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 episode, you’ll learn:

1. 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.

2. The Power of Reframing: Learn how to shift your perspective on awkward moments from contamination stories to redemption stories, enabling you to embrace challenges and grow from them.

3. The Importance of Self-Awareness: Discover the difference between self-consciousness and self-awareness and how cultivating self-awareness can empower you to navigate uncomfortable situations more confidently.

4. Overcoming Social Muscle Atrophy: Understand the impact of technology on our social skills and how to combat the tendency to retreat into our phones. Henna encourages listeners to practice social interactions in small, everyday moments.

Guest: Henna Pryor, workplace performance expert, executive coach, and author of "Good Awkward"

Podcast: The Elegant Warrior Podcast

Topic: Embracing awkwardness, self-awareness, and reframing negative experiences

Key quotes:

• "There is no such thing as a factually awkward person."

• "It's the start that stops. Most people don't even give themselves a chance to become publicly self-conscious."

• "We have small moments that we can practice giving ourselves a social push-up."

Henna Pryor's book: "Good Awkward: The Self-Consciousness Scale”

Henna’s book choice is Say What They Can’t Unhear by Tamsen Webster.

Her song is Damn It Feels Good to Be a Gangster by Geto Boys

In this episode, Heather and Henna uncovered:

[0:00] Introduction

[0:49] Introducing Henna

[2:22] awkward versus embarrassing

[6:48] Easily, empathetically embarrassed

[14:57] Self conscious and. Self aware

[26:29] Social push up

Connect with Henna Pryor:

• Website

• Chat with Henna

Connect with Heather:

• Get Heather’s 8 Beliefs to Change Your Life here

• Schedule a call with Heather

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• Watch Episodes on Youtube

• Heather’s TikTok ‍

The Elegant Warrior Podcast and content posted by Heather Hansen is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

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 helped him understand the importance of continuous learning, adaptation, and humility in leadership.

• Learning and Memory

Willie discusses the importance of writing down and reviewing learnings and shares research on memory retention. Willie also shares his experience of keeping a learning journal since he was 16 and how it has helped him retain knowledge and insights.

• Asking the Right Question

Willie shares a historical example of how asking the right questions can lead to breakthroughs. He emphasizes the importance of framing questions correctly in leadership and how it can help leaders avoid getting stuck in a particular mindset or approach.

• Storytelling in Leadership

Willie shares the power of storytelling in leadership. He highlights the importance of storytelling and how it can help leaders convey complex ideas and values simply and memorably.

In this episode for Libsyn:

[0.00 - 3.24] Introduction and Background

[3.25 - 7.28] Influences on Leadership Thinking

[12.34 - 16.03] Learning and Memory

[20.00 - 28.32] Asking the Right Questions

[28.33 - 34.54] Storytelling in Leadership

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• Schedule a call with Heather

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• Watch Episodes on Youtube

• Heather’s TikTok ‍

The Elegant Warrior Podcast and content posted by Heather Hansen is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

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 regrets”.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Overview of “You Only Die Once: How to make it to the end with no regrets.” - Heather and Jodi provide insights into the book, which explores how acknowledging our mortality can motivate us to live more fulfilling lives without regrets.

• Memento Mori: In this interesting topic, Heather and Jodi explain the concept of Memento Mori, encouraging listeners to remember their mortality to enhance their lives richness.

• Balancing Health and Experiences: Heather and Jodi examine the tension between making health-conscious choices and the desire to engage in fulfilling life experiences.

• Hazards of Habits: Jodi and Heather warn against the dangers of falling into habitual routines that may lead to a lack of fulfillment and a sense of living on autopilot.

• The Role of Zest: They highlight the importance of zest and vitality in life, encouraging listeners to seek out experiences that energize them.

• Impact of Screens on Connection: Both Heather and Jodi reflect on how excessive screen time can detract from human connection and personal zest, urging a conscious approach to technology.

• Conclusion and final thought - The episode wraps up with a reflection on the key insights shared, along with Jodi’s theme song that embodies the spirit of adventure.

Connect with Heather:

• Get Heather’s 8 Beliefs to Change Your Life here

• Schedule a call with Heather

• Follow Heather on Instagram

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• Watch Episodes on Youtube

• Heather’s TikTok ‍

In this episode:

[08.03] Overview of Jodi’s book, “You Only Die Once.”

[10.57] Memento Mori - 10:57

[19.27] Balancing Health and Experiences - 19:27

[33.20] Hazards of Habits - 33:20

[36.48] The Role of Zest - 36:48

[39.57] Impact of Screens on Connection - 39:57

[46.03] Conclusion, theme song, and final thoughts - 46:03

The Elegant Warrior Podcast and content posted by Heather Hansen is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Connect with Heather:

• Sign up for the Belief Builders’ Academy here

• Schedule a call with Heather

• Follow Heather on Instagram

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• Watch the episodes on YouTube‍

• Heather’s TikTok ‍

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

The Elegant Warrior Podcast and content posted by Heather Hansen is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

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 broke the four-minute mile—a feat once thought to be unachievable. His story demonstrates how belief can push you beyond perceived limits. My hope is that by hearing this, you’ll feel inspired to tap into your own belief systems and use your mind as a tool to manifest your goals.

I’m also excited to introduce the Belief Builders Academy, a program I created where belief is at the center of achieving success. Through this program, I’ve seen clients completely transform their lives—whether it’s landing promotions or strengthening their personal relationships—all thanks to the power of belief. In this episode, I’ll share some of these incredible stories and explain how our community, coaching, and masterclasses can help you build both conscious and subconscious belief systems to truly transform your life. Sign up here: https://www.beliefbuilders.com/belief-builders-academy

Let’s dive in and make belief your greatest asset!

• Sign up for the Sept 30th Masterclass, How to Persuade and Influence with Delight: https://beliefbuilders.myflodesk.com/delight
• Join the Belief Builders Academy here: https://www.beliefbuilders.com/belief-builders-academy

Stay Connected with Heather:

Get Heather’s 8 Beliefs to Change Your Life here: https://beliefbuilders.myflodesk.com/8beliefs

Schedule a call with Heather: https://advocatetowin.com/contact/

Follow Heather on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anelegantwarrior/

Website: https://advocatetowin.com

Watch Episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@heatherhansenpresentstheel5059/featured

Heather’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theelegantwarrior

In this episode, Heather discusses the following:

[00:00] Introduction

[01:21] Belief Builders Academy Launch

[03:31] Wealthy Lawyers and Their Belief

[06:53] Beyoncé's Example of Belief

[07:55] Manifestation and Belief

[09:57] Subconscious Belief Work

[14:54] Belief Builders Academy Features

[15:57] Hypnosis in the Academy

[19:24] Pricing and Membership Details

The Elegant Warrior Podcast and content posted by Heather Hansen is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

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 to learn more about the membership!

Doors to the Belief Builders’ Academy open on Sept 30th, and it is only $97 a month. You can cancel anytime Here’s the link for the waitlist: https://beliefbuilders.myflodesk.com/.

Debbie is the co-founder of Tessie Pearl, a community for widows where women will experience emotional healing, build financial confidence and rediscover life's passions. Retreats and memberships will be starting in 2025. She is on social media, YouTube and her website is tessiepearl.com.

Scams are a concern for everyone these days and widows are especially targeted. Debbie has a PDF of some common scams that we can protect ourselves from.

https://tessiepearl.com/can-you-spot-a-scam

Amy is a single mom, a life science and biotech program manager and a consultant. She’s very active in her daughter’s Montessori school

Sign up for the Sept 30th Masterclass, How to Persuade and Influence with Delight

Sign up for the Belief Builders Academy Waitlist here

Stay Connected with Heather:

Get Heather’s 8 Beliefs to Change Your Life here: https://beliefbuilders.myflodesk.com/8beliefs

Schedule a call with Heather: https://advocatetowin.com/contact/

Follow Heather on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anelegantwarrior/

Website: https://advocatetowin.com

Watch Episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@heatherhansenpresentstheel5059/featured

Heather’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theelegantwarrior