EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 31 MIN
Confidence Classic: Why Getting Fired Was the Best Thing for My Career with Heather!
from Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan · host Heather Monahan | YAP Media
What do you do when someone disrespects you at work, and you need to stand up for yourself without losing your composure? In this episode, I unpack one of the lessons I’ve learned in business and life. I share the story of the day I was unexpectedly fired after 14 years at my company, and how choosing to respond instead of react completely shifted the power dynamic in the room. I also talk about dealing with workplace bullying and what to do when you’re treated with disrespect at work. Tune in to learn how to stay calm under pressure, stand up for yourself with confidence, and turn moments that feel like setbacks into powerful turning points. In This Episode You Will Learn Why the most powerful people RESPOND INSTEAD OF REACT in difficult situations. How to handle a bullying or condescending coworker with CALM confidence. The communication TECHNIQUE I use in difficult conversations. How to recognize and shift POWER DYNAMICS in meetings and tense situations. The LESSON I learned the day I was fired after 14 years. How to PROTECT your confidence during tough times. How to APPROACH workplace conflict before escalating it to HR. Why stepping into uncertainty can open the door to GROWTH, REINVENTION, and SUCCESS. Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Quince - Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good and last from Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence Timeline - Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree 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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What do you do when someone disrespects you at work, and you need to stand up for yourself without losing your composure? In this episode, I unpack one of the lessons I’ve learned in business and life. I share the story of the day I was unexpectedly fired after 14 years at my company, and how choosing to respond instead of react completely shifted the power dynamic in the room. I also talk about dealing with workplace bullying and what to do when you’re treated with disrespect at work. Tune in to learn how to stay calm under pressure, stand up for yourself with confidence, and turn moments that feel like setbacks into powerful turning points. In This Episode You Will Learn Why the most powerful people RESPOND INSTEAD OF REACT in difficult situations. How to handle a bullying or condescending coworker with CALM confidence. The communication TECHNIQUE I use in difficult conversations. How to recognize and shift POWER DYNAMICS in meetings and tense situations. The LESSON I learned the day I was fired after 14 years. How to PROTECT your confidence during tough times. How to APPROACH workplace conflict before escalating it to HR. Why stepping into uncertainty can open the door to GROWTH, REINVENTION, and SUCCESS. Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Quince - Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good and last from Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence Timeline - Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree 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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