From Courtroom to Conference Room: Leveraging Legal Skills for HR Success with Heather Hansen

Written By Shari Simpson

Eps. #112 MARCH 4TH, 2025

In this episode of "HR Mixtape," host Shari Simpson welcomes Heather Hansen, CEO of Advocate to Win, keynote speaker, and former trial attorney. Heather shares her journey from medical malpractice defense to empowering leaders with advocacy skills. She emphasizes the importance of using psychology and conflict resolution techniques in high-stakes corporate environments.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Advocacy Skills: Learn how to effectively ask for what you want in your career and for your team, using the energy of delight.

  2. The Three C's: Discover the significance of compassion, curiosity, and credibility in conflict resolution and leadership.

  3. Reframing Failure: Understand how to reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth, enhancing your resilience and decision-making.

Books:

 

Heather Hansen

CEO

Advocate to Win

Guest(s): Heather Hansen, CEO, Advocate to Win

KEYNOTE SPEAKER | AUTHOR | HYPNOTIST | LAWYER

Heather Hansen is the leading EXPERT in overcoming doubts and building beliefs, and turning people into advocates. Drawing from her 25 years as a trial attorney, psychology degree, dispute resolution training, TV anchor experience, and hypnotist training, Heather combines logic with emotion to teach you how to build belief in your ideas and your potential-and how to persuade others to do the same.

Shari Simpson

Shari Simpson stands at the forefront of the human resources field, blending 20 years of rich experience with cutting-edge educational credentials. With an MBA, MHRM, Certificate in E-commerce Management, and SHRM-SCP certification, she is now pursuing a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation at Purdue. As the HR Mixtape podcast host, Shari shares invaluable insights with industry experts, establishing herself as a thought leader in HR. She is a sought-after speaker at local and national conferences, collaborating with industry leaders to elevate HR, payroll, and business sectors. Beyond her professional achievements, Shari is a proud mother of three sons—one a veteran and two currently serving in the US Navy—a dedicated dog mom and an avid reader. Her 25-year marriage to a fire department Chief adds depth to her understanding of service and dedication.

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