Making Shift Happen Podcast

Hosted by Jay Chopra, PhD & Anne Mahler, PhD

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Welcome to the Making Shift Happen Podcast, the show all about making work more human, and leadership. The Making Shift Happen podcast is written and produced by Jay Chopra, PhD (Managing Director) and Anne Mahler, PhD Find out more about Making Shift Happen and our producers on our website and Linkedin, and follow us for regular episode updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-shift-happen/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-chopra-phd-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%AA%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B3-6567496b/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemahler/ https://makingshifthappen.ie/

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November 6, 2025Episode 3031 min

Episode 30: Strategic Networking II

Networking or Networthing? In the second episode of our strategic networking miniseries, Jay and Anne discuss even more tools for the key leadership skill of the week: strategic networking. In addition to two more great and tangible Making Shift Happen tactics, we're even adding a bonus tool: the fear register! The Making Shift Happen podcast is written and produced by Jay Chopra, PhD (Managing Director) and Anne Mahler, PhD.Find out more about Making Shift Happen, The Honesty Box Project and our producers on our website, Linkedin and Instagram, and follow us for regular episode updates:https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-shift-happen/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-chopra-phd-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%AA%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B3-6567496b/https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemahler/https://makingshifthappen.ie/

October 3, 2025Episode 2932 min

Episode 29: Strategic Networking I

Networking or Networthing? In this episode, Jay and Anne discuss a key leadership skill: strategic networking. What is it and how can successful leaders implement it? We share two Making Shift Happen tactics and tools to become a great strategic networker!The Making Shift Happen podcast is written and produced by Jay Chopra, PhD (Managing Director) and Anne Mahler, PhD.Find out more about Making Shift Happen, The Honesty Box Project and our producers on our website, Linkedin and Instagram, and follow us for regular episode updates:https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-shift-happen/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-chopra-phd-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%AA%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B3-6567496b/https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemahler/https://makingshifthappen.ie/

July 3, 2025Episode 2821 min

Episode 28: Make Meetings Great Again

Have you been frustrated by a meeting recently? Chances are, you have! In this episode, Jay and Anne sit down to vent their frustrations about the greates meeting peeves, and share the Making Shift Happen 9 P Framework to make meetings more effective and less frustrating.The Making Shift Happen podcast is written and produced by Jay Chopra, PhD (Managing Director) and Anne Mahler, PhD.Find out more about Making Shift Happen, The Honesty Box Project and our producers on our website, Linkedin and Instagram, and follow us for regular episode updates:https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-shift-happen/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-chopra-phd-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%AA%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B3-6567496b/https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemahler/https://makingshifthappen.ie/

June 19, 2025Episode 2729 min

Episode 27: Let them

In this episode, Jay and Anne sit down to discuss how leaders can apply the famous "Let Them" theory, coined by Mel Robbins, to make work more human - more trusting, inclusive, and adult-to-adult. They talk about why “Let Them” is worth considering as a core mindset shift, and in which situations it might not work.The Making Shift Happen podcast is written and produced by Jay Chopra, PhD (Managing Director) and Anne Mahler, PhD.Find out more about Making Shift Happen, The Honesty Box Project and our producers on our website, Linkedin and Instagram, and follow us for regular episode updates:https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-shift-happen/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-chopra-phd-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%AA%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B3-6567496b/https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemahler/https://makingshifthappen.ie/

April 10, 2025Episode 2627 min

Episode 26: The Trust Shift

In this episode, Jay and Anne give you an overview of the new Making Shift Happen microbook "The Trust Shift" and explore how trust can unlock high-performing teams. They delve into different types of trust, and practical tools for building and rebuilding trust in the workplaceThe Making Shift Happen podcast is written and produced by Jay Chopra, PhD (Managing Director) and Anne Mahler, PhD.Find out more about Making Shift Happen, The Honesty Box Project and our producers on our website, Linkedin and Instagram, and follow us for regular episode updates:https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-shift-happen/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-chopra-phd-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%AA%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B3-6567496b/https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemahler/https://makingshifthappen.ie/@thehonestyboxprojec

November 14, 2024Episode 2522 min

Episode 25: Hit Your Dreams with Smaller Teams

Jay and Anne sit down to chat about the golden rules of team sizes. How big is too big? And what principles should leaders follow in order to create successful teams? Find out in this episode! The Making Shift Happen podcast is written and produced by Jay Chopra, PhD (Managing Director) and Anne Mahler, PhD. Find out more about Making Shift Happen, The Honesty Box Project and our producers on our website, Linkedin and Instagram, and follow us for regular episode updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-shift-happen/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-chopra-phd-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%AA%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B3-6567496b/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemahler/ https://makingshifthappen.ie/ @thehonestyboxprojec

October 17, 2024Episode 2439 min

Episode 24: PowerPoint for Pros

In this episode, Jay sits down with Fiona Walsh, authorised Microsoft Master Instructor and founder of Empower Presentations, to share some of her favourite PowerPoint hacks. Whether you present in front of audiences regularly, or need PowerPoint slide decks in your day to day as a tool to convey information, these hacks will save you valuable time and make you more efficient at public speaking, and designing decks that will wow your audience! The Making Shift Happen podcast is written and produced by Jay Chopra, PhD (Managing Director) and Anne Mahler, PhD. Find Fiona on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionawalsh1/ Find Fiona's website here: https://empowerpresentations.com/ Find out more about Making Shift Happen, The Honesty Box Project and our producers on our website, Linkedin and Instagram, and follow us for regular episode updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-shift-happen/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-chopra-phd-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%AA%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B3-6567496b/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemahler/ https://makingshifthappen.ie/ @thehonestyboxprojec

August 21, 2024Episode 2328 min

Episode 23: The Four Agreements in Leadership

In this episode, Jay and Anne talk about their leadership tool that is based on Don Miguel Ruiz' best-selling book The Four Agreements. Originally a guide to personal freedom, using the Four Agreements in leadership can help us enhance our leadership skills by creating a more positive and productive work environment. How? Listen to the episode now! The Making Shift Happen podcast is written and produced by Jay Chopra, PhD (Managing Director) and Anne Mahler, PhD. Find out more about Making Shift Happen, The Honesty Box Project and our producers on our website, Linkedin and Instagram, and follow us for regular episode updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-shift-happen/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-chopra-phd-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%AA%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B3-6567496b/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemahler/ https://makingshifthappen.ie/ @thehonestyboxproject

August 8, 202418 min

Episode 22: Breathe to Perform

In this episode, Jay and Anne sit down to talk about one of their favourite energy management tools, the 4-6-8 breathing technique. This technique can help you manage stress in the moment, and be more mindful of your stress levels in general. Breathe to perform your best! The Making Shift Happen podcast is written and produced by Jay Chopra, PhD (Managing Director) and Anne Mahler, PhD. Find out more about Making Shift Happen, The Honesty Box Project and our producers on our website, Linkedin and Instagram, and follow us for regular episode updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-shift-happen/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-chopra-phd-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%AA%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B3-6567496b/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemahler/ https://makingshifthappen.ie/ @thehonestyboxproject

June 18, 2024Episode 2148 min

Episode 21: In Conversation With Executive Coach Eamon Foley

In this episode, Jay sits down with executive coach Eamon Foley to discuss the power of strong values and the importance of culture in order to deliver a company vision, how we can operationalise visions and make them come to life, the importance of emotional intelligence and relationship-building for leaders and business, as well as the power of executive coaching in the leadership development space. The Making Shift Happen podcast is written and produced by Jay Chopra, PhD (Managing Director) and Anne Mahler, PhD. Find Eamon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eamon-foley-740ba11b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Find out more about Making Shift Happen, The Honesty Box Project and our producers on our website, Linkedin and Instagram, and follow us for regular episode updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-shift-happen/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-chopra-phd-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%AA%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B3-6567496b/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemahler/ https://makingshifthappen.ie/ @thehonestyboxproject