The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen
Episodes
256: Asking Others to Toot Your Horn
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've all had moments where we would've benefited greatly from someone advocating on our behalf. But why is it so difficult to ask someone to toot our...
255: Prove It: Exactly How Modern Marketers Earn Trust with Melanie Deziel
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
f you are marketing your business, your product, or even yourself for an opportunity, how can you earn the trust of your audience? The award-winning b...
254: The Secret to Extraordinary Results
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may not realize it, but in nearly every aspect of life, you make a case either to yourself or others. I will share with you the tools for successf...
253: Laura Terrell and Getting Unstuck
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Executive coach and attorney Laura Terrell shares advice on gaining the confidence to pivot your professional career into a new lane. ~ WE'LL DIS...
252: How to Embrace Embarrassment
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The feeling of embarrassment can make you doubt yourself and whether you are as good as the image you're trying to portray. But that's only if you let...
251: Corinne Crabtree on Belief
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Master Certified Weight and Life Coach Corinne Crabtree shares how her personal weight loss journey transformed into a successful business and she hel...
250: Two Reasons You Don't Get What You Want
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are things in life you want that you don't get, and I know why. In this episode, I will provide two reasons you aren't getting what you want and...
249: How to Get Into Your Guidance Groove with Dr. Carolyn Kurle
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Carolyn Kurle shares with us that there is a voice we all have that knows exactly what to do when it's time to make a choice in life, big or small...
248: How to Build Belief in Yourself - You Need to Advocate
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
oday, many self-help gurus and influencers emphasize why we need to believe in ourselves, but not neccessarily how to build that belief. In this episo...
247: An Update…
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's solo episode, I'm announcing a change to The Elegant Warrior podcast. Stay Connected with Heather: To schedule a call with Heather, clic...
246: My Top 10 Books of 2022
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As an avid reader, I'm excited to share that I read nearly 200 books in 2022. In today's solo episode, we will take a look at my top 10 book choices f...
245: Choose Your Word for 2023
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many are taking on the practice of choosing a "Word of the Year" so that, instead of setting a lot of different resolutions, you select one single wor...
244: Courage to Own Your Brilliance with Candace Doby
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Candace Doby explains how we can develop courage professionally and personally, and why courage looks different on everyone. ~ WE'LL DISCUSS ~ Why ...
243: The Tools to Build Belief
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you want to believe? And do you want to change what others believe about you? I will discuss the tools I've used in the courtroom and in my li...
242: How to Change--a Habit, a Culture, a Team, a Life
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is something you really want to change? Do you believe you can do it? In this solo episode, I'll share my 4-step process for successfully making ...
241: How to Advocate for Yourself When You're in the Minority
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The marginalization of specific groups is no doubt an all-too-common occurrence affecting many people. In this solo episode, I'll share ways to advoca...
240: Leading Inclusion with Dr. Gena Cox
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can understanding true inclusion lead to successful leadership? Dr. Gena Cox discusses the highlights of her book 'Leading Inclusion,' and shares ...
239: Learning How To Advocate With Compassion
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Out of my 5 C's of an advocate, I often emphasize compassion, curiosity, and credibility as the most important. In this solo episode, we will highligh...
238: The Disconnect Principle: Eliminate Difficult Conversations with Clarity and Empathy with Ann Latham
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"If someone doesn't do as you expected, all you know for sure is that he or she didn't do as you expected." Ann Latham explains the disconnect between...
237: How to Choose-4 Steps to Making Your Best Choices/Decisions
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I've been thinking a lot about choices, specifically the choices that brought me to the new place I'll be calling home. In my second book, Advocate to...
236: Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise with Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the deepest silence you've ever known? Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz discuss the world's loudness and how silence and stillness can bring clarity...
235: Planning for the New Year--in October
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I will share why I believe this is the best month to start planning for next year, and what that planning should involve. ~ WE'LL DISCUSS ~ Why plann...
234: Adrienne Bankert: The Power of Kindness, Identity and Community in Media
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adrienne Bankert talks about making kindness your superpower, and taking the term 'People Business' to heart. ~ WE'LL DISCUSS ~ Her conviction at 12 ...
233: How to Ask for Advocates (Referrals, Testimonials, Promoters, Mentors, Fans...)
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Asking others, even friends, to advocate for us does not always come naturally. Recognizing that asking is the fastest way to a win could be the motiv...
232: Joe Hirsch and The Feedback Fix: Dump the Past, Embrace the Future, and Lead the Way to Change
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Hirsch explains why giving and/or receiving feedback often induces panic and fear. He also shares how changing our approach can leave us feeling r...
231: How to Be A Powerful Patient
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As patients, we don't always recognize the vital role we play in our healthcare. Understanding that our knowledge is power can give us the tools neede...
230: Fotini Iconomopoulos and Saying Less
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fotini Iconomopoulos explains how taking an unconventional approach to negotiation can help us all have better conversations and get what we want out ...
229: My Big Birthday - Celebration, Manifestation, Healthy Aging, Perspective and Wisdom
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's solo episode, I will share why every Labor Day weekend is so special to me and how I am deciding to see my birthday this year. I'm focused ...
228: The Other Heather Hansen and Unmuted
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Hansen reveals how the only way to conquer challenges in professional communication is to unmute yourself. ~ WE'LL DISCUSS ~ Microcultures, t...
227: Define, Don't Delay, Gratification
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you have a goal, do you have to delay gratification until you meet that goal? ~ WE'LL DISCUSS ~ How you can get instant gratification before you...
226: Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and "Tell Me What You Want Me To Know"
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Judge Rosemarie Aquilina shares how her career was molded by her upbringing and the importance of really listening. We also talk about the magical que...
225: Amber Cabral and Getting What You Want
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing Amber Cabral, Inclusion Strategist, certified coach, speaker and author of Allies and Advo...
224: Alexis Brink and The Art of Jin Shin
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast is a replay from a previously aired episode where I interviewed Alexis Brink, president of Jin Shin Institute in New York City and...
223: The Ness and Bouncing to Wellness
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Aly Giampolo and Colette Dong, co-founders and instructors of The Ness, an NYC-based trampo...
222: C=E squared
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, we will discuss some tried and true strategies for building credibility. We all have gained skills in our everyday lives that c...
221: Heidi Hazen and Subconscious Blocks
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I have the pleasure of interviewing Heidi Hazen, Certified Master Hypnotist, Reiki practitioner, Human Design Guide, and Energetic Agency Teacher. Hei...
220: Opportunities to Impress Yourself
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To get others to believe in you, you have to go first. Do you look for ways to impress yourself? In today's podcast, I'll be discussing how I used my ...
219: Zibby Owens and Having Time
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Elegant Warrior Podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with fellow book enthusiast Zibby Owens. Zibby is an author, podcaster...
218: Tiffany Sorya and Novel Educations
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is an interview with Tiffany Sorya, the founder and CEO of Novel Education Group which offers home school programs to children K-1...
217: Ashleigh Banfield Rising Tide
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing award-winning veteran journalist Ashleigh Banfield, host of "Banfield." She has launched "Ris...
216: BJ Fogg and Perspective
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BJ Fogg is the founder and director of the Behavioral Design Lab at Stanford. He is the author of the New York Times Best Seller Tiny Habits: The Smal...
215: Karen Joy Hardwick and The Connected Leader
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks podcast, we welcome Karen Joy Hardwick, a clinically and spiritually trained psychotherapist-turned-leadership coach and speaker. She he...
214: How to Tell If Someone Is Lying
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's solo episode, Heather shares what years of cross examinations in the courtroom have taught her about liars. She gives you 4 tools to tell w...
213: "UNLOCK your potential" with Matt Hulett
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Matt Hulett, author of Unlock: 5 Questions to Unleash Your Company's Hidden Power. Matt is a s...
212: Ways to Avoid Being Judged
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, we will discuss judgment. Though it is not always a bad thing, it is frequently held in a negative context. We may even find that ...
211: Dr. Trzeciak and the Wonder Drug
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It was a pleasure to once again interview Dr. Stephen Trzeciak. He is a physician scientist, professor and chair of medicine at Cooper Medical School ...
210: Soft Skills Win
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you consider soft skills as something nice to have, but not a necessity? Most people don't realize how soft skills effect the outcomes of trials, n...
209: Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It was a pleasure to interview Michael Meyer, an author and Fulbright Scholar. He has published three critically acclaimed books: The Last Days of Old...
208: White Space
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will talk about White Space. White Space is the room you leave for people to believe. Whether it be in your professional or personal life, we...
207: Julie Wilcox and the Win/Win Diet
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Julie Wilcox of Julie Wilcox Wellness, author of The Win-Win Diet: How to Be Plant-Based and Still Eat What You Love, joins us on the show to s...
206: Making the Case
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we will be talking about "Making the Case," so that you can learn to ask for what you want. Living a life that is true to yourself so that you ...
205: Liz Wiseman and Your Impact
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It was a joy to interview Liz Wiseman an author, researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to executives worldwide. She is the CEO of th...
204: "Not This"
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is so important that you realize when you try something new and it doesn't work out, it doesn't mean you have failed. It means that you have just f...
203: Ann Latham and Getting Clear
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure of interviewing Ann Latham, author of The Power of Clarity: Unleash the True Potential of Workplace Productivity, Confidence, and...
202: Advocating and Regrets
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will talk about advocating and regrets, and to help better understand this topic I will be using the book by Daniel Pink called The Power of ...
201: Kat Norton and Excelling with Energy
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Elegant Warrior, I talk with Kat Norton. Kat Norton is a TikTok influencer who goes by the name of Miss Excel. She uses her pla...
200: Oliver Burkeman Four Thousand Weeks
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I had a great interview with Oliver Burkeman, which is the author who wrote my favorite book of 2021. He is also the author of Help: How to Become S...
199: Kristoffer Carter Permission to Glow
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It was a pleasure interviewing Kristoffer Carter, author of Permission to Glow: A Spiritual Guide to Epic Leadership. Kristoffer is also a speaker, ...
198: From Time Famine to Time Abundance
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like no matter what you do, no matter how hard you work, you just can't seem to reach your goals? If you feel like you don't have enough t...
197: Dr. Nate Zinsser and The Confident Mind
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It was a pleasure to interview Dr. Nate Zinsser, author of the new book The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance. Dr. Zin...
196: Questions and Doubts
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I will discuss how our actions are completely affected by what we believe is true. Even if we know that we have done a great job at something, t...
195: Ruth Gotian and Success Factors
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Success has a different meaning for each of us. But the thing that unites all of our definitions of success is that we should set a goal and achieve i...
194: Know Your Dignity
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Words have enormous value, and if you have been listening to me for even a short time you will know how much I love words. Today, I am going to do a d...
193: Mike Zeller and "The Genius Within"
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Elegant Warrior podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking to Mike Zeller, a business architect, Author & Mentor. Mike helps pr...
192: Be the Authority
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who is the authority in your life? For a long time, my job was my authority. Being a lawyer dictated my choice, my story, and it dictated the way I sa...
191: Gloria Feldt & Intentioning
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I had the pleasure to talk with the Gloria Feldt, former CEO of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and is currently the ...
190: Allergic to Myself
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The journey to start advocating for myself happened after returning from the hospital with a severe allergic reaction, to myself. It was hard to belie...
189: Alisa Cohn & Growing Up
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It was a pleasure interviewing my guest Alisa Cohn today. Alisa has been nominated as the Top Startup Coach in the World by Thinkers50/Marshall Gold...
188: I've Got You Energy
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever hired someone to do something for you and you just know it's going to be done correctly? Or have you assigned someone a job to do at wor...
187: Darcy Eikenberg & Rescuing Yourself
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Darcy Eikenberg. She is a leadership and career coach and the author of the book, Red Cape Rescue: Sav...
186: You Are Capable
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Elegant Warrior Podcast, I discuss the simple fact that you are capable. Recognizing your capability is a key part of becomi...
185: Courtney E. Ackerman and The Book of Patience
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Elegant Warrior podcast, I invite special guest author and researcher Courtney Ackerman on to the show to talk about her new...
184: Risk or opportunity?
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Elegant Warrior podcast, I cover a crucial concept in the process of beginning to be your own advocate: the risk versus oppo...
183: Jason Harris - Be a Master Influencer
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Elegant Warrior, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jason Harris, co-founder and CEO of Mekanism, a San Francisco-based adv...
182: Know. Ask. Get. Repeat.
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Being good at advocating means that you are able to ask for what you want in a way that you will get it. Today, I will cover the 4 steps that are th...
181: Dorie Clark and Strategic Patience
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I had the pleasure, once again, of interviewing Dorie Clark. Dorie is an author, keynote speaker, consultant, and she teaches executive educat...
Advocate for Your Boundaries
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Heather shares how you can use the tools of an advocate (Credibility, Compassion and Curiosity) to advocate for your boundaries....
Dr. Jen Haythe
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe to the Advocate with Elegance private podcast here. Dr Haythe is a Critical Care Cardiologist at Columbia University. She is the Co-Direc...
Your Elegance Is the Key to Your Potential
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Heather shares how to choose your way to your highest potential.She also shares details of her new, private podcast Advocate with Eleganc...
Jessica Zimmerman
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica is the founder of Zimmerman Events & Education and the author of Sleeping With a Stranger. You can find all of her offerings, including the bo...
Win/Lose/Weird
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode Heather shares the Win/Lose/Weird Process she uses in the courtroom and with her coaching/consulting clients.
Dropping Our Defenses with Sedruola Maruska
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sedruola Maruska is a cancer survivor, speaker, social justice advocate and consultant. In this episode, we talk about dropping our defenses and askin...
Yin and Yang Energy at Work
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Heather dives deeper into the feminine and masculine energies, and her story of integrating them to capture more wins.
Embracing the Feminine with Angie Byrd
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Angie Byrd is the founder of Wild Studio, a Sensuality Coach and an Embodiment teacher. In this episode we discuss how everyone would benefit from bei...
Park Like A**
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Heather tells the story of how she was able to trade her defensiveness for curiosity in a parking garage. And how she did, in fact, p...
Delight in the Limelight with Linda Ugelow
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Linda is an author, speaker, TV host and speaking empowerment coach. She's the author of the new book Delight in the Limelight-Overcome Your Fear of B...
Angry Warriors
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Heather talks about the value of anger, and the importance of how you use it. When you use it to harm, it controls you. But when you u...
High Expectations with Judge Aquilina
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Judge Aquilina is back! Judge Rosemarie Aquilina is featured in both of Heather's books for good reason--she's extraordinary. She's the author of the ...
React v Respond
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Heather explains the difference between reacting and responding and the importance of "the moment". When you find that space, you fin...
Inner Jury Explained
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Heather gives two examples of your Inner Jury and how she wants to work for you. She shows you how you can help your Inner Jury make ...
Ethan Kross
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan Kross is one of the world's leading experts in controlling the conscious mind. He's a Professor at the University of Michigan psychology departm...
Erica Maurer
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Maurer is a partner at EMRG Media and The Event Planner Expo. She is also the co-founder of Women Insider Network (WIN). Erica shares how to piv...
You've Got to Ask
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since Advocate to Win came out, I've received one question more than any other. "Why don't I want to ask?" Well I have 3 answers to that question...
Alden Mills
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alden Mills led 3 Navy Seal platoons through multiple missions. He founded Perfect Fitness, which created sales of $90million. And he's the author of ...
Preview of the Ten Tools of an Advocate
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share more about my next book, Advocate to Win. I tell you about the ten tools of an advocate, and how you can use them to ask for ...
Flower Essences with Katie Hess
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Hess is a flower alchemist. She's the author of Flower Evolution, the host of The Flower Lounge Podcast and the founder of Lotus Wei, one of the...
Taking Back Winning
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share why I had to name my new book Advocate to Win. And I share my definition of winning-to receive something positive because you...
You Have a Jury Too with Jill Huntley Taylor
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Huntley Taylor has been a trial consultant for 20 years. She has her PhD in social psychology and uses it to apply a story model of juror decisio...
Is It Fun?
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I share a question that has changed many of my coaching clients' lives. Is it fun? Too often we are pushing, striving and working ...
Being Fully Charged with Meaghan Murphy
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meaghan Murphy is the Editor in Chief of Women's Day and the author of Your Fully Charged Life-A Radically Simple Approach to Having Endless Energy an...