Claudia Chan on the Quiet Crisis Behind High Achievers and Success

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In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I sit down with my friend Claudia Chan, an award-winning serial entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and Whole-Self Leadership™ coach. She has dedicated half of her life to empowering women and the cultures in which they work and live. Her B2B company, S.H.E GLOBL, has focused on coaching entrepreneurs and corporations to be changemakers.

Over the last decade, her annual S.H.E. Summit has convened 600 renowned speakers from over 400 companies, including Morgan Stanley, ESPN, Google, Bacardi Global, and PepsiCo.

In this episode, we delve into her concept of the 'Invisible Epidemic,' exploring the hidden burnout and anxiety that plague high achievers. Claudia shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind her focus on Whole-Self Leadership™ and faith. We discuss the cognitive patterns driving burnout, the importance of aligning outward performance with inner truth, and Claudia's IHAC framework for creating a more fulfilling life. Tune in to learn how to lead your life with wholeness and passion.

00:00 Introduction to Leave Your Mark

00:34 Meet Claudia Chan: Leadership Coach and Speaker

01:01 The Invisible Epidemic: Burnout and Anxiety

03:26 Understanding the Mind-Body Connection

04:55 Patterns in High Performers

06:37 The Burnout Baller and Major Life Transitions

10:36 Aligning Outward Performance with Inner Truth

12:30 The IHAC Framework: Imagination, Healing, Alignment

17:17 The Bridge to a New Paradigm

18:02 The Courage to Create the Future

18:57 Unfulfilled Potential and Low-Grade Depression

20:16 Leading Your Own Life

21:09 Balancing Multiple Roles and Avoiding Burnout

24:13 The Importance of Passion-Driven Work

25:00 Energy Management and Productivity

30:00 The Role of Family and Heritage

31:36 Defining Success and Wholeness

33:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts