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“🎯🎙️ In this deeply personal episode, Angelina sits down with Yinan Gu—Stanford mentor, ex-founder, and elite leadership coach—to crack the code on thriving in high-stakes environments. Yinan’s story isn’t just about success—it’s about survival. After navigating the chaos of founding China’s first cloud computing startup, she reinvented herself as the go-to founder coach for Silicon Valley’s top CEOs and engineers. Now, she’s sharing the framework that helped her (and her clients) turn burnout into breakthroughs.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
🎯 "The Mirror Method": How a coach’s neutral lens can expose blind spots holding you back (hint: it’s not what you think).
🎯 The 8-Question Framework to find your hidden potential – used by Stanford founders and FAANG leaders.
🎯 AI vs. Humanity: Why emotional intelligence is your irreplaceable edge in 2025’s job market.
🎯 "Stop Chasing Goals": Yinan’s counterintuitive strategy for sustainable success (no hustle culture here).
💡 Perfect For:
🎯 Founders drowning in "fake productivity"
🎯 Tech pros fearing AI obsolescence
🎯 Anyone feeling "empty"“ (TwoSetAI)
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What Mission-Driven Leaders Really Need: More Than Just Passion
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How Leaders Elevate Every Room
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3 Silent Killers of Lead Generation (and My Coaching Takeaways)
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The Art of Soft Selling: Lessons from a Luxury Resort Sales Flow
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Why You Need Coaching Before Seeking Mentors or Sponsors
In today’s fast-moving professional world, mentorship and sponsorship are valuable — but coaching is the critical first step many overlook.
Costa Rica Blue Zone Expedition: A Journey to True Happiness
I embarked on an 8-day journey through Costa Rica’s BlueZone, where I discovered that true freedom and lasting happiness are not destinations but a way of living—in harmony with nature, grounded in gratitude, fueled by passion, and surrendered to the flow of life.
The Hard Truths of Entrepreneurship: Lessons in People, Projects, and Money
Entrepreneurship is full of ambition and optimism—but behind the glossy headlines lie hard truths that every founder must face
The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Balancing Vision and Reality
Entrepreneurship isn’t just about dreaming big—it’s about staying grounded, testing fast, and executing with clarity.
Entrepreneurial Resilience: The Art of Bouncing Back
Entrepreneurship is often portrayed as a fast track to innovation and success—but the reality is far messier.
Interpersonal Skills: The Art of Shifting Between the Brain and the Heart
Mastering interpersonal skills means learning to shift fluidly between the brain and the heart—combining logic with empathy to build trust, deepen connections, and navigate relationships with authenticity and impact.
The Power of Kindness in the Workplace: Small Acts, Big Impact
A small act of kindness—whether on a flight or in the workplace—can spark positivity, strengthen connections, and transform both professional growth and team success.
Lessons from the Customer Service Frontlines: A Coach’s Perspective
My firsthand experience at L.L.Bean offered powerful lessons from the customer service frontlines, reinforcing how empathy, consistency, and empowered leadership are essential to coaching teams toward exceptional service.
Unlocking Growth: Insights from My Journey as a Business Coach in Silicon Valley
Business coaching in Silicon Valley is a transformative journey of continuous learning, where credibility, deep listening, and alignment with client values drive impactful growth for both coach and client.