The Legend Effect (Influence, Brand, Communication) Personal Development: The Untold TRUTH About Finding Purpose and Living with Clarity with Personal Development Legend Lan Phan
In this episode of The Legend Effect, host Howie Chan sits down with Lan Phan, a powerhouse in the world of personal development, career reinvention, and purpose-driven leadership.
Lan shares her deeply personal journey—from climbing the corporate ladder to leaving it behind in search of something more aligned with her values, identity, and long-term vision. Along the way, she opens up about the real cost of success, the emotional toll of trying to “have it all,” and how she finally found clarity by letting go of who she thought she needed to be.
This candid conversation will resonate with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone who has ever felt stuck between ambition and authenticity.
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. 🤘🏽
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