031. Make the Case for Anything and Win

Welcome back, delightful listeners, to another captivating episode of the Delight in the Limelight Podcast! Today, we are diving into the art of persuasion and the power of belief with our guest, Heather Hansen.

Heather Hansen, a best-selling author and keynote speaker, brings a unique blend of expertise as a trial attorney, psychology degree holder, mediator, and former TV anchor. She combines these experiences to help her clients advocate for their ideas, their products, and services.

In this podcast Heather shares her intriguing journey from a courtroom setup to an unexpected realization about the role of laughter in her profession. We’ll explore the importance of building belief within ourselves and convincing others to believe in our abilities. Heather will walk us through her three C’s – compassion, curiosity, and credibility – that are vital for winning over any jury, be it inner or outer. Get ready to unlock your potential and discover the transformative power of persuasion in this thought-provoking episode of the Delight in the Limelight Podcast!

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
2:01 What it means to advocate
2:53 Mistakes on how we ask for things
4:42 Determine what is realistic to ask for
6:48 The “jury” problem
8:37 How to get buy-in from yourself
10:39 The real role of the inner jury
15:26 The first C”” of an advocate– Compassion
19:17 The second “C” of an advocate– Curiosity
24:36 The third “C”– Credibility
30:42 The belief triangle works in action
32:40 How do you embrace rejection
35:45 When you have a shaky voice
36:50 The role of laughter
38:11 Why you are your own best advocate

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Connect with Heather Hansen

• Website
• Linkedin
• Instagram
• The Elegant Warrior Podcast
• Heather Hansen’s Book – The Elegant Warrior

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Credits – Music: “A Smooth Jazz” by Music Cocktail

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