MONIQUE SCHAFER
Monique
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October 8, 2026
#54 Big Time Off: Power of Sabbaticals Planned or Not | DJ DiDonna
DJ DiDonna defines a sabbatical as “intentional extended leave from your job.” DJ is a Harvard Business School senior lecturer and the author of Big Time Off: The Transformative Power […] ... Read More
September 3, 2026
#53 The Lie: Too Old To Hire. Too Young To Retire. (How To Remember the Value You Bring)
“You are too old to hire and too young to retire.”That’s the line a friend used with Monique that sparked this week’s episode, recorded (as always) from the car. It’s […] ... Read More
August 20, 2026
#52 Emotional Journey of Career Disruption ft. Dr. Evan Fishman
PART 3 OF “NAVIGATING CAREER CHANGES”: This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the messy middle of career transitions, whether you’re contemplating leaving a job or grappling with identity […] ... Read More
August 18, 2026
#51 Leaving Money on the Table: How to Negotiate Your Exit
ft. KL Shaw
In this week’s episode of the Great Life Experiment, Monique interviewsKeri-Lynne (KL) Shaw who shares her journey from corporate CHRO to entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of proactive negotiation, understanding total […] ... Read More
August 13, 2026
#51 Leaving Money on the Table: How to Negotiate Your Exit
ft. KL Shaw
In this week’s episode of the Great Life Experiment, Monique interviewsKeri-Lynne (KL) Shaw who shares her journey from corporate CHRO to entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of proactive negotiation, understanding total […] ... Read More
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Monique leads global product and strategy teams while guiding professionals and organizations through seasons of transformation.
Her background includes scaling enterprise products to more than 500 customers, opening new markets across North America, and driving sustained growth for a multi-billion-dollar company
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