The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen

In today's episode, Heather Hansen answers a listener's question from Mary, a woman over 50 who is struggling to find a job and feeling replaced by younger generations. This episode is not only for those in a similar situation but also for anyone who believes something they want is impossible, or who is concerned about artificial intelligence impacting their career. Heather emphasizes that the root of "elegance" is to ...

AI is about to change everything—except what makes you irreplaceable.
As artificial intelligence evolves, it's taking over tasks rooted in logic, data, and even decision-making. But there's one thing it can’t replicate: human energy—and women have mastered it for generations.

In this episode, Heather Hansen (trial attorney, keynote speaker, and communications consultant) reveals:

✅ Why AI make...

In this powerful return to The Elegant Warrior, Heather Hansen shares why she’s reviving the podcast after a heartfelt farewell seven months ago. With honesty, emotion, and insight, she explores the deeper reasons behind her comeback—from honoring her late father to responding to a rising tide of anger in our culture. Heather invites listeners to trade frustration for delight and introduces an exciting new podcast collaboration wit...

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 ...

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 Doing Good While Doing Well and hosts The Angel Next Door podcast. 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 gro...

In this exciting episode, Heather welcomes back Ruth Gotian. This time, Ruth shares insights from her latest book, The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring: A Complete Guide to Effective Mentoring.

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 ment...

In today’s episode, Heather chats with Siobhan McHale, author of “The Hive Mind at Work-Harnessing the Power of Group Intelligence to Create Meaningful and Lasting Change”. 

Siobhan shares how her childhood interest in bees led her to see the similarities and differences between group dynamics at work and how bees work together. She shares how she’s used this new way of looking at group intelligence to t...

Today, you’ll hear from workplace performance expert and author Henna Pryor about her book "Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Bravest You." 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 episo...

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: 

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 o...

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 introdu...

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 ...

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 y...

You may believe in the power of delight and know that when you use delight well, you win. But now the question is-HOW do you find that delight? In this episode, Heather shares three ways to find delight when you need it. 

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The difference between delight and joy. Understand why delight is a more accessible and powerful emotion.
• The three pillars of delight. Learn the practical steps you can take...

Heather is always focused on asking for what you want with delight. But why is delight so important?  In this engaging episode, Heather sheds light on what delight is, why it’s crucial, and how it helps us to reach goals and influence people. She will also highlight how delight serves as a powerful tool in many areas of life.

In this episode, you'll explore: 

1. The Difference Between Delig...

We might think only salespeople are selling, but we're all selling in different ways every day. In this episode, Heather and Danielle talk about how to sell with joy and why believing in what you're offering is key to success. They show how a positive mindset can help you sell more effectively.

Danielle is the Co-Founder and CEO of Scrunch, a global membership for marketers, and the Founder of SPARK, a membership for women in busin...

Don't miss the opportunity to join the Belief Builders' Academy! The waitlist is here. 

We’re often told to “believe in yourself,” but rarely are we shown how to do it. That ends today. In this transformative episode, Heather unveils the three secrets to cultivating delightful confidence—the kind of confidence that uplifts you and attracts positivity into your life.

In this episode, you’ll discover: 

1. The Power of “Delightful” ...

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 learn about the “BEAR process” whic...

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 businesses, including being the Foun...