Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out.

In this episode, we hear from Ritu Kapur, Head of Digital Biomarkers at Verily. The theme throughout our conversation is about the need, skills, and support required to bring people along on the journey to manifest our vision. She shares, It's ont about the technology or innovation, creating change is all about people. Her advice to up and coming Catalyst? "It's not all about you!" Early on in our careers, especially for women in more technical industries, Catalysts have the feeling that we have to prove our worth and impact all the time. But at some point in your career, you realize that you can't create change all alone. You have to bring people along on the journey. So being able to identify shared value and help others shine is a great way to realize your vision. While, at the same time, as we grow our leadership capabilities, it's about letting those around you that you've been cultivating, to stand in their own power, giving them the chance to succeed or learn new lessons. It's about not overfunctioning for those around us, while letting them flourish. Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Amy Kaufman (Senior Advisor, Talent Strategies, CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County - CLAOC) talks about the profound impact of embracing one's role as a Catalyst in leadership and transformation efforts.

Amy discusses how she applied her understanding of the core elements of fire – that she was exposed to from her husband Mike, a retired firefighter – to her understanding of being a Catalyst.

She explains how Catalyst can embody the elements needed to sustain a fire - fuel, heat, or oxygen - during the transformative process. Each Catalyst can embody one element or even all three at any given time. Amy shares how this realization helped her drive more effective and accelerated change.

Amusingly, Amy also calls out the need for sand in the fire management process – as a way to temper the burn or slow down the burnout.

Join us to explore how Amy's journey and insights into Catalyst leadership can inspire others to “ignite” change and navigate the challenges of transformation with confidence and self-awareness.

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In this episode, we connected with Minette Norman, former Vice President of Engineering Practice at Autodesk, and author of The Psychological Safety Playbook and The Boldly Inclusive Leader, shares how two key skills really helped transform her leadership capabilities along her journey.

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In this episode, we had the great honor of connecting with James Andrews, an 'Innovation Artist' and founder at Creator Mode Studios, whose career and journey have been so mindblowing it's hard to convey. Celebrated for elevating artists like Nas, Destiny's Child and The Fugees at Columbia Records in the early 90's, he now drives innovation at Creator Mode Studios and as an angel investor at Authenticated Ventures. But that doesn't begin to capture the myriad ways James is driving change. He explains how the art of diplomacy has helped him achieve his vision of change; creating a shared value in the diagram for the artists, the execs and the listeners. He talks about how he learned the skill of being able to flow "from Harvard to Harlem" or "from jersey to suit" to bring people along on the journey. Sprinkled in, he brings a healthy dose of curiosity and deep listening skills to supercharge his diplomacy skills. And while he really has "done it all", he also shares incredibly vulnerably and authentically about the areas of self-discovery he's still exploring along with the support structures he's cultivated around him to support him on his journey (like a black men's group or a daily gratitude practice).

Check out this movie.

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In this episode, ultra Catalyst Sean Kitzmiller, Design Strategy Lead at TIAA, talks about the powerful gift to yourself, as well as others, when you combine radical inclusion with the power of being open to different approaches. Sean's story is full of anecdotes about things he's learned from interns that he's mentored. Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of "Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out.", we're joined by Sneha Shah, EVP, Head of New Business Ventures. Sneha, with over two decades of experience in building high-growth global data and FinTech businesses, delves into the critical skills of curiosity and storytelling in driving change. She shares her journey, highlighting how curiosity fuels her ability to foresee industry trends and innovate, while storytelling allows her to emotionally connect with others, bringing them along on the transformative journey. Sneha's approach to being an effective Catalyst involves not just foreseeing necessary changes but effectively engaging others in the process. She also reflects on the importance of grounding in personal values to remain effective and true to one's goals amidst the inevitable challenges one encounters in the change making process. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to drive change!

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Join us in this inspiring episode as we chat with Marilia Bezerra, Chief Programs Officer at the IKEA Foundation. Marilia brings a unique perspective, blending self-care with the zeal for global change. She shares how tackling social, environmental, and economic challenges is a marathon, not a sprint, requiring a balance of dedication and self-care. Diving into her early days at the Foundation, Marilia recounts her intense first 30 days, filled with nearly 40 meetings, to deeply connect with her team and stakeholders. She highlights the importance of self-awareness and simple grounding rituals, like stepping away from your desk and going shoeless, to stay rooted amidst rapid global shifts. Marilia passionately argues against the 'lone hero' narrative, advocating for a collective journey in making the world a better place. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on balancing urgency with tranquility in the quest for meaningful change.

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As the Senior VP of Innovation & Partnerships at GS1, Melanie Hilton underscored the significance of two pivotal skills amidst the whirlwind of change: diplomacy and relentless optimism. Her insights shed light on how diplomacy nurtures collaboration and understanding, fostering unity amid diverse viewpoints. Meanwhile, she championed the power of relentless optimism in fueling motivation and innovative thinking amid uncertainty. Melanie's emphasis on patience as the antidote to the rapid pace of change resonated, urging a composed and strategic approach to navigate transitions effectively and make informed decisions amid constant flux.

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From an early age, Dr. Meisha-Ann Martin had a drive to change work environments. But even as a data analytics expert, she learned that data is not enough to drive lasting change. In our conversation we take a deep dive into the power of vulnerability and connecting with one's own emotion, as a way to shift people's mindsets - which allows for lasting behavior change. Meisha-Ann explains that while she used to help people "see" a problem, now she helps them "feel". She also shares that when we show up with vulnerability, we need a different recovery routine than when we stay personally detached from our work. Listen to learn more! Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Sue Kalweit is the Managing Director at Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP, and a world-class athlete, ranked 69th in the US in the 2022 CrossFit Games. One of the key skills she has learned that Catalysts need is taking care of ourselves. With mentees, she explains that we all have a triangle that demonstrates our relationships, each side representing a different category: Family and Friends, Co-Workers, and Ourselves. The most frequent side we let collapse? Self! Sue shares how CrossFit supports many of her self-care needs - fitness, nutrition, and community - and inspires us to think about how we might include more self-care. Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Jen Goldsack, former Olympian athlete, World Economic Forum Advisor, and CEO of DiMe, shares about the importance of balancing tenacity and hard work with enjoyment for the change process. No industry has been heavier hit with work overload and all the conditions that lead to burnout than health care. Trying to create transformative change when people can barely keep their heads up is a huge challenge. But Jen is no stranger to hard work and accomplishment. And in this episode she shares the key skills to that success.

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In this episode, featuring Dr. Ryan Vega, Chief Health Officer for Vantiq and former Chief Innovation Officer for the Veterans Health Administration, talks about two key skills required to successfully lead change: resiliency and confidence with humility. Ryan discusses the vital role of resiliency, highlighting its transformative power in fostering evolution and personal growth. He also delves into the intricate balance between confidence and humility, stressing how these seemingly opposing traits are indispensable for Catalysts—confidence fuels initiative, while humility fuels learning and adaptability. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Ryan's narrative underlines the essential nature of these skills in navigating the complex landscape of catalyzing change.

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Few people in the world have more experience in igniting Catalyst across a global organization than Hemerson Paes, Global Network Catalyst at Roche Pharmaceuticals. In this episode, Hemerson shares his hard-won, invaluable insights. Hemerson delves into the nuances of effective communication, highlighting the unique challenges Catalysts often face. He compares it to explaining the concept of an ocean to people who have only known the desert, a metaphor that underscores the difficulty of painting a vivid picture of an unseen future. Hemerson also underscores the critical skill of fostering trusted relationships to bridge diverse worldviews, emphasizing the significance of these connections for truly catalytic change within organizational structures.

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Pan Macdonald (Chief People and Culture Officer at SES Satellites) comes from a line of Catalysts, following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother in positively challenging and improving systems. She believes the most important skills to harness have been intuition, energy and passion and courage to act. Having been told more than once she is a force of nature, Pan steps us through how she learned to take time to hear her intuition, as well as how to positively channel her natural passion. In addition, as an HR executive, Pan explores with us the benefits of Catalysts within an organization.

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Stephanie Murphy (Founder & Principal Consultant, MCS Consulting) listens to other people for a living, so it is not at all surprising that her call to action for Catalysts is to find and use our voices! Stephanie begins our conversation by sharing her journey to find her own voice - from being a quiet child to the realization her ideas were ground-breaking. Then we go on to discuss finding your narrative, getting clear about your intended outcomes and telling your story in a way others can understand. Stephanie helps us all connect more deeply to the power of speaking truth - and how to do it to ignite action.

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Bringing others along is a common challenge Catalysts face that we often discuss in our podcasts. Dr. Tasha Eurich - an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times best-selling author - brings an important nuance to our discussion: the need to educate people about the value of what we are proposing. It is not enough to paint the picture of a vision. We need to do the work to help people understand what we can bring to the table. What's in it for them?

Find out more about Insight.

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Katherine von Jan (affectionately known as KVJ), former Chief Strategy Officer of Innovation at Salesforce, shares with us the power of relationship building to drive change. She tells the story about how her skills in cultivating relationships across an ecosystem led to the co-creation, in just 8 months, of Project 8 (a digital commons created to help the world anticipate the needs of 8 billion people and beyond).

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In this episode, LaTranda Irons helps us understand the role that scrappiness plays in our catalytic success. LaTranda shares stories from her youth and organizational experience in which scrappiness allowed her to adapt to new contexts, build friends and allies and become successful within each – again and again. For her, scrappiness is not just a skill that one is born with, rather it is a commitment each day. Check out more about LaTranda's business Unamamagetic and LaTranda's family's foundation Southern Scholars Initiative.

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In this episode, Zaineb Haider, Senior Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisor at Cigna, shares how important it is to be clear on the value you provide and the necessity of leaning into opportunities where you can provide value. As a child, Zaineb experienced the harsh realities of being a young immigrant, constantly being made to feel "otherness." Later on in her life, particularly as she earned her Masters in Human Resources Management - Diversity & Inclusion, she realized that her unique "otherness" was her strength. She realized that the times she showed up strong, were the times she showed up with those differences. She now leverages those skills to create inclusive cultures that allow for a sense of belonging. Original music by ⁠Lynz Floren⁠.

Calvin Hosey, Head of Ops and Payment Partnerships at Regpack, shares his hard-won lessons about building out diverse teams. Data tells us that diverse teams drive better outcomes. But at one point his career, Calvin was too focused on demographics, but not enough on other attributes. "I got a diverse team but not a high performing team." So Calvin pivoted to establish a process that can be a gateway to diversity rather than chasing it explicitly. He stopped looking at people's names, and colleges, and rather looks at the idea of the person - using the resume to present who they are. Calvin shares that you need to remove the person as a first step and instead focus on core competency fit. Once you've identified the candidates that have all the necessary core competencies, then you move to the next step of trying to identify if they're going to work with your team. He uses culture and fit to be a final determinant, ensuring that every candidate speaks with multiple team members as well as at least one other executive outside his organization, to ensure a good cultural fit. Original music by ⁠Lynz Floren⁠.

In this episode, Wil Lewis, Experian’s Global Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Talent Acquisition Officer talks to us about situational leadership. Openness and willingness to take the time to bring others along can help move the needle in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work. We discuss strategies for keeping stakeholders focused on DEI, even in the midst of the ebb and flow of collective interest in DEI, as well as ways to help other leaders recognize the value that DEI work will bring to them. Wil’s passion for DEI work and the ways it positively impacts people shines through so powerfully during our talk we found ourselves moved by the joyful and empathetic approaches he takes. Original music by ⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Taisha Nurse, Senior Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at McDermott, explains the power of understanding your catalytic nature and then developing the skills and persistence to drive change in some of the most challenging change initiatives that intersect with people's identity. Having persistence allows us to navigate the impatience we can feel about the change not happening as fast as we want. Persistence requires us troubleshooting the cultural implications of change all the way down to the individual buy-in. Original music by ⁠Lynz Floren⁠.

How do you create systems of change in an organization of 75,000 employees? In this episode, Jesse Cortez, VP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at McKesson, talks about the importance of being able to see the big picture before creating a clear vision that helps bring others along. "You have to be able to diagnose before you can prescribe." Then, Jesse says, you have to leverage storytelling to bring others along on the journey. Everyone is looking to belong and telling stories help bring people into the work to understand the 'why'. "This is where the magic comes to life."

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In this episode, we hear from Lauren Gutherie, VP, Americas Inclusion and Diversity, Talent Development and Acquisition, VF Corp (holding company of brands like Vans, Timberland, The North Face, SUPREME, with over 35,000 employees globally). In order to be an effective Catalyst, particularly in the DEIB space, Lauren shares that every strategy we build, every conversation we support, we're seeking to bring people along on the journey. And we must constantly find multiple entry points for others to find value in this work. She acknowledges that race and social justice aren't always the easiest entry points for some people. At VFC, they're always thinking about how they can pull people into the work, whether that's from an accessibility perspective or a gender identity perspective.

Lauren and her team are constantly thinking through the full diversity of their consumers and tying it back to business initiatives in a way that's hyper-relevant for VFC's leaders and associates, pulling together multiple connection points to bring people along on the journey.

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In this episode, Giselle Mota, Chief of Product Inclusion at ADP, talks about how taking a holistic approach has helped her accelerate change. Her holisitic approach is heavily based on understanding where people are coming from and taking the time to understand their needs and perspectives. But she also talks about having a broader holistic approach that takes into account short- and long-term visions, holisitically monitoring the DEI space including legislation, other organization's approaches, and what's emergent in your own company. Giselle shares how she leveraged these skills to create her Chief of Product Inclusion position. Don't miss this insightful and high energy episode.

Check out Giselle's TED Talk and learn more about NFTY Collective. Original music by ⁠Lynz Floren⁠.

In this episode, Jackie Cureton, Chief Diversity Officer at Bitly, talks about the importance of meeting people where they are (openness & listening) and "calling folks in" (instead of calling people out). Only by listening deeply, can DEI leaders hear the "whisper of the organization" which helps to create the space for courageous conversations. Jackie also shares about how her strong commitment to her personal rejuvenation practices (physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual) sustain her energy, and allow her sit in her power as a DEI leader. Her advice: "Be who you say you are."

Learn more about Shirley Chisholm's history. Original music by ⁠Lynz Floren⁠.

Chris Williams first remembers becoming aware of race when his brother was stabbed several times in the back. His brother survived, but it gave Chris a lifelong passion of working for equity. As Global Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at CBRE, Chris is igniting change in a 68,000 person organization that operates in over 100 countries.

To lead change on this scale, Chris talks about the importance of effective communication and collaboration. In order to create change with such a diverse audience, he notes it's important to be able to read the audience, practice active listening, and not assume that your normal messaging translates to different audiences.

Chris shares stories of several times where he realized that his communication may have created a barrier and how his self- and situational awareness helped him recognize that he made a mistake. He explains how he apologized and learned from those experiences - modeling the power of humble DEI leadership. You won't want to miss this high-energy and deeply vulnerable conversation. Original music by ⁠Lynz Floren⁠.

In this episode, Blair Taylor, Former N America DEI Practice Leader, Accenture & Former DEI Lead Partner N. America, PwC, speaks from his deep experience driving massive change as a Catalyst in very large roles including as the Chief Executive Officer of My Brother’s Keeper Alliance (MBKA), a nonprofit launched by then President Obama. Blair shares that though we face a lot of big problems in this world, we need to focus on the fact that the problems are actually solvable. But Blair points out that we can't solve these problems alone. He says that ideas can be a dime a dozen. It's the ability to take an idea and bring it to fruition by building the right diverse team, the right strategy, the right approach, and understanding the market conditions that Blair says are the skills necessary to be a successful Catalyst. Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Jess Harvie, Global DEI and Social Impact Leader (formerly at Snap and Justworks), highlights how trust and curiosity underpinned the work she did bringing The Action to Catalyze Tech Report (ACT Report) to life. The ACT report is an initiative to get the entire tech industry to collaborate around DEI work to 10x DEI results. This initiative stemmed from the realization that tech companies have been trying for years to solve systemic DEI on their own, while the reality was that they end up playing a game of diversity musical chairs, with DEI employees shifting from one tech company to another.

Jess shares that the key to creating this coalition to accelerate impact was building trust, which she did by communicating effectively and being vulnerable with other people. Curiosity helped her understand value to other stakeholders which allowed her to articulate the vision in a way that built trust and got them onboard. Original music by ⁠Lynz Floren⁠.

In this episode, Krishna Manda, Vice President of Corporate Sustainability at Lenzing Group doesn't just talk about his commitment to slowing down to bring people along leveraging empathy, he embodies it. Krishna shares his simple framework: coherence, co-creation, co-elevation. Coherence is about finding shared value. Co-creation is necessary to both leverage everyone's expertise around the business, which is critical when driving company-wide sustainability initiatives, and helps people feel a sense of ownership. Co-elevation is about giving visibility and credit to your co-collaborators, so they have the permission to do this type of work again in the future. Original music by ⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠.

Gloria Caulfield is an ultra Catalyst, creating change in so many venues as the VP of Strategic Alliances for Tavistock, the President of the Lake Nona Institute and Founder of ⁠Lake Nona Impact Forum⁠ just to name a few. In this episode, Gloria shares the importance of strong communication skills. If you're just starting to realize your vision and don't have any data or testimonials, you have to paint a clear picture of the vision in a way that makes your potential partners want to come along on the journey. Developing partnership is the other key skill that has helped Gloria achieve her massive success. Check out The Medici Effect which is the book she mentioned on our talk.

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Dave Zaboski is the ultimate storyteller, having worked as a Senior Animator at Disney during the Second Golden Age of Animation on films including “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” “Pocahontas,” “Aladdin,” “Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Hercules,” and “Fantasia 2000.” In this episode he shares the power of telling the story of the storyteller. When you think of the stories about iconic Catalyst leaders like Yvon Chouinard, Steve Jobs, Elon Musk or Satya Nadella, you quickly get a sense of the power, for better or worse, of the story of the storyteller.

Find out more about Laetro here

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In this episode, the magical Kalifa Oliver PhD, guides us on a journey to understand how listening, data, storytelling and speaking in your audiences' language (plus an infusion of humor!) is the formula to inching change forward. She explains that it is not data itself that helps people move toward change, but rather building a bridge from data to help people understand how things will be better if they act on that data. In our discussion she walks her talk - sharing rich and informative stories of how combining data, insight and a vision for the future makes taking a step toward change very easy for people.

Check out more about Kalifa here.

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Our podcast guest Whynde Kuehn brings a piquing frame to Catalysts - while we set big, hairy goals, we spend most of our time on the journey to achieve those goals. And yet many of us suffer through resistance and burnout on that path. As an ultramarathoner and mountaineer Whynde sees her most important catalytic skill as 'taking a journey'. While climbing Aconcagua she spent only 0.12% of the time on the summit, while 99.88% was the journey to get there and back down. In this podcast she helps us understand how to love the journey, as much as the summit!

Find out more about her consultancy and check out her book.

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In this episode, Brandon Powell, founder and CEO of HatchWorks Technologies, shares that his journey of self-exploration with coaches, therapists and fellow entrepreneurs has been the key to his success. Through this work he has transformed from a need to be the smartest person, to a desire to be the dumbest person in the room to ensure he is learning from others at all times which allows him to tackle challenges he never imagined possible!

Check out this Mathew McConaughey Texas football speech referenced in this episode Original music by Lynz Floren.

Join us for an interview with Susan Lindner, who is CEO at Innovation Storytellers. In this episode world famous innovation storyteller, Susan Lindner, helps us understand the power of story - first how it is the essence of dreams, how it can shift mindsets and how it unlocks the future. Then she shares how taking time to understand other people's stories - in the form of their values, purpose and motivation - is the key to bringing people along. Join us as we explore the skill of storytelling!

Learn more about Walt Disney Imagineering.

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Join us for an interview with Sara Fenske Bahat, who is CEO at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. As Sara took her interim role as CEO of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, an employee asked her “Why should I invest in someone who is only here as interim CEO?”

In this episode, Sara talks about the opportunities around coming in as an interim CEO and how she has chosen to focus on creating a culture of care for the leadership team and organization. She says it is about creating a culture that can move at the speed of trust. It means the staff, board, and community are empowered to be primary, active collaborators in the shaping and evolution of their organization.

Check out YBCA events calendar.

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Join us for an interview with Amy Butchko, Vice President, Talent Acquisition at Maximus, helps us understand the power of intuition and how it allows her to tap into the energy behind what people are saying to give us signals on if the wind will have our back, or if resistance is on the horizon. 

In this episode we deep dive into how self-care actitivites are the way to cultivate our intuition, but there is no one set of activities - we need to experiment and find what works for each of us. In fact, when Amy broke a bone in her leg and then in her wrist, she had to find new activities to ground and sustain her.

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Join us for an interview with Wendy Lea, CEO at Energize Colorado. The Sanskrit definition of tantra means "woven together." Wendy uses the notion of tantra to find threads in ambiguity and move that tantra tension from restrictive energy into something freeing. The ability to recognize it, sit with it, explore and bring in externalities while not run too fast towards solving the problem in front of her, has underpinned her incredibly successful career. She's been a change leader in large enterprises, startup ecosystems and public private partnerships. In this episode, Wendy shares how her non-linear career has given her the Lego blocks of experience that make her a great ecosystem builder today.

To find more information, check out the Energize Colorado website.

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Join us for an interview with Helen Whitehead, who is Customer & Experience Design Associate Partner at IBM. In this episode we hear from design leader, Helen Whitehead about the importance of slowing down to speed up. Slowing down helps us check our bias, triggers and intent and cultivates our compassion and ability to listen deeply. And listening deeply allows us to develop better, critical solutions that brings diversity of experience and thought into the problem-solving process to help make systems better.

Have a look at the websites that were referenced in this episode: Miriam Rose Foundation and Mofox.

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Tiffani Bova, the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Growth IQ, shares her personal journey of changing job roles and using feedback as the vehicle to identify, and hone her super powers. She calls on all of us to boldly ask questions and for feedback to guide our careers and protect our time. Be sure to check out her new book "The Experience Mindset: Changing the Way You Think About Growth".

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Join us for an interview with Chris Schembra, who is the Founder of 7:47 Gratitude Experience™. In this episode, Chris who is the "gratitude guru" and WSJ best-selling author of "Gratitude Through Hard Times," shares his very personal story about how gratitude has gotten him through his toughest life challenges. The conversation ranges from Stoic philosophy to leveraging gratitude to reduce resistance to change. He has used his gratitude to spark over 500,000 individuals around the world. It's a high-energy, action-packed conversation that you won't want to miss!

Make sure to check out these books: The Obstacle is the Way and The Anatomy of Peace.

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Join us for an interview with Paul Delbar, who is Product Marketing Manager at OMP.  In applying the Catalyst superpower of clarity and the learned skill of self-observation, Paul developed profound insights about how to move through the world as a Catalyst with less friction. One of the moments of clarity he came to was on page 66, paragraph 3 of our book Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out. "If it's not, then it's time to leave." Listen to this sage Catalyst as he outlines how clarity and self-observation have transformed his Catalyst journey.

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Join us for an interview with Janice Fraser, who is a Partner at Seneca VC. In this episode, Janice who is an investor, speaker, author and expert in emerging management practices shares about how her superpowers as a Catalyst - all processor, no storage - can be a double-edged sword. She explains how she has developed the tools and capacities to work around it. So many of us Catalysts have been told that we're too intense or too blunt. We see visions of how things can be better so keenly and so quickly, we can feel the imperative so strongly, that we can forget how articulating our vision might impact other people. Sometimes we can be "no fun" to have conversations with. Janice shares her personal story about how learning communication styles through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and the GIVE model have helped her lead change and how mindfulness underpins these key skills.

Check out Janice`s podcast "Inside Outside" and newly released book "Farther, Faster, and Far Less Drama".

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Join us for an interview with Steve O'Brien, SVP of Talent at Syneos Health. He shares his left-brain, right-brain approach to catalyzing change. He shares concrete steps about the importance of bringing people on the journey. "If you win the argument but lose the person, you've still lost." He also talks about the importance of leveraging the power of beauty as a key component to creating change. If you're curious about the power of leveraging a philosophy degree in business, this conversation is sure to expand your mind.

Books that were referenced in this podcast: Adam Grant's Give and Take and Bill Strickland's Making the Impossible Possible. 

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Join us for an interview with Robin Fleming, who is Chief Executive Officer at Evolv Tech. She may have uncovered the secret to overcoming, even avoiding imposter syndrome - admit when you don't know things and lean on the expertise of others to help make decisions. In this episode, Robin shares how learning on the fly and embracing all it entails can allow Catalysts to avoid our frequent brushes with imposter syndrome.

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Join us for an interview with Karen Mangia, Vice President, Customer & Market Insights at Salesforce. In this episode, you can experience the laugh out loud highs, and the heartbreaking lows of being a Catalyst in one short episode. Karen is one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in the world. She is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, host of the Success From Anywhere podcast and a Salesforce Executive. She is a Catalyst who uses curiosity and creativity to empower individuals, teams and organizations to successfully define, design and deliver the future. 

Karen talks about two powerful skills that make Catalysts successful: 1. passionate relentless repetition, and 2. unlikely pattern recognition. While unlikely pattern recognition is a trait that defines us as Catalysts, for most of us, passionate relentless repetition not only doesn't come naturally but can be quite challenging. Karen suggests continuing to speak your vision with a beginners mind. And remember that it may take YEARS before people understand your vision. Karen is a thought leader who helps people carve out their own authentic path, by sharing authentically about her journey herself, you won't want to miss this episode.

To find more information, check out her website.

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Join us for an interview with Amy Radin who is Executive Advisor at Pragmatic Innovation Partners LLC. Amy explains why no CEO she has ever talked to has said that they aren't customer focused. 

To find more information, check out her website and her book.

Original music by Lynz Floren.

Join us for an interview with Chad Sowash, who is the Co-Founder and Co-Host of Chad & Cheese Podcast. As Catalysts, our ability to connect dots and see brighter futures is one of our superpowers. But if we don't slow down, develop our patience and our ability to foster trust with those we need to bring on the journey, we will ultimately fail. In this episode, Chad Sowash, podcaster extraordinaire and HR leader shares how his time in the Army and his kids helped him develop these two key Catalyst skills.

For more of Chad, listen to his podcast.

Original music by Lynz Floren.

Join us for an interview with Aidan McCullen, who is Principal at Edge Behavior. Aidan has reinvented his life and career many times over - from rugby player to innovation specialist. The critical skills he has leveraged are a constant focus on not just transforming the world around him but transforming himself. In our discussion Aidan shares stories from his life about reframing failure as learning, and allowing Catalysts to constantly evolve so we don't burn up. He brings the poignant call to action that we MUST have a vision for ourselves personally to credibly ask those around us to embrace change.

For more information, ready his book Undisruptable. And listen to his podcast The Innovation Show, where you can also find information about keynotes and workshops.

Original music by Lynz Floren.