Making Shift Happen Podcast

Jay Chopra, PhD & Anne Mahler, PhD

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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S1 · E31
August 20 · 26 min
Episode 31: The Leadership Skills We Can Learn From Glen Hansard
After the tragic passing of Irish singer and songwriter Glen Hansard in recent weeks, Jay and Anne sit down to reflect on how inspiration comes from tragedy, and how Glen Hansard did not just touch many lives as an artist and musician, but also as a leader who led through authentic values and by purpose. He created belonging and put service before status to let other people shine. 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, 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/
S1 · E30
Nov 6, 2025 · 31 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/
S1 · E29
Oct 3, 2025 · 32 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/
S1 · E28
Jul 3, 2025 · 21 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/
S1 · E27
Jun 19, 2025 · 29 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/
S1 · E26
Apr 10, 2025 · 27 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 workplace 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
S1 · E25
Nov 14, 2024 · 22 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
S1 · E24
Oct 17, 2024 · 39 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
S1 · E23
Aug 21, 2024 · 28 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
Aug 8, 2024 · 18 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
S1 · E21
Jun 18, 2024 · 48 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
Mar 14, 2024 · 26 min
Episode 20: Principles of Building Strong Relationships at Work
In this episode, Jay and Anne share the Making Shift Happen principles of building strong relationships at work, and how truly listening and fuelling your colleagues' and team's ideas can create a good work environment. 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
Feb 29, 2024 · 24 min
Episode 19: Leadership Tools from the Road
In this episode, Jay and Anne chat about three essential leadership tools that were popular in our recent Making Shift Happen workshops and sessions all around Europe. Learn more about goal setting, risk management, and giving constructive feedback to become an even better leader. 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
Feb 16, 2024 · 29 min
Episode 18: March Forward With Your Career
In this episode of the Making Shift Happen Podcast, Jay and special guest Fionann give an exclusive preview to their upcoming leadership session March Forward With Your Career, touching on finding the purpose of your career, how you can find the right job for you and the importance of strong networks, as well as the Making Shift Happen 5 Ds of Career Shifts. Sign up to the March Forward session in Dublin here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-forward-tickets-810163570047?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Connect with our special guest Fionnán O'Sullivan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionnanosullivan/ 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
Dec 14, 2023 · 37 min
Episode 17: The Importance of Self-Belief in Leadership
In this episode of the Making Shift Happen Podcast, Jay and special guest Lucy Gernon talk about the role of self-belief in leadership. They dive deep into how limiting self-beliefs can hold us back in our leadership journey, and ways to overcome these roadblocks. Shift your beliefs to shift your results! 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
Nov 23, 2023 · 28 min
Episode 16: Managing Your Mindset
In this episode, Jay and Anne unpack the first of the Making Shift Happen Energy Management Habits: managing your mindset. We discuss three effective tools to help you manage your mindset and avoid getting stuck in a downward spiral of negative thinking that can rob us of our personal energy. 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
Nov 9, 2023 · 28 min
Episode 15: Introduction to Energy Management Habits
In this episode of the Making Shift Happen Podcast, Jay and Anne introduce you to the Making Shift Happen energy management habits. How can we effectively manage our personal energy in the stressful time coming up to the end of the year? Listen for an overview of our six habits! 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
Sep 22, 2023 · 19 min
Episode 14: The 5 D's of Career Shifts II
In this episode of the Making Shift Happen Podcast, Jay and Anne unpack the second part of our 5 D's of Career Shifts. Have you ever thought about changing careers but didn't know where to start? After discussing the first three D's of Career Shifts in our last episode, we talk about implementing your career path change: daring to take your next steps, and having the determination and grit to step outside of your comfort zone to reach your new career goals. 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/
S1 · E13
Sep 7, 2023 · 29 min
Episode 13: The 5 D's of Career Shifts I
In this episode of the Making Shift Happen Podcast, Jay and Anne unpack the first part of our 5 D's of Career Shifts. Have you ever thought about changing careers but didn't know where to start? Diving deeper into the first three D's of Career Shifts, we talk about creating your own career path: Spending some time on reflecting our true desire, defining what the dent and impact is that we want to leave on the planet, and dreaming how do we want to achieving our goals. 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/
S1 · E12
Aug 18, 2023 · 26 min
Episode 12: The Career Shift
To kick off our Career Shift mini series, Jay and Anne reflect on Jay’s own career shifts and the key principles he followed as he moved from being a scientist into the organisational development space and built a successful boutique consultancy. 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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