The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen
Episodes
356: The Real Secret to Ultimate Charisma
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather shares a powerful and counterintuitive truth about charisma. It is not rooted in self confidence, body language, or perfec...
355: These 2 Words Help You To Be Understood
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather shares one of the 12 proven tools for increasing charisma and mastering difficult conversations and it comes down to just ...
354: One Sentence to Help You Face Difficult Conversations
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather shares the one sentence that will get you to show up for high-stake conversations, even when you absolutely don't want to....
353: 3 Ways to Manage Your Emotions for High-Stakes Conversations
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel your heart race or your voice shake the moment you need to ask for a raise, set a boundary, or give tough feedback? High-stakes conversation...
352: Three Tools for Mastering "Difficult" Conversations
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Elegant Warrior, Heather breaks down why "difficult conversations" are only difficult if you believe they are. Whether you'r...
351: Your Playlist, Your Enneagram, and Your Wisdom with Susan Drumm
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elegant Warrior, Heather welcomes leadership expert Susan Drumm to explore how music, neuroscience, and the Enneagram can trans...
350: What is Motivational Interviewing and Why Should I Care? With Kim Bissett
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather sits down with Kim Bissett to explore Motivational Interviewing and why it is such a powerful tool for communication, lead...
349: Does Thought Beat Action? Manifesting, Preparing and Acting for 2026
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather challenges one of the most popular beliefs in personal development: that mindset alone creates change. While visualization...
348: THIS is Way More Important Than Mindset! Why Action Matters More Than Intention
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather challenges one of the most popular ideas in personal development: that mindset alone creates change. While visualization, ...
347: Unfolded - How to Believe in Yourself and Your Ability to Fly
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather welcomes authors, leadership consultants, and husband and wife team Dr. Linda Schubring and Brian Schubring to explore the...
346: The New Power Pose-and How to Use It to Win
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather invites you to rethink everything you've been taught about power poses, confidence, and presence. While the classic "hands...
345: How to Avoid Being Scammed by AI, Other and Yourself
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather Hansen breaks down one of the most important skills we all need in a world shaped by rapid information, social media trend...
344: How to Show Compassion
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather Hansen explores one of the most powerful tools we have for connection, credibility, and healing: compassion. Drawing from ...
343: Speak Up with Judge Rosemarie Aquilina
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather Hansen sits down with her good friend and returning guest, Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, Michigan judge, author, and trailblaz...
342: The Secret Formula to Being a Successful Negotiator-Ambition + Empathy with John Lowry
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather sits down with John Lowry, lawyer, negotiation coach, and author of Negotiation Made Simple, to uncover what it really tak...
341: Designing Your Home and Your Life. How to Use Design Principles to Get What You Want
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather sits down with award-winning interior designer Manuella Moreira, founder of Manuella Moreira Interiors, to talk about what...
340: How to Advocate for Yourself at Work. Step 3-Master the Ask
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather wraps up her three-part series on how to advocate for yourself at work and this one's all about the magic moment: masterin...
339: How to Advocate for Yourself at Work. Step 2-Ask for What You Want Out Loud and With Delight
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode of Heather's three-part series on how to advocate for yourself at work, she dives into one of the most transformative steps: as...
338: How to Advocate for Yourself at Work-the 3 Steps that Work. Step 1-Know What You Want
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather kicks off a special three-part series on how to advocate for yourself at work, whether you're seeking a raise, a promotion...
337: Your Extraordinary Life-How to Live It with Simone Knego
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather speaks with Simone Knego, author of The Extraordinary Unordinary You, about what it truly takes to build confidence, embra...
336: 3 Keys to Advocating Without Bragging
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather answers a powerful question from her Instagram community: How do I advocate for myself without bragging? This is a challen...
335: How to Teach and How to Learn with Dr Christie McMullen
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather sits down with Dr. Christie McMullen, educator, author, speaker, and leadership expert, to explore how learning truly take...
334: How to Transform Stress to Work for You with Dr Rebecca Heiss
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n today's episode, Heather speaks with Rebecca Heiss, evolutionary biologist, speaker, and author of Springboard: Transform Stress to Work for You. Re...
333: 5 Lessons from the Courtroom that Apply to Your Life and Help You Win
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Hansen takes us back to her two decades as a trial attorney and reveals the surprising ways courtroom wisdom can shape your life and career. F...
332: How to Handle Being Misunderstood-3 steps to being understood and stepping into your power
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No one likes the feeling of being misunderstood. It can create frustration, conflict, and even missed opportunities, whether in the courtroom, the boa...
331: How to Work Towards Career Advancement-Making the Right Choices for Your Career Growth
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Hansen takes on a question from listener Molly, who asked about two challenges many professionals face: How to think big-picture and work to...
330: Getting Real with Anna Crowe-What It Means to Be Authentic
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather speaks with Anna Crowe, founder and CEO of Crowe PR, about the real meaning of authenticity in leadership and life. Anna's...
329: Stop Taking Communication Advice from Men
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this fiery and insightful episode, Heather Hansen takes a bold stand against one-size-fits-all communication advice — especially the kind coming ...
328: Illness, Pain and Advocating for Yourself
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Heather responds to a heartfelt question from listener Natalie, who is navigating life with a chronic illness that others of...
327: The Science of Charisma with Dr John Antonakis
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Heather Hansen speaks with Dr. John Antonakis, a leading expert on the science of charisma. They explore the definition...
326: When People Pleasers Aren't Pleased
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Heather answers a heartfelt question from a listener named Z about people-pleasing Heather breaks down the root of resentment that of...
325: The Credible Charisma™ Framework
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Heather introduces "Credible Charisma™" as a key to becoming irreplaceable in a world where many feel replaceable due to the rise o...
324: A Little Intro to Undeniable [Judge Rosemarie Aquilina]
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Heather introduces a previously recorded conversation with Judge Rosemary Aquilina from December 30, 2019. This re-release serves as ...
323: When What You Want Seems Impossible
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather Hansen answers a listener's question from Mary, a woman over 50 who is struggling to find a job and feeling replaced by yo...
322: Why AI Makes Women More Powerful Than Ever
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is about to change everything—except what makes you irreplaceable. As artificial intelligence evolves, it's taking over tasks rooted in logic, da...
321: Delight Over Anger
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful return to The Elegant Warrior, Heather Hansen shares why she's reviving the podcast after a heartfelt farewell seven months ago. With...
320: Your Jury and a BIG Announcement
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
319: Navigating the Angel Investment Landscape: Strategies, Statistics, and Success Stories with Marcia Dawood
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 decad...
318: Effective Mentoring with Ruth Gotian
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting episode, Heather welcomes back Ruth Gotian. This time, Ruth shares insights from her latest book, The Financial Times Guide to Mento...
317: What Bees Can Teach Us About Ourselves and Our Group Intelligence with Siobhan McHale
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather chats with Siobhan McHale, author of "The Hive Mind at Work-Harnessing the Power of Group Intelligence to Create Meaningfu...
316: Henna Pryor and her book "Good Awkward"
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, you'll hear from workplace performance expert and author Henna Pryor about her book "Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrat...
315: Willie Pietersen's "Leadership: The Inside Story
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heather talks to Willie Pietersen about his book "Leadership: The Inside Story" They discuss the transformative power of asking the right question...
314: Jodi Wellman's "You Only Die Once: How To Make it to the End With No Regrets"
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
313: My Story of Belief
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 be...
312: The #1 Key to Success is Belief
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm diving into the incredible role belief plays in achieving success—whether financially, professionally, or personally. Drawin...
311: How to Get People to Believe--What It's Like in the Belief Builders' Academy
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
310: How do you find delight?
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
309 : Why Delight Always Wins
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
308: How To Sell With Delight - Danielle Lewis
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
307: How to Believe in Yourself: 3 Secrets to Delightful Confidence
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
306: Why Your Thoughts Don't Matter, and You Should Focus on Beliefs, and 3 Secrets About Beliefs
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 believ...
305: How to Find Your Purpose, take big leaps and figure out what's next with Cindy Carillo
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is all about choosing and building your beliefs. But what beliefs will serve you best? After coaching hundreds of clients, Heather has di...
304: How to Be Manipulative
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, s...
303: Unsold Mindset
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mars...
302: With Delight or Not At All
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"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...
301: Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
300: Belief Building Basics
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, y...
299: How to Be Fearlessly Authentic
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jodi Harrison Bauer is a two-time World Bikini Champion, founder and owner of JodiFit boutique fitness studio, host of Fearlessly Authentic podcast ...
298: 3 Blocks to Confidence and How to Overcome Them
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
297: Hypnosis Overview with Barry Beder
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wor...
296: How to Believe in Money
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
295: How to Listen with Christine Miles
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
294: Choices and Changes
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ch...
293: How to Decide with Paul Epstein
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 De...
292: How to Use Your Tone of Voice to Win
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
291: How to Quiet the Noise with Bridget Burrick Brown
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bridgett Burrick Brown has over two decades of experience as a professional model. She combines her industry insights with curated studies in holistic...
290: Give Up Control to Gain Power
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 influe...
289: How to Be Yourself with Tara Stiles
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 pr...
288: How to Say "No"
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
287: How to Be Seen with Amy Kemp
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 conne...
286: How to Ask a Question with Shanin Specter
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 tri...
285: How To Master Difficult Conversations
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, you'll learn how to master difficult conversations. Do you struggle with giving or getting feedback, negotiating, asking for what ...
284: Advocating for a Modern Body, Modern Life with Courtney Gray
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
283: Advocating for Your Financial Freedom with Anne Lester
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
282: How to Trust Your Breath with Stacy Fritz
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"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 ...
281: Choose a New Identity-Danielle Sunberg
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 li...
280: Unveiling Radical Humility with Urs Koenig - A Deep Dive into Modern Leadership
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, Heather welcomes Urs Koenig, a former United Nations peacekeeper and NATO military peacekeeping commander, who is als...
279: The CURE for Complacency
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 organizati...
278: The 3Es of an Advocate
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
277: Three Steps to Ask for What You Want and Get It
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
276: How to Advocate-How to Build Belief With Evidence
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
275: Leading, Selling and Serving While Advocating
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Heather shares why we must all think of ourselves as advocates. She explains that leading, selling and serving are really advocating....
274: How to Advocate-the Basics of Overcoming Doubt, Building Belief and Turning Evidence into Proof
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
273: How to Advocate With Elegance
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
272: Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age with Dr. Gladys McGarey
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Secre...
271: Standing Up for Yourself
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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'v...
270: Burnout, Resentment and Boundaries with Cait Donovan
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Cait Donovan. Cait Donovan is a Keynote speaker, one of New York City's leading burnout experts, host of "Fried – The Burnout Podca...
269: Boundaries, Confidence, and Empowerment - A Conversation with Sasha Shillcutt, M.D
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "The Elegant Warrior," we have a special guest, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, an accomplished physician, author, and advocate for women's em...
268: How to Believe Part 2 - Prove It
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of my How to Believe series, I will explain the next step to believing in yourself and I'll share how I recently used this to go on a trip I...
267: How to Believe Part 1 - Choose Your Belief
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've heard it many times, we have to believe in ourselves and our abilities. But no one really talks about how. In this episode, I want to teach you ...
266: Touch Matters with Michael Banissy
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author and psychologist Michael Banissy offers insight on the new science of human touch, and the impact it has on our physical and mental health, rel...
265: From Fear to Freedom: Mastering the Art of Being Wrong
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're feeling trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and anxiety every time you make a mistake, constantly seeking external validation and approval to a...
264: MVP-Choose to Choose (Oliver Burkeman)
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the holiday week, I'm re-releasing one of my MVP (Most Valuable Podcast) episodes. Author Oliver Burkeman explains how we can all gain a new relat...
263: Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion with Lisa Bragg
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Society often tells us (especially women) that we must be humble and not speak about our accomplishments, but how can that serve us in getting what we...
262: Persuading Yourself to Set Boundaries
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with setting boundaries in your personal and/or professional life? I'll explain the main obstacle getting in your way and how to overc...
261: Get Rooted with Curanderismo Practitioner Robyn Moreno
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Moreno, former media maven turned modern curandera, shares her journey to healing, saving her soul, and tapping into her ser. ~ WE'LL DISCU...
260: The 3 Reasons You Aren't Getting What You Want
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are 3 reasons you're not getting what you want, and today Heather will tell you what they are. She'll also tell you what to do to overcome them....
259: My What If Year with Alisha Fernandez Miranda
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former CEO, Alisha Fernandez Miranda, shares the life lessons she learned when she decided to quit her career and spend a year taking unpaid internshi...
258: Be Selfish. People Love it.
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe there is value in selfishness? In this episode, I will be making the case on why you should choose selfishness. ~ WE'LL DISCUSS ~ The ...
257: "And vs. But" with Maddy Ellberger
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maddy Ellberger, DBT therapist , explains the difference between CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and how yo...