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Influence Anyone

Influence Anyone

By: Howie Chan Influence Strategist @ The Behavioring Company
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Summary

 The #1 podcast on applied influence psychology. Each episode, I sit down with the world's leading experts and practitioners to uncover the hidden psychology that helps you influence yourself (mastering your mindset, habits, and decisions) and get buy-in from others (branding, storytelling, negotiating etc.). Together, we turn science into playbooks you can apply to lead, persuade, and create extraordinary success. Hosted by Howie Chan, this show features top human behavior experts, best-selling authors, influential marketers, and elite performers sharing proven strategies for branding, storytelling, sales, and ultimately, influence. Whether you're building your value proposition, refining your speaking skills, or learning communication skills for leaders, each episode delivers actionable insights to elevate your brand and career. From storytelling in marketing to career reinvention, discover influencer strategies that help you stand out, connect, and lead with impact. Perfect for entrepreneurs, executives, and anyone ready to grow their influence and authority.Howie Chan Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • S.U.P.E.R: The INFLUENCE FORMULA That Will Get You More Deals (and what to do when you hear NO)

    S.U.P.E.R: The INFLUENCE FORMULA That Will Get You More Deals (and what to do when you hear NO)
    May 5 2026
    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 personal development and influencing others, from building better habits to closing clients more effectively. Chapters: 00:01:12 What Influence Really Is (and Why Most Get It Wrong) 00:03:36 The Core Formula: Less Friction + More Motivation 00:05:20 The “SUPER” Friction Framework 00:08:12 Applying the Formula to Any Situation Check out my conversation with Dr. Robert Cialdini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8joK8ViLneY&t=48s Check out my conversation with Matt Sucha: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evkin9z6Z4w The Behavioring Blueprint: A FREE, 7-day email course breaking down all the levers to influence human behavior to get people from a current behavior to a desired behavior. → http://howiechan.com/behavioring What’s Your Influence Style? What do you do when you need someone to do something? This quiz will help you discover what is your most natural influence style, so you can use that strength more effectively (and know your blind spots.) → https://www.influencestylequiz.com/ Join 700+ leaders who've already uncovered what their style is.
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    9 mins
  • Tech Humanist: AI Skills That Make You 28% More Valuable in The Marketplace (and the TRUTH about AI Job Loss)

    Tech Humanist: AI Skills That Make You 28% More Valuable in The Marketplace (and the TRUTH about AI Job Loss)
    Apr 28 2026
    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 learn how to use AI to sharpen your thinking, improve emotional intelligence, and enhance human connection rather than dilute it. Episode Resources: Download the four master storytelling prompts here. Episode Breakdown: 00:00:00 The Intersection of Technology and Humanity 00:08:30 The Real Fear Employees Have About AI (and What’s True) 00:11:02 Prompt Skilling vs. Prompt Engineering 00:16:27 How Technology Shapes Culture and Behavior 00:19:58 Human + AI Collaboration Done Right 00:24:27 Why Most AI Strategies Fail 00:33:34 AI Replacing Jobs: The Real Story 00:43:45 Using AI to Improve Emotional Intelligence 00:47:17 The Danger of Over-Relying on AI Outputs 00:55:28 AI and Creativity 00:59:20 Incorporating AI Into Your Small Business Want to make influencing human behavior your company's superpower? Connect with me at howiechan.com/speaking and let's talk! From Our Guest: Website LinkedIn Youtube Facebook Instagram TEDx Talk Check out my episode with Michael Margolis here. See Kate’s audition form here. Learn more about Office Space here. — Produced by Ideablossoms
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Linkedin Five: The 5-Step System to Build Influence, Generate Opportunity & Win on LinkedIn in 2026

    Linkedin Five: The 5-Step System to Build Influence, Generate Opportunity & Win on LinkedIn in 2026
    Apr 21 2026
    In 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-converting landing page, how to get in front of the right audience without a single follower, and the counterintuitive content strategy that lets you win fast by using what already works. Chapters: 00:01:24 The 3 LinkedIn Games (and How to Pick Yours) 00:03:33 Your Profile as a Landing Page 00:09:56 How to Find Your Audience Before You Have Followers 00:12:27 The Pro Move Most People Ignore 00:13:31 Match Your Content to Your Game 00:17:46 Full Recap What’s Your Influence Style? What do you do when you need someone to do something? This quiz will help you discover what is your most natural influence style, so you can use that strength more effectively (and know your blind spots.) → https://www.influencestylequiz.com/ Join 700+ leaders who've already uncovered what their style is.
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    20 mins
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