In this episode of the Champion Mindset Collective Podcast, host Anthony Dahya sits down with Dione Chan, a Filipina-Australian business owner, close protection officer, and keynote speaker who turned shyness into strength. Dione opens up about her transformation from an introverted young woman to a respected leader in the male-dominated security industry.

Through powerful stories, Dione reveals how confidence, empathy, and awareness can turn fear into fuel, whether you’re protecting others or stepping into your own leadership.

💡 You’ll discover:
👉🏽 How Dione overcame self-doubt and built confidence through real-world experience in the security industry
👉🏽 The power of self-awareness and empathy in leadership and risk management
👉🏽 Why balancing strength with compassion leads to authentic influence
👉🏽 How to apply Dione’s SAFE Framework (Scan, Acknowledge, Find, Engage) in everyday safety and emotional regulation
👉🏽 Lessons from her viral interaction with Drake — and what it taught her about professional boundaries and respect
👉🏽 How saying “no” can be an act of personal growth and self-respect
👉🏽 The importance of teaching safety, empathy, and emotional awareness to the next generation

Dione also shares how public speaking became her path to empowerment, the mindset shifts that helped her find joy in her work, and how emotional intelligence can redefine leadership in high-pressure industries.

👉 Don’t miss this episode if you’re ready to strengthen your confidence, elevate your awareness, and lead with empathy — at work and in life.

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🌐 Connect with Dione Chan:
➡️ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/that_security_lady
➡️ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionechan
➡️ ICP Group Australia – https://www.icpgroupaustralia.com

📢 Connect with Anthony Dahya:
🌐 Website – Champion Mindset Collective
➡️ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonydahya/
➡️ Facebook – facebook.com/anthonydahya
➡️ Instagram – @anthony.dahya
➡️ YouTube – @anthonydahya
➡️ Spotify – Champion Mindset Collective
➡️ AI Workflows Agency – https://aiworkflows.agency
📧 Email – podcast@anthonydahya.com

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