Confidence Classic: The Courage to Ask for What You Need with Heather!

Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

Heather Monahan

Self-improvement, Education, Business, Entrepreneurship

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 26 May 2026

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever stayed quiet just to keep the peace, even when it meant abandoning yourself? In this episode, I open up about a personal situation that forced me to speak my truth, even though it didn’t go the way I hoped. I share why confidence isn’t about controlling the outcome, it’s about having the courage to honor your needs and use your voice anyway. I reflect on friendships, gratitude, personal growth, and why difficult moments can sometimes redirect you toward something even better. Get ready to challenge the stories keeping you silent and step into a more empowered version of yourself. In This Episode You Will Learn Why SPEAKING UP for yourself actually builds confidence faster than almost anything else. The “PLASTIC CUP” story and the 10 rules for asking for what you want. What happened when my CEO asked me to fly and give a speech just 10 days after giving birth. Why standing your ground is essential for healthy relationships and self-worth. How your life can change 100% in just one month. The MINDSET shift that helped me survive uncertainty during the pandemic. Check Out Our Sponsors: Quince - Head to quince.com/confidence for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Whatnot - Visit whatnot.com/sell to start selling. Upwork - Visit upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Keeper - Get 60% off Keeper personal and family plans at keepersecurity.com/confidence. Fanvue - Visit fanvue.com today and launch your career! 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

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1:55.5	Just because you might be in that one area or instance in your life doesn't mean so many other great things could be
2:02.2	happening. And sometimes we lose sight of that because of the one hard thing or the one challenge
2:06.2	we're facing or the one sad thing that happened. Right. We tend to put our focus and attention
2:10.5	on that. But over time, those things get better. And it's so important to focus back on those good things, you know, to be grateful
2:19.2	for what you do have and to find joy in all the moments because that is what life really is about.
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