Claudia Chan on the Quiet Crisis Behind High Achievers and Success

In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I sit down with my friend Claudia Chan, an award-winning serial entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and Whole-Self Leadership™ coach. She has dedicated half of her life to empowering women and the cultures in which they work and live. Her B2B company, S.H.E GLOBL, has focused on coaching entrepreneurs and corporations to be changemakers. Over the last decade, her annual S.H.E. Summit has convened 600 renowned speakers from over 400 companies, including Morgan Stanley, ESPN, Google, Bacardi Global, and PepsiCo. In this episode, we delve into her concept of the 'Invisible Epidemic,' exploring the hidden burnout and anxiety that plague high achievers. Claudia shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind her focus on Whole-Self Leadership™ and faith. We discuss the cognitive patterns driving burnout, the importance of aligning outward performance with inner truth, and Claudia's IHAC framework for creating a more fulfilling life. Tune in to learn how to lead your life with wholeness and passion. 00:00 Introduction to Leave Your Mark 00:34 Meet Claudia Chan: Leadership Coach and Speaker 01:01 The Invisible Epidemic: Burnout and Anxiety 03:26 Understanding the Mind-Body Connection 04:55 Patterns in High Performers 06:37 The Burnout Baller and Major Life Transitions 10:36 Aligning Outward Performance with Inner Truth 12:30 The IHAC Framework: Imagination, Healing, Alignment 17:17 The Bridge to a New Paradigm 18:02 The Courage to Create the Future 18:57 Unfulfilled Potential and Low-Grade Depression 20:16 Leading Your Own Life 21:09 Balancing Multiple Roles and Avoiding Burnout 24:13 The Importance of Passion-Driven Work 25:00 Energy Management and Productivity 30:00 The Role of Family and Heritage 31:36 Defining Success and Wholeness 33:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts