What if everything you thought about success and happiness was missing one crucial element? For Larry Kesslin, the answer came during a life-changing trip to rural villages in Africa in 2012.
While he went there to bring computers, he discovered something far more profound: people living with joy, connection, and purpose—despite having very little in material wealth.
In this episode, Larry shares how that journey inspired the creation of The Joy Molecule, a framework that helps people uncover their What, Who, and Why—their gifts, values, and purpose.
Tune in to discover:
- How a trip to Africa reshaped Larry’s view of success
- Why successful people often feel unhappy
- The three elements of the Joy Molecule and why they matter
- The hidden costs of chasing success without purpose
- Steps to rediscover joy, purpose, and connection
Episode Resources:
Larry Website: https://5-dots.com/
Larry Book: https://thejoymolecule.com/
Larry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrykesslin/
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ABOUT:
Joyan Chan is an award-winning coach, international speaker, and podcaster. The core of her work centers on helping leaders and entrepreneurs develop unshakable confidence to build a Rockstar personal brand, gain worldwide exposure, and earn recognition for their expertise through podcasting.
Joyan's years of experience as a young lecturer, team leader, and business owner have given her a keen sense of what it takes to become a confident, visible, and impactful leader in today's world.
Her personal journey, which involved transforming depression into empowerment and building her brand from the ground up in just two years, inspired her to create a proven roadmap called "Rookie to Rockstar." It’s the same roadmap she has followed and now uses to guide her clients to launch, market and monetize their podcasts, positioning them as industry ICONs.
Joyan has been featured in numerous magazines, publications, shows and has spoken at many industry events. In March 2022, Joyan was awarded Outstanding Leadership Award on stage in Dubai, UAE. In the same year, she was also named a successful person by Britishpedia.
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