Confidence Classic: Lead with Curiosity and Confidence with Master Interviewer Cal Fussman

Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

What if the key to better leadership, connection, and confidence came down to how you ASK questions? In this episode, I sit down with legendary interviewer and storytelling icon Cal Fussman. He’s spent decades in conversations with the world’s most influential people, including Muhammad Ali and Jeff Bezos. We talk about the power of curiosity, why asking great questions builds certainty, and how to navigate your life and business through deep listening. Cal also shares the life-changing lessons he’s learned from sitting down with the best and how you can use them to lead with purpose and impact. Get ready to rethink how you show up, how you connect, and how you lead!

In This Episode, You Will Learn

00:00 How to repackage your VALUE with confidence.

07:30 How to write emails that convert.

13:30 The mindset Cal used to connect with global icons.

22:45 What is the fastest way to monetize trust into revenue?

26:45 How to lead pricing conversations without fear or guilt.

35:30 Why your lowest-paying clients often demand the most.

42:30 Why giving fewer options creates more action and better sales.

50:00 The pitch strategy that gets decision-makers to say YES.

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