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What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer
Behind every powerhouse communicator, relationship builder, and resilient leader is a strategic thinker who leads with curiosity and honors wellbeing. Say goodbye to disengagement and team fatigue as we bring you science-backed strategies that will transform not just your leadership style but also your team’s and organization's success. Join Ilene Schaffer and industry leaders as they share tried-and-true methods, empowering insights, and a mission to elevate your leadership game.
Episodes
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In the Moment: Perfectionism and Knowing When to Stop
In the third episode of this In the Moment series, Ilene Schaffer is back with artist Bradford Brenner, to talk about a question that comes up in both art and…
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Why High Performers Get Overlooked: Sonal Bahl on Visibility and Career Growth
Being great at your job does not always mean the right people understand the value you bring. In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits down with…
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How to Stay in Flow When Judgment Gets in the Way
In this In the Moment mini episode, Ilene Schaffer welcomes back her brother, artist Bradford Brenner, for a conversation about flow, creativity, and what…
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Four Questions Every Leader Should Ask with Harry Hofer
What does a leader need to know in order to truly feel at their best? In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer welcomes executive coach and new…
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In the Moment: Finding Your Leadership Style
How do you find your own style? For an artist, it might show up in a brushstroke, a color palette, or the way someone recognizes your work from across the…
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AI Is Amplifying What’s Already Broken: Lisa Duerre on Leadership Alignment
AI may be changing how work gets done, but many of the leadership challenges it exposes are not new. In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits…
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In the Moment: Nancy Ancowitz on Showing Up with Confidence on Camera
In this In the Moment episode of What's Possible, Ilene Schaffer talks with author and presentation expert Nancy Ancowitz about how to show up with more…
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How to Build Deeper Connection at Work and in Life with Shannon Polly
In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits down with executive coach, facilitator, speaker, author, and founder of Lead Well Work Well, Shannon…
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How to Know When It's Time to Leave: Jen Feri on Work, Life, and Alignment
In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits down with HR executive Jen Feri for an honest and deeply reflective conversation about work, grief…
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In the Moment: Navigate Change with Ilene Schaffer's STAR Inventory
In this In the Moment episode, Ilene Schaffer continues the short series on navigating change by introducing her own STAR Model: a practical framework for…
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Jonathan Stutz on Inclusive Leadership, Daily Practices, and Building Legacy Teams
In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits down with Jonathan Stutz, co-author with Eddie Pate of Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders, for a…
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In the Moment: Navigate Change with Prochaska's Stages of Change Model
How do leaders navigate change at work? This "In the Moment" episode of What's Possible kicks off a short series on just that. Up first, Ilene Schaffer…
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In the Moment: Navigate Change with William Bridges' Transition Model
In this In the Moment episode, Ilene Schaffer closes out the short series on navigating change by introducing William Bridges’ Transition Model. This simple…
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What Failure Teaches Leaders: Stephen Scharf on Courage, Communication, and Growth
What if failure is not the thing that holds your career back, but one of the things that helps you grow into a stronger leader? In this episode of What’s…
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Bonus Episode: Menopause, Leadership, and the Power of Feeling Seen with Dr. Marni Carlyle and Stella Grizont
In this special bonus episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer is joined by OB-GYN and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marni Carlyle and work happiness expert…
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The Go-Giver: Bob Burg on Value, Influence, and Stratospheric Success
What if success is not about getting more, but giving more value first? In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer talks with Bob Burg, co-author of…
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In the Moment: Kami Sip on Managing the Cost of Indecision
In this episode of What’s Possible: In the Moment, Ilene Schaffer continues her conversation with Kami Sip about the hidden costs of indecision, and what…
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Leading Through Uncertainty: Michael Park on AI, Change, and Human Readiness
In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits down with Michael Park, Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships and Channels at ServiceNow, for a…
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In the Moment: Kamila Sip on the Hidden Cost of Indecision
In this episode of What’s Possible: In the Moment, Ilene Schaffer sits down with Kamila Sip to explore why indecision is not a neutral act, especially for…
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5 Communication Blunders That Can Stall Your Career and How to Avoid Them with Dr. Laura Sicola
What are the communication mistakes that quietly hold leaders back? In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits down with executive communication…
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In the Moment: What Working in Prison Taught Jeff Jacobs About Diversity and Belonging
In this episode of What’s Possible: In the Moment, Ilene Schaffer continues her conversation with Jeff Jacobs, exploring what his work in prisons revealed…
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Marcus Buckingham on Why Love Is the Missing Ingredient in Leadership and Business
In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits down with renowned researcher, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Marcus Buckingham for a bold and…
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In the Moment: What Working in Prison Taught Jeff Jacobs About Trust and Empathy
In this episode of What’s Possible: In the Moment, Ilene Schaffer sits down with Jeff Jacobs to explore the powerful leadership lessons he learned while…
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Leading Change from the Middle: Adriano Pianesi on Progress, Power, and Participation
What does it really take to navigate organizational change, especially when you’re leading from the middle? In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer…
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In the Moment: How to Lead Teams When Everything Is Changing with Eric Wong
In this episode of What’s Possible: In the Moment, Ilene Schaffer is joined by Eric Wong of Adobe for a conversation about what leadership requires when the…
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Keith Ferrazzi on Teamship, Co-Elevation, and Thriving in the Age of AI
In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits down with Keith Ferrazzi for a deeply personal and forward-looking conversation about leadership…
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In the Moment: The Patterns Running Your Leadership with Jen Ostrich
What patterns are shaping the way you lead, without you even realizing it? In this In the Moment episode of What’s Possible, host Ilene Schaffer sits down with…
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The Minimum Viable Manager: A Practical Leadership Framework for First-Time Managers with Matt Gjertsen
In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits down with leadership expert Matt Gjertsen, founder of Better Every Day Studios and author of the…
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In the Moment: Inside the Coach Toolbox — Finding Calm Through Awe and Nature
In this episode of What’s Possible: In the Moment, Ilene Schaffer is joined by Stella Grizont for the final conversation in our mini-series, Inside the Coach…
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Leading with Somatic Intelligence: Rebecca Arora on Presence, Posture, and Executive Impact
In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits down with executive coach and author Rebecca Arora to explore somatic intelligence, or the intelligence…
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In the Moment: Inside the Coach Toolbox — A 10-Minute Practice for Stressful Moments
Can tapping actually help calm your nervous system? In this In the Moment episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer is joined by SVChange coach Lisa Zigarmi…
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Peak Performance Without Burnout: Darren Barrett on the Athlete Mindset for Leaders
In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits down with leadership and executive coach Darren Barrett to explore what leaders can learn from the…
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In the Moment: Inside the Coach Toolbox — A 10-Minute Practice for Stressful Moments
In this episode of What’s Possible: In the Moment, Ilene Schaffer is joined by SVChange coach Shannon Polly to explore an unexpected but powerful path to calm…
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How to Stay Human in the AI Era: Alex Lee on Taste, Voice, and Better Work
AI is moving fast. In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits down with AI consultant Alex Lee for a thoughtful, practical conversation about how…
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In the Moment: Inside the Coach Toolbox — A 10-Minute Practice for Stressful Moments
In this episode of What’s Possible: In the Moment, Ilene Schaffer is joined by SVChange coach Niels Gott to share a simple but powerful technique for calming…
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From Burnout to Flow: Rethinking Productivity in a Hybrid World with Steven Puri
What if productivity wasn’t about doing more, but about creating the right conditions for focus, flow, and meaningful work? In this episode of What’s Possible…
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In the Moment: Inside the Coach Toolbox — A 10-Minute Practice for Stressful Moments
In this episode of What’s Possible: In the Moment, Ilene Schaffer sits down with SVChange coach Alex Jack to explore practical, evidence-informed tools for…
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In the Moment: Inside the Coach Toolbox — A 10-Minute Practice for Stressful Moments
What do you do when your nervous system spikes right before something important? In this episode of What’s Possible: In the Moment, Ilene Schaffer is joined by…
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Why Meetings Are Broken and How to Fix Them with Dr. Rebecca Hinds
Meetings are one of the biggest drains on time, energy, and focus at work, but they don’t have to be. In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits…
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In the Moment: Getting Out of Your Own Way with Harry Hofer
How do leaders get out of their own way to make space for growth? In this In the Moment episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits down with executive…
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The CEO Playbook: Michael Mulhern on Building High-Performance Teams
What does it really take to lead well, not just in theory, but in practice? In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits down with Michael Mulhern…
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In the Moment: Defining a Successful Day with Harry Hofer
What if defining a successful day could fit right in the palm of your hand? In this In the Moment episode of What’s Possible, executive coach Harry Hofer…
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Welcome to What's Possible with Ilene Schaffer
Behind every powerhouse communicator, relationship builder, and resilient leader is a strategic thinker who leads with curiosity and honors wellbeing. Say…
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Authenticity at Work: Claude Silver on Leadership, Belonging, and Emotional Intelligence
What if being yourself at work wasn’t a risk, but your greatest advantage? In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits down with Claude Silver…
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In the Moment: Why Social Connection Is the Most Important Investment You’ll Make in 2026
As we step into a new year, one thing is clear: our social connections are not optional, they’re essential. In this special In the Moment New Year’s episode…
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In the Moment: Creating Pinnacle Moments for Well-Being | Part 4 with Christian van Nieuwerburgh
Sometimes life gives us “pinnacle moments”—those rare times when everything feels aligned, purposeful, and alive. In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene…
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In the Moment: How to Connect in a Disconnected World | Part 3 with Christian van Nieuwerburgh
What does it really means to connect with others, whether in the workplace, on a Zoom call, or in everyday life? In this part of the series, Ilene Schaffer and…
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The Language of Human Connection: Communication Strategies that Transform Coaching and Leadership with Dr. Haesun Moon
What if the way we talk to people is the thing that most shapes whether they feel heard, valued, and understood? In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene…
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In the Moment: How to Stop Running on Empty | Part 2 with Christian van Nieuwerburgh
We’re obsessed with time management—but what about energy management? In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer and Christian Van Nieuwerburgh unpack…
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Inside the Future of Executive Coaching with Eric Wong and Kailey Alongi HR Leaders at a $25B Leading Technology Company
What does it really take to scale coaching across an organization, and how do you measure its impact? In this episode of What’s Possible, host Ilene Schaffer…
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In the Moment: Coaching Lessons That Changed Our Lives | Part 1 with Christian van Nieuwerburgh
In this special series from "In the Moment," Ilene Schaffer and Professor Christian van Nieuwerburgh turn the coaching lens on themselves. After years of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…