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, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia and author of “Be Yourself at Work,” for a deeply human conversation about authenticity, emotional intelligence, and what it really means to belong at work.

Claude shares powerful lessons from her personal journey, including a life-changing Outward Bound experience, and how those insights shaped her philosophy of servant leadership, presence, and psychological safety. Together, Ilene and Claude get into the cost of “fake urgency,” the myth of perfect work-life balance, and why great leadership is less about control and more about care.

This episode is full of practical wisdom for leaders, HR professionals, and anyone navigating today’s workplace. If you’ve ever wondered how to thrive at work without losing yourself, this conversation is for you.

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Authenticity at Work: Claude Silver on Leadership, Belonging, and Emotional Intelligence