Redefining Success Beyond Titles and Material Gains with Lan Phan

By Andy Storch | March 12, 2024

When your intentionality in life is like that address in the gps, and what matters most to you is service or being with your family...if you don't prioritize that, if you're not intentional about it, other things will take the space.

If you're seeking a life filled with purpose, success, and happiness, Lan Phan, guest on the Talent Development Think Tank podcast, offers powerful insights in her new book and this enlightening episode. Let's explore actionable steps to redefine success on your own terms:

Identifying Your Core Values

Success begins with knowing what truly matters to you. Reflect on your values and principles. What do you stand for? What legacy do you wish to leave behind? Lan Phan believes that congruency between your values and actions is key. Start by listing your top values and consider how your current lifestyle aligns with them.

Embracing the Right Mindset

Your mindset can shape your destiny. Cultivate a mindset that embraces challenges, continuous learning, and the realization that failure is part of growth. Let go of societal expectations and comparisons. Instead, focus on impacting lives positively, as highlighted by both Phan and Storch in the podcast.

Practicing Consistency in Change

Change doesn't happen overnight. It requires consistent effort. Implement small daily habits that are in line with your values and goals. Lan Phan urges the importance of consistent actions, no matter how minor they may seem, to achieve long-term transformation.

Evolving Continuously

Your journey doesn't end with setting values and habits. It's about evolving and growing constantly. Stay open to new ideas, perspectives, and opportunities to learn. Lan's journey of starting her business, Community of Seven, demonstrates the importance of evolution and service to others.

Reflecting and Reprioritizing

Take time to reassess your life regularly. Andy Storch encourages reflection on what truly matters. Do your actions align with your stated priorities? Be intentional with your time, ensuring you're moving towards your version of fulfillment.

Balancing Passion and Financial Stability

Understand the trade-off between following your passion and financial necessity. Lan Phan addresses the equilibrium of pursuing a career that feeds your soul while ensuring financial stability. It's about finding the sweet spot where passion and practicality meet.

Nurturing Health and Well-Being

Finally, prioritize your health. Both Phan and Storch underscore the mantra 'health is wealth,' especially when developing others. Invest in your physical, mental, and emotional well-being to sustain your pursuit of success, happiness, and purpose.
By following these steps inspired by Lan Phan’s philosophies and conversation with Andy Storch on Talent Development Think Tank, you can begin to craft a life that's not only successful on paper but genuinely rewarding and fulfilling. Remember, it's a personal journey, and success is defined by you.
Be sure to listen to the full episode on the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast!

Lan Phan is an author and speaker known for her expertise in purpose, mindset, and continuous improvement. Her expertise has made her a sought-after consultant for Fortune 500 companies, where she advises CEOs, and C-Suite executives to help them navigate the dynamic realms of business and innovation.

Her thought leadership can be found in prestigious publications like The Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Money. And her new book, Do This Daily: Secrets for Finding Success, Happiness, and Purpose in Work and Life” comes out April 2 and promises to help readers completely redefining how they approach life and work.

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About Andy Storch

Andy Storch is an author, consultant, coach, speaker and facilitator on a mission to get the most out of life and inspire others to do the same. He is the author of the book, Own Your Career Own Your Life, which is designed to help professionals stop drifting and take control of their futures. Andy is also the host of three podcasts, including The Talent Development Hot Seat; Own Your Career; and My NFT Journey. He is the co-founder and host of The Talent Development Think Tank Conference and Community as well as the host of the Talent Development Virtual Summit. Andy has consulted and taught strategy, sales, leadership, finance, and innovation to business leaders all over the world including companies like Salesforce.com, Oracle, Google, Toyota, State Farm, Red Bull, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, HP, Sony, Cisco, Tiffany & Co and others. Andy holds an MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business where he served as President of the MBA program and a BS from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) His purpose is to love and support his family and to impact the world by inspiring people to stop drifting, take control and live life with Intention. He is a husband and father of two kids and lives in Orlando, Florida, USA.