28 October 2026
Confidence Classic: How to Get the YES You Want with Heather!
Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan
About
Have you ever been told no and wondered whether you should keep pushing or walk away? I’ve learned that a no doesn’t always mean the door is closed. In this episode, I talk about the lessons from my own experiences with rejection, from receiving 14 rejections during the book proposal revision process before getting a yes on the 15th version to landing a TEDx talk after more than 100 rejections. I share how to refine your pitch, identify the right decision-makers, and communicate the value you bring so you can keep pursuing opportunities without letting setbacks define you. I also dive into why persistence must come with boundaries and why knowing when to say no is just as important as fighting for a yes. Tune in to learn how to advocate for yourself, navigate rejection, and move closer to the opportunities you want.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Why I don’t let one NO determine my next move.
How I got a YES from a literary agent on the 15th version of my book proposal.
How asking better questions can change the conversation.
Why you need to know who actually has the power to say yes.
How I used research and data to make my case for keeping my book in hardcover.
What more than 100 TEDx rejections taught me about changing my pitch.
Why your pitch needs to focus on the value you bring to others.
How I advocated for a bigger role after my boss initially said no.
Why you should never take no from someone who can’t give you a yes.
How to protect your boundaries when other people change the plan.
Why standing up for your commitments is part of knowing your worth.
Check Out Our Sponsors:
Sequencing - Right now, sequencing.com is offering our listeners up to 10% off your full Genome test, plus free shipping. Go to sequencing.com, and use promo code CONFIDENCE for 10% off.
NetSuite - If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, get our free business guide, Aligning for the Agentic Era: How AI Is Changing Everyday Work at netsuite.ai/MONAHAN.
Monarch - Write your own money story with Monarch. Use code CONFIDENCE at monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50.
Hostinger - Go to hostinger.com/CONFIDENCE and use code CONFIDENCE for 10% off now.
Vinted - See what's hiding in your closet, you might be surprised how much you can earn with Vinted. Download the Vinted app for free to start listing with no seller fees.
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
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Why I don’t let one NO determine my next move.
How I got a YES from a literary agent on the 15th version of my book proposal.
How asking better questions can change the conversation.
Why you need to know who actually has the power to say yes.
How I used research and data to make my case for keeping my book in hardcover.
What more than 100 TEDx rejections taught me about changing my pitch.
Why your pitch needs to focus on the value you bring to others.
How I advocated for a bigger role after my boss initially said no.
Why you should never take no from someone who can’t give you a yes.
How to protect your boundaries when other people change the plan.
Why standing up for your commitments is part of knowing your worth.
Check Out Our Sponsors:
Sequencing - Right now, sequencing.com is offering our listeners up to 10% off your full Genome test, plus free shipping. Go to sequencing.com, and use promo code CONFIDENCE for 10% off.
NetSuite - If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, get our free business guide, Aligning for the Agentic Era: How AI Is Changing Everyday Work at netsuite.ai/MONAHAN.
Monarch - Write your own money story with Monarch. Use code CONFIDENCE at monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50.
Hostinger - Go to hostinger.com/CONFIDENCE and use code CONFIDENCE for 10% off now.
Vinted - See what's hiding in your closet, you might be surprised how much you can earn with Vinted. Download the Vinted app for free to start listing with no seller fees.
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