Please subscribe to our YouTube page to receive notices on all new podcasts as well helping us grow our audience. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewClevelandRadiohttps://newclevelandradio.net/If you would like to be a podcast host or guest please contact Karen at newclevelandradio@gmail.com Ilene Marcus is a force of nature—speaker, author, innovator, and the unapologetic truth teller leaders call when frustration is running the show. With her signature blend of candor, humor, and zero nonsense insight, she teaches teams and executives how to master their reactions, cut through chaos, and lead with audacity. Her core belief is simple and transformative: your reactions speak louder than your actions. Master yourself, and everything else follows.With more than 25 years of executive leadership, Ilene has managed over 10,000 employees across government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. She understands how organizations really operate—and why talented people get stuck. Her career includes senior roles in the New York City Mayor’s Office and major nonprofits, where she oversaw billion dollar budgets and launched initiatives that reshaped systems and outcomes. She holds dual master’s degrees from Columbia University in Social Work and Public Administration.Ilene is the author of Managing Annoying People and the forthcoming Managing Annoying Me, where she delivers practical, punchy strategies for breaking out of self-defeating patterns. Her personal journey—including overcoming cancer and navigating high stakes professional challenges—deepens her expertise in resilience, emotional regulation, and courageous leadership.Her newest innovation, iLean Pan, solves a universal kitchen dilemma with a brilliantly designed pan that allows multiple cooking speeds in one pot. As an artist, her collage work has been featured in exhibitions, capturing the humor, grit, and humanity in life’s everyday moments. Whether she’s in the boardroom, on stage, or in the kitchen, Ilene brings clarity, impact, and a refreshing dose of real talk. She equips leaders to handle difficult people—including themselves—with confidence and precision.When she’s not sparking breakthroughs, you’ll find her in the Berkshires with her giant golden doodle, Beauregard—who, like most humans, occasionally ignores her best advice.Learn more at: https://ilenemarcus.com/If you are looking for a Personal Coach contact Karen at #YESICAN coaching with Karenkh.yesican1@gmail.com440 526 1530
