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241: How to Advocate for Yourself When You’re in the Minority

Release Date: 11/28/2022

The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen

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 that you have a jury and to start identifying them -The most important jury you will ever face -The story of the name “The Elegant Warrior” -Heather’s big announcement about what’s next for her and for you! ...

319: Navigating the Angel Investment Landscape: Strategies, Statistics, and Success Stories with Marcia Dawood

The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen

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 and hosts . She’s Chair Emeritus of the Angel Capital Association and a founding member of their Growing Women’s Capital Group. Marcia is a member of Golden Seeds, one of the largest angel groups in the US. In this conversation, she shares what angel investing is and why you want to be involved. Heather and Marcia discuss the importance of angel investing, especially for women and people of color. Marcia...

318: Effective Mentoring with Ruth Gotian

The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen

In this exciting episode, Heather welcomes back Ruth Gotian. This time, Ruth shares insights from her latest book, . Heather and Ruth discuss how mentees can advocate for themselves and highlight their accomplishments. They explore the importance of networking in mentorship, share practical strategies for finding the right mentor, and delve into the dynamics of feedback and critique on the path to success. Dr. Ruth Gotian is the Chief Learning Officer and an Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology. She is the author of . Remarkably, at age 43, she pursued a doctorate focused on...

317: What Bees Can Teach Us About Ourselves and Our Group Intelligence with Siobhan McHale

The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen

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316: Henna Pryor and her book "Good Awkward"

The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen

Today, you’ll hear from workplace performance expert and author Henna Pryor about her book "" In this insightful conversation, Henna and Heather delve into the nuances of awkwardness and embarrassment, the importance of self-awareness, and the role of reframing negative experiences. In this episode, you’ll learn: The Difference Between Awkwardness and Embarrassment: Henna clarifies the distinctions between these two social emotions, emphasizing that while they share similarities, embarrassment tends to be more fleeting and shared, while awkwardness can be adopted as an identity. ...

315: Willie Pietersen’s “Leadership: The Inside Story

The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen

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, Philosophy, and Astrophysics Influence Leadership Willie shares how his interest in evolution, philosophy, and astrophysics has influenced his leadership, thinking and approach. Willie explains how these fields have...

314: Jodi Wellman's "You Only Die Once: How To Make it to the End With No Regrets"

The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen

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 Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She’s a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, a certified coach, and the author of the “You Only Die Once: How to make it to the end with no...

313: My Story of Belief

The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen

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 that set the stage for her journey. She discussed the significance of belief as a driving force in her life and how it has shaped her experiences. Belief in Ability to Lose 100 Pounds - This section delves into...

312: The #1 Key to Success is Belief

The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen

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 can transform not only your career but also your entire life. Have you ever felt like something was impossible? I’m here to tell you that belief can make the impossible a reality. I’ll share the story of Roger Bannister, who famously...

311: How to Get People to Believe--What It's Like in the Belief Builders' Academy

The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen

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 conversation, Debbie and Amy share what they’ve learned after a year in the Academy. They share how learning about beliefs, delight and evidence has changed their lives for the better. Don’t miss this conversation, especially if you want...

More Episodes

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 advocate for yourself, your ideas, and your potential when you’re in a marginalized community.

~ WE’LL DISCUSS ~

The beliefs that can stop us from advocating for ourselves
How to recognize that you are worthy of being advocated for and why you need to persuade yourself first in order to persuade others
My SEE technique: Stories + Evidence + Energy, and how it contributes to self-advocating
How to see your differences as an advantage and then capitalize on them

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