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

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“ 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
“ Your job is not to convince [your potential clients]. It is to illuminate the information at hand for them to make that decision. [Even if]  sometimes the best solution isn't working with you.” – 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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