The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen

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 needed to advocate for ourselves.    ~WE'LL DISCUSS ~ Why William Osler, the first Physician-in-Chief of Johns Hopkins Hospital, believed that patients were the source of medical knowledge How to use the 3 C's of an advocate as patients Why you should con...

Fotini Iconomopoulos explains how taking an unconventional approach to negotiation can help us all have better conversations and get what we want out of work and life. ~ WE'LL DISCUSS ~ The power of finding your mental pause button and taking a meditated breath during negotiations  What a BATNA is and why we all need it when entering negotiations in life and work How to use your knowledge as a sup...

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 on enjoying getting older, strengthening my relationships, and making the most out of the next 50 years. ~ WE'LL DISCUSS ~ -   Why I view my birthday as a new beginning, a second New Year -   How we can use the placebo effect to our advantage -   Why...

Heather Hansen reveals how the only way to conquer challenges in professional communication is to unmute yourself. ~ WE'LL DISCUSS ~ Microcultures, the 3% Rule, and how we're influenced by the way we organize ourselves Three types of communication – Conscious, Confident, and Connected Why we have an emotional connection with tone of voice (and how Siri helped Heather name one of the chapters in he...

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 your goals are fully met Why you can and should decide where you find your pleasure Four sources of pleasure and gratification This podcast can help you develop good habits, break bad habits, achieve your goals and enjoy your life on the way   Episode me...

Judge Rosemarie Aquilina shares how her career was molded by her upbringing and the importance of really listening. We also talk about the magical question she asked during her infamous trial that I have continued to ask to this day. WE'LL DISCUSS: How her desire to be heard as a child played a role in becoming a lawyer, and how a child abuse case moved her to become a judge Why she decided to sto...

In this week's podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing Amber Cabral, Inclusion Strategist, certified coach, speaker and author of Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture. Amber discusses the events that led to her leaving the corporate world to start her podcast You Can Have Whatever You Want®. She also provides insight into the desire to have one's identity and cult...

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 author of "The Art of Jin Shin." Alexis has been practicing this art since 1991 and it was an absolute pleasure discussing it further with her. In this interview, Alexis talks about the fascinating history of Jin Shin, and how her life forever chang...

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 trampoline cardio and sculpting studio that has taken the boutique workout scene by storm.  Aly and Colette discuss the incredible thought that went into naming their business and what they attribute their growth to. They explain their similar dance backgr...

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 can be used to build the life we want, we just have to be creative in looking for evidence and see the value of putting in the energy needed. I will be explaining that with formula, Credibility= energy x evidence, and how this can work for everyone.  ...

I have the pleasure of interviewing Heidi Hazen, Certified Master Hypnotist, Reiki practitioner, Human Design Guide, and Energetic Agency Teacher. Heidi is passionate about her work and loves to help her clients do the most important work they'll ever do – finding their way back to their original self so that they may authentically live. In this episode, Heidi discusses how she started on the jour...

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 own accomplishments (both large and small) to serve as evidence that I could believe in myself and build credibility. I will also dive into how making promises to ourselves and keeping them leads to earning credibility. And when we learn to believe i...

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, publisher, CEO, and mother of four. Zibby founded Zibby Owens Media, a privately-held media company designed to help busy people live their best lives by connecting to books and each other. Join us as we talk about her love of reading, her new book...

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-12 with the best homeschool teacher. She is a renowned influencer and thought leader in the education industry, widely recognized for spearheading a fundamental change in the way young people engage with education in the digital age. She's worked with...

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing award-winning veteran journalist Ashleigh Banfield, host of "Banfield." She has launched "Rising Tide: The Value in Mentoring Others," a free monthly symposium featuring interviews with VIP leaders in the industry to share their advice to broadcast journalists of all ages and demographics. Her goal is for "Rising Tide" to be an opportunity f...

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 Small Changes That Change Everything. This is one of my favorite interviews, and BJ's tip for advocating will change your life. He will teach you how to shine, how to be light as a feather and how to change your life.  You can buy his book here: https://...

In this weeks podcast, we welcome Karen Joy Hardwick, a clinically and spiritually trained psychotherapist-turned-leadership coach and speaker. She helps others awaken, courageously lead, and unlock the power of connection in their lives and at work. She joins us to discuss her book The Connected Leader - 7 Strategies to Empower Your True Self and Inspire Others.  It was a pleasure to explore how...

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 whether someone is lying, and what to do when you need to prove that someone is lying. And her examples include Amber Heard and lip injections!!! You don't want to miss this episode.  And don't forget to sign up for the private podcast. This Thursday...

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 seasoned technology executive leading world class public and private companies and working closely with Boards and investors in organizations that include Rosetta Stone, RealNetworks, Expedia and many more. While his book is written for those seeking...

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 our thoughts and decisions are often motivated by it. Most people are not afraid of failing, but they're afraid of being judged for having failed. With that in mind, we will consider three ways that we can avoid being judged and how we can get out of...

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 of Rowan University, and the chief of medicine at Cooper University Health Care. Dr. Trzeciak is a practicing intensivist, and a clinical researcher with more than 120 publications in the scientific literature, primarily in the field of resuscitation...

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, negotiations, and general every day business transactions.   Today, I am going to talk to you about soft skills and how you can use them to win within your jobs and life.   Some topics we will cover are: Using the 5 C's of an advocate to win Why soft...

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 Beijing, In Manchuria, and The Road to Sleeping Dragon. His newest book, which we will be discussing today is called: Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet: T he Favorite Founder's Divisive Death, Enduring Afterlife, and Blueprint for American Prosperity Ben...

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 all need to learn to leave this space and pause so that others have time to process what we are telling them. As well as we need to allow ourselves this space to help our minds be freed from the worlds distractions, which will lead to increased crea...

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 share some helpful insights on why quality food choices are essential for our overall health, how to choose a diet that you can stick to, and how food consumption and portioning correlates with self-discipline. Julie Wilcox is an entrepreneur, author,...