The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen

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 limiting beliefs that hold you back.   Next, you'll...

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 over 40 years who has started several of her own b...

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: Schedule a call with Heather: https://advocatet...

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 enterprise software startup Bitium, which they...

"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 when she asked with delight. Then she wondered w...

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 coaches, has her own podcast and has written numer...

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 also good for them.  Listen to this episode for the s...

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, being authentic, using and being evidence, and...

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 Jodi's offerings here .  Here's the link to last w...

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 hypnosis to help people lose weight, quit smoking...

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 most of all it's about belief. We will discuss ho...

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 about Howard Stern, patience and ear phones. Don't mis...

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 how we approach and optimize change.    If you wa...

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 hands to put those decisions into action.    His bo...

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's a problem. In many ways, your tone of voice is...

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 Therapy Practitioner from EDIT, and a physical Pe...

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 by Katherine Morgan Shafler.    If you want to ta...

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 classes around the globe, and Tara shares yoga with thou...

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 start saying "no" with delight today!  Sign up for th...

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 is I See You-A Guide for Women to Make More, Have...

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 and more than 50 case resolutions greater than $10...

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. So it's time to master them. In this episode, H...

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…. Courtney's book choice was The Last Word on Power...

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 of Retirement Solutions at JP Morgan. She co-foun...

"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 help you. Stacy is one of my very good friends and...