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Sometimes, getting fired from your job can be a blessing in disguise. This was true for Chief Revenue Officer turned professional speaker and author Heather Monahan. In this episode of Career Relaunch, Heather will share her thoughts on the power of sharing your vulnerabilities, asking for assistance when you need it most, and the steps she’s taken in her career to become more confident. In the Mental Fuel segment, I also share some thoughts on how asking for help made my transition from the US to the UK much smoother.
Key Career Insights
- Journaling allows you to look back and gain strength from seeing how far you’ve come
- Getting rid of negative people in your life opens up opportunity for positive people to come into your life.
- Allowing yourself to be vulnerable and being very transparent with the kind of help you need gives you an opportunity to receive that help.
- Done is better than perfect.
Tweetables to Share
Resources Mentioned
Check out Heather’s book Confidence Creator, filled with her personal stories of her own career turning points and how she built her own confidence along the way.
Listener Challenge
During this episode’s Mental Fuel segment, I asked you to consider one area in your career where you could really use some help. Then, once you’ve identified that area, to let people know you’re looking for help in this area. You might just get that nudge in the right direction, the introduction to someone who can make a difference, or an idea you hadn’t thought of that helps you turn a corner.
About Heather Monahan, speaker & author
Heather Monahan is a best-selling author, keynote speaker with the Harry Walker Agency, brand ambassador for Perry Ellis International, entrepreneur, and founder of Boss In Heels. Having worked nearly 20 years in Corporate America, Heather’s been named a Glass Ceiling Award winner, one of the most Influential Women in Radio in 2017, and a Limit Breaking Female Founder in 2018 by Thrive Global. She’s also a member of Florida International University’s Advisory Council, serving as a mentor and leader in the South Florida Community. Most importantly Heather is Dylan’s Mom.
Be sure to check out Heather’s Creating Confidence podcast where she provides techniques and strategies to create your confidence, pursue your dreams and leapfrog the villains you’ll meet along the way.
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Thank you for the lessons and your program.
Very much appreciated.
Many regards
Hemi, I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this! Thanks for tuning in!
Hi Joseph, I really enjoy listening to your podcasts. It has lots of motivation and inspiration. There is a lot of value in your work and I really appreciate it.
The other reason I listen to your podcast is I really love your voice, specially the heaviness and the tonality.
Keep up the momentum!
Supreet, thanks so much for your kind comment. I’m so happy to hear you’re enjoying the podcast. I’m also flatted by your comment about my voice! I do my best to put 100% into every single episode, and really great to hear you’re gaining value from these conversations.
I really like your podcast, which is why I came here. I listened with great interest to this particular episode – came away thinking that Heather Monahan is clearly a super-achiever with incredible foresight and self discipline. That she struggled emotionally during her difficult moments is very reassuring. At the same time, I yearn for more stories/more information about people who wrestle with either tangible or intangible encumbrances that are larger than Heather’s. Here are some examples: people who have depleted their savings, people who have emotional challenges (e.g. procrastination, low self esteem, PTSD) that make forward movement more challenging, people who’ve suffered a life-threatening disease, who have large families to support, etc. For me, the most helpful material is that which is relatable. It is important to include stories of people who are farther behind the 8-ball. People older than 45 face huge age discrimination in hiring. If I had been as canny and self-disciplined as Heather, I would not be here now – but here I am. Thanks for listening, and for what you do. It’s wonderful!!
Sara, thanks so much for your feedback. I completely understand what you mean about featuring everyday people on the show who are relatable and not too distant from the realities many of us face in changing careers. Actually, on my podcast, I really do try to feature both “higher profile” people (e.g., like Heather) mixed with ordinary people whom listeners can relate to, and we do try to get into the challenges they’ve had to overcome, not just the triumphs. I feel like both types of people can provide useful value.
Although it sounds like Heather is not someone you could connect to, I’d really encourage you to listen to a few other episodes featuring other guests who may have faced some career challenges that resonate more closely with your situation. You might be especially interested in listening to Helen Wix’s episode (was a former secretary who became homeless) or JB Adkins who struggled to find his way in his career after a series of setbacks. Perhaps they could provide a different range of perspectives you may find helpful.
Thanks for listening, and I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying the show.