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Claudia Chan Podcast

Claudia Chan Podcast

By Claudia Chan

Claudia Chan is a NY Times celebrated author, speaker and coach helping individuals and businesses build success on authenticity and ease through a method called “Whole-Self Leadership.”

In her 24 year entrepreneurial career, her platforms like the S.H.E. Summit conference have impacted over 1 million by igniting entrepreneurial and corporate changemakers to solve social issues in their communities. Her current focus is CC INNER CIRCLE—a community and movement devoted to creating a future where work-life experience is built on wholeness—not burn out.
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#20 Equity for Women & Minorities through Supply Chain with guest Jean Kristensen

Claudia Chan PodcastApr 08, 2021

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EP #40 Permission to Recalibrate Your Life

EP #40 Permission to Recalibrate Your Life

In Episode 40, "Permission to Calibrate Your Life," CC delves into the topic of recalibrating life during pivotal moments, especially as one navigates transitions in midlife. Drawing on her decades of entrepreneurial experience and her unwavering faith, Claudia shares insights that challenge societal norms and offer a fresh perspective on achieving a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life.
Guided by the four S's, the four keys to recalibrating your life, CC encourages listeners to grant themselves the permission to pause, reflect, and make intentional choices that align with their true selves. She shares how she recalibrated her own life starting in 2020 and gives us specific examples of what this meant for her and how it's benefitted her life and her family.
In this empowering episode, CC shares personal anecdotes, wisdom, and actionable steps to help you embark on a journey of recalibration. It's time to give yourself the necessary permission to recalibrate your life and step into a new season filled with peace, purpose, and joy so you can live life on your terms.

Mar 12, 202436:36
EP 39 How I Slow Time Down

EP 39 How I Slow Time Down

Welcome to Episode 39 of the "Claudia Chan Podcast," where faith intersects with practical wisdom. In today's episode, "How I Slow Time Down," host Claudia dives into the universal feeling that time is slipping away much too quickly!
The episode explains how intentional slowing down is a catalyst for greater fulfillment. CC shares a tool she uses for slowing down time so you can do more of what matters to you, live more consciously, and spend the time you have in a way that serves you.
Join Claudia Chan in this transformative episode as she unveils the art of slowing down time and embracing the power of being present amid life's hustle.

Mar 08, 202416:40
EP 38 For The Love Of Yourself

EP 38 For The Love Of Yourself

Welcome to Episode 38, "For the Love of Yourself."
In this episode, dedicated to her Claudia Chan Inner Circle community, Claudia emphasizes the significance of mastering the inner mind as the final frontier in personal growth.
You can view life as happening TO you or happening FOR you. What if we were to shift our perspective to believe God throws challenges our way to grow and develop new strengths, pushing us towards our divine purpose? That inner game shift could change everything.
This podcast is a powerful reminder that mastering the inner self is not a solitary journey, and with a supportive community, individuals can create a positive impact in both their personal and professional lives. Join Claudia Chan in "For the Love of Yourself," and discover the strength that comes from mastering the inner game.

Feb 28, 202418:52
EP #37 For The Love Of God

EP #37 For The Love Of God

Welcome to "For the Love of God," where host Claudia Chan, a woman of faith and believer in God, invites you to step out of the micro details of your daily life and into a broader perspective. In this episode, Claudia reflects on the bubbles we create for ourselves, from healthy shields protecting our mental health to potentially isolating, fear-driven bubbles.

Feb 25, 202414:39
#36 For the Love Of Your Partner

#36 For the Love Of Your Partner

In this episode Claudia:

  • Shares personal insights about her marriage
  • Pulls you out of micro-thinking and into “an outside/in view" of your life
  • Gets you thinking about how a partner shifts the direction of your life
  • Reframes how you and your spouse are the co-leaders of your family organization
Feb 21, 202425:21
#35 For The Love Of Humanity

#35 For The Love Of Humanity

Welcome to the Claudia Chan podcast, where you'll find inspiration and guidance to align success with your authentic self. Join Claudia, a seasoned leadership expert and author, as she delves into the mental and emotional aspects of success, offering coaching, retreats, and thought-provoking episodes to help you live a more fulfilling life.

In this episode, Claudia explores the importance of human connection and relationships beyond romantic partnerships, urging listeners to prioritize people over perfectionism. Tune in for practical tips and insights to nurture meaningful relationships and live with more joy, peace, and purpose.

Feb 14, 202417:01
# 34 AQM | We Need Space to Create

# 34 AQM | We Need Space to Create

A message on attracting what matters and recognizing that we cannot give what we do not have.

Enroll in a 1:1 wholeness coaching with me at ClaudiaChan.com and join me in New York City on November 3-4th, 2023 for my inaugural group retreat.

Nov 08, 202304:44
#33 AQM | Influence Over Immensity

#33 AQM | Influence Over Immensity

A quick message on creating space to reflect in order to envision what matters most.

Learn more about my wholeness coaching retreats and community called INNER CIRCLE at ClaudiaChan.Com

Nov 05, 202307:05
#32 AQM | Conformity Vs. Authenticity Part 2

#32 AQM | Conformity Vs. Authenticity Part 2

A quick message on the courage it takes to choose a different path.

Learn more about my wholeness coaching retreats and community called INNER CIRCLE at ClaudiaChan.Com

Nov 05, 202302:26
# 31 My First Global Prayer Shared Publicly

# 31 My First Global Prayer Shared Publicly

Join Claudia in prayer as she discusses the devasting events happening in the Middle East currently. Learn more about my wholeness coaching retreats and community called INNER CIRCLE at ClaudiaChan.Com

Oct 27, 202315:35
#30 AQM | Conformity Vs. Authenticity Part 1

#30 AQM | Conformity Vs. Authenticity Part 1

A quick message on being scared to fully embrace authenticity, which is actually the key to success.

Learn more about my wholeness coaching retreats and community called INNER CIRCLE at ClaudiaChan.Com

Oct 22, 202302:28
#29 To Those Who Got the Invitation

#29 To Those Who Got the Invitation

Claudia has a message for her S.H.E. GLOBL community. If you did not get an invitation, please apply at ClaudiaChan.com and we would love to meet you.


Learn more about my wholeness coaching retreats and community called INNER CIRCLE at ClaudiaChan.Com


Oct 16, 202309:50
# 28 AQM | Have A Great Day Turn South?

# 28 AQM | Have A Great Day Turn South?

A quick message on recognizing emotional labor and core limiting thoughts, especially within women, and learning how to move past them.

Learn more about my wholeness coaching retreats and community called INNER CIRCLE at ClaudiaChan.Com

Oct 15, 202302:32
# 27 High Achievers and Their Mental Health Patterns

# 27 High Achievers and Their Mental Health Patterns

Understand the mental health patterns associated with high achieving so that you can create success in alignment with authenticity. From discussing the struggle of being present, to the difficulties that come with perfectionism, Claudia recognizes how these emotional, core-limiting addictions hold us back from innovation. She discusses how success is not determined by achievements, but rather by identifying personal self-wholeness.


Learn more about my wholeness coaching retreats and community called INNER CIRCLE at ClaudiaChan.Com

Oct 07, 202324:34
#26 AQM | Is Your Need for Safety Keeping You Small?

#26 AQM | Is Your Need for Safety Keeping You Small?

A quick message on how emotional safety can hold us back from our true potential.

Learn more about my wholeness coaching retreats and community called INNER CIRCLE at ClaudiaChan.Com


Oct 07, 202302:24
#25 The Risk of Inaction and Not Taking Risks

#25 The Risk of Inaction and Not Taking Risks

Explore the often-overlooked risk of inaction in life. Drawing on her extensive entrepreneurial experience, Claudia delves into five key areas where people often fear taking risks through inaction, from the fear of being seen to the reluctance to pursue career changes and putting one's creation and voice out into the world. Claudia emphasizes the importance of embracing one's uniqueness and not living with the regret of missed opportunities. Join her on this inspiring journey of self-discovery and empowerment, reminding us to seize the moment and not let inaction hold us back.

Learn more about my wholeness coaching retreats and community called INNER CIRCLE at ClaudiaChan.Com

Sep 28, 202322:43
#24 AQM | The Value of Being Pulled To a Higher Vision

#24 AQM | The Value of Being Pulled To a Higher Vision

A quick message (AQM) on why everyone needs a coach or counselor—-guided by 3 words that start with P.  

Learn more about my wholeness coaching retreats and community called INNER CIRCLE at ClaudiaChan.Com

Sep 19, 202302:34
#23 AQM | How Do You See Yourself?

#23 AQM | How Do You See Yourself?

A quick message (AQM) on the power of what you think about yourself and how that impacts how others see you. 


Learn more about my wholeness coaching retreats and community called INNER CIRCLE at ClaudiaChan.Com

Sep 19, 202302:28
#22 My Next Movement Is Helping You Master Your Inner World

#22 My Next Movement Is Helping You Master Your Inner World

A new season is here. After a decade of providing leadership development programs for Fortune companies and high-achievers, I have gotten to know thousands of leaders deeply (especially women), and the mental and emotional burnout behind their “success.” My next season of work is helping you transform and master your inner world so we can build the next generation of workplace on wellbeing. 


Learn more about my wholeness coaching retreats and community called INNER CIRCLE at ClaudiaChan.Com

Sep 19, 202309:20
Focus On What You Can Control

Focus On What You Can Control

A quick message on defining what you can control and surrendering what you cannot.

Enroll in a 1:1 wholeness coaching with me at ClaudiaChan.com and join me in New York City on November 3-4th, 2023 for my inaugural group retreat.

Sep 06, 202304:18
#21 What is Neurodiversity with Christine Ramsay

#21 What is Neurodiversity with Christine Ramsay

April is World Autism Acceptance Month--join us to learn more about neurodiversity and how it can be relevant to everyone based on how our brains are wired.  Thank you to Christine Ramsay for joining me!

More about Christine Ramsay:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFTvzMBim2a7NNMZUJHafgWMXpiITMA0wQ/

https://www.igniteinclusion.com/about-christine

Learn more about my wholeness coaching retreats and community called INNER CIRCLE at ClaudiaChan.Com

Apr 16, 202131:09
#20 Equity for Women & Minorities through Supply Chain with guest Jean Kristensen

#20 Equity for Women & Minorities through Supply Chain with guest Jean Kristensen

The fight for equity and inclusion for employees and workplace culture has existed for decades, but how about for the vendors and suppliers that businesses and institutions hire? Jean Kristensen  joins Claudia to explain how lifting women minority owned businesses is a massive way to address and close diversity gaps.  

For more information about Jean and her work: http://www.jeankristensenassociates.com/ 

Apr 08, 202138:48
#19: Managers - Do You Create Safe Space For Your Team To Be Really Honest With You?

#19: Managers - Do You Create Safe Space For Your Team To Be Really Honest With You?

Given the exodus of women leaving the workplace, and how hard it is especially to retain your people-of-color talent (I’m calling it as I see it, so many get poached to better their diversity metrics), it’s more important than ever to create emotional safe space for your talent and teams. This is what the Whole-Life Leadership Method teaches

Mar 25, 202124:53
#18: On raising 2 half Chinese-American kids, #StopAsianHate and inclusion
Mar 19, 202125:23
#17: How We Rise As A New Generation of Female Leaders

#17: How We Rise As A New Generation of Female Leaders

To kick off Women’s History Month—Claudia will share leadership secrets she gained over her 20-year entrepreneurial career that have helped her create 7-figure businesses, and social change through 400 private sector partnerships

Mar 04, 202121:21
#16: Heart-Led Leadership

#16: Heart-Led Leadership

We are truly in unprecedented times to rebuild family, culture and workplace systems that were never set up for all people to experience equity, inclusion and whole-life wellbeing. Claudia will focus on the topic of culture innovation and imagination to unleash what she knows is IN YOU. Claudia will also be joined by special guest, Jessie May Wolf, to discuss how we can include heart-led leadership to innovate around culture.

Feb 28, 202134:20
#15: Pain Seeds New Ideas

#15: Pain Seeds New Ideas

This week, Claudia will share a message that will focus on the topic of pain and vulnerability. Too often we want avoid pain and we think experiencing pain is a sign of weakness. Claudia will help you reframe around pain and use it for innovation that your workplace might need.

Feb 21, 202127:39
#14: Creating Workplaces Designed for Whole-Life Wellbeing

#14: Creating Workplaces Designed for Whole-Life Wellbeing

The year 2020 did reset the world, but instead of asking the question "When do we go back?," what we should be asking is "How do we move forward?" We are truly in unprecedented times to re-build culture systems that were never set up for all people to experience equity and whole-life wellbeing. 

Feb 11, 202140:47
(3 Min) Be Who You Really Are
Feb 09, 202102:03
(6 Mins) Influence Over Immensity
Feb 09, 202106:02
(4 Mins) The Power of Slow
Feb 09, 202103:41
(6 Mins) How Workplaces Can Address the Female Recession

(6 Mins) How Workplaces Can Address the Female Recession

There is a massive female recession taking place that could set us back by decades. From this Salon.com article: "According to the Women in the Workplace report, one in four women are thinking of either leaving the workforce or downshifting their careers... a recent study by Qualtrics and theBoardlist found that only 9 percent of women have received a promotion while working remotely with children at home, compared to 34 percent of men. The same study found that 26 percent of men with children at home received a pay raise; only 13 percent of women with children at home reported getting a raise. In other words, the pandemic is not merely bad for women's progress — it's setting back gender equality."

Here's a message for both employers and employees - we have an unprecedented opportunity to co-create a new system of working that actually makes gender equality in the workplace work. 

Feb 09, 202106:02
(4 Mins) Depression or Undisciplined
Feb 09, 202104:33
(3 Mins) How to Handle Comparison
Feb 09, 202103:14
(6 Mins) Leadership Starts in the Family

(6 Mins) Leadership Starts in the Family

Most people don’t realize that leadership starts in the family. We can show up all together or as our “best selves“ with colleagues or at that business meeting, but how are we showing up to the people we love the most behind closed family doors? What’s ironic is that our societal world is an OUTPUT of our family world - and look at the state of our society today.

Feb 09, 202105:60
(4 Mins) We Need Space to Create
Feb 09, 202103:40
(3 Mins) How to Handle Self Criticism

(3 Mins) How to Handle Self Criticism

It’s ironic but sometimes I think our inner critic can be loudest on the weekends because we have more time and space to notice things. I know first hand that seeing a disorganized area of my home, scrolling through social media, assessing a never-ending to-do list and the most common, everyday activities can trigger my inadequacy and inner critic.

And guess what happens when we’re home a lot, not surrounded by community, colleagues and the hustle bustle of moving from one place to the next? Our thoughts get louder!

Self critical thoughts are also the most detrimental because they impact what we believe about ourselves, slowing us down from realizing our true greatness.

Feb 09, 202102:55
(5 Mins) Find Pauses To Shift Into Who You Want To Become

(5 Mins) Find Pauses To Shift Into Who You Want To Become

As many people continue to work-from-home through the fall and 2021, setting boundaries for all the roles we play in the day can be very challenging. We don’t have those business trips and commutes to/from work to reset. As a result we can carry the energy of work into family time, and the personal into work time. This prevents us from being fully present in everyday life moments that we will never get back. Often, as a result, the people we love the most or the most important projects get the “left-over“ version of you.

I’ve come to learn that who we become is shaped in the everyday moments of life. It is today that matters the most, and how we show up and hold our leadership roles to a higher bar matters.

For example these are some of the roles I aspire to and though I always fall short, I set the intention for who I want to become: a team leader invested in building an inclusive culture, a great partner and parent invested in raising a healthy family, a professional who wants to build impactful partnerships and give my talent to my work to someone who can support my community.

Feb 09, 202105:06
#13: C-Suite Convo: Corporate Responsibility with Aflac’s Catherine Hernandez-Blades

#13: C-Suite Convo: Corporate Responsibility with Aflac’s Catherine Hernandez-Blades

In a time of heightened uncertainty and tragedy, companies across the world are confronted with the task of supporting the employees and the customers they serve in a primarily virtual environment. In the episode, Claudia Chan and Catherine Hernandez-Blades is Chief ESG and Communications Officer at Aflac will discuss:

  • Hernandez-Blades’ experience shattering glass ceilings in traditionally male dominated industries 
  • The importance of social responsibility and crisis management in corporate America
  • Strategies for becoming engaged, inclusive, and productive corporate citizens
Jun 22, 202038:02
#12: Ask for More with Author & Law Professor Alex Carter

#12: Ask for More with Author & Law Professor Alex Carter

93% of all negotiators are failing to ask the questions that they need to get the most out of their negotiations (Professor Leigh Thompson at the Kellogg School of Management). In this episode, Claudia talks to Alexandra Carter, the author of Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything and a professor at Columbia Law School, to find out why this problem happens to most of us and to explore a whole new approach to negotiation. Through this episode, you will:

  • Discover the fundamentals of negotiation: E.g., 5 mirror questions & 5 window questions;
  • Understand the power of problem definition to focus on your mission to enlist support rather than to keep the sell focused on yourself; and
  • Learn how to turn a no into a yes
Jun 11, 202045:46
#11 C-Suite Convo: Building Inclusive “Virtual” Culture with KPMG’s Michele Meyer-Shipp

#11 C-Suite Convo: Building Inclusive “Virtual” Culture with KPMG’s Michele Meyer-Shipp

With majority of global workforces working-from-home in COVID-19, we talk to Michele Meyer-Shipp, Principal, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at KPMG, on how to Create Inclusive Virtual Culture. From communication tactics to unconscious bias, Michele unpacks some key skills and ideas for leaders to consider as they work on building inclusive culture:

  • How to ensure everyone's voice is heard
  • Minding meeting times and supporting your team's schedules and at-home demands
  • Being consciously inclusive and seeking ideas from people with different backgrounds and experiences
Jun 03, 202034:19
#10: Rising Through the Creative Process with Alysia Reiner

#10: Rising Through the Creative Process with Alysia Reiner

As the founder of S.H.E. Summit, an award-winning conference advancing SHE, HE and EQUITY FOR ALL, Claudia Chan is hosting a series of community calls to provide a transparent space for rising leaders to connect and gain some How We Rise coaching from her and past speakers.In this episode she speaks with award-winning actress and producer Alysia Reiner. Best known for playing Natalie "Fig" Figueroa in the Netflix comedy drama series Orange Is the New Black, for which she won a Screen Actors Guild Award.Rising Through Creation, Alysia emphasized we prioritize self-care. Not as a buzzword, but as an investment in the body we meet every single every day. Alysia explains:We must take specific actions continually to find structure in each day:

  • Feed your heart & soul
  • Feed yourself as a creator
  • Feed your mind
  • Feeding the business
May 15, 202036:30
#09: Leading Energy Through Challenges

#09: Leading Energy Through Challenges

Energy is an incredibly powerful tool to manage our mental health, yet we often don’t think about how profoundly powerful it is. In this episode, Claudia Chan will cover:

  • the two kinds of energy that we give to and receive from others — that are positive and negative energy;
  • the types of positive and negative energy we give and receive and how to identify them;
  • why focusing on energy management over time management is critical now more than ever; and
  • how to manage energy so your whole-life can be uplifting.

“It’s much easier to teach than it is to role-model. We need to model what we teach to lead.”

May 07, 202025:58
#08: Understanding Our Mental Health with Dr. Valerie Rein

#08: Understanding Our Mental Health with Dr. Valerie Rein

Energy changes things and physically impacts those around us. Even while socially distanced, our energy is as contagious as our current global pandemic. Using our new and developing tools we can create a wildfire that goes beyond simply surviving. We thrive by creating the peace and harmony we want to see in the world. #HowWeRise

May 01, 202044:34
#07: How to Lead When You’re Overwhelmed

#07: How to Lead When You’re Overwhelmed

As you are at home during this time of uncertainty, you're also taking on many new roles. Working from home, teaching your kids, preparing supplies - it's no surprise you are overwhelmed. In this episode of the How We Rise podcast, Claudia talks about a few tools you can use to lead from home when you're overwhelmed.

Apr 23, 202026:07
#06: Building Community from Home

#06: Building Community from Home

Our life has completely changed since the outbreak of COVID-19. Many of us are now working from home and are physically isolated from each other. Social isolation, a solution to combat the virus, has now brought a new challenge to our well-being — that is mental health. Whether it is a family, friends, co-workers or someone who shares common interests, we tend to have an inherent desire to belong and be an important part of something greater than ourselves. We long a sense of belonging to a community. In this new season, Leading from Home, Claudia Chan will cast light on challenges that 
people are going through and provide new perspectives on how to overcome these challenges. The second episode will cover:

  • The steps to galvanize a community and lead change while physically apart
  • Why your community needs to be updated — three layers of a community
  • The relationship between vulnerability and mental health —  men vs women
Apr 15, 202032:14
#05: Managing Anxiety and Mental Health Amid COVID-19

#05: Managing Anxiety and Mental Health Amid COVID-19

As the impact of the coronavirus has grown, the fear of uncertainty in the future has heightened.  The fear of transmitting the disease, being unable to pay bills, losing a job or even losing someone you know has come into your day-to-day life: increasing your stress level and, oftentimes, affecting your mental health. In this new season, Leading from Home, Claudia Chan will cast light on challenges that 
people are going through and provide new perspectives on how to overcome these challenges. The first episode will cover:

  • Reframing as a tool to shift your mindset from being reactive to becoming proactive
  • Self-reflection in times of crisis to fuel you personal growth
  • The meaning of leadership — why it needs to be redefined

“Maximizing impact requires leadership development, but maximizing leadership requires personal growth.”

Apr 09, 202025:40
#04: You Become the Sum of Your Thoughts

#04: You Become the Sum of Your Thoughts

When it comes to rising as leaders, your thoughts can be the greatest drivers of your success or they can be the greatest barriers to your success. Yet most people don't invest the time to assess and manage the internal patterns, self talk and voices to work for you. Claudia dives deep into the power of your thoughts and steps to manage your mind to serve your visions and dreams.

Apr 23, 201941:38
#03: Great Leaders Are Inclusive Leaders

#03: Great Leaders Are Inclusive Leaders

In order for all of us to bring our best selves and talents to our workplaces and communities, we need to feel not only a sense of belonging and that we can engage as our true selves, we also need to create the space for others to as well. In a world that is increasingly diverse with so many dimensions (culture, gender, generation, class etc)--cultivating an inclusive mindset is critical for all of us to rise as leaders.

Apr 03, 201930:19
#02: Leadership Redefined as "Whole Life" Leadership

#02: Leadership Redefined as "Whole Life" Leadership

In this episode, Claudia unpacks a new, more appealing and accessible definition of leadership that is essential to your potential, destiny, and for humanity.

Mar 20, 201929:52