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#307 Chris Hare: Rewrite the Story Before It Wrecks You
18 apr· Chief Change Officer
In Part 2 of his three-part series, narrative strategist Chris Hare shares the stories he used to survive.
From a near-suicidal season while working at Amazon to a healing moment years later in a record store, this episode unpacks how internal stories—if left unchecked—can become prisons. But when named, challenged, and re-authored, they can also become paths to freedom.
For Gen Xers who’ve spent decades carrying stories they didn’t choose, this is a masterclass in taking your story back—and choosing what to build next.
>>When the Narrative Turns Against You
“I repeated ‘I’m stuck’ like a mantra—for hours, every week.”
Chris reveals how one toxic narrative nearly ended his life, and how a shift in story—triggered by a tragic moment—gave him just enough room to survive.
>>From Mental Health Crisis to Narrative Recovery
“I believed I was going to die. That became my story.”
He shares his journey through depression, chronic pain, and burnout—and the slow, uncomfortable work of rewriting that internal tape.
>>The Most Powerful Story He Ever Felt
“It started with my boss’s tattoo and ended with Eddie Vedder hugging me in a record store.”
Chris tells the full-circle story of how a Pearl Jam song became the turning point in his healing—and why storytelling doesn’t just change businesses, it changes people.
>>Storytelling Is a Risk—and a Return
“Most of us tell curated stories. The raw ones? That’s where the power is.”
He makes a case for telling the stories that aren’t polished. Because those are the stories that truly shift our futures—and invite others to shift with us.
>>From Blame to Responsibility
“I had to stop blaming everyone else for my unhappiness.”
Chris opens up about how his marriage nearly ended, and how rewriting his personal narrative—through new inputs and radical honesty—brought him back.
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#306 Chris Hare: Strategy Starts with the Story You Believe
17 apr· Chief Change Officer
In Part 1 of this three-part series, Chris Hare shares how a single founder story sparked a strategy pivot inside Amazon—and why storytelling isn’t fluff, it’s infrastructure.
As a behind-the-scenes strategist for some of tech’s biggest companies, Chris has spent decades shaping narratives that align people, purpose, and performance. But his real power lies in his Gen X sensibility: low drama, high pattern recognition, and deep alignment between what’s said and what’s done. This episode explores how narrative becomes strategy—and why the most powerful shifts often start quietly, from the edges.
>>From Ad World to Strategic Narrative
“I started in marketing, but I got tired of talking at people.”
Chris shares how his path from advertising to Amazon and Microsoft led him to discover a deeper kind of storytelling—one that doesn’t sell, but aligns and activates.
>>Stories Fuel the Narrative—But Don’t Confuse the Two
“Stories are time-bound. Narratives are ongoing.”
He breaks down the difference between stories and narratives using a flywheel model—and why most companies misuse both.
>>When a Story Shifts a Billion-Dollar Business
“One conversation in Brooklyn rewrote the future of Amazon Marketplace.”
Chris recounts how a single founder story changed the internal narrative at Amazon, sparking a strategic shift toward supporting brand owners—not just resellers.
>>Narrative Isn’t a Department—It’s the Operating System
“Everyone thinks they own the narrative. The CMO. The CEO. The team.”
He unpacks why narrative must be rooted in strategy, and why trying to split it between brand, marketing, and product only creates confusion.
>>How Change Starts with Listening
“Storytelling isn’t a hero’s journey framework. It’s a pattern recognition discipline.”
Chris explains how real narrative work starts with deep listening and curiosity—and how companies can design strategy around human insight, not hype.
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Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
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#305 Sara Lobkovich: Strategy Is Not a Suit—It’s a Skill
17 apr· Chief Change Officer
In Part 2 of her conversation, Sara Lobkovich doesn’t just tell us what strategy is—she shows us who it’s for.
Her book, You Are a Strategist, is more than a guide to OKRs or goal-setting. It’s a toolkit for people who’ve always felt misaligned, misunderstood, or mislabeled in traditional business environments. Drawing from her own experience as a trauma survivor, neurodivergent thinker, and late-diagnosed ADHD strategist, Sara offers business frameworks that finally include the rest of us.
For Gen Xers who never fit the mold but always saw the system clearly, this episode is both validation and a user manual.
>>From Law School to Strategy Misfit
“I never got the interview. I didn’t have the right name on my résumé.”
Sara reflects on being locked out of big-name strategy firms—and how that exclusion pushed her to build her own frameworks, grounded in human insight, not prestige.
>>Strategy as Shared Language
“The simplest tech in business? Words that mean the same thing to everyone.”
Sara breaks down how misalignment over simple terms like ‘strategy’ or ‘goals’ can waste human energy—and how her frameworks give teams a shared starting point.
>>The Book That Became a Love Letter
“I wrote the book I needed—and cried when I read the proof.”
She shares how You Are a Strategist evolved from a workbook on goal-setting into a deeply personal guide for people who feel unseen in traditional business culture.
>>A Toolkit for the Misunderstood
“This book is for introverts, ADHDers, trauma survivors, frustrated changemakers.”
Sara explains why her audience matters—and how her tools were designed for people often left out of business conversations but full of unrealized insight.
>>Leading Through Questions, Not Performances
“Strategy is asking the question no one else is asking—then listening.”
She closes by reframing leadership as a curiosity-driven practice, not a performance—and why the most powerful change-makers are often the ones who feel like outsiders.
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Sara Lobkovich
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
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Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
12 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
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#304 Sara Lobkovich: When the System Doesn’t Fit, Rewrite the Operating Manual
17 apr· Chief Change Officer
Sara Lobkovich didn’t pivot to be edgy. She adapted because the system never fit—and she refused to shrink herself to match it.
In this first of a two-part series, Sara walks us through her nonlinear arc: from teen internet entrepreneur to lawyer, from burnout strategist to behavioral goal-setting expert. Along the way, she reveals how quiet defiance, early activism, and radical self-curiosity helped her rewire how she worked and lived.
For Gen Xers tired of being told to “just fit in,” this episode hits like a guidebook wrapped in real talk.
>>Port Townsend Roots, Strategy Brain Wiring
“I was raised where being a writer or artist wasn’t a dream—it was a job.”
Sara shares how growing up in a small creative town and fighting for chocolate milk equity in third grade foreshadowed a life spent rewriting systems that didn’t make sense.
>>Corporate Doesn’t Like People Like Us
“I gave 150% and learned they only wanted 25.”
She opens up about being misread, underused, and professionally ghosted inside organizations that couldn’t make space for someone who thought faster than the hierarchy could handle.
>>Law School, Big Agencies, and That One Job That Broke Her
“I was the person on the plane with no life and a dog living with my parents.”
Sara traces her journey through law, tech, brand strategy, and burnout—highlighting how her performance often outpaced her internal compass.
>>Strategy as a Rebellion, Not a Resume
“Strategy isn’t being the smartest in the room—it’s asking the best questions.”
She unpacks how real strategy is built by misfits, introverts, and pattern-obsessives—not always the polished ones at the front of the pitch deck.
>>Stuck ≠ Static
“I made stuckness into a self-directed MBA.”
For Sara, curiosity is the antidote to stagnation. She reframes “being stuck” as a training ground and offers a mindset shift for anyone feeling locked in place.
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Sara Lobkovich
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,
Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
12 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
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#303 Holly Bond: Fixing Recruiting Without Losing the Human
16 apr· Chief Change Officer
In this second half of her story, Holly Bond comes full circle—returning to the recruiting world she once left behind, this time to rebuild it from the ground up. At Facets, she’s proving that scaling a business doesn’t require sacrificing soul. From her pay structure to her candidate experience to her team’s human-first process, Holly is quietly leading a revolution in executive search.
She also drops some of the best job-seeking advice on the show to date—especially for Gen Xers navigating reinvention in an AI-shaped job market.
>>Why She Said No for Two Years
“I wasn’t going back unless I could build it on my terms.”
Holly shares how she turned down the offer to lead a recruiting division—until the company agreed to let her rewrite the model with empathy at the core.
>>From Commission to Compassion
“I spent 90 minutes with a man in crisis. And someone called it non-revenue-generating time.”
That moment made her walk away. Now, she leads a team that’s paid to care—not just to close.
>>Human-First Headhunting
“We’re not built for speed. We’re built for connection.”
Facets was founded to serve both candidates and clients—not just fill roles. The process is slow by design, and that’s the point.
>>Can’t-Miss Advice for Job Seekers
“Keep your resume on your desktop—like a living will.”
From networking mindset to real-world resume tips, Holly offers grounded, no-BS advice for job seekers of all ages, especially those in their 40s, 50s, and 60s.
>>What AI Can’t Replace
“We use AI to be more efficient—so we can be more human.”
Holly explains exactly where AI fits into her recruiting process—and where it never will. Emotional nuance, creativity, and human connection? Still 100% analog.
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Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
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Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
12 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
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#302 Holly Bond: From Mom on a Mission to Franchise Founder
15 apr· Chief Change Officer
Holly Bond didn’t inherit a business or a playbook—she built her own, from the basement up.
In this first of a two-part conversation, she shares how a late return to university, a family health wake-up call, and pure Gen X tenacity drove her to create a kids’ fitness franchise with national impact. Holly’s story is part entrepreneurship, part emotional reckoning, and full of hard-earned wisdom for anyone designing change from the inside out. If you’ve ever thought it was too late, too messy, or too uncertain—this episode proves otherwise.
>>Seventeen Years and One Framed Diploma
“My kids framed my degree—with notes saying ‘You’re the bomb.’”
Holly recounts how she returned to college as a mom of two, taking one course at a time over nearly two decades—proving that starting late doesn’t mean finishing small.
>>Sales from Scratch
“I went from mall dumpsters to headhunter interviews.”
Her first outside sales job was in waste management. The job was unglamorous—but it proved she could sell. And it led her, unexpectedly, to the world of recruiting.
>>The Moment That Changed Everything
“He said our son was overweight. I didn’t believe it—until I saw it.”
A brutally honest conversation about her son’s health launched Holly into action. What began as a home gym turned into Bulldog Interactive Fitness, a children’s fitness franchise powered by gaming.
>>From Basement Prototypes to National News
“I said we’re franchising on TV—before we even had an application form.”
She hustled media coverage, fielded 100+ franchise inquiries in 24 hours, and built the brand on the fly. It was messy. It was bold. And it worked—until the 2009 crash tested everything.
>>The Lessons That Nearly Broke Her
“I stopped listening to the advisors who warned me. Almost lost it all.”
From overconfidence to near-collapse, Holly reflects on how she came close to losing her company—and what pulled her back just in time.
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Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
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Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
12 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
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#301 Sande Golgart: What If You’re Winning the Wrong Game? — Part Two
15 apr· Chief Change Officer
In Part Two, Sande takes us into the quieter—but more honest—chapter that followed. He shares what happened when he stepped off the growth treadmill, redefined ambition, and began unlearning the beliefs that kept him over-performing and under-listening. From rebuilding marriage to carving out what he calls Life Peels, Sande shares what it means to grow by subtracting—not stacking.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
Life After the Climb
“What would happen if I just got really quiet and listened? Not learned—listened.”
The Life Peels Method
“We’re like Michelangelo’s David. You don’t need to add anything—you just need to carve away what’s not you.”
Redefining Growth
“I’m done with strategy decks and trying to prove something. I just want clarity, ease, and to feel good in my skin.”
Marriage in the In-Between
“When our last kid left for college, we both needed space. Not because it was broken—but because we hadn’t had it before.”
How Less Became More
“When I let go of trying to control everything, the right things started happening. On their own.”
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Sande Golgart
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
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Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
12 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
>>>140,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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#300 Sande Golgart: What If You’re Winning the Wrong Game? — Part One
14 apr· Chief Change Officer
Sande Golgart was the guy who said yes to every opportunity, outran every challenge, and never sat still—until one day, the success story stopped feeling like his.
In Part One, he opens up about going from slam dunk champ to corporate high-performer to someone questioning the very game he was winning. He talks about early ambition, the trap of nonstop action, and the moment he realized: “You climb, climb, climb… then realize the mountain isn’t even yours.”
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
From Slam Dunks to Sales Calls
“I was competing in dunk contests all over the country. I used that same mindset in business.”
The High Performer Trap
“I just kept saying yes. I never said no. I kept moving, kept growing, kept stretching.”
Action Over Inaction
“Even if you take a wrong step, at least you’re moving. Inaction is a choice too—but it gives you nothing to work with.”
The Wake-Up Line
“You climb, climb, climb… then realized the mountain isn’t even yours.”
No Off Switch
“I didn’t even know what I liked. I never stopped long enough to ask.”
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Sande Golgart
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
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Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
12 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
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#299 Chris Quek: Building the Next Gen, Starting With His Own
14 apr· Chief Change Officer
Chris Quek isn’t just building startups—he’s building a generation.
In this second half of his story, he shares how selling his inheritance became the launchpad for Thrive, a VC firm that invests in Southeast Asia’s overlooked next-gen entrepreneurs. From structuring value-aligned startups to teaching his kids the principles behind technology, Chris shows how legacy isn’t something you receive—it’s something you design.
For Gen Xers navigating intergenerational tension, personal ambition, and regional impact, this episode delivers both hard-won wisdom and a hopeful blueprint.
>>From Closure to Creation
“I didn’t inherit a business—I shut it down.”
Chris shares the emotional closure with his father, the sale of the family factory, and how he turned personal loss into a new professional beginning.
>>Southeast Asia’s Family Business Wake-Up Call
“We raised a generation of lawyers and bankers—but who’s left to run the businesses?”
He explains how Singapore’s success came at a cost: the erosion of entrepreneurial drive—and why he’s now building the bridge back.
>>Designing a VC That Feeds the Ecosystem
“Our investors are second-gen family owners. Our startups solve their problems.”
Chris outlines Thrive’s unique model: a purpose-built flywheel that connects capital, tech, and legacy businesses in Southeast Asia.
>>Capital with a Conscience
“We backed a ride-hailing company where drivers take home 40% more pay.”
From AgriMax to Tata, Chris shares examples of startups Thrive has funded that combine profitability with real, human impact.
>>Fatherhood, Values, and the Next Next Gen
“I don’t teach my kids my methods—I teach them my values.”
Chris opens up about parenting three children under 13, mentoring with intention, and why good values—not rigid playbooks—are what truly last.
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Christopher Quek
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,
Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
12 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
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#298 Chris Quek: From Inheritance to Identity
14 apr· Chief Change Officer
Chris Quek could’ve stayed in the family business and lived comfortably. Instead, he chose a life of uncomfortable clarity.
In this first of a two-part series, Chris shares how he rejected expectations, fled the legacy he was born into, and built an e-commerce business in Malaysia with nothing but grit and guidance from mentors. Now 46, he reflects on what identity really means when you’re not handed a playbook—and how each phase of reinvention brings you closer to your core. For Gen Xers rewriting their lives mid-game, this is the kind of conversation that sticks.
>>When Legacy Isn’t Your Story
“I didn’t want to be the son of Mr. Quek. I wanted to be me.”
Chris explains why he left his family’s manufacturing empire and fled to Malaysia—where he started over, with no plan, no capital, and no title.
>>Courage Is Quiet
“I lasted three days in China. Then I left. I couldn’t do it.”
He unpacks the emotional and ethical discomfort that made him walk away from his father’s factory—and the fear he had to face to forge his own path.
>>Lessons from the Streets of Malaysia
“My startup wasn’t sexy. It was survival.”
Chris shares how he built a cross-border e-commerce business using payment hacks, logistics hustle, and gut instinct—long before VC buzzwords existed.
>>Mentorship Over Money
“I didn’t inherit wealth. I inherited wisdom.”
Raised around entrepreneurs and sharp thinkers, Chris reflects on how informal mentoring—from car rides to restaurant napkins—shaped his business thinking.
>>Every Decade, Rediscover Yourself
“At every stage, I found a new part of me I didn’t know existed.”
Chris traces his 20-year journey through reinvention—from entrepreneur to advisor to VC—and why he believes identity isn’t found. It’s built, season by season.
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Christopher Quek
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,
Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
12 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
>>>140,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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#297 Gagan Sandhu: Redefining Wealth, Reinventing Work
13 apr· Chief Change Officer
In this second half of his conversation, Gagan Sandhu pulls back the curtain on what it really means to design financial independence. It’s not about the FIRE movement or early retirement—it’s about knowing your trade-offs and making conscious, math-informed decisions that align with your values. From career reinvention every 10 years to balancing ambition with family time, Gagan offers Gen Xers a refreshingly grounded take on money, identity, and midlife work design.
>>Financial Independence Is a Design Decision
“I didn’t quit to escape. I quit because I could—on my own terms.”
Gagan redefines financial independence not as a finish line, but a framework for how to live, work, and choose with freedom.
>>It’s Not About the Number. It’s About the Math Behind Your Life
“I built a five-year runway—not a fantasy.”
He walks through how he calculated his freedom, X + Y + Z style: long-term retirement, short-term burn, and real-life expenses like college.
>>FIRE vs Philosophy
“Desires evolve. So does your definition of freedom.”
In a head-to-head with Vince, Gagan goes deep on the psychology of wealth—and why independence without self-awareness is just another trap.
>>Ageism or Skill Gap?
“Don’t blame age. Upgrade your playbook.”
Gagan reframes mid-career uncertainty not as an HR problem, but a personal pivot point—and makes a sharp case for reinvention every 10 years.
>>Teaching the Tool, Not the Trick
“You don’t need financial content. You need clarity.”
He explains how Zillion helps busy families and immigrants manage wealth like pros—not through advice, but through intuitive, data-backed modeling.
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Gagan Sandhu
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
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Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
12 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
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#296 Gagan Sandhu: Engineer Your Independence
13 apr· Chief Change Officer
Gagan Sandhu didn’t chase freedom. He calculated it.
In this first of a two-part series, the Chicago Booth MBA, former tech exec, and founder of fintech startup Zillion shares how he redefined financial independence—moving beyond buzzwords and into practical action. From his immigrant roots to his pivot from mechanical engineering to Silicon Valley, Gagan shows how knowledge—not speed—builds real freedom.
Whether you’re Gen X or Gen Z, this conversation reframes wealth not as a finish line, but as a tool for designing the life you actually want.
>>From Engineering to Independence
“I didn’t change careers at 22—I did it at 30, with a kid on the way.”
Gagan shares how he shifted from mechanical engineering to tech—slowly, methodically, while balancing parenthood and late-night coding marathons.
>>Knowledge Is Currency
“Every leap I made came from learning, not luck.”
He reflects on why knowledge—not connections, not titles—has been the key success driver in his nonlinear, global career.
>>Financial Independence ≠ Retirement
“I didn’t stop working. I stopped relying on someone else to fund my time.”
Gagan breaks down the real math behind financial independence, and why it’s not about quitting your job—it’s about having options.
>>FIRE Without the Hype
“We turned it into a real-time calculator—so people can stop guessing and start acting.”
Gagan explains how his company Zillion helps users understand their path to independence through clean logic, custom inputs, and grounded assumptions.
>>Money, Math, and Meaning
“Independence isn’t a destination—it’s a design challenge.”
In a thoughtful back-and-forth with Vince, Gagan shares why financial planning must merge psychology, lifestyle design, and human behavior—not just numbers in a spreadsheet.
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Gagan Sandhu
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,
Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
12 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
>>>140,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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#295 Jodi Silverman: Parenting, Purpose & the Dare to Begin Again — Part Two
13 apr· Chief Change Officer
What do you do when the person you’ve been—mom, fixer, chauffeur, planner—is no longer needed in the same way?
In Part 2, Jodi shares the emotional (and practical) shift from parenting full-time to rediscovering your own interests. She walks us through her signature DARE Method and dishes out real talk on marriage, identity, and why your kids aren’t your best friends (even if you really, really like them).
This isn’t just an episode about empty nests. It’s about refilling your own life—on your own terms.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
The Parenting Pivot
“You’re always their mom—but not always their problem-solver.”
How to shift from fixer to adviser.
Best Friend? Nope. Mom Forever.
“They have friends. What they need is a parent who actually knows when to walk away.”
The Real Empty Nest Challenges
“It’s not just missing them. It’s not knowing who you are without them.”
The DARE Method
Decide. Awaken. Reimagine. Experience. A four-step strategy for rebooting midlife.
Rediscovering You
“Start with a brain dump. What did you used to like—before you were someone’s plus one?”
Day Swaps, Not Date Nights
“Plan a day around what lights them up. You’ll learn more than any heart-to-heart.”
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Jodi Silverman
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,
Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
12 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
>>>140,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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#294 Jodi Silverman: Parenting, Purpose & the Dare to Begin Again — Part One
12 apr· Chief Change Officer
Jodi Silverman didn’t set out to lead a movement—she just wanted to figure out what came next.

In Part 1, she opens up about career shifts, midlife transitions, and how becoming an empty nester sent her on a completely different path. Spoiler: it involved leaving behind a successful print business, embracing a “dare,” and launching a community that now supports thousands of women through their own identity resets.
Whether you’re a parent or not, this is a story about transition, reinvention, and giving yourself permission to be more than one thing.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
From Sales Rep to Accidental Entrepreneur
“I didn’t know the word ‘entrepreneur’ back then. I just knew I didn’t want a boss—or a babysitter.”
The Quiet That Changed Everything
“Suddenly, I had free time… and I didn’t want to sell print anymore.”
What happens when the kids leave and purpose takes a nap.
A Guilty No, and a New Yes
“Admitting I was unfulfilled felt selfish—but it was the start of everything.”
Finding the Word That Fit
“I was already doing it. I just didn’t know it was called daring.”
How Moms Who Dare Was Born
From a Facebook group to a full-blown movement, one post at a time.
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Jodi Silverman
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
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#293 Wayland Lum: From Booth to the Battlefield of the Mind
12 apr· Chief Change Officer
Wayland Lum has built a leadership career that spans tech giants, global consulting, and top business schools—but his boldest move was walking away from all of it to build something from scratch.
Now the founder of Copperbox, he coaches modern leaders through a philosophy that fuses deep psychology, personal courage, and timeless wisdom. In this episode, he shares the moment he chose purpose over prestige, the emotional realities behind true leadership, and why fear and courage are two sides of the same decision. For Gen Xers done with title-chasing and hungry for meaning, this is the episode to come back to—again and again.
>>From Booth to Bold Moves
“Would I keep relying on the building, the brand—or bet on myself?”
Wayland shares the moment he realized he had to stop playing it safe and walk the walk. The leap from corporate prestige to personal practice was years in the making—and worth it.
>>Coaching Is Not a Shortcut—It’s a Mirror
“You push people to become who they could be—not who they think they are.”
Wayland reflects on being coached early in his career, and how that shaped his fierce belief in holding leaders to their highest potential.
>>Leadership Isn’t Status—It’s a Torch
“Real leadership burns. If you’re not sacrificing, you’re not leading.”
Through Copperbox, Wayland trains modern leaders using eight core principles—drawn from nature, history, and human psychology. His goal: transformation, not just transaction.
>>Courage Only Comes After Fear
“You don’t get to feel brave without first feeling scared.”
He breaks down how the most meaningful leadership moments require discomfort—and how emotions like courage and fear, joy and grief, are always paired.
>>Wisdom Over Hype
“Leadership today is louder—but not always deeper.”
Wayland’s work is about rewiring leaders to navigate not just business chaos, but emotional complexity. Because modern leadership demands more than charisma—it demands character.
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Wayland Lum
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,
Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
12 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
>>>140,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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#292 César Couto Ferreira: Don’t Believe the Hype—Design the Legacy
12 apr· Chief Change Officer
César Couto Ferreira spent over a decade deep in the world of global media—shaping MTV across Europe and Africa, working with stars, and riding the wave from analog to digital. But when Amy Winehouse died, something broke. Not in the headlines, but inside him. He saw how the industry treated artists as content—not people—and decided he couldn’t be part of it anymore. That moment became his call to redesign his life.
In this episode, César shares how he left global prestige behind to build systems of real impact—helping governments, mentoring young entrepreneurs, and bringing Web Summit to Portugal.
For Gen Xers questioning the legacy of their work, this episode is a gut-check: you can walk away from the machine—and build something that lasts.
>>The Rise and the Reckoning
“I was living on the same street as Coldplay. But something felt deeply wrong.”
Cesar traces his rise from DJ to MTV exec—and the moment he realized proximity to fame doesn’t mean pride in the system.
>>When Amy Winehouse Died, Everything Shifted
“We prepped obituaries like playlists. And then Amy died. I couldn’t unsee it.”
Her death wasn’t just tragic—it was Cesar’s breaking point. It made him question everything about the machine he helped run.
>>Leaving the Bright Lights to Build Real Change
“I chose to stop. Not because I failed—but because I wanted to design something better.”
Cesar reflects on the long walk away from global media—and into tech, civic transformation, and mentorship across Portugal and Brazil.
>>Legacy Over Likes
“Media taught me how to influence. Now I’m using that skill for society.”
From helping bring Web Summit to Lisbon to working with governments and young founders, Cesar is now designing systems with human value.
>>Advice from a Media Veteran to the Always-Online Generation
“Read more books. Touch more people. Don’t believe the hype.”
Cesar leaves a timeless reminder: attention is power—and what you do with it matters more than who sees it.
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Cesar Couto Ferreira
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,
Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
12 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
>>>140,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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#291 Ryota Tanozaki: Escape the Trap, Redesign the Map
11 apr· Chief Change Officer
Ryota Tanozaki didn’t pivot because of burnout—he pivoted to avoid a trap. While managing a turnaround project in rural Japan, he saw the writing on the wall: stay too long, and his world would shrink. Instead, he chose to bet on himself. He went global, earned an MBA from Chicago Booth, built a career across Facebook and Tabist (backed by Softbank Japan), and led a hospitality startup through one of the toughest periods in travel history. But his secret wasn’t speed—it was clarity.
In this episode, Ryota shares how to spot when your career path is narrowing, why perseverance matters more than perfection, and how real reinvention often starts with one question: what if I don’t want this to be it?
>>The Moment He Almost Settled
“I started thinking—what if my career ends in this rural city?”
While leading a department store turnaround in a quiet town, Ryota realized he might be stuck in a shrinking path. That moment of clarity sparked his move to go global—and never look back.
>>Escape the Trap, Rebuild the Map
“Challenge more. Risk more. Grow more.”
Ryota didn’t just dream of a bigger life—he designed it. Earning an MBA at Chicago Booth gave him global exposure and the networks to shift from domestic roles to international leadership.
>>Reinvention Isn’t Always Loud
“Sometimes the biggest moves start with a quiet discomfort.”
Ryota shares how he shifted from consulting to corporate roles—not in panic, but through steady recalibration and awareness of his evolving goals.
>>Leading Through Crisis Without Losing Yourself
“Three months in, COVID hit. We had to rebuild everything.”
As CEO of Tabist, Ryota didn’t just navigate crisis—he rewrote the company’s mission, strategy, and structure. All while staying grounded in purpose.
>>Mission Over Compensation
“When they visit those hotels, they see the mission in action.”
Ryota explains how he keeps his team motivated without big paychecks—by giving them something bigger than money: a mission they believe in.
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Ryota Tanozaki

--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,
Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
12 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
>>>140,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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#290 Lora Chow: Reveries from the Trading Floor to the Concert Hall — Part Two
11 apr· Chief Change Officer
In Part 2, Lora walks us through the why behind her return to music full-time. From co-founding Virtuoso Fiesta to launching her album Reveries on Ivories, she shares how composition became her storytelling tool—and how she sees music not just as art, but as a way to build peace, shift perspectives, and maybe even fix broken systems.
This isn’t a story about following your passion. It’s a story about building the courage to lead with it.

>>Reveries on Ivories (New Album) by Lora Chow
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#289 Lora Chow: Reveries from the Trading Floor to the Concert Hall — Part One
11 apr· Chief Change Officer
You don’t expect a hedge fund manager to also be writing operas. But Lora Chow has always done things differently. In Part 1, she shares how a childhood love of music led her to Yale, how she pivoted from potential math major to economics and music, and how the Hong Kong hustle—and one very lucrative offer—put finance ahead of passion… at least for a while.
This episode isn’t about quitting your job on a whim. It’s about trusting the detours that make the next chapter possible.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
Music and Math at 17
“My heart wanted music. But my mom majored in math—and Hong Kong wanted finance.”
Why she chose Yale over Cambridge.
Ivy League Dissonance
“Everyone was applying to Morgan Stanley. I followed the crowd—and got the job.”
When ambition meets expectation.
Hedge Funds and Harmony
“I loved music. But I also wanted a home with a grand piano.”
Trading dreams for stability… and circling back.
A Voice Silenced
“I lost my voice for a year. That’s when I started composing.”
How injury redirected her path.
From Opera to Opportunity
How a summer program in Bulgaria unlocked a deeper calling—and a new kind of creativity.
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Lora Chow (YouTube Channel)
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,
Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
12 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
>>>140,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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#288 Richard H. Carson: The 39-Step Playbook for Change That Doesn’t Collapse — Part Two
10 apr· Chief Change Officer
Most change efforts fail because they forget one thing: people. In Part 2, Richard breaks down The Book of Change, his 39-step model for leading transformation without leaving common sense behind. We get into the difference between showing up with a framework vs. showing up ready to listen—and what AI might never understand about real leadership.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
What Most Consultants Miss
“They deliver a binder and disappear. That’s not help. That’s homework.”
Why Richard built his own model.
The 39-Step Framework
“Every step fixes something I’ve seen go wrong.”
It’s not bloated—it’s built from battle scars.
Empathy as Strategy
“You can’t shortcut human trust.”
Why listening well matters more than leading fast.
AI Won’t Solve Culture
“You can’t automate belief. You can’t code buy-in.”
Where technology hits its limit.
Advice That Changed His Career
“I don’t need your answer—I need you to hear me.”
His wife’s one-liner that became a leadership principle.
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Richard H. Carson
--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,
Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.
12 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
>>>140,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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