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What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

Silicon Valley Change

114 episodes

13 hours ago

What if loving your job wasn’t just a nice idea, but an achievable goal? In this inspiring episode of What’s Possible, host Ilene Schaffer sits down with Dr. Arlene Pace Green, CEO of Enelra Talent Solutions and author of You Deserve to Love Your Job. Drawing from her 20 years as an organizational psychologist, executive coach, and Fortune 500 leader, Dr. Green shares a refreshing, faith-grounded, and actionable approach to finding fulfillment at work. Together, Ilene and Arlene explore how t...

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What if loving your job wasn’t just a nice idea, but an achievable goal? In this inspiring episode of What’s Possible, host Ilene Schaffer sits down with Dr. Arlene Pace Green, CEO of Enelra Talent Solutions and author of You Deserve to Love Your Job. Drawing from her 20 years as an organizational psychologist, executive coach, and Fortune 500 leader, Dr. Green shares a refreshing, faith-grounded, and actionable approach to finding fulfillment at work. Together, Ilene and Arlene explore how t...

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Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/114)

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

You Deserve to Love Your Job: Finding Meaning, Mindset, and Purpose with Dr. Arlene Green

What if loving your job wasn’t just a nice idea, but an achievable goal? In this inspiring episode of What’s Possible, host Ilene Schaffer sits down with Dr. Arlene Pace Green, CEO of Enelra Talent Solutions and author of You Deserve to Love Your Job. Drawing from her 20 years as an organizational psychologist, executive coach, and Fortune 500 leader, Dr. Green shares a refreshing, faith-grounded, and actionable approach to finding fulfillment at work. Together, Ilene and Arlene explore how t...

14 hours ago

43 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

In the Moment: How to Run a High-Impact Leadership Offsite with Eric Wong of Adobe

What makes a leadership offsite truly effective? How can you make sure your team leaves more aligned, connected, and inspired than when they arrived? In this episode of minisode, host Ilene Schaffer sits down with Eric Wong, Principal of Organizational Effectiveness at Adobe, to break down the art and science of a successful offsite. With experience facilitating more than 500 leadership sessions, Eric shares four key elements every great offsite needs. Plus, Eric shares how clarity, creativit...

1 week ago

18 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

Managing Yourself to Lead Others: Harvard’s Margaret Andrews on Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Effective Leadership

How does self-awareness impact your leadership? In this episode, host Ilene Schaffer sits down with speaker, author, educator Margaret Andrews to explore the foundations of great leadership: self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and managing yourself before leading others. Margaret’s new book, Managing Yourself to Lead Others, distills decades of research and experience from her acclaimed Harvard course and her work as founder of The MYLO Center, helping leaders develop the mindset and tool...

2 weeks ago

38 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

In the Moment: The Power of Internal Succession and Trusted Leadership with Eric Wong

What happens when a beloved senior leader suddenly leaves, and the person stepping in isn’t a high-profile external hire, but someone already within the organization? In this In the Moment, host Ilene Schaffer sits down with Eric Wong, Principal of Organizational Effectiveness at Adobe, to talk about a real-life story that redefined his view of succession planning and leadership culture. Eric shares a pivotal experience where an untested internal successor stepped up to lead a global team, tu...

3 weeks ago

14 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

The Leader’s Journey: Donna Lichaw on Storytelling, Superpowers, and Transforming Leadership

In this episode of What’s Possible, host Ilene Schaffer sits down with Donna Lichaw, executive coach, author, and former tech and product leader, to hear about her new book, “The Leader’s Journey: Transforming Your Leadership to Achieve the Extraordinary.” With a background spanning documentary filmmaking, tech startups, and executive coaching, Donna brings a refreshingly unique lens to leadership. She shares how storytelling shapes the way leaders see themselves, their teams, and their work....

4 weeks ago

41 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

In the Moment: Are You at Your Best to Do Your Best? with Harry Hofer

Instead of starting tough conversations with “These results are unacceptable,” Harry Hofer reminds us that everyone wants to do their best. And when performance slips, it’s often because of unseen burdens like caregiving responsibilities, health struggles, or personal stress. In this In the Moment episode of What’s Possible, host Ilene Schaffer sits down again with Harry Hofer, coach and leadership thinker, to explore a powerful shift in how leaders approach performance challenges. Together, ...

1 month ago

16 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

Developing Servant Leaders at Scale: Dr. Max Klau on Wholeness, Shadow Work, and Transformational Leadership

What if leadership is not just about skills, but something deeper? In this episode of What’s Possible, host Ilene Schaffer sits down with Dr. Max Klau, author, coach, developmental psychologist, and founder of the Center for Courageous Wholeness, to explore the future of leadership through the lens of servant leadership. Dr. Klau’s new book, Developing Servant Leaders at Scale: How to Do It, and Why It Matters, offers a powerful methodology for building leaders who serve with humility, courag...

1 month ago

36 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

In the Moment: How Leaders Can Reframe “No” with Harry Hofer - Nudge #5

In this In the Moment mini-episode of What’s Possible, host Ilene Schaffer sits down again with Harry Hofer to explore an unconventional but powerful leadership idea: celebrating the word “no.” Drawing from Blue Zones research on longevity and his own experience coaching high-performing teams, Harry explains why hearing “no” isn’t a setback, it’s a catalyst for growth. By reframing “no” as a positive, leaders can foster psychological safety, encourage innovation, and create cultures where emp...

1 month ago

15 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

The Win-Win Workplace: Dr. Angela Jackson on Employee Well-Being, Leadership, and the Future of Work

In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits down with Dr. Angela Jackson, workplace futurist, Harvard lecturer, ESG expert, and author of the award-winning new book The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success. Dr. Jackson shares her powerful personal story of a career-changing accident that shifted her focus to employee well-being, leadership, and sustainable success. From her experiences at Viacom and Nokia to her research at Harvard, Dr. Jackson offer...

1 month ago

46 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

In the Moment: Managing Core Tension in Leadership with Harry Hofer - Nudge #4

In mini episode, Ilene Schaffer welcomes back executive coach Harry Hofer for the fourth nudge in this series. Harry introduces the concept of core tension in leadership: the inevitable push and pull between competing priorities like quantity vs. quality, execution vs. engagement, tactical vs. strategic, and short-term vs. long-term goals. Harry explains that core tension is not a problem to solve but a reality to recognize, monitor, and manage. Drawing on real-world examples, including conta...

2 months ago

11 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

Beyond the Boxes and Lines: Organizational Design That Drives Alignment and Engagement with Susannah Robinson

What comes to mind when you hear “organizational design”? If it’s just charts and reporting lines, think again. In this episode of What’s Possible, host Ilene Schaffer sits down with Susannah Robinson. As an HR leader, consultant, professor, and author of Beyond the Boxes and Lines, Susannah explores how thoughtful organizational design can make or break a company’s success. Susannah shares why design goes far beyond the boxes on a page, encompassing job design, structure, and employee practi...

2 months ago

33 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

In the Moment: How Leaders Can Manage Overwhelm with Harry Hofer - Nudge #3

Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. In this short, actionable episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer and executive coach Harry Hofer share practical nudges to help you step out of the weeds and lead with clarity. Find out how shifting from tactical tasks to strategic thinking frees you to focus on your unique contribution, why mindset, is often the biggest barrier to progress, and the importance of delegation and creating space for vision, strategy, and well-being. Plus, learn a second...

2 months ago

12 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

100th Episode Special: Robert Mack on Happiness, Leadership & Finding “Peaceful Aliveness”

In this milestone 100th episode of What’s Possible, host Ilene Schaffer sits down with author, positive psychology coach, and happiness expert Robert Mack to find out what it really takes to be happy, and why leaders can’t afford to wait until life is perfect to start. Author of Happiness from the Inside Out, Love from the Inside Out, Robert shares his own journey from depression to deep joy and his 4 AM morning routine. Plus, you’ll get his insights on the concept of “peaceful aliveness,” wh...

2 months ago

46 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

The Connection Cure: Boost Wellness & Reduce Burnout with Social Prescribing | Julia Hotz

Feeling burned out, stressed, or disconnected at work? It’s time to explore a powerful alternative: social prescribing. In this episode of What’s Possible, host Ilene Schaffer sits down with Julia Hotz, award-winning author of The Connection Cure, to uncover how prescribing nature walks, art workshops, volunteering, and community activities can dramatically improve your mental health, workplace productivity, and overall well-being. Julia shares evidence-backed insights on how movement, nature...

3 months ago

44 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

In the Moment: How to Use the “Know, Do, Feel” Framework To Communicate Effectively with Harry Hofer - Nudge #2

When you are called to communicate critical messages that truly resonate with your audience, where do you start? In this episode, Harry Hofer shares an essential framework that can transform how you connect with people in just minutes. Ilene Schaffer sits down with Harry to get the inside scoop on the “Know, Do, Feel” communication framework. Harry, an internal executive coach at a Fortune 500 company, shares practical insights for senior leaders on effectively crafting messages that resonate...

3 months ago

10 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

Blind Spotting: How to Identify Leadership Blind Spots and Boost Your Effectiveness with Marty Dubin

Do you really know how you're showing up as a leader? We all have blind spots, those hidden areas in our behavior, thinking, and communication that can unknowingly hold us back. In this episode, host Ilene Schaffer sits down with Marty Dubin, clinical psychologist, executive consultant, and author of the forthcoming book Blind Spotting, to explore how recognizing and addressing your leadership blind spots can dramatically improve your impact. You'll learn about the six crucial areas of self-a...

3 months ago

35 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

In the Moment: Leadership "Nudges" to Transform You and Your Team Dynamics with Harry Hofer - Nudge #1

Feeling stuck in your leadership style or struggling to communicate effectively with your team? In this quick-hit episode, What's Possible host Ilene Schaffer sits down with Harry Hofer, internal executive coach at a Fortune 500 organization, to introduce the power of "nudges." These subtle mindset shifts are grounded in behavioral science and emotional intelligence and can help leaders navigate common workplace challenges, normalize team experiences, and boost overall employee engagement. ...

3 months ago

12 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

Enneagram and the Workplace: Improving Team Success with Ali Dunn

Did you know the Enneagram can radically improve your leadership, communication, and relationships? In this episode, host Ilene Schaffer sits down with Ali Dunn, a dynamic leadership and Enneagram coach, to learn how understanding your core motivations can dramatically transform your workplace interactions, reduce conflict, and prevent burnout. With over 20 years of professional experience, Ali shares how awareness of the nine Enneagram types enhances team performance, strengthens relationshi...

3 months ago

35 minutes

What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer

Overcoming Outsider Syndrome: How to Build Trust as a New Leader

Stepping into a leadership role from the outside can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of “What’s Possible,” host Ilene Schaffer talks with Capella Fahoome, executive coach, film producer, and expert in storytelling and positive leadership, about practical ways new leaders can quickly establish trust, connection, and confidence. Capella, who is known for her award-winning documentaries featured at Sundance, Tribeca, Netflix, and PBS, shares how she broke into new ind...

4 months ago

30 minutes

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In the Moment: How to Give Meaningful Feedback

Do you dread giving feedback, worry about hurting feelings, or simply avoid those tough conversations altogether? Or maybe you’re eager to level-up your feedback skills to create more trust, engagement, and motivation on your team? In this mini-episode of What's Possible, host Ilene Schaffer chats with Lisa Sansom, SVChange executive coach and expert in positive psychology and workplace feedback, to break down the secrets behind effective feedback. Lisa shares insights from her current doctor...

4 months ago

12 minutes