The Legend Effect: Master the hidden forces of influence and attraction (Howie Chan)
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| 07 Jan 2025 | Mental Health & Relationships: The ONE TECHNIQUE That Will Transform Your Life with Science Writer Legend David Robson | 01:01:04 | |
In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews David Robson, one of the most prolific science writers out there, with thousands of articles and three bestsellers. They delve into strategies backed by scientific research to help you better manage your mental health and build stronger relationships. The discussion emphasizes how your mindset can transform your life. David provides tools that will help you leverage stress, curb self-doubt, and quickly form deeper connections. He also shares his most impactful psychological effect after over 10 years of research. Episode Breakdown: 02:27 David’s drive and intellectual curiosity 04:10 Combining mathematics and science with literature and writing 07:00 Self-fulfilling prophecies and the power of mindset 10:06 The importance of reappraising stress 16:28 2 things that will help you better manage your mental health 19:10 Teaching kids valuable tools for their mental health 22:04 The liking gap in social interactions and how to overcome it 26:20 How to form better connections through the virtual world 28:09 One thing you should do RIGHT NOW if you work by yourself 31:19 The phenomenon of self-expansion in meaningful relationships 33:23 The power of self-disclosure and vulnerability 38:27 The fast friendship procedure 43:28 Overcoming the fear of being vulnerable 46:46 Using narrative to live better and form stronger connections 48:46 The tool David uses to get through difficult times 51:09 David’s mission 52:51 How David is starting to do scientific research himself 54:48 The one technique that will transform your life 58:48 A letter to David’s younger self From Our Guest: Get David’s books here. Read my article about David’s book The Expectation Effect. Get my FREE Mindset Mastery Course. Legendary Quotes: “ I think it also comes back to the Expectation Effect in a way that the stories we tell ourselves about the things that we're facing can become self-fulfilling prophecies. So, we always should recognize that fact that we are heroes of our own stories, and we can try to make the most of that.” - David Robson “Life is going to have these downswings, but it's what defines your path in life is actually how you respond to that and whether you can find a way to bolster your resources, even if that is asking for support.” - David Robson “ It's really learning just to question your basic assumptions and to realize that just because you think or feel something does not mean that it is necessarily the way that other people would interpret the situation or that there's an objective proof to that.” - David Robson It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters to go from unknown to unforgettable. One actionable lesson each week to establish authority, build attraction, and grow in influence.
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| 12 Nov 2024 | Audience Building & Influence: From a Rockstar with a #1 Hit Single to a Linkedin MASTER with Legend Sam Browne | 00:58:50 | |
In this episode of the Legend Letters Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Sam Browne, who went from an almost bonafide rock star to a full-time entrepreneur and LinkedIn Master. They delve into the secret sauce behind his different creative pursuits. The discussion emphasizes the importance of being passionate about what you do. Sam Browne shares about his days as a rock star and provides his expertise to get you started on the road to LinkedIn success. He might also get you thinking differently about what you want for your business or job. Episode Breakdown: 02:43 Sam’s Nashville rock and roll adventures back in 2013 06:58 The pursuit of the musician dream 11:22 Diminishing returns on your lifestyle 13:20 Sam’s 11-year MBA: how he stuck it out and turned Find a Band around 18:46 The secret to successful entrepreneurship 20:41 The end of the rock band and looking back on it 26:25 Sam 3.0 and the power of the written word 28:45 The reason Sam has been successful with social media and music 30:51 LinkedIn: the business conference that never ends 32:39 2 key things you can do to start making LinkedIn work for you 37:28 The start of Sam’s LinkedIn growth journey 41:59 How to stand out on LinkedIn with your content 49:11 Make your life bigger instead of just maximizing the dollars 52:21 How Sam crafts his content 54:39 A letter to Sam’s younger self From Our Guest: 📩 Sign up for Sam’s Newsletter. Legendary Quotes: “Pretty much every entrepreneur I talk to wrestles with this because we're creative by nature. We want to make a lot of things happen. But you really have to go, ‘this thing over here, I like it, but it's not really worth my energy’. And ‘this thing over here, this is working. I'm just going to go all in on this’. That's the key. I think that's the secret.” – Sam Browne “Share the full person, become known, become someone where they go, ‘Oh yeah, Sam Browne. Yeah, I've heard of him. I really like his stuff.’ That is what opens doors for you that you'd never would have expected, rather than just focusing on getting business in the door.” – Sam Browne It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters to get the most important lessons and behind the scenes content in under 5 min. Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to leave a rating and review! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| 25 Feb 2025 | Selling: How You STOP Feeling Salesy When You START Focusing On Service [SOLO SESH] | 00:11:30 | |
In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan is going solo. In a new series of short episodes - Solo Sesh (sessions), he is bringing you the best strategies and ideas from scientific studies and the legends among us so you can live your version of legendary. He teaches you how to reframe sales as a process of service and why that shift isn't just empowering, it's transformative for both you and your clients. That’s why the discussion emphasizes that selling isn’t about you, it’s about the person you’re trying to help. Howie provides 4 different things you can do to reframe selling in your business, as well as examples of how he and others he knows put this new selling mindset into practice. Episode Breakdown: 02:09 When selling felt like an uphill battle to Howie 03:15 How Howie started to shake things up and approach selling differently 04:47 Flipping the script on selling 06:42 #1 Start with service, not sales 07:11 #2 Ask hard questions 07:48 #3 Empower the client to decide 08:37 #4 Celebrate the process, not just the outcome 09:30 Embrace the service mindset From Me: If you want to know more about the logo designer I mentioned, catch up with episode 13 of the podcast: Brand and Identity: Boost your CREATIVITY and Become IRREPLACEABLE with Logo Designer Legend James Martin. Want to master your mindset? Enroll in my 7-day Mindset Mastery: For Corporate Dropouts Turned Business Owners email course. Legendary Quotes: “ My internal dialogue often sounded like this. ‘I don't want to bother them.’, ‘What if I come across as desperate?’, ‘I'm really not here to sell, I'm here to help.’ Here's the irony. That mindset wasn't helping anyone. Least of all, the people I wanted to serve.” – Howie Chan “Think of this as a long-term game, building relationships, building trust with every person that you speak to. And over time, like I said, those relationships can turn into referrals, collaborations, partnerships, or just opportunities you didn't anticipate.” – Howie Chan It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters: The free newsletter helping thousands of business owners influence human behavior (and look like a legend) using brand psychology. Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to leave a rating and review! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| 08 Oct 2024 | Trailer | 00:03:05 | |
You look to your heroes living their dreams, only to look at your own life and be reminded of your earthly origins. Held hostage by this belief that leading a legendary life is meant only for the select few, you think:
“I’m never going to make a dent.” “I should be grateful for the ordinary.”
It’s not who you’re born as, but who you will become. It’s not what you’ve been doing, but what you will do.
Not just wait for legendary moments, but hunt them down. It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 The first 3 episodes drop on October 15th. Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to leave a rating and review. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| 14 Jan 2025 | Communication Skills: Learn the TRUTH Behind the Lies You Have Been Told About Body Language With Legend Blake Eastman | 01:12:00 | |
In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Blake Eastman, former professional poker player and the founder of the Nonverbal Group, a behavioral research and education company teaching people to better communicate and thrive in social interactions. They delve into Blake’s journey to becoming the human behavior and communications expert he is, effective communication skills, the hard-earned lessons he got when his father was diagnosed with ALS, behind the scenes stories, and, of course, poker. The discussion emphasizes the complexity and subjectivity of communication and how any transformation must start from within. Blake provides tips that will help you communicate like the legend that you are right away, insights into the world of professional poker, and unveils the truth behind the lies we’re told about how human behavior. Episode Breakdown: 02:18 The truth behind the scenes of Slate’s viral article on Blake 04:22 Blake’s intense teaching schedule 05:20 A quick rise and journey of mistakes and lessons 07:14 Being an expert and an impostor 09:06 Becoming an adjunct professor at CUNY 12:24 Why a JD MBA and academia just wasn’t for Blake 16:54 The questions Blake is trying to answer 17:46 Always having a plan (even when it’s the wrong one) 20:22 How his family and early years influenced his path 24:01 Navigating the serious challenge of a parent with ALS 27:31 Hard-earned lessons 30:03 The truth behind statistics and blank statements about human behavior 33:05 How Blake approaches research as an entrepreneur 39:54 Tips to help you communicate more effectively today 41:27 The Flaw Finder 5000 43:43 Biggest barriers to truly transforming your social skills 45:01 Why people are committing to a full year of transformation 48:09 Insights into the world of poker 52:24 Tips to win a home poker game 54:18 The role of poker in Blake’s life 56:36 When Blake placed 4th at a WSOP Main Event 1:01:33 The funny story behind Blake’s run-in with the IRS 1:04:33 Finding the magic and beauty of what makes people effective 1:07:00 A letter to Blake’s younger self From Our Guest: Sign up for The Behavioralist Newsletter by Blake. Check out the Slate article Howie mentions. Charisma is a Skill: Get your FREE copy of the Charisma Tactical Toolkit. Legendary Quotes: “ You can choose how you experience the world every second. I can't move my arms, but I'm so grateful for my legs. I can't walk unassisted, but I'm so grateful I can still walk.” – Blake Eastman “ "Most people don’t add enough context when they communicate. You can hedge so many simple things by just telling people what’s going on.".” – Blake Eastman “ I never tell people how to act. I just make sure that their behavior is in alignment with how they want to be perceived.” – Blake Eastman “ We're meaning making machines and it's our greatest gift and it's our greatest curse at the same time.” – Blake Eastman It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters: the ultimate guide for corporate dropouts turned business owners.. Each week I share a heartset, mindset, and skillset to grow your business, your brand, and your life. 📩 Try the Legend Letters Newsletter. Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to leave a rating and review! | |||
| 29 Oct 2024 | Influence at Scale: The #1 SKILL That Will Define Your Future And Save Humanity From an AI Dystopia with Legend Michael Margolis | 01:08:25 | |
In this episode of the Legend Letters Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Michael Margolis, CEO of Storied, Inc, a Silicon Valley storyteller, best-selling author and innovation expert. He’s a go-to advisor for top executives at Google, Meta, Salesforce, Uber, and NASA. His narrative frameworks are regularly used by those who want to influence at scale – whether you need to get investment, buy-in, or alignment.
Episode Breakdown: 02:43 The 4 waves of storytelling 07:39 The biggest challenge as you scale and grow a company 09:20 What is the role of technology and AI in our lives? 13:44 From lonely and awkward to working with big tech 17:31 Michael’s first career as a social entrepreneur 24:06 The gift and the curse of our time 26:37 People don’t buy the product, they buy the story 30:16 The greatest fundamental power that human beings have 31:55 The SFB Narrative Framework for leaders 39:28 Niching down in this attention economy 43:21 The 3 currencies for how to survive in the new world of work 49:41 Michael’s 500 days around the world 56:13 The long walk home 1:04:49 A letter to Michael’s younger self Resources Mentioned: Cartoons of the big tech companies org charts. From Our Guest:
“What people don't realize is that whatever story you choose to tell is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Storytelling is like fortune telling. So choose wisely.” – Michael Margolis “My thesis with generative AI is that learning how to take control, take charge of the story is the #1 most deterministic choice and or skill that will define the next 5, 10, 20, 30 years of your life and career. It's the master skill that you have to learn. Literally, words are the new code now.” – Michael Margolis It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters to get the most important lessons and behind the scenes content in under 5 min.
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| 04 Mar 2025 | Storytelling: The TRUTH About What It Means to Be Human And The Secret to INFLUENCE with Legend Will Storr | 00:50:37 | |
In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Will Storr, an award-winning journalist and best-selling author of multiple books on storytelling and the human condition. They delve into what it means to be human and why we do what we do so that we can use this knowledge to better influence human behavior. The discussion emphasizes that we are a story and we all live in a story world. Will provides valuable insights into what motivates people within their own stories and the status games they play, and the core principles that can be used to effectively persuade and influence others. He also highlights some do’s and don’ts of stories, so you don’t put disastrous stories out there. Episode Breakdown: 02:40 We are a story 04:58 How our brains are fooling us 07:09 Religion is not good or bad 10:13 Persuade and influence people with these two types of stories 14:52 When persuasive storytelling gets out of hand 16:52 Why people join and stay in cults 20:48 Storytelling principles to help you get everyone behind change 26:48 Cautionary tales of companies’ stories gone wrong 30:26 Company dynamics that can lead to disastrous stories 32:29 The power of storytelling and story being 34:43 How to be a better leader 36:21 Understanding and leveraging our stories for healthier lives 38:45 Ways to bring people back from extreme entrenched beliefs 41:09 The devastating effects on your identity of being laid off 45:52 What you must do for effective storytelling 47:44 A letter to Will’s younger self From Our Guest: Get the book, A Story is a Deal. For Will’s other books, go here. Want to go from unknown to legendary in 44 simple steps? Legendary Quotes: “ Human beings are unique in that we experience reality as a story. The brain remixes the world around us and turns it into this unfolding narrative. It puts us in the middle of it. It coats our entire world in this kind of moral paintwork.” – Will Storr “We all need a story to believe in. We all need a status game to play. We all need a kind of a heroic ideal to strive towards and that striving is the meaning of our life.” – Will Storr “ You can't tell a brand new story from ground zero because people are not going to identify. You look at where you're going and find examples of that in the past and say, ‘Look, this is who we've always been’.” – Will Storr It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters: The free newsletter helping thousands of business owners influence human behavior (and look like a legend) using brand psychology. Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to leave a rating and review! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| 01 Apr 2025 | Healing and Transformation: What is High Magick & How to UNBLOCK Your Path and The Power of Core Values with Legend Sonal Bhaskaran | 01:13:56 | |
In this episode, host Howie Chan interviews Sonal Bhaskaran, a peak performance coach, business process consultant, and High Magick energy healing practitioner. They delve into Sonal’s path of self-discovery, healing, and transformation, and discuss how she uses her psychic abilities to help others by removing what’s blocking them. The discussion emphasizes the importance of constantly working on yourself. Sonal gives us some insight into what High Magick actually is, but most importantly, she provides a powerful and practical exercise to help you identify what truly matters to you in life. Warning: in this episode, we explore Sonal’s complex PTSD. Beware if this type of content is triggering for you. Episode Breakdown: 03:19 My 60-minute High Magick session with Sonal 07:32 Sonal’s early experiences with her psychic abilities 10:05 How Sonal fell into the High Magick path and made it her career 22:12 When Sonal hit rock bottom and started her healing journey 30:16 The power of embracing your triggers to move forward 32:44 Understand High Magick and what it’s about 35:45 How Sonal ended up training in High Magick and Egyptian Mysteries 41:17 What it takes to do this spiritual work and truly help others 49:24 How Sonal is now living fully by continuously working on herself 52:11 A powerful and practical exercise to identify your core values 1:02:52 Tips to work through your core values on your own 1:06:39 The next step, once you have your values down 1:10:01 Sonal’s values From Our Guest: Hear more about our mutual friend, Ash, in episode 8 of the Legend Effect, Sharing Impactful Stories: Unleash the HIDDEN Power of Your Most Vulnerable Moments with Storytelling Legend Ash Rathod. Read the LinkedIn post Sonal wrote about being her disabled aunt’s caretaker. Want prospects to become customers and passers-by to become fans? Sign up for Behavior Blueprint, my FREE 7-day email course. Legendary Quotes: “ No one can do the work for you. I remove the blocks, but if you are just gonna go back to normal tomorrow, you're gonna build more back up again. What's the point? You have to really want change for yourself.” – Sonal Bhaskaran Join Legend Letters Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| 23 Dec 2024 | Storytelling: Unleash the HIDDEN Power of Your Most Vulnerable Moments with Storytelling Legend Ash Rathod | 00:56:26 | |
In this episode of the Legend Letters Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Ash Rathod, a storyteller, founder, and LinkedIn instructor of his 6P storytelling framework. They delve into how stories helped Ash emerge from the darkness and build the strongest relationships with his audience. The discussion emphasizes the power of storytelling and vulnerability. Ash provides a storytelling framework and tips to help anyone create memorable and engaging stories that change hearts and minds, and he reflects on the lessons he learned from his real-life hero. Episode Breakdown: 02:52 Ash’s true hero, his father 09:39 When Ash’s father passed away 13:13 The onset of vitiligo 17:01 Facing negative situations and racism 21:20 The LinkedIn post that changed it all 26:24 The importance of sharing our small stories 29:33 The #1 barrier to storytelling 31:56 The core KEY elements of storytelling 33:52 Ash’s 6P Storytelling Framework 37:41 Write hot, edit cold 38:49 How to make your story memorable and engaging 42:48 From scriptwriting to storytelling 47:56 Ash’s love for creating something new 50:05 Ash’s transformation post-vitiligo 53:41 Two letters to Ash’s younger self From Our Guest: The LinkedIn post that kicked off Ash’s journey. Learn more about Ash’s 6P framework in his LinkedIn course, Storytelling and Content Creation to Transform Your Personal Brand. Legendary Quotes: “ The difference between a hero and a villain is how they react to adversity because both of them face the same issues and problems. But the hero wants to make sure that people don't feel that again, and then the villain says, ‘I want everybody to feel the same way.’” – Howie Chan “ It's emotionally draining trying to keep up with what you think others think of you. Be yourself and be kind to yourself. You're good enough, and others know this too. Once you embrace this, I promise you will be the best version of yourself.” - Ash Rathod “People want to know the real you. Of course, they want you to help them in terms of what they need from you and why they turn to you because of your expert opinion, your specialist, or your experience. But if they're not going to align with you in terms of values or they don't like you for whatever reason, they might just choose someone else that can also do that job as well.” - Ash Rathod Join Legend Letters: the ultimate guide for corporate dropouts turned business owners.. Each week I share a heartset, mindset, and skillset to grow your business, your brand, and your life.
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| 04 Feb 2025 | Brand and Identity: Boost your CREATIVITY and Become IRREPLACEABLE with Logo Designer Legend James Martin | 01:04:05 | |
In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews James Martin, a.k.a Made by James, the ultimate champion of the everyday designer and one of the most prolific logo identity designers on the planet. They delve into how we can become more creative and irreplaceable in the face of AI and fierce competition. The discussion emphasizes how staying true to yourself is key to attracting the right people and opportunities. James gives us an unfiltered tour of his mind, including his beliefs and philosophies about creativity and design. He also provides expert advice and tips that will help boost your creativity and make sure you stand out from the crowd. Episode Breakdown: 02:28 The importance of putting yourself out there 03:49 James’ journey of leveling up and his mindset of closing gaps 06:42 Building his own design agency 08:57 Consistently posting every day and figuring out what is in alignment 12:39 Top advice for someone starting to put out content today 16:42 How to balance staying true to yourself and chasing metrics 21:52 Trauma, vulnerability, self-reflection, and being yourself 24:37 Herd mentality and standing out from the crowd 27:22 Creativity at a crossroads with the rise of AI 29:45 Tips to become more creative every day 32:58 People’s biggest missteps when it comes to identities and logos 35:17 The role of a brand or visual identity designer 36:25 What you need to have in place before you start the process of getting a logo 39:35 The power of a mark 41:11 One thing you should look for when working with a designer 42:02 Strategies to be more creative and become irreplaceable 47:24 How James nurtures existing clients and attracts new ones 53:13 The importance of finding the right people for the right seats 56:24 How James counterbalances work and family 58:43 The best way to build your creativity 1:00:30 A letter to James’ younger self From Our Guest: Get the book, Made by James: The Honest Guide to Creativity and Logo Design. Look into the book James got with a note from the author, The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma. Check out the book James mentions, Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon. Want to go from unknown to legendary in 44 simple steps? Get your FREE copy of my Personal Brand Checklist. Legendary Quotes: “ Ever since I've let go of this mindset of I have to be everything to everybody, and I have to be a certain thing to get certain things, and the more I've been myself, the more good things have happened to me. I've been surrounded by the right people, the right opportunities found me.” – James Martin “ So, nobody, if we're honest here, needs a fucking logo. If we're really honest, they want what the logo is going to do for them.” – James Martin “ If you want to get chosen and become irreplaceable, you have to start curating your taste outside of your industry because that's the thing that's going to make you stand out. Otherwise, you're just going to mold into the sameness and be replaced.” – James Martin “If I could leave people with anything, it would be to really focus on the clients that you have and had, and be of service to them as much as physically possible.” – James Martin It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters: the ultimate guide for corporate dropouts turned business owners.. Each week I share a heartset, mindset, and skillset to grow your business, your brand, and your life. 📩 Try the Legend Letters Newsletter. Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to leave a rating and review! | |||
| 21 Jan 2025 | Charismatic Influence: The Surprising POWER of Awkwardness & How You Can Harness It with Legend Henna Pryor. | 00:56:46 | |
In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Henna Pryor, a Workplace Performance Expert, a 2x TEDx speaker, a regular expert columnist for Inc. Magazine, and a best-selling author. They delve into what embracing awkwardness really entails, the skills now being lost in the modern era that we need to recreate in the workplace, and what it looks like to make big career pivots. The discussion emphasizes how feeling awkward is not something to fix but something that can actually be your biggest asset for professional and personal growth. Henna provides tips and insights into how to successfully navigate awkward moments and situations, build deeper connections, get better at selling, and become more confident. Episode Breakdown: 02:21 The Helen story: navigating extreme awkwardness at work for the first time 05:41 Making a choice between two risks 08:25 A real-life awkward moment 09:52 A crazy travel schedule 11:10 Taking aligned action over avoiding discomfort 13:32 Awkward confidence 14:53 How to get good at navigating awkward moments 21:09 Practical tips to help you face awkward situations 25:38 The cultural shift toward being less perfect 27:47 Awkwardness and vulnerability 30:12 The decision to leave an explosive 14-year career in staffing 33:54 An exercise for high achievers to overcome the fear of career change 35:41 Telling Henna’s South Asian parents about her career pivots 36:54 The blessing of starting from scratch during the Pandemic 38:25 How difficult it was for Henna to pivot throughout her career 40:31 A hard-earned but transformational lesson 42:08 A tactical sales hack 45:02 How awkwardness became Henna’s banner 47:32 The value of placing a small bet 51:13 Awkward conversations are what will help heal humanity 53:50 A letter to Henna’s younger self 55:28 Henna’s current definition of success From Our Guest: Get the book, Good Awkward. Watch Henna’s 2 TEDxTalks Want to get ahead at work? Risk the awkward moments and The new way to brag in the modern world - and feel good doing it. Want 75 hacks to become more charismatic? Get your FREE copy of my Charisma Tactical Toolkit. Legendary Quotes: “The truth is the most confident people do not get to avoid awkwardness. They just have a very fast comeback rate.” – Henna Pryor “ Awkwardness grows in the dark and shrinks in the light.” – Howie Chan “ We have to be willing to withstand our awkwardness to be in service of the people that we serve.” – Henna Pryor It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters: the ultimate guide for corporate dropouts turned business owners.. Each week I share a heartset, mindset, and skillset to grow your business, your brand, and your life. 📩 Try the Legend Letters Newsletter. Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to leave a rating and review! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| 11 Mar 2025 | Public Speaking Skills: Overcome Stage Fright and Become a MEMORABLE SPEAKER with Public Speaking Legend Nausheen Chen | 01:08:45 | |
In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Nausheen Chen, the CEO's public speaking coach and 3-time TEDx speaker, with over 10,000 hours on stage, who’s rocking purple hair all over the web and has coached leaders at Amazon, IBM, and Walmart. They delve into what one can do to become an impactful, memorable speaker that people love listening to and engaging with, as well as Nausheen’s incredible and twisty journey to finding her passion. The discussion emphasizes the importance of creating a true human connection with your audience instead of just mindlessly saying the words out loud. Nausheen provides the three pillars of public speaking that anyone can work on to become a more memorable speaker, advice on how to overcome stage fright and anxiety, and some practical tips on how to present as a confident speaker. She also shares her message and personal stories so you, too, can learn to share yours. Episode Breakdown: 03:24 Nausheen’s quarter life crisis and the profound changes that followed 11:22 Why people feel stage fright and anxiety when speaking in public 17:01 Nature can only get you so far, nurture is also necessary 21:28 Public speaking skills: key elements to creating human connection and buy-in 29:46 Develop inner confidence to back your outer confidence 32:58 Starting a coaching business and building your brand 37:29 How Nausheen navigated imposter syndrome as a speaker 39:38 The 3 pillars of highly impactful public speakers 41:11 Practical tips to show up as a confident speaker (even online) 43:51 Challenging the concept of what comes naturally to us 46:36 How Nausheen’s life changed after she discovered she was adopted 50:02 Lessons from Nausheen’s ahead-of-her-time mother 55:19 The elements of a TEDx worthy talk 58:04 How to prepare for your TEDxTalk and what to expect 1:03:55 A letter to Nausheen’s future self From Our Guest: Tune into Nausheen’s podcast, Speak as a Leader. Watch Nausheen’s 3 TEDxTalks. Check out Nausheen’s post about her adoption here. Want 75 hacks to become more charismatic? Get your FREE copy of my Charisma Tactical Toolkit. Legendary Quotes: “ If we can realize that everyone is really selfish, everyone is self-centered, it's a good thing. Because when people are listening to you, they don't really care about you or me, a random person. They'll be less interested in who we are, [and] more interested in what we can help them with.” – Nausheen Chen “If you can connect with people, that's it. You've done your work. They're going to listen to you. They're going to become a fan. They're going to become a follower. They're going to buy from you. They're going to trust you. They will treat you as someone that is in their circle.” – Nausheen Chen “While there isn't really a shortcut to becoming an impactful speaker, there are a number of things that you can do that are best practices, that are proven to be things that can result in you making more of an impact.” – Nausheen Chen It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters: The free newsletter helping thousands of business owners influence human behavior (and look like a legend) using brand psychology. Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to leave a rating and review! | |||
| 10 Dec 2024 | Mastering the PIVOT: From Touring with Rock Bands to Launching Xbox with Legend Harvey Lee | 01:11:22 | |
In this episode of the Legend Letters Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Harvey Lee, Top 10 PMM Consultant & #1 LinkedIn PMM Creator and a legend in both the rock and roll and gaming industries. They delve into Harvey’s stories from his time in the music industry, including when he became the impromptu bassist for the band he was touring with, how he made his way to the video game industry, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
02:30 How Harvey became known as the money 10:21 Harvey’s passion for music and his early realizations 12:36 From the roadie life to the business career life 15:06 Starting early and learning the hard way and the quick way 17:59 Making things happen for a career in music 22:01 Harvey’s parents’ role in his journey 25:14 Finding your talent through your passion 27:21 Thrown into the rock and roll stage 32:01 Treating people as you find them 33:25 What it all comes down to with how you present yourself 35:49 The transition from the music industry to the video games industry 41:09 How Harvey faces challenges where failure is not an option 44:08 Proving the naysayers and bullies wrong 46:03 The fear of failure paradox 47:48 3 life lessons to help you navigate tough times 56:11 How to know when to quit 1:00:47 The hardest decision Harvey ever made 1:06:55 A letter to Harvey’s younger self
Get the book for FREE, Backstage Pass. Legendary Quotes: “I gained my nickname, and that part was all fun. However, making a name for yourself in life and business is important. It can open doors and help make things happen. You need to be remembered for all the right reasons.” – Harvey Lee “In life and in business, sometimes the best thing that can happen to you is just getting thrown in. Just thrown in. These are the moments that you forge your reputation with your crew, with your audience, with your community, with the people that you work with.” – Harvey Lee “Your marker for the future, your story of the future, hasn't yet been written, and only you can write it. So, whatever is happening with you today, you're only in the moment now. When you wake up tomorrow, you have a blank piece of paper. The question is, What are you going to do with it?” It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters to go from unknown to unforgettable. One actionable lesson each week to establish authority, build attraction, and grow in influence.
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| 18 Feb 2025 | Environment Design: Feel Better & ATTRACT What You Need into Your Life with Feng Shui Legend Marie Diamond | 00:58:41 | |
In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Marie Diamond, a Feng Shui master who works for a lot of top companies and celebrities and has helped more than 2 million students create spaces they feel great in. They delve into Marie’s journey into Feng Shui, the true impact that changing your environment can bring, and how to get started. The discussion emphasizes the need to be open-minded and the idea that you don’t really need to believe in Feng Shui, you just need to try it to see the results. Marie provides practical steps you can take today to improve your environment and open up space for you to attract what you need into your life, as well as incredible success stories followed by the small changes that led to great transformation. Episode Breakdown: 01:48 What JOY means to Marie 04:40 What exactly is Feng Shui 07:38 How Marie navigates skepticism from her students 11:29 It’s not a belief system, it’s actually very practical 14:34 How Feng Shui turned Marie’s life around 17:30 Marie’s journey to become a Feng Shui master and teacher to millions 22:13 The switch from corporate lawyer to Feng Shui master 23:52 The 3 aspects of manifestation 26:03 Is your space aligned with your brand, your story, and your values? 30:51 Practical changes you can do and that transformed a company 34:20 A walkthrough of Howie’s results on the app and ways to improve his space 39:14 The reason why a lot of people procrastinate and how to change that 42:15 Understanding vibrations and brain waves 45:14 How to treat your space when you’re self-employed 46:45 Why you should never have your back to the door 47:42 The impact that colors and flowers can have on a space 50:22 How Marie manifested multiple-Oscar-winning clients 53:00 Tips to grow more prosperous in this Chinese Year of the Wood Snake 55:46 A letter to Marie’s younger self From Our Guest: Get the book, Your Home Is a Vision Board. Download the Marie Diamond app. Learn more about The Secret. Watch the movie and read the book at thesecret.tv. Want to master your mindset? Get your FREE copy of my 7-day Mindset Mastery: For Corporate Dropouts Turned Business Owners. Legendary Quotes: “ Instead of looking for the space, why don't I create a space where I feel great in? So, I have more harmony, I have a better relationship with my family, I do better with my work.” – Marie Diamond “ It's really aligning your energy, aligning your product, aligning what you want to do. And then with that comes the attraction of the ideal clients, the ideal opportunities into your life and into the business world.” - Howie Chan “It's easier to take action when your space is aligned with you. A lot of people procrastinate because the alignment between themselves and their environment is off.” – Marie Diamond It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters: The free newsletter helping thousands of business owners influence human behavior (and look like a legend) using brand psychology. Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to leave a rating and review! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| 14 Oct 2024 | Negotiation Skills: The ONE THING You Need to Win Any Negotiation & Become A World-Class Communicator with Legend Scott Walker | 01:07:09 | |
In this episode of Legend Letters, host Howie Chan talks with Scott Walker, a veteran kidnap-for-ransom negotiator with over 300 cases under his belt. Scott has used decades of experience to develop a unique understanding of what makes people think, feel, and act—specifically in times of adversity, conflict, and uncertainty.
Episode Breakdown: 01:16 Meet Scott Walker: The Negotiation Expert 04:56 From Scotland Yard Detective to Renowned Negotiator 14:47 The First Step Towards a Decision That Will Change Your Life 18:48 The Biggest Lesson Scott Learned in His First Kidnapping Case 24:09 The #1 Skill of Successful Negotiations 31:08 The REAL Challenge of Kidnap-for-Ransom Negotiations 34:17 Embracing Conflict to Win Negotiations 35:56 Managing Emotional Triggers: Try THIS Next Time You Feel Riled Up 40:39 How This Personal Tragedy Changed Scott’s Perspective and Career Path 45:12 How Can We Have Better Conversations? And Why Does It Matter? 47:20 Finding Purpose and Excitement in a New Career Path 50:05 Business Negotiations: Scott’s Thoughts and Insights 1:02:19 Kidnap Negotiations That Went South Resources Mentioned: Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art. From Our Guest:
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“You don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.” – Howie Chan “The golden rule of successful negotiation is: It's not about you.” – Scott Walker
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| 26 Nov 2024 | Recruiting & Job Searching: How to STOP Being a Job Search Victim and Get Your Power BACK with Career Strategy Legend Loren Greiff | 00:59:10 | |
In this episode of the Legend Letters Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Loren Greiff, an Executive Career Strategist who is ending career victimization by elevating, accelerating, and celebrating one executive at a time. They delve into the ugly realities of the recruiting and job searching world and what Loren is doing to hack the system to get her clients in the position they want in 4 to 7 months—and earning 40% to 70% more. The discussion emphasizes the importance of unconventional job search strategies in an increasingly complex world. Loren shares powerful career-fueling strategies that can help you nail high-stakes interviews, be prepared before joining the company, and beat ageism to get your dream position. Episode Breakdown: 03:28 When Loren quit the job she worked her whole life to get 07:35 The CTJ moment for Loren 09:52 The journey to create PortfolioRocket 13:49 It isn’t just about climbing the ladder 18:59 Navigating inevitable turnover and complexity 21:12 Unconventional job search strategies 24:31 How Loren deals with reluctant executives 26:34 A simple exercise to unearth your why 28:05 Reach more people with fewer words and less time 29:57 3 strategies to nail high-stakes interviews 34:35 One test you should do before joining a company 37:59 How to make your age just a number 39:48 Old (bad) habits around job boards and recruiters 42:22 Personal resilience and reinvention 48:21 Loren’s experience with a Vipassana course 50:15 How Loren made cancer fun 53:47 Every breakdown is a breakthrough 55:58 A letter to Loren’s younger self From Our Guest: Get the book by Jen Sincero You Are a Badass®. Legendary Quotes: “There's this phenomenon called sheltering, right? People staying in jobs that they know that they're misaligned to. They know that there's a feeling that somehow, whether it's the values of the company or they're not being challenged or their compensation is compromised, they stay. And I can understand why. Because it's safe.” – Loren Greiff “Networking isn't broken. Maybe your approach needs some help. These things are all part of a larger effort, not a one-and-done.” – Loren Greiff “We all have the same insecurities, we all feel less than, or we all feel like we're on top of the world at different points in time. And I think that really what is not being said is that if you want it, you can have it, but you got to really want it and you got to not give up on what you want.” – Loren Greiff It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters to get the most important lessons and behind the scenes content in under 5 min.
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| 14 Oct 2024 | Productivity Hacks: The Secret to Being INDISTRACTABLE and Achieving Anything You Want with Legend Nir Eyal | 01:07:49 | |
In this first episode of the Legend Letters Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Nir Eyal, the world's expert on habits, and best-selling author of 'Hooked' and 'Indistractable.' They delve into Eyal's journey of mastering focus and overcoming distractions, illuminated by his personal battles with obesity and his professional journey. The discussion emphasizes the significant role of technology in fostering self-control and personal growth. Eyal provides actionable strategies for maintaining productivity and achieving alignment with one's goals, while also addressing potential regulatory issues concerning AI. Episode Breakdown: 02:13 Meet Nir Eyal: The Habit Expert 07:55 The Power of Persuasive Writing 14:36 The Path to Becoming “Indistractable” 23:21 Mastering Distraction: Traction vs. Distraction 34:51 Understanding Tactics vs. Strategy 35:10 The Role of Discomfort: The Core of Human Motivation 40:12 The Right Metric of Success: Working Without Distraction 43:04 The Process of Writing and Research 46:29 Personal Responsibility and Overcoming Distractions 59:26 The Impact of AI and Future Technologies 01:05:07 Reflections on Success and Personal Growth From Our Guest:
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“Tactics are what you do. Strategy is why you do it. So meditation, tactic. Brain training app, tactic. Physical fitness, tactic. Why? What's the strategy? Why are we doing these things?” – Nir Eyal “The whole metric of success needs to change. It needs to be about only our ability to work without distraction. That's all that matters.” – Nir Eyal It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters to get the most important lessons and behind the scenes content in under 5 min.
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| 14 Oct 2024 | Personal Development: The Untold Truth About PURPOSE and How to Lead an Authentic Life with Personal Development Legend Lan Phan | 01:02:35 | |
In this episode of the Legend Letters Podcast, host Howie Chan sits down with Lan Phan, a powerhouse in the world of personal development and founder of Community of Seven. Lan shares her journey from growing up in poverty in Inglewood, California, to becoming a published author and successful entrepreneur. They discuss the pressures of social media, the importance of self-belief, the dirty secrets of the self-help industry, and redefining success. Lan also talks about her mission to democratize leadership development and the personal experiences that shaped her path. Episode Breakdown: 01:08 Meet Lan, her story, and her purpose of democratizing Leadership Development 08:00 The common mistake of defining success using other people’s benchmarks 10:31 Redefining success, overcoming hardship, and uncovering your values 20:53 Lan’s many career pivots and what they can teach us about life’s purpose 29:24 How to find purpose in life: Your path to personal greatness 36:18 Lan’s personal story of leadership development and building the Community of Seven 41:52 Using your values to find purpose and passion in work—or to pivot 48:28 The big secret of the personal growth and leadership development industries 57:09 What you need to know about personal branding and growing an audience 59:29 A letter to Lan’s younger self From Our Guest: Get the book, Do This Daily. Join the Community of Seven. Legendary Quotes: “A lot of times, it's our hardship that shapes us. It's not something that we should be afraid of.” – Lan Phan “No one is on their deathbed wishing they spent more time at the office.” – Lan Phan “What does purpose-driven leadership mean? What does owning your voice mean? What does collaboration, psychological safety mean? When you're able to define it, you're able to live it. ” – Lan Phan It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters to get the most important lessons and behind the scenes content in under 5 min.
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| 11 Feb 2025 | The Power of Memory: Unlock the Secrets to Improving Your Memory and Mind with 6x USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis | 01:06:25 | |
In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Nelson Dellis, an everyday guy with a hidden superpower: he’s a 6x USA Memory Champion and one of the leading memory experts in the world. They delve into Nelson’s journey from someone with an average memory to a memory champion who helps people all over the world improve their memory through his YouTube channel, books, courses, and TV appearances. The discussion emphasizes the importance of intent, commitment, and constant practice to improve your memory. Nelson provides some tips on how to improve your memory and remember people’s names, ways to help you memorize quotes, texts, and speeches, as well as a way to make your brand and products/services more memorable, and more. Episode Breakdown: 02:39 The Michael Jordan of competitive memory sports 03:02 What inspired Nelson to start working on his memory 06:54 Learning to read at 3 years old 08:44 Why Nelson turned to memory competitions to improve his memory 10:43 How Nelson feels about having to perform for others 13:12 Improve your networking skills with these tips to remember people’s names 18:49 How Nelson memorizes quotes, texts, and speeches 24:17 A glimpse into Nelson’s mind and memory palaces 26:35 Start any memory task by doing this 27:23 Short and long-term memory palaces and forgetting the things you don’t want 30:04 Nelson’s daily mind training routine when he’s not competing 31:19 When Nelson realized he was actually good at memorizing 32:42 Strategies and mistakes in memory sports 37:04 Nelson’s career as a professor and the irony of being called forgetful 42:17 Nelson’s first-ever video and his passion for learning and teaching 43:50 Nelson’s journey as a YouTube content creator and his lessons along the way 50:07 The next challenges for Nelson with his YouTube channel 52:19 About being known as the “memory guy” and branching out 54:03 The book that changed Nelson’s life 57:15 How to be and create more memorable things 59:48 Advice on what will truly help you improve your memory 1:01:45 A letter to Nelson’s younger self From Our Guest: Get the books, Memory Superpowers! and Remember it! Learn the basics of How to Remember Names with this video. Check out Nelson’s first-ever video. Get the book that changed Nelson’s life, Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid. Want to go from unknown to legendary in 44 simple steps? Get your FREE copy of my Personal Brand Checklist. Legendary Quotes: “ A memory lapse doesn't mean your mind has failed you. It means you have failed your mind. - page 44 of the Remember It! book.” – Nelson Dellis “ Our brains are these amazing thinking machines that are so much more capable than what we give them credit for or even take time to think about.” – Nelson Dellis “If you give your remembering a chance, you'll be surprised what it can do. But you just gotta give it a chance.” – Nelson Dellis It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters: The free newsletter helping thousands of business owners influence human behavior (and look like a legend) using brand psychology. Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to leave a rating and review! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| 28 Jan 2025 | Value Proposition: STOP LOSING MONEY and Start ATTRACTING the Right Opportunities and People [SOLO SESH] | 00:10:32 | |
In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan is going solo. In a new series of short episodes - Solo Sesh (sessions), he is bringing the best strategies and ideas from scientific studies and the legends among us so you can live your version of legendary. He delves into how to craft a clear and compelling value proposition that sets you apart and attracts the right opportunities and people. The discussion emphasizes the importance of standing out instead of blending in. Howie walks you through the story of someone who struggled with creating a good value proposition, why having a value proposition matters so much, and a simple three-step framework to help you define yours. Episode Breakdown: 02:11 Sarah’s struggles with defining her value proposition 03:02 Why your emotions and your why matter for your value proposition 05:47 Step 1 to find your value proposition: Who do you help? 06:37 Step 2 to find your value proposition: What problem do you solve? 07:28 Step 3 to find your value proposition: Why does it ignite you? 08:42 Putting it all together into your unique value proposition 09:10 Now it’s your turn! From Me: Want 75 hacks to become more charismatic? Get your FREE copy of my Charisma Tactical Toolkit. Legendary Quotes: “ If you can't explain what makes you unique in one sentence, you're losing clients. You're losing money!” – Howie Chan “ A value proposition isn't just some business jargon. To put it another way, it is your declaration of purpose. It helps people understand why you're here, what makes you different, and stops someone and [has] them think, ‘Hmm, do I need that?’” – Howie Chan “In today's crowded market, being generic is the fastest way to be ignored, but also being lengthy is the easiest way to confuse people.” – Howie Chan It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters to get the most important lessons and behind-the-scenes content in under 5 min. 📩 Try the Legend Letters Newsletter. Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to leave a rating and review! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| 18 Mar 2025 | Performance Mindset: Rewire Your Brain for Peak Performance & Become More Magnetic, Persuasive, and Unstoppable with Legend Collin Henderson | 01:02:58 | |
In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Collin Henderson, a mindset coach, author, podcast host, speaker, consultant, and thought leader who cracked the code on reprogramming self-doubt and conditioning the mind for peak performance. They delve into the science of mindset shifts, why motivation fades, and lasting mental habits. The discussion emphasizes how shifting your mindset can make you more magnetic, persuasive, and simply unstoppable. Collin gives us a master class on mental conditioning and mindset mastery. He provides tools to disrupt negative patterns and change your beliefs and behaviors for lasting transformation, a simple 4-minute exercise so you can start your training right away, a host of truly impactful quotes and personal stories, and a great Yoda impression. Episode Breakdown: 04:53 What drives people for real change 05:59 Collin’s difficult journey to 35 10:46 When the student is ready, the teacher appears 14:28 The transition from top sales rep to mindset coach 19:31 The importance of consistently training your mind 21:00 Start disrupting the pattern and change your beliefs and behaviors 24:43 The two forms of mindfulness 27:07 3-step method to rewire your brain, your identity, and your self-image 32:42 Overcoming self-criticism and building credible confidence 40:22 A 4-minute mental workout so you can start conditioning your brain today 43:40 Collin’s father’s legacy that’s living through him 49:55 How Collin faced his fluency issues and the tools that helped him 57:28 The 4 things you need to create awareness and move forward 58:53 A letter to Collin’s younger self From Our Guest: Listen to Collin’s podcast, Master Your Mindset: Tools To Win The Innergame. Catch up on my conversation with David Robson, Mental Health and Relationships: The ONE TECHNIQUE That Will Transform Your Life. Want to master your mindset? Enroll in my 7-day Mindset Mastery: For Corporate Dropouts Turned Business Owners email course. Legendary Quotes: “ I was used to fear. I was used to suffering from what Dr. Michael Gervais calls the number one epidemic in performance today: fear of other people's opinions.” – Collin Henderson It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters: The free newsletter helping thousands of business owners influence human behavior (and look like a legend) using brand psychology. Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to leave a rating and review! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| 25 Mar 2025 | Influencing Behavior: Your Audience Is Playing a STATUS GAME. Will You Help Them WIN or Continue MISSING the Mark? [SOLO SESH] | 00:10:17 | |
In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan is going solo. In a series of short episodes - Solo Sesh (sessions) – he is bringing you the best strategies and ideas from scientific studies and the legends among us so you can live your version of legendary. He delves into why status is the hidden force behind decision-making and one of the biggest mistakes businesses and individuals make: misreading their audience's status game. The discussion emphasizes how you can create an unshakable connection with your audience if you align with their status game. Howie provides three things that will allow you to align your messaging and brand with the right status signals to connect with your audience and not repel it. Episode Breakdown: 02:12 The secret goal of our lives 02:52 A time when Apple got it very, very wrong with an ad 05:12 The status games played by different audiences 06:16 Three things to help you align with your target audience’s status game 07:52 How to nail it with your messaging, services, and products From Me: Catch up with my interview with Will Storr in episode 17 of the podcast: Storytelling: The TRUTH About What It Means to Be Human And The Secret to Influence with Legend Will Storr. Get the book, The Status Game. Watch the Apple iPad Pro Ad gone wrong here. Want prospects to become customers and passers-by to become fans? Sign up for Behavior Blueprint, my FREE 7-day email course. Legendary Quotes: “ Every decision, consciously or subconsciously, is about this one thing. This one thing that runs our lives, whether we like it or not. It's status and social positioning.” – Howie Chan “You need to understand the status game your audience is playing. Every industry, niche, and audience are playing a game. And if you misread it, you lose trust. Simple as that. But if you align with it, you can create this unshakable connection.” – Howie Chan “ Your job isn't to change that [status] game, it's to understand it and position your solution, your product, or whatever call to action that you want to make as the key to helping [your target audience] win it.” – Howie Chan It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters: The free newsletter helping thousands of business owners influence human behavior (and look like a legend) using brand psychology. Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to leave a rating and review! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| 08 Apr 2025 | Leaving Corporate Life: UNCAGE Yourself From a System That No Longer Serves You and Thrive with Life Design Legend Matt Doan | 01:05:10 | |
In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Matt Doan, who successfully designed and executed his escape from corporate life and now helps others also make their transition on their own terms. They delve into what most people get wrong about quitting, why passive income won't save you, and how to mentally graduate from the corporate world before you actually leave. The discussion emphasizes that there’s hope: you can take control, leave a job that no longer serves you, and build a life that lights you up if you’re ready. Matt provides his corporate graduation framework, the three steps that will prepare you to leave the cage, along with valuable tips to help you put them into place, and stories of what helped him and his clients truly uncage themselves. Episode Breakdown: 03:33 Matt’s Freedom Day 04:13 What made him decide to break free from the corporate cage 09:03 How Matt graduated corporate life, then planned and visualized his way out 14:06 From replicating your corporate job to building a magnetic business 16:16 YOU are the one that’s valuable, not the company 18:09 Starting, growing, and validating your business while keeping your job 21:05 Finding your zone of genius 27:15 A corporate myth, diminishing returns, and the need for strong boundaries 30:16 The truth about making the move to get out of corporate 34:53 Client fails and successes 39:28 The corporate graduation framework 41:41 The 3 steps to get you ready to leave the cage (and tips to implement them) 54:03 Traps to avoid when leaving corporate 56:24 The process of reinventing yourself 57:44 How Matt’s journey led him to where he is 1:00:31 A letter to Matt’s younger self From Our Guest: Listen to Matt’s podcast, Uncage Yourself with Matt Doan. Want prospects to become customers and passers-by to become fans? Sign up for Behavior Blueprint, my FREE 7-day email course. Legendary Quotes: “ The people that succeed are the ones that install the belief system and do the mental work day by day that this is working.” – Matt Doan “ I can show you dozens of journals upstairs, and that's the number one secret weapon I've had to creating this life that I have right now is those books.” – Matt Doan It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters: The free newsletter helping business owners influence human behavior using brand psychology. Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to leave a rating and review! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||