Unlocking the Secrets of Confidence with Best-Selling Author Heather Monahan

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Join us as we welcome Heather Monahan, a renowned best-selling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and the driving force behind Boss In Heels. As a former C-suite executive, Heather's accomplishments include the prestigious Glass Ceiling Award and recognition as one of the most influential women in Radio in 2017. Thrive Global further acknowledged her as a Limit Breaking Female Founder in 2018. Her work has graced the pages of prominent publications such as USA Today, CNN, Forbes, Fast Company, and Business News Daily.

Discovering Heather's Journey to Confidence

Heather Monahan's confidence may seem effortless now, but this wasn't always the case. She shares her transformative journey, including a challenging period of unemployment that left her confidence shaken. However, through perseverance and the development of effective strategies, she conquered self-doubt and emerged as a beacon of confidence.

Unveiling the Secrets to Confidence

During the podcast, Heather delves into:

• The Tangible Benefits of Confidence: Discover how confidence can positively impact various aspects of life, from relationships to career success.

• The Unconventional Path to Harvard: Witness Heather's remarkable journey to teaching at Harvard, despite not attending an Ivy League university. Her story highlights the transformative power of self-belief.

• The Art of Confident Communication: Learn how to use language that exudes confidence and creates a lasting impression.

• Differentiating Confidence from Arrogance: Gain clarity on the fine line between confidence and arrogance and how to strike the right balance.

• The Graceful Acceptance of Compliments: Heather offers practical tips for graciously receiving compliments and acknowledging your strengths.

• Networking Success: Hear Heather's insightful strategies for connecting with influential individuals, including securing Gary Vee as the inaugural guest on her podcast.

• Embracing Humble Beginnings: Learn to leverage a humble childhood as a superpower, turning potential embarrassment into a source of strength.

• The Power of Exposing Shame: Heather emphasizes the significance of confronting and acknowledging shame to diminish its hold over us.

• Channeling Confidence in Times of Need: Discover Heather's effective method for summoning confidence when facing daunting challenges.

• The Courage to Conquer Fears: Delve into Heather's personal experience of overcoming her fear and delivering a powerful TEDx talk.

Learning and Growing Through Heather's Insights

Heather's journey and insights offer invaluable lessons in confidence and mental strength:

• The Harm of Self-Deprecation: Heather cautions against using self-deprecating humor or negative self-talk as a means of diffusing tension or expressing humility. This behavior can inadvertently send a message of weakness and invite others to treat you poorly.

• Embracing Accountability: While acknowledging mistakes is important, Heather stresses the significance of refraining from apologizing for who you are. Taking ownership of your actions is crucial, but excessive apologies can undermine your self-worth and convey a negative self-image.

• The Importance of Self-Respect: Heather underscores the importance of maintaining self-respect, even in humorous situations. Putting yourself down sends a signal that it is acceptable for others to do the same.

Heather Monahan's Quotes of Wisdom

"Own that shame, whatever it is, and watch it lose power." - Heather Monahan

"You’re selling people on who you are and how to treat you."

"Channel whoever you need to in that moment because that will build confidence for you."

"Confidence is like a muscle that when trained will grow. The more you practice stepping into different things, the more proof you get that you can do hard things."

“Clarity and communication are really important right now given the uncertainty in our world. People look to those who can lead people. They look to others for clarity. People want to worth with those who have certainty."

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