the tone scale for better communication.
Morning routine to protect your mindset and momentum.

Resources + Links

Visit Glenn’s Website: ⁠glennlundy.com⁠

Join ⁠800% Elite Automotive Club⁠

Listen to ⁠#RiseandGrind w/Glenn Lundy⁠ & ⁠Breakfast With Champions⁠

Read Glenn’s book ⁠The Morning 5 ebook⁠

Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan
Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN.
Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN.
Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE.
Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.com.
Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!
Visit heathermonahan.com
Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/
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Glenn on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook & X

Confidence Classic: Why Fear Means You’re Exactly Where You Need to Be with Heather! Sep 09, 2025

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Are you waiting for the “perfect moment” to chase your dreams, or hesitating because of fear? In this episode, I share why you must act before you feel ready and how I built confidence after being fired from corporate America. I also break down how a 30 day plan helped me rebuild self-trust, why fear signals you’re on the right path, and how to find the right “room” of supporters, like those I found during the pandemic. Get ready to trade hesitation for action and unlock the confident version of yourself.

In This Episode, You Will Learn

Why fear signals you’re on the right path.
How to stop overthinking and start doing.
The 30 day plan that helped me rebuild self-trust after setbacks.
Why waiting for confidence actually keeps you stuck.
How to reframe setbacks as the setup for your next breakthrough.

Resources + Links

Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan
Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN.
Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN.
Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE.
Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.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

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Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn

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