Ep #139: Lan Phan: How to Turn Your Big Obstacle Into Your Biggest Opportunity

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Lan Phan opens up about losing her dream job and turning that obstacle into her biggest opportunity. Learn how she turned her fear into purpose, found her true calling, and how you can follow her blueprint to change your own life for the better!

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, I welcome Lan Phan, the author of "Do This Daily" and CEO of Community of Seven. Lan shares how she built a new, meaningful life after experiencing a career setback in a thriving corporate career that left her questioning everything. Rising fast on the executive track, Lan was recruited by Fortune Magazine to build a startup within the company. Just as she was beginning to bring her vision to life, the pandemic hit. In an instant, everything changed. Lan got laid off, suddenly was grappling with fear and uncertainty, and forced to let go of the team she just started to build. What followed was a period of soul-searching and deep self-reflection that ultimately led her to a profound shift in perspective.

Lan opens up about the emotional turmoil she experienced during this time. She describes how she struggled with feelings of loss, depression, and fear as she questioned her self-worth. A pivotal moment came when her young daughter, with simple yet powerful words, reminded her that her identity was not tied to a job title.

With honesty and vulnerability, Lan shares how she began to reframe her mindset, focusing not on what she had lost but on how she could serve others. This shift in focus became the foundation for her new path. She founded Community of Seven, initially starting as a support group for her former team members, which has since grown into a global brand dedicated to democratizing training and development for all.

Lan walks us through the concept of Ikigai, a Japanese term meaning "reason for being," which is at the core of her personal and professional transformation. She explains how finding the balance between what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for is essential to leading a fulfilled life.

Lan provides powerful insights into how to navigate the balance between spirituality and strategy. She stresses that it’s not just about finding your passion, but also about taking intentional action to live it. Lan emphasizes the need for a mindset shift to overcome fear and self-doubt. She discusses the importance of daily habits and how small actions can lead to transformative changes over time. Her book, "Do This Daily," is designed to help people not just identify their purpose, but also live it through simple, practical steps that can be incorporated into everyday life.

Through her story, Lan teaches that life doesn’t necessarily get easier, but we become stronger. She emphasizes that negative emotions should not be feared, but rather seen as guideposts, guiding us through a tunnel toward the light on the other side.

Tune in to hear Lan's powerful story and her tips

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Capitoli

1. Introduction of Business Growth Architect Show (00:00:00)

2. Meet Lan Phan, CEO of Community of SEVEN and Author of Do This Daily (00:01:43)

3. How Losing Lan Phan’s Dream Job Led to Building a Community of Purpose (00:02:22)

4. How Shifting Lan Phan’s Focus to Helping Others Pulled Her Out of Darkness (00:06:43)

5. How Small Daily Steps Can Lead to Transformation (00:09:39)

6. Balancing Passion, Pay, and the World's Needs Through Ikigai (00:15:40)

7. How Intentionality, Mindset, and Daily Actions Shape Your Life (00:21:50)

8. Channeling Wisdom as Both a Teacher and Student in Life’s Journey (00:28:17)