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.

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  Episode #149

  Navigate Change with Ilene Schaffer's STAR Inventory

  Aug 20, 202612 minS1

  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 staying grounded through uncertainty, transition, and change. From protecting sleep, movement, hydration, and nourishment, to noticing and fact-checking our thoughts, to accepting what we cannot control and leaning on supportive relationships, this model offers a simple but powerful way to move through change with more resilience and intention. This short episode is a reminder that navigating change is not only about strategy. It is also about how we care for ourselves, manage our mindset, stay flexible, and stay connected to the people who help us keep going. - - - - - - - Learn more about Silicon Valley Change Website | LinkedIn | YouTube Connect with Ilene Schaffer Website | Instagram | LinkedIn This show is produced and edited by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

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  Episode #150

  Jonathan Stutz on Inclusive Leadership, Daily Practices, and Building Legacy Teams

  Aug 13, 202638 minS1

  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 timely and practical conversation about what inclusive leadership really looks like inside organizations. Jonathan shares how his early experiences with discrimination, his commitment to repairing the world, and his corporate diversity work at companies like Microsoft and Amazon shaped his path into inclusion and leadership. Ilene and Jonathan explore why diversity, equity, and inclusion cannot be treated as a one-time program or check-the-box training. Instead, inclusion has to be woven into the culture and practiced through everyday leadership behaviors. They discuss practical ways leaders can create belonging across the employee experience, from recruiting and hiring, to one-on-one meetings, employee resource groups, executive listening sessions, allyship, and using data to uncover inequities. Jonathan also shares one simple but powerful practice anyone can use right away: hitting the pause button when something happens that interrupts trust, dignity, or inclusion in the room. This episode is especially relevant for leaders, coaches, HR professionals, and anyone who wants to build teams where people feel valued, supported, connected, and able to do their best work. - - - - - - - Learn more about Silicon Valley Change Website | LinkedIn | YouTube Connect with Ilene Schaffer Website | Instagram | LinkedIn This show is produced and edited by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

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  Episode #149

  In the Moment: Navigate Change with Prochaska's Stages of Change Model

  Aug 6, 20267 minS1

  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 introduces Prochaska’s Stages of Change Model, and explaining why it can be such a helpful tool for leaders guiding teams through uncertainty. Originally developed to understand behavior change, Ilene applies the model to today’s workplace, where leaders are often rolling out new strategies, systems, and decisions in the middle of unfamiliar territory and rapid change. Leaders may already be in action mode because they have had time to think, plan, and prepare behind the scenes. But their teams may still be at the very beginning of the change cycle, just starting to understand what is happening and what it means for them. This short episode gives leaders a practical framework for meeting people where they are, slowing down with empathy, and helping teams move through change with more awareness, clarity, and trust. - - - - - - - Learn more about Silicon Valley Change Website | LinkedIn | YouTube Connect with Ilene Schaffer Website | Instagram | LinkedIn This show is produced and edited by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

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  Episode #148

  What Failure Teaches Leaders: Stephen Scharf on Courage, Communication, and Growth

  Jul 30, 202644 minS1

  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 Possible , Ilene Schaffer talks with Stephen Scharf, a Chief Information Security Officer with more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, about failure, managerial courage, communication, and career growth. Stephen shares candid stories from his own leadership journey, including early career mistakes, high-pressure decisions, and the moments that helped prepare him for the C-suite. He also explains why leaders need the courage to make decisions under pressure, adapt their communication style to different audiences, manage stress, and build relationships with people who can advocate for them when opportunity arises. This conversation is full of practical insight for leaders, early-career professionals, recent graduates, and anyone trying to build a meaningful career without pretending the path is always perfect. - - - - - - - Learn more about Silicon Valley Change Website | LinkedIn | YouTube Connect with Ilene Schaffer Website | Instagram | LinkedIn This show is produced and edited by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

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  Episode #147

  Bonus Episode: Menopause, Leadership, and the Power of Feeling Seen with Dr. Marnie Carlisle and Stella Grizont

  Jul 23, 202657 minS1

  In this special bonus episode of What’s Possible , Ilene Schaffer is joined by OB-GYN and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marnie Carlisle and work happiness expert Stella Grizont for a candid, science-informed, and empowering conversation about menopause, work, leadership, and well-being. They explore the symptoms many women experience during perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, including brain fog, irritability, hot flashes, sleep disruption, and changes in energy. You’ll also learn why these experiences can have a real impact on leadership, performance, relationships, and daily life. Dr. Carlisle brings a medical perspective on what is happening in the body and why women should feel empowered to talk openly with healthcare providers. Stella shares her personal experience with surgical menopause and offers a powerful lens on self-compassion, identity, and redefining success during this life stage. This bonus conversation is especially relevant for women navigating midlife, senior leaders, coaches, and anyone who wants to better understand how to support women’s well-being at work. It is a reminder that menopause is not something to hide or simply push through. It can also become a meaningful pivot toward wisdom, confidence, self-advocacy, and a more compassionate way of living and leading. - - - - - - - Learn more about Silicon Valley Change Website | LinkedIn | YouTube Connect with Ilene Schaffer Website | Instagram | LinkedIn This show is produced and edited by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

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