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

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...
Feb. 28, 2025

Dan Ward, Senior Principal Systems Engineer and Author: Catalysts Are Just Powder in a Jar

In this insightful episode, we delve into the unique journey of Dan Ward , a Senior Principal Systems Engineer at MITRE, former Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, and author of four books, including The Simplicity Cycle and Fire. ...
Feb. 17, 2025

Cynthia Hansen, Managing Director of the Innovation Foundation at Adecco Group: Honoring the Past While Leading the Future

In this episode, Cynthia Hansen , Managing Director of the Innovation Foundation at Adecco Group, delves into the non-linear career journeys of Catalysts. She reflects on her own leap from a civil society domain expert to lea...
Feb. 17, 2025

Shellery Ebron, Senior Director of Corporate Innovation at RTI International: Dreamers That Do

In this dynamic episode, Shellery Ebron , Senior Director of Corporate Innovation at RTI International, shares her journey of fostering innovation and leading transformative change. Known for her tagline, “dreamers that do,” ...
Feb. 13, 2025

Heather Jerrehian, VP of Product Management at ServiceNow: The Multidimensional Catalyst

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of changemaking with Heather Jerrehian , VP of Product Management at ServiceNow and author of Sail to Scale. Heather, who describes herself as a “hexagon” rather than a square peg ...
Jan. 9, 2025

Shannon Schuyler, Chief Purpose and Inclusion Officer at PwC: Intellectual Curiosity in Action

In this inspiring episode, Shannon Schuyler , Chief Purpose and Inclusion Officer at PwC, talks about the art of crafting a fulfilling and impactful career. Shannon, a trailblazer who has shaped her own roles multiple times, ...
Jan. 3, 2025

Amit Sidhpura, Global Strategy Leader for HR and Talent Transformation Consulting at IBM: Understanding Your True Self

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, we sit down with Amit Sidhpura to explore the transformative power of self-discovery. Amit recounts his own journey, from climbing the corporate ladder and relocating to Singapor...
Jan. 3, 2025

David O’Malley, former SVP of Product Strategy & Innovation at VNS Health: Newton’s Law of Motion Meets Organizational Change

In this insightful episode, we sit down with David O'Malley , Principal at Stay Lean, Go Fast and former SVP of Product Strategy & Innovation at VNS Health, to unpack the essentials of leading change in large organizations. D...

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.