71 - Creating Confidence w/ Heather Monahan (Best of the Podcast)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So many people are grappling with self-worth and self-doubt. A lot of these feelings are creeping upon us. And yes, strategy and tactics are a part of the equation, but all of that means nothing without making sure your mindset is there too. It doesn’t matter how good your funnel is, if your inner game isn’t strong, you won’t grow. So if you’re questioning “why me?” or “why would anyone pay me to do this?” this episode is for you. Today, we’re throwing it back to Episode 2, where Elyse sat down with Heather Monahan, best-selling author of Confidence Creator. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Heather’s journey wasn’t without its share of challenges. After elevating to the position of Cheif Revenue Officer at a publicly-traded company, Heather was faced with an obstacle--the CEO of the company she worked for fell ill and appointed his daughter to the role. Shortly thereafter, and after 14 years of dedication and success, Heather was fired. Instead of calling it quits, Heather looked at the hurdle as an opportunity. From there, she learned that shining her light doesn’t dim those around her, in fact, it can encourage them to shine theirs as well. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Heather talks a bit about what encouraged her to make herself more visible in her online space. For her, it took someone else promoting a conversation they had for her to see the true impact video can have on your inbound leads, network growth, and ultimately, revenue. Once she was increasingly visible thanks to the consistent posting of value-filled videos, she realized the importance of leaning into your personal brand--get those professional headshots done! That being said, don’t feel as though you need to be perfect every day, all day. There is serious value in authenticity and showing up as your real self. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Then, Elyse and Heather tackle the topic of haters. The truth is, if you don’t have haters, you’re