Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

Feeling unsure how to navigate your career or money decisions in 2026? FBI Negotiator Chris Voss is back sharing the exact mindset and negotiation strategies he’s used in the highest-stakes situations. From layoffs to tough conversations, he breaks down how your inner dialogue, not your circumstances, is what determines your outcome. We dive into why “no” is actually your advantage, how to avoid the biggest negotiation traps, and the emotional intelligence skills that separate top performers from everyone else. I even found myself rethinking how I approach difficult people and high-pressure situations. Get ready to negotiate with more confidence, clarity, and control.

In This Episode You Will Learn


Why 20% of deals are "ghosts" and how to spot them.


How to handle difficult decision-makers without losing the deal.


The 3 emotional mindsets that make you unstoppable.


A question that instantly builds connection.


The “no-oriented” question that opens doors.


How to think about job loss and career uncertainty in 2026.


Why AI won’t replace great negotiators.

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Have you ever had a moment where something didn’t go the way you planned and you immediately assumed it was a problem? I’ve been there more times than I can count. In this episode, I share a story about my son that completely shifted how I look at challenges, growth, and what’s truly possible when you stop focusing on problems and start finding solutions. I also break down steps you can take to change your life, from creating a plan to practicing gratitude and choosing joy even when it’s not easy. Get ready to stop waiting for things to get easier and start becoming stronger and more confident with every step forward.

In This Episode You Will Learn


How to SHIFT from focusing on problems to finding SOLUTIONS.


Why stepping outside your COMFORT ZONE creates growth.


How breaking your ROUTINE unlocks new opportunities.


The importance of taking OWNERSHIP of your current situation.


Why GRATITUDE can instantly change your perspective and energy.


How to stay PRESENT while still working toward your goals.

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Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553! 


Visit heathermonahan.com


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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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What if “making it” doesn’t solve your problems, it just gives you new ones? In this episode, I sit down with Jess Ekstrom, the founder of Headbands of Hope and Mic Drop Workshop, to break down the belief that once you “make it,” everything will finally feel easier, happier, and complete. We talk about the pressure of constantly chasing the next goal, the illusion that success will solve your problems, and how to stop tying your happiness to future outcomes. Jess also shares the idea of choosing problems you actually want to solve, defining your own success fingerprint, and shifting from achievement-based thinking to mission-driven living. Get ready to rethink what success means and start creating a life that feels good now, not “someday.”

In This Episode You Will Learn


How to STOP chasing outcomes that promise a problem-free life.


The PURPOSE TEST to evaluate if your goals are aligned with you.


How to define your SUCCESS FINGERPRINT based on your values.


How to shift from singular goals to a MISSION that keeps you motivated.


Why attaching your happiness to a FINISH LINE keeps you stuck in a cycle of delay.


How to ZOOM OUT and evaluate if your daily actions align with your life.

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Pre-Order Jess Ekstrom’s new book Making It Without Losing It and get the FREE audiobook + BONUSES: https://jessekstrom.com/makingit/

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Learn how to become a paid speaker with Mic Drop Workshop: micdropworkshop.com


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What if the thoughts holding you back aren’t even yours? In this episode, I sit down with certified clinical hypnotherapist Heather David to talk about how limiting beliefs are formed and how they silently shape your confidence, decisions, and identity. Heather breaks down how to revisit old experiences, separate from them, and step into your power in a completely new way. Tune in if you’re ready to stop judging yourself and release what’s been holding you back.

In This Episode You Will Learn


Why LIMITING BELIEFS are formed in childhood.


How your SUBCONSCIOUS mind influences your confidence and behavior.


How TAPPING instantly calms your nervous system.


How HYPNOTHERAPY helps uncover and reframe past experiences.


Why you don’t need to RELIVE the past to heal from it.


How to reconnect with your INNER POWER and self-trust.

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Resources + Links


Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553! 


Visit heathermonahan.com


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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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Have you ever looked at someone’s success and thought, “How did that happen so fast?” In this episode, I talk about what success looks like behind the scenes and why comparing yourself to what you see will only slow you down. I share a story from my own life that proves how what looks like an “overnight win” is usually years of setbacks, delays, and persistence that no one talks about. I also break down how to reframe criticism, use it as fuel, and stay focused on your path instead of getting distracted by someone else’s opinion. Get ready to stop comparing, stay in your lane, and keep showing up.

In This Episode You Will Learn


What you DON’T SEE behind someone else’s results and wins.


How COMPARISON can distract you from your own progress.


Why staying in your own lane is your biggest ADVANTAGE.


How to stop giving your POWER to negative voices.


When to IGNORE criticism and when to LEVERAGE it.

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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