This is the Elegant Warrior Podcast. It's a podcast about elegance and all of its forms. We're talking about our definitions of elegance and how we maintain it in times of trial. We're also talking about how we can advocate for ourselves with elegance and in a way that makes us most likely to win. I'm your host, Heather Hansen, author, speaker, consultant, trainer, and self-advocacy expert. Let's talk Elegance!
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320: Your Jury and a BIG Announcement
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Who is your jury? You have one. Your jury is anyone you want to influence and persuade. Your jury is the person/people who give you your wins. And a jury’s job is not to judge. A jury’s job is to listen and to choose what to believe. Your job is to know your jury and give them something to believe. In this episode, you will learn: -How to recognize…
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319: Navigating the Angel Investment Landscape: Strategies, Statistics, and Success Stories with Marcia Dawood
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In today’s episode, Heather talks to Marcia Dawood about angel investing and what it means for you. Marcia has been an angel investor for over a decade. She is the author of Doing Good While Doing Well and hosts The Angel Next Door podcast. She’s Chair Emeritus of the Angel Capital Association and a founding member of their Growing Women’s Capital …
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318: Effective Mentoring with Ruth Gotian
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In this exciting episode, Heather welcomes back Ruth Gotian. This time, Ruth shares insights from her latest book, The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring: A Complete Guide to Effective Mentoring. Heather and Ruth discuss how mentees can advocate for themselves and highlight their accomplishments. They explore the importance of networking in mentors…
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317: What Bees Can Teach Us About Ourselves and Our Group Intelligence with Siobhan McHale
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In today’s episode, Heather chats with Siobhan McHale, author of “The Hive Mind at Work-Harnessing the Power of Group Intelligence to Create Meaningful and Lasting Change”. Siobhan shares how her childhood interest in bees led her to see the similarities and differences between group dynamics at work and how bees work together. She shares how she’s…
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316: Henna Pryor and her book "Good Awkward"
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Today, you’ll hear from workplace performance expert and author Henna Pryor about her book "Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Bravest You." In this insightful conversation, Henna and Heather delve into the nuances of awkwardness and embarrassment, the importance of self-awareness, and the role of r…
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315: Willie Pietersen’s “Leadership: The Inside Story
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Heather talks to Willie Pietersen about his book "Leadership: The Inside Story" They discuss the transformative power of asking the right questions and how storytelling can elevate leadership practices. Willie Pietersen is a seasoned consultant for CEOs and teaches at Columbia University. In this insightful episode, you'll learn: How Evolution, Phi…
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314: Jodi Wellman's "You Only Die Once: How To Make it to the End With No Regrets"
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This week Heather and Jodi are in a heartfelt conversation about Jodi’s book “You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets”, and the importance of living with intention and urgency in light of mortality. They explored themes such as Memento Mori, personal specialness, and the impact of habits on zest for life. Jodi Wellman has a Mas…
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Heather devotes a lot of podcast episodes to the power of belief. Today, she will share how that power has impacted her life. You’ll learn how your belief can be a foundation for achieving goals across various life stages. In this amazing episode, you'll discover: Introduction and Personal Reflection - In the introduction, Heather shares anecdotes …
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312: The #1 Key to Success is Belief
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In today’s episode, I’m diving into the incredible role belief plays in achieving success—whether financially, professionally, or personally. Drawing from my own experience as a trial attorney in Philadelphia, I’ve seen firsthand how belief can be a major driver of financial outcomes. I’ve witnessed how deeply believing in yourself and your goals c…
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311: How to Get People to Believe--What It's Like in the Belief Builders' Academy
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If you want to learn how to believe in yourself and all that’s possible for you, you need to join the Belief Builders’ Academy. If you want to learn how to get others to believe in you and your value, you need to join the Belief Builders’ Academy. In today’s episode, Heather talks to two BBA members and they share their experiences. In this convers…
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You may believe in the power of delight and know that when you use delight well, you win. But now the question is-HOW do you find that delight? In this episode, Heather shares three ways to find delight when you need it. In this episode, you'll discover: The difference between delight and joy. Understand why delight is a more accessible and powerfu…
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Heather is always focused on asking for what you want with delight. But why is delight so important? In this engaging episode, Heather sheds light on what delight is, why it’s crucial, and how it helps us to reach goals and influence people. She will also highlight how delight serves as a powerful tool in many areas of life. In this episode, you'll…
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308: How To Sell With Delight - Danielle Lewis
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We might think only salespeople are selling, but we're all selling in different ways every day. In this episode, Heather and Danielle talk about how to sell with joy and why believing in what you're offering is key to success. They show how a positive mindset can help you sell more effectively. Danielle is the Co-Founder and CEO of Scrunch, a globa…
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307: How to Believe in Yourself: 3 Secrets to Delightful Confidence
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Don't miss the opportunity to join the Belief Builders' Academy! The waitlist is here. We’re often told to “believe in yourself,” but rarely are we shown how to do it. That ends today. In this transformative episode, Heather unveils the three secrets to cultivating delightful confidence—the kind of confidence that uplifts you and attracts positivit…
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306: Why Your Thoughts Don’t Matter, and You Should Focus on Beliefs, and 3 Secrets About Beliefs
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You think that your thoughts create your life, but you’re wrong. It’s your beliefs that create your life, because nothing happens until someone believes. And today, Heather is sharing why that is the case. First, Heather shares one story which shows exactly how different beliefs and thoughts are, and why it’s not your limiting thoughts but your lim…
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305: How to Find Your Purpose, take big leaps and figure out what’s next with Cindy Carillo
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This podcast is all about choosing and building your beliefs. But what beliefs will serve you best? After coaching hundreds of clients, Heather has discovered 8 beliefs that have made the most significant impact. And now she’s sharing them with you. Click here to get the 8 Beliefs that will change your life! Cindy Carrillo was a businesswoman for o…
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In today’s episode, Heather shares why you should WANT to be more manipulative. Then she shares the importance of WHO you are manipulating. Finally, she gives you the three steps to be more manipulative and how to put them into practice. If you want to get on the waitlist for the Belief Builders’ Academy, sign up here. Stay Connected with Heather: …
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Here’s the link to chat with Heather about 1:1 coaching. Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown are adjunct professors of entrepreneurship at USC’s Marshall School of Business, where they teach the popular class they created, “Sales Mindset for Entrepreneurs.” They are also authors, speakers, sales professionals, and best friends who met while working at …
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302: With Delight or Not At All
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“With delight or not at all.” Since Heather has taken this on as her mantra, it has changed everything. It started with her definition of advocating. She defines it as 1-knowing what you want 2-asking for it, out loud and with delight and 3-mastering the art of the ask. That delight piece was interesting because she started getting what she wanted …
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301: Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon
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Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon worked in corporate for a bank, and while there she got her MBA. However, she knew there was something greater for her so she left the security of that job to work for Mary Kay. But she knew that she was being called to have her own business, so she took the leap and started her business, Incredible One Enterprises. She …
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In this episode, you’ll learn why the ability to build beliefs is the key to anything you want in life. When you know how to build your own beliefs, you’ll be able to overcome self-doubt and fear, go for what you want, and get it. When you know how to build others’ beliefs, you’ll be able to persuade them to give you what you want because it is als…
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299: How to Be Fearlessly Authentic
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Jodi Harrison Bauer is a two-time World Bikini Champion, founder and owner of JodiFit boutique fitness studio, host of Fearlessly Authentic podcast and the oldest woman to ever compete for the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She is also 63 years old, and great evidence of all that we can be as we age. In this episode we talked about aging…
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298: 3 Blocks to Confidence and How to Overcome Them
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Everyone wants to be more confident, but there are 3 blocks that stand in your way. Confidence is simply a belief–believing yourself, believing in yourself, and believing you have your own back. And these three things stop you from believing. When you know how to overcome them, you build your belief. And confidence follows. Find links to all of Jod…
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297: Hypnosis Overview with Barry Beder
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Barry Beder is an absolute phenom in the world of hypnosis. He has a psychology degree from Northeastern University and a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan. When he saw that one of his colleagues who used hypnosis was getting better results than he was, he asked that colleague to teach him hypnosis. Since then, he’s used…
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In today’s solo episode, I share my takeaways from the book The Wealth of Shadows by Graham Moore. In August of 1939, a young tax attorney goes to DC to work for the Treasury Dept to bring down Nazi economy. This book is all about this challenge, and his work with historical figures like John Maynard Keynes, FDR, JP Morgan and so many others. But m…
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295: How to Listen with Christine Miles
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Christine Miles is a coach, speaker, and an author but most of all she is a listener. She wrote the book “What Is It Costing You Not to Listen?” and the answer is-everything. In this conversation we talk about Transformational Listening, Story Gathering, the role of the subconscious and 6 questions that will change how you listen. We also talk abou…
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In this episode, Heather shares the story behind the podcast's name (The Elegant Warrior), the change to the podcast name for the “season,” and the change back. Most importantly, she shares how this story can help you with the choices and changes you face in your life. Heather also shares how her BEAR Forumula™ applies to all of our choices and to …
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293: How to Decide with Paul Epstein
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Paul Epstein is a former high-level executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams and a 2x bestselling author of The Power of Playing Offense and Better Decisions Faster. In 2022, he was named one of SUCCESS magazine’s top-thought leaders who get results. In this conversation, we talk about making decisions with your heart and your head and using your h…
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292: How to Use Your Tone of Voice to Win
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I bet you’ve heard people talk about using their body language to become a better presenter or speaker. You may have also heard them talk about using your body language and facial expressions to become a better leader. But have you heard people talk about using your tone of voice to be a better speaker, leader, and advocate? Probably not. And that’…
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291: How to Quiet the Noise with Bridget Burrick Brown
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Bridgett Burrick Brown has over two decades of experience as a professional model. She combines her industry insights with curated studies in holistic health, body image, and eating disorders. She holds certifications as an Integrated Nutrition Health Coach from IIN, a Body Image Coach from the Institute for Body Image, an Eating Disorder Intuitive…
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290: Give Up Control to Gain Power
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In today’s episode, I will share the enlightening difference between control and power and how you can harness power to enhance your energy and influence. You’ll learn how power can invigorate your energy, and the exponential impact you can have when you choose power over control. In this episode, I referenced The Perfectionists’s Guide to Control …
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289: How to Be Yourself with Tara Stiles
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Tara Stiles is the co-founder of Strala Yoga, a best-selling author, and a well-being expert. Tara revolutionized yoga for millions, transforming a practice so often seen as dogmatic and guru-based into an everyday movement that supports ease and well-being. Strala Yoga is practiced in more than 100 countries, thousands of Guides lead Strala classe…
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Do you know the difference between saying “no” and setting a boundary? Saying no is often much harder but also much more powerful. Setting boundaries delays the inevitable, while saying “no” opens the door to many more “yeses.” In this valuable episode, Heather shares the difference between saying “no” and setting boundaries. Take a listen and star…
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287: How to Be Seen with Amy Kemp
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Amy Kemp is the CEO of Amy Kemp, Inc. She uses over 20 years of experience growing her own successful business in sales to guide her work and to connect with leaders and businesses within her growing company. She helps leaders and business professionals understand how deeply habits of thinking affect every part of their work and lives. Her new book…
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286: How to Ask a Question with Shanin Specter
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Do you know how to ask a question that actually gets you the answer you need? If anyone does, it’s Shanin Specter. Shanin is a preeminent American trial lawyer. He is a founding partner of Kline & Specter, one of the leading catastrophic injury firms in the United States. He has obtained more than 200 jury verdicts and settlements over $1 million a…
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285: How To Master Difficult Conversations
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In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to master difficult conversations. Do you struggle with giving or getting feedback, negotiating, asking for what you want, saying no, or setting boundaries? You’re not alone. And now that many of us have returned to the office and we’re bumping into more people every day, we’re having more of these conversations…
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284: Advocating for a Modern Body, Modern Life with Courtney Gray
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What does advocating have to do with health, wellness and achieving a body you feel comfortable in and about? A LOT! In today’s episode I chat with one of my soul sisters, Courtney Gray. We talk about advocating for ourselves, our health and our bodies. We talk about advocating TO ourselves about our bodies. And we talk about pinning and winning…. …
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283: Advocating for Your Financial Freedom with Anne Lester
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What story do you tell yourself about money? If you’re like me, you tell yourself that you’re “bad at it”, that it’s confusing, and that you’re doing it wrong. But it’s time to tell a different story. In this conversation, Anne Lester tells us about how to have Your Best Financial Life. And she wrote the book on it. Anne spent 20 years as the Head …
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282: How to Trust Your Breath with Stacy Fritz
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“Take a deep breath.” I feel like I’ve heard this advice for as long as I can remember. I am a crier and always have been. Often when someone can see I’m about to cry, this is their advice. It’s not the greatest advice. Taking a deep breath may actually make you MORE anxious and upset. But don’t worry, Stacy Fritz will explain which breath will hel…
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281: Choose a New Identity-Danielle Sunberg
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You need to hear this episode. Danielle and I are both “recovering trial attorneys”, but we arrived at different times and ways. Have you ever felt like you were doing the wrong thing, but didn’t know how to make a change? When your work/family/role is your identity, changing it can be a huge challenge. And no matter who you are or where you are in…
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280: Unveiling Radical Humility with Urs Koenig - A Deep Dive into Modern Leadership
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In this episode of the podcast, Heather welcomes Urs Koenig, a former United Nations peacekeeper and NATO military peacekeeping commander, who is also the author of "Radical Humility: Be a Badass Leader and a Good Human." Urs discusses the importance of humility in leadership, proposing a shift from traditional heroic leadership to what he calls "n…
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In today’s episode of How to Advocate, we’re talking about complacency. Whether you’re an individual leading yourself or a leader within an organization, complacency is a problem. When people are complacent they don’t engage and they certainly don’t invest. They don’t collaborate and they don’t grow. But how do you overcome complacency? The answer …
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This week Heather shares the 3 Es of an Advocate–Energy, Empathy, and Evidence. She shares how you can use these three Es to build belief. There are examples of how to use these 3 Es in corporate life and family life. Enjoy! Register here for the Feb 16th masterclass on How to Be the Strongest Energy In the Room. Join the Belief Builder’s Academy h…
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277: Three Steps to Ask for What You Want and Get It
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Advocating is overcoming doubts and building beliefs. Ultimately, it’s the ability to ask for what you want and get it, over and over again. After 25 years of studying the art of advocacy, Heather Hansen has identified three simple steps to ask for what you want and get it. 1-Know what you want. 2-Ask for it, out loud and with delight. 3-Master the…
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276: How to Advocate-How to Build Belief With Evidence
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There are many tools you can use to advocate for anything you want, and today we’re focusing on one of the most important tools-Evidence. Whether you’re a leader advocating for change, a salesperson advocating for your product/service, an individual advocating for more resources or a partner advocating for more support, you can use evidence to buil…
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275: Leading, Selling and Serving While Advocating
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In this episode, Heather shares why we must all think of ourselves as advocates. She explains that leading, selling and serving are really advocating. Advocating is building belief, and when you learn to do it well-you win. You’ll hear about: Advocacy in various contexts. 0:02 Recognize the importance of advocacy in various contexts, including supp…
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274: How to Advocate-the Basics of Overcoming Doubt, Building Belief and Turning Evidence into Proof
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This is a new season of The Elegant Warrior, and it’s called How to Advocate. No matter what you want this year–better health, more money, better relationships–you will have to advocate to get it. You’ll need to advocate for more time, more resources, more money, better boundaries, and more help. In this episode, you’ll learn the tools to begin. Bu…
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273: How to Advocate With Elegance
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In today’s episode, you’ll learn what it means to advocate, and why you must master the skill if you want to win. Heather will share: -the formal definition of “advocate” -her definition and how it all relies upon building belief. -the 3 steps to advocating for yourself and what you want. -why you must believe in order to do steps 1 and 2. -how evi…
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272: Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age with Dr. Gladys McGarey
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I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Gladys McGarey today. Dr. Gladys McGarey is a 102-year-old doctor and author of The Well Lived Life: Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age. In this episode, she shares how to be truly alive, the importance of your true nature and how to spend your energy wisely. Dr. Gladys McGarey is no ordinary ce…
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In this episode of The Elegant Warrior podcast, we're diving into the importance of standing up for yourself and unlocking your fullest potential. I've learned from my experience as a trial attorney that standing up for yourself goes beyond just avoiding being taken advantage of - it's about asking for what you want in a way that gets results. I sh…
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