335: How to Teach and How to Learn with Dr Christie McMullen
The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen
In today’s episode, Heather sits down with Dr. Christie McMullen, educator, author, speaker, and leadership expert, to explore how learning truly takes root. With a 25-year career spanning high school classrooms, adult education, and leadership training, Christie brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. Her book, Learning Can Stick: A Guide to Make Every Learning Experience Safe, Logical, Fun, and Memorable, offers strategies for teaching and leading that apply far beyond the classroom. Together, Heather and Christie dive into why everyone is a teacher, whether you’re guiding...
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334: How to Transform Stress to Work for You with Dr Rebecca Heiss
The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen
n today’s episode, Heather speaks with Rebecca Heiss, evolutionary biologist, speaker, and author of Springboard: Transform Stress to Work for You. Rebecca shares her groundbreaking perspective on stress, not as something to eliminate, but as a force you can reframe and harness. With her Fearless Stress Formula, she teaches how to stop fighting stress and instead use it as fuel for growth, resilience, and meaning. Rebecca’s journey spans science, entrepreneurship, and personal challenge from founding an ice cream company to leading discomfort challenges and building communities. Together,...
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333: 5 Lessons from the Courtroom that Apply to Your Life and Help You Win
The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen
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. From the first day she stepped into court, Heather realized it wasn’t just a place of law; it was a classroom of leadership, persuasion, influence, and resilience. In this episode, Heather shares five powerful lessons from the courtroom that apply far beyond the legal world. Whether you’re navigating career growth, relationships, or leadership challenges, these insights will help you see “the jury” in your life more clearly and make...
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332: How to Handle Being Misunderstood-3 steps to being understood and stepping into your power
The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen
No one likes the feeling of being misunderstood. It can create frustration, conflict, and even missed opportunities, whether in the courtroom, the boardroom, or at home. In this episode, Heather Hansen shares three powerful steps to move from feeling unseen and unheard to becoming the “queen of your kingdom.” Drawing from her decades as a trial attorney, her consulting work, and personal lessons, Heather shows why misunderstanding doesn’t have to hold you back. Instead, it can be the very spark that strengthens your clarity, influence, and power. If you’ve ever felt dismissed,...
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331: How to Work Towards Career Advancement-Making the Right Choices for Your Career Growth
The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen
Heather Hansen takes on a question from listener Molly, who asked about two challenges many professionals face: How to think big-picture and work toward career advancement without getting bogged down in day-to-day responsibilities. How to stay in the know across a large organization and use that knowledge to broaden personal and team perspectives. Heather combines these into one powerful conversation about choice. With stories from her days as a trial attorney, lessons from her consulting work, and wisdom borrowed from her own mentors, she shows why every career move comes down to the...
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330: Getting Real with Anna Crowe-What It Means to Be Authentic
The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen
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 journey from auditor at a Big Four accounting firm to leading a bi-coastal PR agency gives her a unique perspective on building trust, showing up genuinely, and leading with transparency. Together, they unpack why authenticity is more than just a buzzword—and how you can cultivate it in your own life. In this episode, you’ll learn: The Foundation of Authenticity – Why trust starts with being real with yourself before you can be real...
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329: Stop Taking Communication Advice from Men
The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen
In this fiery and insightful episode, Heather Hansen takes a bold stand against one-size-fits-all communication advice — especially the kind coming from male experts that simply doesn't work for women. With decades of experience in advocacy, law, and coaching, Heather breaks down why advice from well-meaning male voices like Jefferson Fisher and Vin Gang may actually backfire for women in real-life situations, especially when it comes to being interrupted, advocating for yourself, or commanding authority. She offers a powerful alternative: learn how to advocate the way that actually works...
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328: Illness, Pain and Advocating for Yourself
The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen
In this powerful episode, Heather responds to a heartfelt question from listener Natalie, who is navigating life with a chronic illness that others often misunderstand. Natalie asks how to advocate for herself without sounding like she’s complaining — a question that resonates with so many living with invisible pain. Through personal stories, insights from neuroscience and psychology, and actionable steps, Heather teaches how to communicate your needs clearly, choose the right audience for your vulnerability, and advocate for yourself with both strength and grace. Whether you're facing...
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327: The Science of Charisma with Dr John Antonakis
The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen
In this engaging conversation, Heather Hansen speaks with Dr. John Antonakis, a leading expert on the science of charisma. They explore the definition of charisma, its importance in leadership and influence, and how it can be learned. Dr. Antonakis shares insights from his research, including studies on the impact of charisma on performance and the role of cognitive empathy in effective communication. The discussion also touches on the potential influence of AI on charisma and the importance of genuine human connection in leadership. In this research-packed episode, you'll learn: ...
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326: When People Pleasers Aren't Pleased
The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen
In this episode, Heather answers a heartfelt question from a listener named Z about people-pleasing Heather breaks down the root of resentment that often comes from saying “yes” too often — and receiving “no” in return. Through relatable stories and actionable guidance, she empowers listeners to advocate for themselves with confidence and grace. In this empowering episode, you’ll learn: The Resentment Cycle of People Pleasers - Z’s question echoes a common struggle: always saying yes, only to feel hurt when others don’t return the favor. Heather explores how this...
info_outlineHeather 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:
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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.
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Belief in Ability to Lose 100 Pounds - This section delves into Heather's struggles with weight loss during college. Emphasizes how shifting her belief from doubt to possibility allowed her to make significant changes in her lifestyle and achieve her weight loss goals.
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Hypnosis and Weight Loss -Heather recounts her introduction to hypnosis as a tool for weight loss. She expresses how using hypnosis helped bolster her belief in her ability to lose weight, ultimately leading to a successful transformation.
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Legal Career and Trying Cases -Heather shares her journey in the legal field, highlighting her eagerness to try cases as a young attorney. She reflects on the challenges faced in proving her capabilities and the importance of self-belief in this competitive environment.
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Transition to Television - Here, Heather narrates her unexpected move into television. She talked about fears and beliefs that needed to be addressed to embrace this new career path and how she convinced herself and others of her suitability for the role.
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Building a Business and Leaving Law - Heather emotionally discusses her journey of leaving law to build a coaching business. She describes the gradual process of redefining her identity and the evidence collected along the way that reinforced her belief in herself as an entrepreneur.
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The Importance of Belief - Heather underscores the overarching theme of belief. She discusses how belief influences every aspect of life, from personal health to professional success, and invites listeners to explore ways to cultivate belief in their own lives through the Belief Builders Academy.
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In this episode (TIMESTAMP):
- Introduction and Personal Reflection - 00:02
- Believing in 100 pounds - 02:24
- Hypnosis and Weight Loss - 05:51
- Legal Career and Trying Cases - 08:00
- Transition to Television - 15:00
- Building a Business and Leaving Law - 16:41
- The Importance of Belief - 19:50
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