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Influence Anyone100 Episodes Later: "The Power Lies in the Pause" and 11 Other Lessons from Influence Anyone GuestsAfter 100 episodes, Howie Chan finally says the thing most podcasters won't say out loud. In this season one finale, he gets honest about the money, the growth, and the grind behind Influence Anyone.He pulls back the curtain on a question every creator eventually faces, then he turns to the 12 guests who most influenced him and how he thinks about influence, from Robert Cialdini and a $700,000 thank-you note to Navy SEAL Rich Diviney and a lesson on fear learned during Hell Week.Chapters00:00:00 The Honest Truth About Influence Anyone00:10:39...
2026-10-0639 min
Influence AnyoneDissecting Persuasion: How a Black Jazz Musician Got Hundreds of KKK Members to Give Up Their RobesHundreds of Ku Klux Klan members have handed their robes to Daryl Davis, a Black jazz musician who won them over by listening instead of arguing. His opening question: How can you hate me if you don't even know me?Howie Chan sits down with Joshua Bandoch, former academic, speechwriter, and author of How to Get What You Want, to unpack why that approach works and why most persuasion fails before it starts. Josh defines persuasion as shared action, not winning, and makes the case that leading with logic is itself illogical, because every human being is...
2026-09-291h 04
Influence AnyoneNeuroscience of Resistance: How to Use ‘No’ as a Way In With the Transformation Expert Who’s Led Change at Google & SalesforceEvery leader, parent, and consultant runs into the same wall: resistance. Someone pushes back on an idea or a change, and the instinct is to push harder. Travis Hahler, who has led transformation work inside Google and Salesforce and worked with over 100 organizations, says that instinct is exactly backwards.In this conversation, Howie Chan sits down with Travis to unpack why the human brain treats change as a threat before it treats it as an opportunity. Travis breaks down the six neurological barriers behind every no, from routine and ambiguity to loss and exclusion, and explains why...
2026-09-2255 min
Influence AnyoneRoyalty Voice Coach: "Confidence Is NOT What Makes People Listen to You”Confidence, according to one of the world’s leading voice coaches, Caroline Goyder, comes from shutting your mouth. It's a strange claim from someone who has spent her career teaching leaders how to command a room, but she has the science, the client stories, and the physiology to back it up.Howie Chan sits down with Caroline, author of Gravitas and Find Your Voice, to unpack why competence alone rarely earns anyone's attention, and why the stillest, most breath-regulated person in a meeting is usually the one people trust most. They get into the physiology of speech, th...
2026-09-151h 03
Influence AnyoneCelebrity Ghostwriter: "Going VIRAL Isn't Luck, It's a Formula"Despite what many people think, going viral is NOT luck. According to Michael Schein, author of The Hype Handbook, it's a formula, and it starts with picking a fight, not with a person, but with an idea everyone else has agreed to accept without question.In this conversation, Howie Chan sits down with Michael to unpack how he turned himself from a broke, forgettable marketing copywriter into an in-demand ghostwriter and hype strategist, using the same psychological principles that built cult followings, packed stadiums, and turned unknown authors into household names. He explains why the advice to...
2026-09-0854 min
Influence AnyoneBrand Is a Memory: The Positioning Framework Behind the World's Biggest BrandsMost professionals think branding starts with picking the right customer. Howie Chan says that’s the wrong question to ask.In this solo episode, Howie breaks down the positioning framework he uses to build some of the world's biggest brands, translated for executives, founders, and professionals who want to be remembered instead of overlooked. He explains why a brand is not a logo or a tagline but a memory sitting in someone else's mind, and why trying to serve everyone leaves that memory blank.You'll learn how to plot your brand on the relevance and di...
2026-09-0121 min
Influence AnyoneThe Purple Cow Effect: Freelancer Magazine Founder Reveals How Starting a Print Magazine Led to a Thriving Paid CommunityMost people think building a community means throwing up a Circle page or a Slack channel and waiting for people to show up. Sophie Cross, founder of Freelancer Magazine, built an 800-member paid community without a single group chat, and she tells Howie Chan why that absence was intentional.In this conversation, Sophie shares how she launched her print magazine for freelancers through a fast, high momentum Kickstarter campaign, the psychological tricks she used to push past fear before hitting publish, and the real difference between a community that talks at people and one that connects people...
2026-08-2553 min
Influence AnyoneChicken Soup for the Soul Co-Creator: From 144 Rejections to 500M+ Books Sold WorldwideMark Victor Hansen got rejected 144 times before Chicken Soup for the Soul became one of the bestselling book series in history. In this episode, Howie Chan sits down with the legendary author, publisher, and co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul franchise to unpack the psychology behind persistence, goal-setting, destiny, and influence.Hansen breaks down why most people never figure out what they actually want, and shares the mental technique he and Jack Canfield used to program their subconscious mind while they slept, the same process that produced the Chicken Soup for the Soul title itself...
2026-08-1859 min
Influence AnyoneCareer Pivoting After Getting Laid Off at 42 (and 3 things I’d do differently if it happened again)In this solo episode, Howie shares a very personal story. It happened in March, 2022. A brief phone call ended his dream job and he was forced to rebuild his career. Now, in hindsight, if he could redo the 18 months that followed, there are three things he'd do (very) differently.Hit play and listen to Howie break down why being good at your job will not keep you safe in the modern workplace and how most professionals confuse personal branding with professional branding — that confusion is exactly what keeps smart, credible professionals invisible. Howie holds nothing back and wa...
2026-08-1137 min
Influence AnyoneThe “Inner Propaganda:” How To Change Your Beliefs, Influence Reality & Build the Ultimate “ Antifragile Identity”Howie Chan sits down with Owen Fitzpatrick, social psychologist and author of Inner Propaganda, to unpack why your brain is running a quiet campaign against your own objectivity. Owen reveals that belief has almost nothing to do with logic. It has to do with what feels right, safe, and stable.Together they break down the four different kinds of truth we mistake for objective fact, why argumentation almost never changes anyone's mind, how to build a belief growth mindset, and why your brain decides what to believe before it ever starts reasoning.Owen also shares...
2026-08-041h 10
Influence AnyoneThe 7 Signals: Why Your Attention Span Isn't Short (and What Actually Captures Human Focus)The goldfish attention span myth has been repeated in TED Talks, boardrooms, and marketing decks for years, but it never actually existed. In this solo episode, Howie Chan traces the myth back to its source, then asks a better question: if attention span isn't shrinking, what actually decides where the brain looks?Howie breaks down why psychologists rarely study attention the way we imagine it, and unpacks the deeper mechanism behind why some ideas get noticed while others disappear into the noise. He walks through the seven signals the brain has evolved to prioritize, from relevance and...
2026-07-2821 min
Influence AnyonePersonal Branding 101 with LinkedIn Video Pioneer & Expert Brand Strategist Who Created The Talking Video FormatGoldie Chan filmed her first LinkedIn video in 2017 on an iPhone 5, with no editing, no title cards, and no plan. 800 consecutive videos later, she is one of the people who invented what LinkedIn videos even look like.In this episode, Howie Chan sits down with Goldie, author of Personal Branding for Introverts, to unpack the real difference between reputation and personal brand, the evolutionary wiring that keeps talented experts invisible, why volume has nothing to do with visibility and Goldie’s framework for building a personal brand that can survive a total identity overhaul.You'll le...
2026-07-211h 13
Influence AnyoneThe Psychology of LinkedIn Success: 5 Traits That Turn Invisible Experts into In-Demand OnesMost people think LinkedIn success comes down to knowing the algorithm. Howie Chan disagrees. After being named the number one creator worldwide for branding and positioning on LinkedIn in 2024, he's found that the people who consistently win on the platform aren't the ones with the best tactics, they're the ones who understand human psychology.In this solo episode, Howie breaks down the five psychological beliefs shared by the most successful people on LinkedIn. Drawing on research from Princeton's Oppenheimer and frameworks from Clayton Christensen, he shows why opportunities are created in the mind long before they show...
2026-07-1411 min
Influence AnyoneEmotional Targeting Expert: The Secret Behind Every SaleMost people believe B2B buyers make rational, spreadsheet-driven decisions while consumers buy on impulse. Talia Wolf, founder of GetUplift and bestselling author of Emotional Targeting, says that's backwards.In this episode, Howie Chan sits down with Talia to break down why B2B purchases often carry more emotional weight than B2C ones, and why self-image and social image quietly drive nearly every decision a person makes.Talia shares the exact interview questions she uses to uncover emotions that customers can't articulate themselves and lays out her three-part emotional targeting framework — research, audit, and te...
2026-07-071h 01
Influence AnyoneThe 5 Influence Styles: Why Some People Are Impossible to PersuadeWhy can the exact same message change one person's mind instantly, while it does nothing for someone else? In this solo episode, Howie Chan explores the real reason persuasion fails so often, because most people communicate the way they want to be heard, not the way the other person actually processes information.He introduces the five influence styles that shape human behavior, drawn from years of studying behavioral science and working with leaders, founders, and salespeople. He reveals what each style is built on, where it breaks down under pressure, and why stress doesn't create your style...
2026-06-3016 min
Influence AnyoneCognitive Neuroscientist: The Only 10% That Matters in Marketing & SalesYour audience forgets 90% of what you say within 48 hours. Neuroscientist Dr. Carmen Simon says that's not the problem. The problem is that most people have no control over which 10% survives.Howie Chan sits down with Carmen to break down the neuroscience of memory. Carmen reveals how memory actually forms in the brain, why the brain is not getting lazier, and how the most persuasive communicators build messages that survive long after the conversation ends.You'll learn how to clarify and repeat your 10% message, how to prime your audience before your key idea lands, how to...
2026-06-231h 13
Influence AnyoneYou're Not Broke, You're Behaving Broke: 7 Science-Proven Reasons People Stay Poor (+ Bonus #8 That Changes Everything)Most people think being poor is just a money problem. It’s not. Being poor can mean less impact, less freedom, less fulfillment, and ideas that never reach the world. In this solo episode, Howie Chan breaks down the seven science-backed reasons people stay stuck, and adds a critical bonus eighth that most people never see coming.Drawing from neuroscience, behavioral economics, and psychology, Howie explains why logic loses to emotion, why stories outperform facts, and why being talented but invisible is one of the most economically dangerous positions you can be in.You'll learn ho...
2026-06-1613 min
Influence AnyoneWhat Fundraisers Know About Human Behavior That Most Leaders Don't | The Science of GenerosityBehavioral scientist, fundraising strategist, and author of Neurogiving, Cherian Koshy, joins Howie Chan in this episode where they dive deep into how to influence people to give—and what behavioral science teaches us about generosity, identity, and contribution.Drawing from behavioral science, neuroscience, and decades of fundraising experience, Cherian reveals that generosity is hardwired into human behavior and may be the fastest path to trust, loyalty, and lasting behavior change.Together, they explore why people give, how identity shapes decision-making, and why organizations often fail when they try to convince people to give. You'll learn ho...
2026-06-091h 03
Influence AnyoneBuyer Psychology Expert Explains How To Become Unignorable in Today’s AI-Driven WorldHowie Chan interviews buyer psychology expert and “customer whisperer” Katelyn Bourgoin to unpack the hidden forces behind attention, influence, and why some people become impossible to ignore while others stay invisible.In this episode, Katelyn shares the painful story of shutting down her venture-backed startup, the lessons she learned from studying behavioral economics, and how understanding buyer psychology completely changed the trajectory of her career. They dive deep into the psychology of attention, why “jobs to be done” changed modern marketing, how envy secretly drives human behavior, and the difference between getting attention and earning true influence.Yo...
2026-06-021h 11
Influence AnyoneStory Selling vs. Data Selling: The Story-Insight-Data Framework That Drives Human BehaviorIn this solo episode, Howie Chan breaks down one of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to influence others: leading with data instead of emotion. He reveals why facts alone rarely change minds and how stories psychologically prime people to care, remember, and take action.Drawing from neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and persuasion research, Howie explains how emotion drives decision-making before logic ever enters the picture. He unpacks the hidden roles stories and data play in the brain and introduces a simple four-part framework to ethically influence decisions more effectively.You’ll learn why storytelling in...
2026-05-2609 min
Influence AnyoneWhy Most B2B Branding Fails: The 86% Correlation Most Brand IgnoreBrand strategist and author of Brand Desire, Kevin Perlmutter, joins Howie Chan to reveal why the strongest brands don’t just communicate value. They create emotional connection.Drawing from behavioral science, customer psychology, and years of brand strategy experience, Kevin explains how brands can move beyond corporate jargon and surface-level messaging to uncover the emotional motivations that truly drive human behavior. From “limbic sparks” and subconscious associations to brand messaging and customer experience design, this conversation breaks down how great brands become unforgettable.You’ll learn why emotional insight matters more than demographics, how subconscious associat...
2026-05-1958 min
Influence Anyone“Brand Your Secret Sauce!” The Father of Branding Reveals The #1 Mistake Businesses Make Again and AgainHowie Chan interviews marketing icon David Aaker, widely regarded as the father of modern branding, to unpack the true drivers of brand equity — what a brand’s worth.In this episode, brand storytelling takes center stage as Aaker breaks down the myths around branding and reveals what actually influences customer decisions in modern days.From brand relevance to the power of loyalty, Aaker explains why branding goes far beyond awareness and image. He introduces his “Five B’s” framework and shows how brands shape both buying decisions and user experiences.You’ll learn why storytel...
2026-05-1258 min
Influence AnyoneS.U.P.E.R: The INFLUENCE FORMULA That Will Get You More Deals (and what to do when you hear NO)In this solo episode, Howie Chan breaks down the true meaning of influence and why most people misunderstand it. Rather than focusing on persuasion, communication, or attention, Howie reveals that real influence comes down to one thing: changing human behavior.Through a simple but powerful framework, Howie explains why people don’t take action — and how leaders, founders, and professionals can finally unlock consistent results. You’ll learn the critical difference between motivation and friction, and why adding more effort often backfires when trying to influence outcomes.This episode dives into practical applications for both person...
2026-05-0508 min
Influence AnyoneTech Humanist: AI Skills That Make You 28% More Valuable in The Marketplace (and the TRUTH about AI Job Loss)Tech Humanist Kate O’Neill joins host Howie Chan to unpack the real truth behind AI strategy and why most organizations get it wrong from the start. Kate has spent her career helping leaders navigate AI ethics, responsible tech, and human-centric digital transformation.In this episode, Kate breaks down why starting with tools instead of purpose leads to failure, and how “prompt skills” are becoming the most important capability in today’s workforce. She reframes AI not as a replacement for thinking, but as a mirror that exposes how clearly you think, communicate, and lead.You’ll l...
2026-04-281h 03
Influence AnyoneLinkedin Five: The 5-Step System to Build Influence, Generate Opportunity & Win on LinkedIn in 2026In this solo episode, Howie Chan shares his proven LinkedIn framework — the "LinkedIn 5" — five essential moves to grow your brand or business on the platform, whether you're starting from zero or finally ready to get serious.Most people fail on LinkedIn not because they lack ideas or experience, but because they don't know what game they're playing.Howie breaks down the three LinkedIn games — creator, business owner, and executive — and explains why mixing them up is the #1 reason people feel stuck, burned out, and invisible.You'll learn how to optimize your profile as a high-c...
2026-04-2120 min
Influence AnyoneTop Negotiation Expert: The Mistake Most Businesses Make About PricingIn this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Fotini Iconomopoulos, expert negotiator, bestselling author of Say Less, Get More, and trusted advisor to global leaders. They explore the truth about negotiation skills and why most people get them completely wrong.Fotini reframes negotiation as a daily human interaction, not just a boardroom tactic and introduces her powerful “Three C’s” framework to build instant trust and connection. You’ll learn why leading with price weakens your position, how power is built through information, not dominance, and why the popular “win-win” mindset can actually sabotage lon...
2026-04-1456 min
Influence AnyoneBehavioral Sales Expert: The Big Reason Why People Aren’t Buying What You’re SellingHowie Chan interviews Matt Sucha, CEO of Mindworx, author of the bestselling book The Hidden Yes, and a leading expert in sales psychology and behavioral science.They discuss why conversion optimization isn’t about making better offers. It’s about removing the hidden psychological barriers that stop people from saying yes.Matt introduces the powerful concept of the “zone of acceptance” and explains how small, strategic actions can move prospects closer to a decision. You’ll discover how to uncover what’s really holding customers back, design smarter customer journeys, and ethically influence decisions using proven behav...
2026-04-0754 min
Influence AnyoneHall of Fame Speaker Reveals the #1 Mistake Every Speaker Makes in Their First 10 SecondsIn this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Patricia Fripp, a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, three-time Cicero Award-winning speechwriter, and the first woman president of the National Speakers Association.They delve into the art and science of public speaking skills that captivate, persuade, and inspire action.Patricia provides the timeless principles behind powerful communication, why most speakers lose attention instantly, and how to structure presentations that keep audiences engaged from the first sentence.Want to make influencing human behavior your company's superpower? Connect with me at...
2026-03-311h 08
Influence AnyoneAward-Winning Executive Coach Reveals 5 Strategies to Build Influence at Work & Grow in Your CareerAward-winning executive coach and bestselling author of Managing Up, Melody Wilding, joins Howie Chan to unpack influence in the workplace - especially when you don’t hold the power. Known for her work with “sensitive strivers,” Melody reveals how high performers can stop overthinking, set boundaries, and communicate strategically to gain respect, visibility, and career momentum. She introduces her STRIVE framework, helping listeners identify their own behavioral patterns and unlock their ability to lead, persuade, and navigate complex workplace dynamics.You’ll learn how to adapt your communication style to different personalities, why “managing up” is actually a...
2026-03-2456 min
Influence Anyone2M Views TEDx Speaker: Your Brain’s “Factory Settings” Decide If Your Story Influences or Gets IgnoredIn this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Karen Eber, an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and storytelling expert who has educated and inspired more than three million people globally. They delve into why great storytelling isn’t about your origin story, why specific details beat big dramatic moments, and how subtle emotional tension can make your message far more persuasive.Karen reveals the five “factory settings” of the brain that determine whether your message sticks or gets ignored and how to structure a compelling narrative using context, conflict, outcome, and takeaway....
2026-03-171h 06
Influence AnyoneBeyond Belief: The Truth About Why You Feel STUCK | Behavioral Change w/ Nir EyalBehavioral change expert and bestselling author of Hooked, Indistractable, and Beyond Belief, Nir Eyal, joins Howie Chan to unpack the psychology of limiting beliefs and how they silently shape our decisions, confidence, and future.Drawing from his latest book, Nir reframes belief as a tool, not a truth. From identity labels like ADHD and personality types to cultural conditioning and media influence, he reveals how the stories we tell ourselves determine what we see, feel, and ultimately, who we become.You’ll learn how anticipation shapes perception, why the placebo effect pr...
2026-03-101h 00
Influence AnyoneHow a 2x TEDx Workplace Performance Expert Makes Awkward Moments Turn into Career Growth OpportunitiesIn this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Henna Pryor, a Workplace Performance Expert, a 2x TEDx speaker, a regular expert columnist for Inc. Magazine, and a best-selling author. They delve into what embracing awkwardness really entails, the skills now being lost in the modern era that we need to recreate in the workplace, and what it looks like to make big career pivots.Henna provides tips and insights on how to successfully navigate awkward moments and situations, build deeper connections, get better at selling, and become more confident....
2026-03-0355 min
Influence AnyoneScotland Yard Detective & Kidnap-for-Ransom Negotiator Reveals the ONE THING You Need to Win Any NegotiationIn this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan is hitting replay on his interview with Scott Walker, a veteran kidnap-for-ransom negotiator with over 300 cases under his belt. Scott has used decades of experience to develop a unique understanding of what makes people think, feel, and act – specifically in times of adversity, conflict, and uncertainty.They delve into the art of negotiation and communication, especially when the stakes are high. Scott provides valuable insights from his successful career, along with a crash course into negotiation and communication, what it takes to be a successful negotiator, an...
2026-02-241h 06
Influence AnyoneTEDx Former Executive Producer Reveals: Most Ideas Fall Flat, Make Yours Irresistible with The Red Thread FrameworkIn this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Tamsen Webster, the bestselling author of Find Your Red Thread and Say What They Can't Unhear. She's also a former TEDx executive producer who shaped ideas seen by millions of people. They delve into how to share your idea in a succinct and impactful message, so that people can really get it and remember it instead of just nodding along.Tamsen breaks down her Red Thread framework so you can take all the important aspects of the idea that is sitting in your head and crea...
2026-02-171h 11
Influence Anyone400+ Behavioral Science Theories Decoded: an ABC Guide to Supercharge Your MarketingIn this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Tom Bowden-Green and Luan Wise, the co-authors of Marketing and Psychology: Understanding Customer Behaviour with the ABC Approach. He's a professor of marketing and consumer psychology at UWE Bristol, and his hobby is collecting behavioral science theories (400+ so far). She's a top marketing consultant, an award-winning author, and a LinkedIn Learning Instructor.They delve into how we can stop guessing what people want and start using behavioral science to make marketing matter. Luan and Tom provide a roadmap for marketers to influence their audience with th...
2026-02-101h 04
Influence AnyoneWhy We Buy: Godfather of Retail Psychology on Designing Spaces That Make Us Buy More Without ThinkingIn this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Paco Underhill, the bestselling author of Why We Buy and the Godfather of Retail Behavioral Research. They delve into how our environments silently shape what we notice, what we want, and what we buy.In a rapidly changing landscape, Paco points out the biggest changes in the world of business that happened and that are coming our way. He also shares small changes to the environment, either physical or digital, that can make huge impacts in terms of sales and customer loyalty.
2026-02-0353 min
Influence AnyoneThere Are Only 2 Ways to Stand Out: How to Be Remembered, Respected, and Chosen [SOLO SESH]In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan simplifies powerful ideas from psychology, behavioral science, and world experts into a playbook you can apply to influence yourself and others and create extraordinary success.He delves into why your brain is wired to fit in and be forgettable and how that instinct is quietly killing your brand, your influence.Howie shares the signs behind what it means to stand out. He explores the fear that keeps you invisible, then provides two proven ways for you to be remembered, respected, and ultimately chosen.
2026-01-2722 min
Influence AnyoneMulti-Award-Winning Author of "Using Behavioral Science in Marketing": How a Framed Cartoon Generated $68M in B2B RevenueIn this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Nancy Harhut, the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at HBT Marketing, and the author of the multi-award-winning Using Behavioral Science in Marketing. She's helped brands like AT&T, Bank of America, Nationwide, and Dell use behavioral science to drive revenue.They delve into the surprising ways human behavior actually works and how you can use it to influence ethically and effectively, whether you work with B2B or B2C.Nancy provides five easy-to-implement tactics people can use to instantly start taking advantage of b...
2026-01-201h 09
Influence AnyoneNeuromarketing Expert: Why Even Your Most Motivated Customers Are Bailing (and What To Do About It)In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Roger Dooley, one of the sharpest minds in behavioral science and marketing, and the author of Friction and Brainfluence. They delve into how to use effort, or the lack of it, as a weapon of influence.Roger provides ways for small businesses and solopreneurs to use AI and behavioral science principles to help them with their businesses. He also shares why even your most motivated customers will bail on you and what to do about it, as well as what every business gets wrong about th...
2026-01-1352 min
Influence AnyoneAward-Winning Neuroscientist on Peak Performance: The Hidden Systems Driving Your BehaviorIn this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Dr. Brynn Winegard, an award-winning neuroscientist, a former Fortune 500 marketing executive, and author of The Working Brain. Her specialty is translating complex neuroscience into practical performance strategies so you can lead, sell, and communicate better than your biology wants you to. They delve into how your outdated wiring sabotages your impact, and exactly how to reprogram it.Dr. Brynn provides key neuroscience insights that will have you changing your schedule right away. She shares how decisions are really made, what the actual prime time of...
2026-01-061h 14
Influence AnyoneThe Psychological Trap You Fall Into 100 Times a Day (And How You Can Use It with the 3Cs Framework)In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan simplifies powerful ideas from psychology, behavioral science, and world experts into a playbook you can apply to influence yourself and others and create extraordinary success. He delves into the first and most critical step of influencing anyone: getting someone to pay attention.Howie shares how to grab attention like the best marketers in the game without manipulation or gimmicks. He covers what curiosity really is, how your brain reacts to open loops, and how leaders can use this to connect, convert, and communicate mo...
2025-12-3017 min
Influence AnyoneEvolutionary Psychologist: “Sex, Status, and Survival” The Hidden Drivers of Human BehaviorIn this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Dr. Douglas Kenrick, an evolutionary psychologist and professor at Arizona State University, who has also worked with Dr. Robert Cialdini, the godfather of influence, over the years.They delve into the primal forces behind decision-making and the underlying reason why we do what we do.Dr. Kenrick provides the basic structure of evolved human motives and how to use them, along with the 7 principles of influence, to persuade others more effectively. He also shares a way to enjoy your work more and how you...
2025-12-2348 min
Influence AnyoneNeuroscientist to the Forbes CMO Council: This is Actually Where 90% of Buying Decisions Happen!How Can I help you?In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Pranav Yadav, the CEO of Neuro-Insight, a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, and a neuroscience advisor to the Forbes CMO Council. At Neuro-Insight, he helps brands decode what actually influences people by measuring subconscious brain activity to see what drives memory, emotion, and action.They delve into subconscious storytelling, memory encoding, and why language is the least interesting part of communication.Pranav shares practical neuroscience insights not only into how our memories are created, but into h...
2025-12-161h 00
Influence Anyone7-Fig Personal Brand Strategist: 3 Steps To Build a Brand Rooted in Who You're Becoming (Not Just What You're Selling)How Can I help you? In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Mike Kim, a top personal branding expert and bestselling author of You Are the Brand. He's helped seven and eight-figure entrepreneurs, like Donald Miller and John Maxwell, build influence without losing integrity.They delve into how to build a brand where people come to you and seek your guidance, and that's rooted in who you're becoming, not just what you're selling. Mike provides his 3-step framework for building a winning, authentic personal brand, tips on how to st...
2025-12-091h 14
Influence AnyoneThe Behavioring OS: Why People Really Say "Yes" and How You Can Influence Human BehaviorHow Can I help you? In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan simplifies powerful ideas from psychology, behavioral science, and world experts into a playbook you can apply to influence yourself and others and create extraordinary success.He delves into the Behavioring Operating System, a framework to influence human behavior intentionally, ethically, and effectively. Howie provides the six P.R.I.M.A.L. truths of human behavior, the five levers of influence – external, internal, emotional, rational, and relational –, and five questions to ask yourself before applying each of them.
2025-12-0221 min
Influence AnyoneThe Man Behind $2M in Creator Revenue: The One Influence Advantage AI Can’t ReplaceHow Can I help you? In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Jay Clouse. The founder of Creator Science has been helping creators earn trust at scale for over 8 years. He has a successful podcast, newsletter, and community. He has taught over 10,000 students how to be creators and has helped big names such as Pat Flynn and Ali Abdaal.They delve into the ins and outs of building and maintaining trust, what that looks like in practice for creators, and how they can avoid the biggest pitfalls in their...
2025-11-251h 00
Influence AnyoneUK's #1 Marketing Podcast Host: The Halo Effect & How Small Changes Can Drive Massive ResultsHow Can I help you?In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Phill Agnew, host of the UK's #1 Marketing Podcast, Nudge. He is a true master at turning behavioral science into simple marketing tactics.They delve into the real science of influence and discuss the most impactful strategies to get people to do what you want – ethically, of course.Phill debunks one of the most widely discussed behavioral science effects and shares the right conditions where tiny tweaks can drive massive action. He also provides th...
2025-11-181h 08
Influence AnyoneEx-Navy SEAL Commander: THIS Is Who You Are When Sh*t Hits The FanHow Can I help you?In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan sits down with former Navy SEAL and best-selling author Rich Diviney, a leader in human performance and elite team development. Known for his expertise in decoding human truth, Rich shares powerful insights on how attributes, not just skills, determine our success in high-stress, uncertain situations.Rich explains how mastering your internal world unlocks your ability to influence others, and most of all, yourself. He dives deep into the neuroscience of fear, the myth of "reaching your...
2025-11-1154 min
Influence AnyoneThe Hard Truth about Niching Down & How to Use Behavioral Science to Pick a Niche that Builds TractionHow Can I help you? In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan simplifies powerful ideas from psychology, behavioral science, and world experts into a playbook you can apply to influence yourself and others and create extraordinary success. He delves into one of the most emotionally charged, yet often missed and misunderstood, concepts in business: niching down.Howie clarifies what a niche really is, shares the three human truths that drive your resistance, and provides a framework called the Beachhead Commitment to help you choose your first profitable niche without overthinking.
2025-11-0425 min
Influence AnyoneCEO of The American Negotiation Institute Reveals Negotiation Principles Apple, Google & NASA Paid to LearnHow Can I help you?In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Kwame Christian, one of the world's leading voices on negotiation and difficult conversations. He's the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He's a bestselling author and the host of the #1 Negotiation podcast in the world, Negotiate Anything.They delve into the negotiations that matter most. That may have you thinking of boardrooms and big deals, but the hardest and most important negotiations we'll ever face are happening in our daily lives, with ourselves an...
2025-10-281h 08
Influence AnyoneGodfather of Influence: The Persuasion Principle that Resulted in a $700K Gift & The "Bible of Online Marketing"How Can I help you?Welcome to this new chapter of the podcast! In this special 50th episode, host Howie Chan interviews “The Godfather of Influence” himself, Dr. Robert Cialdini. He is the globally renowned psychologist behind "Influence", the book that sold over 5 million copies worldwide, and the man who made persuasion a science.They delve into the process of influence, Dr. Cialdini's groundbreaking findings, and what it takes to get people to say yes, even before you present the offer.Dr. Cialdini provides insights into his research and learning journey...
2025-10-211h 09
Influence AnyoneStorytelling for Business: How to Tell Stories That Make You UNFORGETTABLE [SOLO SESH]How Can I help you?Want prospects to become customers and passers-by to become fans?Sign up for Behavior Blueprint, my FREE 7-day email course.In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan delves into storytelling for business. But he isn't just telling you to tell your story; he's also teaching you how to do it successfully. The discussion emphasizes that stories don't have to be epic or crazy to be powerful. They just need to be from you.
2025-10-0711 min
Influence AnyoneManners and Etiquette: Outdated? Or The Ultimate Source of Influence? With Royalty Advisor William HansonHow Can I help you?In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews William Hanson, a leading authority on etiquette and influence who advises royalty, banks, and global brands. They explore how manners, often seen as outdated, help us connect across cultures, lead with influence, and simply be kind. William explains the difference between manners and etiquette and shares practical tips to show up with confidence, clarity, and connection in any setting.Episode Breakdown:02:41 How William handles others' opinions...
2025-09-301h 06
Influence AnyonePublic Speaking: He Turned Stutter into Fuel and Became the 2000 World Champion of Public Speaking with Legend Ed TateHow Can I help you?Want prospects to become customers and passers-by to become fans?Sign up for Behavior Blueprint, my FREE 7-day email course.In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Ed Tate, the 2000 World Champion of Public Speaking and the go-to coach for corporations, entrepreneurs, and leaders who need to win hearts and minds in high-stakes moments.Ed provides the tools to help you create a memorable opening, the steps to rejection-proof your pitch, his recipe fo...
2025-09-231h 12
Influence AnyoneNew Leadership: Turn Your Worst Boss Moments Into Leadership Growth with Legend Mita MallickHow Can I help you?Want 75 hacks to become more charismatic?Get your FREE copy of my Charisma Tactical Toolkit.In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Mita Mallick, a powerhouse executive, a LinkedIn Top Voice, a trusted advisor to some of the biggest brands on the planet, and a best-selling author and speaker. They delve into what makes a boss bad, and how we can flip the script so that bad behavior becomes a blueprint for better leadership.Th...
2025-09-1657 min
Influence AnyoneInfluence With Ease: The Truth? Humans Are Lazy. Here's How to Make Things EASY and Drive Behavior [SOLO SESH]How Can I help you?Want prospects to become customers and passers-by to become fans?Sign up for Behavior Blueprint, my FREE 7-day email course.In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan delves into one of the most powerful and most overlooked human truths: ease. The discussion emphasizes that, ultimately, humans are lazy and will always choose the easiest option over the best one.Howie shares the reason why our brains are wired to take the pa...
2025-09-0916 min
Influence AnyoneEmpathy: 5 Steps to Develop DEEP EMPATHY and Fuel Leadership, Trust, and Innovation with Legend Rob VolpeHow Can I help you?Want prospects to become customers and passers-by to become fans?Sign up for Behavior Blueprint, my FREE 7-day email course.In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Rob Volpe, the empathy activist. He is the Founder and Chairman of Ignite 360, an award-winning, best-selling author, and he empowers people to build empathy and be better at the work they do and the people they are.They delve deep into empathy, what it is and...
2025-08-261h 10
Influence AnyoneGrowth and Success: BRAGGING is Not a Dirty Word, It's A Path to OPPORTUNITY with Legend Lisa BraggHow Can I help you?Want to go from unknown to unforgettable in 44 simple steps?Check out my Personal Brand Checklist.In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Lisa Bragg, a strategic visibility expert, a former broadcast journalist turned entrepreneur, and author of Bragging Rights. They delve into how great work won't speak for itself and how self-advocacy is the superpower that will allow you to be seen, to influence, lead, and create lasting impact.The discussion emphasizes...
2025-08-191h 10
Influence AnyoneBranding: Define Your Unique Edge, Start Showing Up Differently, and Become UNFORGETTABLE [SOLO SESH]How Can I help you?Want to go from unknown to unforgettable in 44 simple steps?Check out my Personal Brand Checklist.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 your brain fights against being different, why being unique is...
2025-08-1218 min
Influence AnyoneInfluence: How Persuasion Can Lead to Happiness and the Three Must Haves to Influence Without Manipulation with Legend Brian AhearnHow Can I help you?Want prospects to become customers and passers-by to become fans?Sign up for Behavior Blueprint, my FREE 7-day email course.In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Brian Ahearn, one of only a dozen people in the world certified to teach Dr. Robert Cialdini's method, and who has trained thousands of professionals on how to ethically move people to action.They delve into how to become more persuasive by serving instead of manipulating, as...
2025-08-051h 11
Influence AnyoneInfluence: The BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE Secrets to Higher Profits, More Yeses, and Bulletproof Goals with Legend Melina PalmerHow Can I help you?Want to go from unknown to unforgettable in 44 simple steps?Check out my Personal Brand Checklist.In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Melina Palmer, the founder of The Brainy Business and the translator between brain science and business strategy. They delve into how behavioral science can make you more influential in business and beyond.The discussion emphasizes that true influence lies in understanding how people think, not just what they say. Melina unlock...
2025-07-291h 06
Influence AnyoneInfluence: Become a Powerful LEADER and INFLUENCER By Creating a Speak-Up Culture with Legend Stephen ShedletzkyHow Can I help you?Want to go from unknown to unforgettable in 44 simple steps?Check out my Personal Brand Checklist.In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Stephen Shedletzky, a global keynote speaker, a leadership coach, and the author of Speak Up Culture, a book that's redefining how we think about psychological safety and organizational influence. They delve into leadership, influence, and, more specifically, how to create a speak-up culture that empowers and impacts change, whether in one...
2025-07-221h 07
Influence AnyoneInfluence: Change Behavior Without Resistance With This Identity-Driven INFLUENCE Framework [SOLO SESH]How Can I help you?Want prospects to become customers and passers-by to become fans?Sign up for Behavior Blueprint, my FREE 7-day email course.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 identity-driven influence. The discussion emphasizes that...
2025-07-1512 min
Influence AnyoneStorytelling for Business: HACK the Science of Perfect Storytelling with TED Speaker Karen EberHow Can I help you?In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Karen Eber, a storyteller, author, TED and Keynote speaker, and leadership consultant who has educated and inspired over three million globally. They delve into storytelling for business - and the fact that it's not just an art, it's also a science that can be applied to amplify your message and move people, not just inform them.The discussion emphasizes that great storytelling isn't about you, it's about your audience and truly connecting wi...
2025-07-081h 08
Influence AnyoneLifelong Growth: Unlock the Life You Actually WANT! with Simon Alexander OngHow Can I help you?Want to go from unknown to unforgettable in 44 simple steps?Check out my Personal Brand Checklist.In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Simon Alexander, a life coach, a bestselling author, speaker, and guide for thousands of people seeking more energy, more clarity, and more impact.They delve into how you can step away from being a minor character in someone else's journey and step into being the hero of the story you ac...
2025-07-011h 01
Influence AnyoneThe Teamwork Doctor: Unlock Performance From Any Seat at the Table with Liane DaveyHow Can I help you?Want prospects to become customers and passers-by to become fans?Sign up for Behavior Blueprint, my FREE 7-day email course.In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Dr. Liane Davey, also known as the team doctor. She's the one companies call when teams start breaking down, falling sick, and going off the deep end.They delve into what makes a team work well, why yours might be going sideways, and what you can do to...
2025-06-241h 04
Influence AnyoneBrand Messaging: 3 Simple MESSAGING Hacks That Will Open More Doors and Wallets [SOLO SESH]How Can I help you?In this episode of The Legend Effect, host Howie Chan delves into easy and ethical ways in which we can change minds and influence a yes if we put in the effort, because your next big opportunity could hinge on a single word (or even letter).The discussion emphasizes how small changes can affect large outcomes. Howie provides three tiny changes that you can make to your messaging and communication that will open more doors and wallets and lead to greater impact.
2025-06-1712 min
Influence AnyoneBuyer Psychology: Game-Changing Concepts to Build AUTHORITY and Get People to Buy What You Sell with Legend Katelyn BourgoinHow Can I help you?In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Katelyn Bourgoin, the buyer psychologist, creator of the acclaimed Why We Buy newsletter, who has built an audience of 280,000 marketing geeks around the world.They delve into Katelyn's tough but life-changing journey of building and shutting down a venture-backed startup, creating a new path that aligned with her dreams, as well as some game-changing buyer psychology concepts to help you build authority and become influential.The discussion emphasizes the importance of garnering the ri...
2025-06-101h 13
Influence AnyoneBusiness Storytelling: Discover, Clarify, and Share Stories That STICK and SELL (Better Than AI) with Intrigue Legend Sam HornHow Can I help you?In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Sam Horn, founder of the Intrigue Agency, an award-winning author, sought-after keynote speaker, and a true legend when it comes to business storytelling and intrigue.They delve into the nitty-gritty details of storytelling, sharing effective techniques to tap into your unique stories–and hook and hinge them back to your audience. The discussion emphasizes that clarity is a superpower no matter what you're creating.Sam provides a step...
2025-06-031h 12
Influence AnyonePersonal Development: Embrace Your Weird, Redefine Failure, and Unlock Lifelong GROWTH with Growth Legend Frankie RussoHow Can I help you?In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Frankie Russo, a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record for using Imagination and Ingenuity to foster continuous growth.They delve into what's missing for you to truly find what lights you up and gives you a competitive edge: your weird. They also touch upon the concept of failure as a gift, the incredible power of your child self, and what it takes to unlock your growth. The discussion emphasizes that neither knowing your WHY...
2025-05-2754 min
Influence AnyonePersonal Branding at Work: 3 Steps to Build a Professional Brand That Gets You Noticed and RecognizedHow Can I help you?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 how to build a magnetic personal brand at work, or professional brand, without being self-promotional, fake, or loud. The discussion emphasizes that if you're not shaping your brand intentionally, it's being shaped fo...
2025-05-2010 min
Influence AnyoneInfluence: The INFLUENCE Equation That is Proven to Work When Evidence and Economics Fail with Influence Legend Steve MartinHow Can I help you?In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Steve Martin, an expert on influence and persuasion and the CEO of Influence At Work, who learned and closely collaborated with the godfather of persuasion, Dr. Robert Cialdini.They delve into how the answer isn’t always more data and what it actually takes to ethically persuade someone, the difference between winning the argument and winning the outcome, and the power of story for bringing someone to your side. The discussion emphasizes that having a co...
2025-05-131h 12
Influence AnyoneHow Humor Can Save Your Career and Relationships with Kate DavisHow Can I help you?In this episode of The Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan welcomes comedian, keynote speaker, and human connection expert Kate Davis to explore the transformative role of humor in leadership and communication. With decades of experience helping organizations break down barriers through levity, Kate shares how public speaking tips grounded in humor can lead to deeper trust, creativity, and a more authentic connection at work.They dive into how to bring humor into the workplace even if you’re not naturally funny, how to us...
2025-05-061h 01
Influence AnyoneSay LESS and Get MORE With Fotini Iconomopoulos, The NegotiatorHow Can I help you?In this episode of the Legend Effect, host Howie Chan interviews Fotini Iconomopoulos, known as THE negotiator, she teaches negotiation with empathy, strategy, and a lot of real talk, and has taught thousands how to win without making others lose.They delve into negotiating effectively, with lasting positive results, not just in business, but in life. Be prepared to never think of negotiation the same way again. The discussion emphasizes that good negotiations are those in which both sides walk away satisfied, rather than just one....
2025-04-2959 min
Influence AnyoneSuccess Mindset: Push Through PAIN and Discomfort and Become the LEGEND You Already Are [SOLO SESH]How Can I help you?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 how feeling pain, whether mental, emotional, or physical, might be the clearest sign that you’re on the right path. Embracing that can be the first step toward fostering a success mindset.Th...
2025-04-2212 min
Influence AnyoneLINKEDIN Master Jasmin Alić Gives a Masterclass On How to Attract Endless OpportunitiesHow Can I help you?In this episode, host Howie Chan interviews Jasmin (Jay) Alić, THE LinkedIn coach, who rewrote the entire LinkedIn playbook by leading with generosity, relationship, and authenticity.They delve into a whole new way of looking at LinkedIn, the fact that this platform can actually flip your trajectory, and how to get you there. The discussion emphasizes the impact of having a strong personal brand on LinkedIn.Jasmin provides the strategies needed to build a strong personal brand on LinkedIn, how to approach clients for smooth c...
2025-04-1550 min
Influence AnyoneLeaving Corporate Life: UNCAGE Yourself From a System That No Longer Serves You and Thrive with Life Design Legend Matt DoanHow Can I help you?In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Matt Doan, who successfully designed and executed his escape from corporate life and now helps others also make their transition on their own terms.They delve into what most people get wrong about quitting, why passive income won't save you, and how to mentally graduate from the corporate world before you actually leave.The discussion emphasizes that there’s hope: you can take control, leave a job that no longer serves you...
2025-04-081h 05
Influence AnyoneHealing and Transformation: What is High Magick & How to UNBLOCK Your Path and The Power of Core Values with Legend Sonal BhaskaranHow Can I help you?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 iden...
2025-04-011h 13
Influence AnyoneInfluencing Behavior: Your Audience Is Playing a STATUS GAME. Will You Help Them WIN or Continue MISSING the Mark? [SOLO SESH]How Can I help you?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 ca...
2025-03-2510 min
Influence AnyonePerformance Mindset: Rewire Your Brain for Peak Performance & Become More Magnetic, Persuasive, and Unstoppable with Legend Collin HendersonHow Can I help you?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 disr...
2025-03-181h 02
Influence AnyonePublic Speaking Skills: Overcome Stage Fright and Become a MEMORABLE SPEAKER with Public Speaking Legend Nausheen ChenHow Can I help you?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 tr...
2025-03-111h 08
Influence AnyoneStorytelling for Business: The TRUTH About What It Means to Be Human And The Secret to INFLUENCE with Legend Will StorrHow Can I help you?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 and leverage storytelling for business success.The discussion emphasizes that we are a story and we all live in a story world. Will provides valuable insights into wh...
2025-03-0450 min
Influence AnyoneSelling: How You STOP Feeling Salesy When You START Focusing On Service [SOLO SESH]How Can I help you?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...
2025-02-2511 min
Influence AnyoneEnvironment Design: Feel Better & ATTRACT What You Need into Your Life with Feng Shui Legend Marie DiamondHow Can I help you?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...
2025-02-1858 min
Influence AnyoneMemory Mastery: How to TRAIN YOUR BRAIN, Sharpen FOCUS, and Become UNFORGETABLE with 6x U.S. Memory Champion Nelson DellisHow Can I help you?In this episode of The Legend Effect, host Howie Chan interviews Nelson Dellis, a 4x U.S. Memory Champion, brain performance coach, and author, about how to unlock the full potential of your mind through memory training.Nelson breaks down the myths about memory and shares how anyone—yes, anyone—can develop powerful mental focus, strengthen recall, and apply memory techniques to improve public speaking, personal branding, and everyday effectiveness.His story of going from average memory to world-class comp...
2025-02-111h 06
Influence AnyoneBrand Identity: Boost your CREATIVITY and Become IRREPLACEABLE with Logo Designer Legend James MartinHow Can I help you?In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews James Martin, a.k.a Made by James, the ultimate champion of the everyday designer and one of the most prolific logo identity designers on the planet. They delve into how we can become more creative and irreplaceable in the face of AI and fierce competition.The discussion emphasizes how staying true to yourself is key to attracting the right people and opportunities. James gives us an unfiltered tour of his mind, incl...
2025-02-041h 04
Influence AnyoneValue Proposition: STOP LOSING MONEY and Start ATTRACTING the Right Opportunities and People [SOLO SESH]How Can I help you?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 the best strategies and ideas from scientific studies and the legends among us so you can live your version of legendary.He delves into how to craft a clear and compelling value proposition that sets you apart and attracts the right opportunities and people. The discussion emphasizes the importance of standing out instead of blending in.
2025-01-2810 min
Influence AnyoneSpeaking Skills: The Surprising POWER of AWKWARDNESS & How You Can Harness It with Workplace Performance Legend Henna PryorHow Can I help you?In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Henna Pryor, a Workplace Performance Expert, a 2x TEDx speaker, a regular expert columnist for Inc. Magazine, and a best-selling author. If you're looking to improve your speaking skills, listen up! Howie and Henna delve into what embracing awkwardness really entails, the skills now being lost in the modern era that we need to recreate in the workplace, and what it looks like to make big career pivots.The discussion emphasizes how fe...
2025-01-2156 min
Influence AnyoneCommunication Skills: Learn the TRUTH Behind the Lies You Have Been Told About Body Language With Legend Blake EastmanHow Can I help you?In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Blake Eastman, former professional poker player and the founder of the Nonverbal Group, a behavioral research and education company teaching people to better communicate and thrive in social interactions.They delve into Blake’s journey to becoming the human behavior and communications expert he is, effective communication skills, the hard-earned lessons he got when his father was diagnosed with ALS, behind the scenes stories, and, of course, poker.Th...
2025-01-141h 12
Influence AnyoneMental Health & Relationships: The ONE TECHNIQUE That Will Transform Your Life with Science Writer Legend David RobsonHow Can I help you?In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews David Robson, one of the most prolific science writers out there, with thousands of articles and three bestsellers. They delve into strategies backed by scientific research to help you better manage your mental health and build stronger relationships.The discussion emphasizes how your mindset can transform your life. David provides tools that will help you leverage stress, curb self-doubt, and quickly form deeper connections. He also shares his most impactful psychological effect...
2025-01-071h 01
Influence AnyoneStorytelling for Business: Unleash the HIDDEN Power of Your Most Vulnerable Moments with Storytelling Legend Ash RathodHow Can I help you?In this episode of the Legend Letters Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Ash Rathod, a storyteller, founder, and LinkedIn instructor of his 6P storytelling framework. They delve into how stories helped Ash emerge from the darkness and build the strongest relationships with his audience.The discussion emphasizes the power of storytelling and vulnerability for people building their brand, influence, and business. Ash provides a storytelling framework and tips to help anyone create memorable and engaging stories that change hearts and minds, and he reflects on...
2024-12-2356 min
Influence AnyoneCareer Reinvention: From Touring with Rock Bands to Tech Marketing Leader — How to PIVOT with Purpose with PMM Legend Harvey LeeHow Can I help you?In this episode of The Legend Effect, host Howie Chan interviews Harvey Lee, Top 10 PMM Consultant & #1 LinkedIn PMM Creator, and a legend in both the rock and roll and gaming industries. They delve into Harvey’s stories from his time in the music industry, including when he became the impromptu bassist for the band he was touring with, how he made his way to the video game industry, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.The discussion emphasizes the power of passion, authenticity, giving it yo...
2024-12-101h 11
Influence AnyoneRecruiting & Job Searching: How to STOP Being a Job Search Victim and Get Your Power BACK with Career Strategy Legend Loren GreiffHow Can I help you?In this episode of The Legend Effect, host Howie Chan interviews Loren Greiff, an Executive Career Strategist who is ending career victimization by elevating, accelerating, and celebrating one executive at a time. They delve into the ugly realities of the recruiting and job searching world and what Loren is doing to hack the system to get her clients in the position they want in 4 to 7 months—and earning 40% to 70% more.The discussion emphasizes the importance of unconventional job search strategies in an increasingly complex wor...
2024-11-2659 min
Influence AnyoneAudience Building: How to GROW Your Influence and Brand on Linkedin Like a TRUE Rockstar with Linkedin Legend Sam BrowneHow Can I help you?In this episode of The Legend Effect, host Howie Chan interviews Sam Browne, who went from an almost bonafide rockstar to a full-time entrepreneur and LinkedIn Master. They delve into the secret sauce behind his different creative pursuits.The discussion emphasizes the importance of being passionate about what you do. Sam Browne shares about his days as a rock star and provides his expertise to get you started on the road to LinkedIn success. He might also get you thinking differently about what you...
2024-11-1258 min
Influence AnyoneMastering Influence: The #1 SKILL That Will Define Your Future with Silicon Valley Legend Michael MargolisHow Can I help you?In this episode of the Legend Letters Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Michael Margolis, CEO of Storied, Inc, a Silicon Valley storyteller, best-selling author and innovation expert. He’s a go-to advisor for top executives at Google, Meta, Salesforce, Uber, and NASA. His narrative frameworks are regularly used by those who want to master influence at scale – whether you need to get investment, buy-in, or alignment. Michael shares his journey as a misfit and disruptor. The discussion emphasizes why storytelling matters so much in this attention econ...
2024-10-291h 08
Influence AnyoneNegotiation Skills: The ONE THING You Need to Win Any Negotiation & Become A World-Class Communicator with Negotiation Legend Scott WalkerHow Can I help you?In this episode of The Legend Effect, host Howie Chan talks with Scott Walker, a veteran kidnap-for-ransom negotiator with over 300 cases under his belt. Scott has used decades of experience to develop a unique understanding of what makes people think, feel, and act—specifically in times of adversity, conflict, and uncertainty. In this conversation, Scott shares insights from his career in high-stakes negotiations. They discuss how some negotiation skills translate to everyday scenarios like business negotiations and family interactions. Scott also recounts his personal journey from a p...
2024-10-151h 07
Influence AnyonePersonal Development: The Untold TRUTH About Finding Purpose and Living with Clarity with Personal Development Legend Lan PhanHow Can I help you?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 sh...
2024-10-151h 02
Influence AnyoneProductivity Hacks: How to Become Indistractable, Master Your Focus, and Take Control of Your Attention with Productivity Legend Nir EyalHow Can I help you?In this episode of The Legend Effect, host Howie Chan interviews legendary productivity expert and bestselling author Nir Eyal, whose book Indistractable has become a must-read for anyone serious about reclaiming their focus, managing attention, and building high-performance habits. If you're looking for REAL science-backed productivity hacks, hit play right now!Nir shares science-backed strategies for mastering your productivity mindset, defeating internal triggers, and avoiding the tech-driven traps that sabotage your time management and productivity. You'll learn how to design an environment that supports...
2024-10-151h 07
Influence AnyoneIntroducing: Influence Anyone with Howie ChanInfluence Anyone is a show about the science of influencing human behavior — ethically, strategically, and at scale.Each episode features conversations with world-class thinkers and practitioners in psychology, persuasion, storytelling, leadership, negotiation, and behavioral science — including voices like Dr. Robert Cialdini, Will Storr, Nir Eyal, Sam Horn, Paco Underhill and other architects of influence.You’ll hear:• The hidden forces that drive human decisions• The psychology of trust, status, and attraction• Practical systems to influence prospects, teams, and ourselvesHosted by Howie Chan, brand and influence psychology nerd, this show is abou...
2024-10-0902 min
Healthy Brand with Howie ChanEP. 0 Healthy Brands with Howie Chan TRAILERMy name is Howie Chan, and my purpose is to help build the healthiest brands on the planet so we can all live healthier and happier. In this podcast, I will be interviewing the brightest and the most inspiring people in the healthcare space about the company brands and product brands they are building. My job is to uncover lessons, tools, and inspiration to help healthcare marketers, communicators, and business leaders accelerate their careers and their brands.I hope you join me on this journey!For more information, click HEREHow I...
2022-07-2101 min