Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out.

Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out.

This isn’t a typical changemaking podcast because it’s not for a typical changemaker. It’s for the innovators who can’t stop taking in information, connecting dots, and changing the world. If that sounds familiar, you aren’t broken, difficult, or an incurable workaholic. You’re a Catalyst, and authors Tracey Lovejoy and Shannon Lucas believe that means you’re a rock star. In this podcast series they are having extended discussions on how to use that information to grow and thrive, with Catalysts that are profiled in their book Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out.

Recent Episodes

April 24, 2025

Matt Alder, Host of Recruiting Future: Breaking Barriers in Recruitment and Work Norms

In a world where traditional recruiting processes often fall short, how can leaders rethink talent acquisition to unlock exceptional potential? Matt Alder , strategic consultant, author, and host of Recruiting Future, one of ...
April 24, 2025

Christy Soukhamneut, Chief Lending Officer at UFCU: The Power of Intentional Flow

In an industry rocked by constant disruption, how can leaders harness the forces of change rather than be swept away by them? In this episode, Christy Soukhamneut , Chief Lending Officer at University Federal Credit Union, sh...
April 16, 2025

Amer Iqbal, former Head of Digital Transformation, APAC, Meta: Channeling Anger Towards Change

In this “getting real” episode, we’re joined by Amer Iqbal , Founder & CEO of 5 Ways to Innovate, to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities Catalysts face when driving transformation in large organizations. Amer dive...
April 16, 2025

Josh Klein, Connector of Things and People at Group of Humans: Hacking Systems & Driving Change

In this engaging episode, Josh Klein , renowned hacker and technology strategist, shares his journey of transforming complex insights into actionable innovation. A master of systems thinking, Josh has made a career out of cha...
April 10, 2025

Loubna Imenchal, VP at Logitech - Fearless Innovation: Aligning Bold Visions with Executive Goals

In this episode, we sit down with Loubna Imenchal , VP at Logitech, for an insightful discussion on how leaders can successfully balance delivering on executive priorities while introducing innovative approaches. Loubna share...
April 10, 2025

Bryon Kroger, Founder and CEO of Rise8: Rebel or Revolutionary?

In this compelling episode, Bryon Kroger , founder and CEO of Rise8 and the former COO of the U.S. Air Force's groundbreaking Kessel Run program, reflects on his journey from intelligence officer to software innovator and lea...
April 4, 2025

Andy Lopata, Relationship Strategist and Author: To Lead, First Listen

In this engaging episode, Andy Lopata , a renowned relationship strategist, hall-of-fame speaker, and author of six influential books, shares his transformative approach to networking, mentorship, and leadership. With over 25...
March 26, 2025

Abby Kearns, Chief Technology Officer, Alembic Technologies: Building Buy-In to Navigate the Innovator’s Dilemma

In this episode, Abby Kearns , CTO of Alembic Technologies, shares how embracing her identity as a Catalyst—and its superpowers—empowered her to shed the "pain in the ass" label she’d been given along the way. Abby discusses ...
March 20, 2025

Sandeep Mehta, former Chief Technology Officer at The Hartford: Transformation Secret Sauce: Purpose, Sponsorship, and Engagement

In this engaging episode, Sandeep Mehta , former Chief Technology Officer at The Hartford, shares transformative lessons from his journey as a Catalyst executive. He highlights the importance of clarity in Purpose—aligning yo...
March 18, 2025

Dr. Patti Fletcher, author of Disrupters: From Transactional to Transformational Leadership

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Patti Fletcher , author of Disrupters: Success Strategies From Women Who Break the Mold, to explore the concepts of Disruptors and Catalysts—and why business needs these innate change-mak...

About the Hosts

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Shannon Lucas

Co-CEO

Shannon Lucas, former Executive Vice President, Head of Emerging Business at Ericsson, is a global thought leader on intrapreneurship and corporate innovation frameworks.

For over twenty years she’s driven innovation into Fortune 500 businesses and cutting-edge startups, launched her own companies, and served on the board of several non-profits.

Shannon’s personal mission is to transform corporations into sustainable change engines. Shannon’s passion is igniting and supporting change agents (making her the perfect Catalyst Constellations co-founder!).

Shannon is an adrenaline junkie and loves exploration of all kinds, cultures, countries, food and wine.

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Tracey Lovejoy

Co-CEO

Tracey Lovejoy is known for her optimistic outlook, quick mind, freakish intuition, sassy attitude and drive for results.

Tracey is a Coach that supports Catalysts and their teams, and is the Researcher behind the Catalyst movement. Before she became a Coach, Tracey spent 12 years at Microsoft, where she worked at the intersection of technology, design, and innovation leading teams of change makers.

She is also the co-founder of the Ethnographic Praxis in Industry Conference, the premier international gathering on ethnography in business.

When Tracey isn’t helping individuals and organizations transform, she’s hanging out with her kids, cleaning up after pets, or stealing moments to feed her reading addiction.