Season 4

April 24, 2025

Matt Alder, Host of Recruiting Future: Breaking Barriers in Recruitme…

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 ...

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April 24, 2025

Christy Soukhamneut, Chief Lending Officer at UFCU: The Power of Inte…

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...

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April 16, 2025

Amer Iqbal, former Head of Digital Transformation, APAC, Meta: Channe…

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...

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April 16, 2025

Josh Klein, Connector of Things and People at Group of Humans: Hackin…

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...

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April 10, 2025

Loubna Imenchal, VP at Logitech - Fearless Innovation: Aligning Bold …

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...

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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...

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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...

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March 26, 2025

Abby Kearns, Chief Technology Officer, Alembic Technologies: Building…

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 ...

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March 20, 2025

Sandeep Mehta, former Chief Technology Officer at The Hartford: Trans…

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...

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March 18, 2025

Dr. Patti Fletcher, author of Disrupters: From Transactional to Trans…

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...

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Feb. 28, 2025

Dan Ward, Senior Principal Systems Engineer and Author: Catalysts Are…

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. ...

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Feb. 17, 2025

Cynthia Hansen, Managing Director of the Innovation Foundation at Ade…

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...

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Feb. 17, 2025

Shellery Ebron, Senior Director of Corporate Innovation at RTI Intern…

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,” ...

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Feb. 13, 2025

Heather Jerrehian, VP of Product Management at ServiceNow: The Multid…

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 ...

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Jan. 9, 2025

Shannon Schuyler, Chief Purpose and Inclusion Officer at PwC: Intelle…

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, ...

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Jan. 3, 2025

Amit Sidhpura, Global Strategy Leader for HR and Talent Transformatio…

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...

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Jan. 3, 2025

David O’Malley, former SVP of Product Strategy & Innovation at VNS He…

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...

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Jan. 3, 2025

Ruth Gotian, Chief Learning Officer at Weill Cornell Medicine: Do Som…

In this inspiring episode, we speak with Ruth Gotian , Chief Learning Officer at Weill Cornell Medicine, who has spent years studying the world’s most successful individuals, including Nobel laureates, astronauts, and Olympic...

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Jan. 3, 2025

Dr. Ebrahim Patel, Future Markets and Sustainability executive at RMB…

In this episode, Dr. Ebrahim Patel , Future Markets and Sustainability executive at RMB Bank, South Africa, introduces Innovative Empathy—a transformative approach for Catalysts driving change. He emphasizes the power of unde...

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Dec. 17, 2024

Katie Blum, Associate Vice President for Strategic Innovation at the …

In this episode, Katie Blum , Associate Vice President for Strategic Innovation at the University of Illinois Foundation, shares valuable insights into the challenges she’s faced as a Catalyst executive. She explores three ke...

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Dec. 17, 2024

George White, Director at Slalom: Walking the Catalyst Knife Edge

Catalysts walk a fine line between being outsiders and belonging—a tension that fuels their ability to think differently and connect dots that others may not see. In this episode, George White , Director at Slalom, explores h...

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Dec. 5, 2024

Matteo Cattaneo, Group Chief Transformation & Services Development Of…

In this podcast episode with Matteo Cattaneo , Group Chief Transformation & Services Development Officer at Reale Group, we dive deep into the key skills required to lead successful transformation efforts. Matteo emphasizes t...

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Dec. 5, 2024

Nezha Aloui, CEO of Women Choice: Vision and Impact: A Path to Global…

In this podcast episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Nezha Alaoui , CEO of Women Choice. From her time working at the United Nations, Nezha saw firsthand the urgent need to uplift women on a global scale. Her experiences led he...

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Dec. 5, 2024

Christopher Wellise, Global VP of Sustainability at Equinix: Taking C…

In this episode, Christopher Wellise , Global VP of Sustainability at Equinix, dives into his unique journey at the crossroads of environmentalism and business. Christopher shares his experiences in taking calculated risks, f...

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