#392 Robert MacPhee: From Parking Cars to Coaching Clarity—Lessons from a Chicken Soup Insider — Part Two
Robert MacPhee didn’t start out teaching values—he started out parking cars. But somewhere between the valet stand and becoming Jack Canfield’s right-hand man (yes, that Chicken Soup guy), Robert found his lane. Now the author of Living a Values-Based Life, he’s guiding people to stop driving in circles and finally align their actions with what truly matters.In this second half of the series, Robert breaks down how to live out your values in everyday life—not just name them. We dig into why values change with life stages, what to do after you’ve identified your top five, and how to keep them visible and active as your world evolves. If you’ve ever felt stuck, misaligned, or unsure what to prioritize, this episode gives you the clarity compass you didn’t know you needed.Key Highlights of Our Interviews:Why It’s So Hard to Define Our Own Values“Most people’s initial list of values often reflects what they think others want to hear.”We’re conditioned to impress, not reflect—until we learn how to tune out the noise and tune into what really matters.How a Values-Based Life Can Improve Work“Clarity about values doesn’t just make personal life better—it’s transformative for work too.”Whether it’s contribution, integrity, or service, values-aligned action makes work more purposeful and less draining.Do Values Change Over Time? The Short Answer: Yes.“What mattered in high school may be worlds apart from your sixties or seventies.”Life events—from caregiving to career pivots—reshape our internal compass. Values aren’t static; they evolve with us.Keeping Values Visible“Have them on your phone, your mirror, your nightstand—whatever it takes.”Don’t just declare your values. Revisit them, reflect on them, and let them guide your daily decisions.Borrowing Values When You Need Them“Discipline and strength may not be on your list—but sometimes, you’ll need to call them in.”Complementary values can be summoned in certain seasons—without betraying your core.The 4 A’s: A Framework for Application“Assess, pick an Area, choose Actions, and create Accountability.”Robert’s system helps you go from intention to implementation—because without action, it’s just a nice conversation.____________________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Robert MacPhee
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#391 Robert MacPhee: From Parking Cars to Coaching Clarity—Lessons from a Chicken Soup Insider — Part One
Before he was coaching CEOs or co-creating workshops with Jack Canfield, Robert MacPhee was parking cars. That detour became a defining feature—not a footnote.In Part One, Robert shares his unlikely path from backstage support to clarity coach. We explore why most people struggle to name their values, how he built the “Excellent Decisions” framework, and why aligning your choices with your core values is less about woo-woo ideals and more about long-term clarity.Forget vibes—this episode is about learning to steer your life with your own internal compass.Key Highlights of Our Interviews:From Jack Canfield to Clarity Coach“I had the great pleasure of working with Jack Canfield for close to 10 years… and then I developed Excellent Decisions, about making choices from vision and values.”How working with the Chicken Soup for the Soul co-founder led Robert to create his own framework for alignment and success.The Definition of Values (Without the Fluff)“Our values are what’s most important to us… the areas we want to put time and attention on, and how we want to show up in the world.”Robert demystifies “values” into two key categories—priorities and ways of being—and why this distinction matters.Dust-Free and Proud: How Values Show Up at Work“One company literally listed ‘dust-free’ as a core value—because they cared deeply about being a good neighbor.”A surprising story about a construction company that proves values don’t need to be lofty—they just need to be lived.A Workshop, a Wake-Up Call, and 35 Pounds Lost“She just got clear that health mattered. Seven weeks later, she lost 35 pounds.”Why values clarity can be more powerful than any diet plan, productivity hack, or goal-setting framework.Why Most People Can’t Name Their Values“Schools don’t teach it. Parents rarely do. We’re basically flying blind through life.”Robert explains why we inherit others’ values by default—and how to break the cycle with conscious exploration.____________________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Robert MacPhee
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#390 Erin Diehl: From Talk Show Dreams to a Business Built on Bombing — Part Two
Part Two.The queen of corporate improv is back—and this time, we’re going deeper into the messy, magnificent art of failing forward. In this episode, Erin Diehl shares her Worst Terrifying Failure (aka WTF moment): how the pandemic brought her business to a standstill, her body to a breakdown, and her mindset to a crossroads. But instead of spiraling, she built a comeback rooted in self-healing, radical joy, and a step-by-step method called MOVE ON.From chronic pain to corporate reinvention, this episode is a masterclass in resilience—with punchlines. Spoiler: the joke’s not on you. It’s for you.Key Highlights of Our Interview:WTF = Worst Terrifying Failure “2020 was my crash course in failure.” Erin unpacks the three Ps—pivoting, people-pleasing, and pain—and how they nearly broke her until she rebuilt with purpose, priorities, and peace.Marinate: Sit With It, Not In It“Failure isn’t a bruise—it’s a process.” Erin’s MOVE ON method starts with pausing and processing, not pushing through.Own It: Forgive and Face the Thought Worms“80% of our thoughts are negative—and we repeat 95% of them.” Learn how Erin rewired her mental patterns with self-compassion and honesty.Verify the Lessons & Evaluate the Plan“Every faceplant teaches you something—if you’re paying attention.” Erin explains how reflection plus action equals transformation.Observe and Next Failure: Keep Going“The N stands for the Next Failure—because there will be one.” Erin’s method is built for real life, where the next curveball is always around the corner.Joy as a Strategy, Not a Side Effect“My goal every day is to feel good—because if I don’t, I can’t help anyone else.” Erin closes with a message on generosity, energy, and the contagious power of a smile.________________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Erin Diehl
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#389 Erin Diehl: From Talk Show Dreams to a Business Built on Bombing — Part One
Before Erin Diehl was training Fortune 500 teams to think on their feet, she was juggling job fairs by day and Second City by night.In Part One, we go back to the origin story—how a recruiting job collided with a comedy stage and sparked a business idea no one saw coming. From cold pitching United Airlines with zero credentials to redefining ROI as “Return on Objective,” Erin shares how improv became her leadership laboratory. Along the way, we talk about joy, failure, and what really happens when you turn your side hustle into your full-time mission.Key Highlights of Our Interview:From Stage Lights to Slide Decks“I was working in recruiting by day and performing improv by night. Eventually, I realized improv wasn’t just funny—it was functional.”How Erin’s stagecraft became a corporate tool.United We Improv“My first client was United Airlines—and I didn’t even have a logo yet.”How one bold pitch turned into a paid pilot and a new career.In the Business of Joy“I just knew I wanted to help people and bring joy.”Why Erin sees her work as more than training—it’s emotional transformation.Forget ROI, Focus on ROO“We don’t measure ROI—we measure ROO: Return on Objective.”How Improve It tailors every session to real business outcomes.From Talk Show Dreams to Leadership Teams“I wanted to be Oprah. I ended up helping people lead better lives through improv.”The full-circle moment that turned childhood dreams into professional purpose.________________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Erin Diehl
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#388 Todd Davis: Inside 30 Years at FranklinCovey—What Most Leaders Still Get Wrong — Part Two
In a world obsessed with AI, automation, and the next big tech trend, Todd Davis believes human intelligence is more valuable than ever.Sure, AI can crunch numbers—but can it build trust, resolve conflicts, or make people feel heard?In Part 2, we go straight into the human side of leadership—why most people don’t actually listen, why trust is like a bank account, and how one employee nearly lost her career over a simple blind spot. Todd also shares a powerful story about a prison inmate who transformed his life using The 7 Habits—a reminder that leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about impact.Key Highlights of Our Interview:The Art of Actually Listening“Most people aren’t listening. They’re just waiting for their turn to talk.”The leadership skill no one teaches—but everyone needs.The Trust Bank Account“Withdraw too much without making deposits, and you’ll be bankrupt.”How trust works just like money—and why leaders must invest in it.A Career Almost Ruined by One Blind Spot“She was the smartest person in the room. But no one wanted to work with her.”How self-awareness can make or break careers.The 7 Habits… In Prison“An inmate wrote to us saying the book changed his life.”How leadership principles apply anywhere—even behind bars.Why Human Intelligence is the Competitive Advantage“Companies are chasing AI skills. But what they actually need? People who can think, communicate, and lead.”Why interpersonal skills—not algorithms—will shape the future of work.______________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guests: Todd Davis
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