Leadership that ignites possibility…

When leading a team feels like pushing uphill, you need a motor to help get you moving.

The Possibility Engine has the resources you need to get your team unstuck and back on the road to possibility…

Workshops, learning programs, and tools to accelerate your vision

Whether you’re a leader at an enterprise, startup, small business, or community organization, there’s a set of core challenges shared by those who are working to lead a team of people toward a bold vision.

Adapting to major changes, driving alignment around a new direction, making tough decisions in moments of uncertainty… We understand these leadership challenges because we’ve seen them before. We’ll work with you to learn how they’re impacting your team, and design the right mix of powerful learning experiences and practical tools to get your team moving in the right direction, together.

Lead with “possibility

Too often, our default leadership behaviors are anchored in fear or scarcity thinking. “But what if we fail?” “We don’t have enough time/resources…” “I’m not sure if you can handle that task…” These types of thoughts, though well-intentioned, often spread anxiety on the team and make it harder for people to do their best work.

At The Possibility Engine, we believe in a leadership philosophy founded in a mindset of “possibility.” The most impactful leaders are ones who expand the collective vision of what's achievable, and then inspire the team to work together in new and better ways to reach that vision.

Meet Ian

Ian Merrifield is the Founder and Lead Consultant of The Possibility Engine. For over a decade, he’s been helping teams shift gears from stalled progress to high-performance collaboration.

Ian has navigated tough leadership terrain across multiple sectors—from tech innovators and healthcare systems to energy companies, financial institutions, and purpose-driven non-profits. As a skilled learning designer and workshop facilitator, Ian works with teams to re-tune their workflows and create a roadmap toward what’s possible.

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