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. Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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.

Jennifer Goldsack, a former Olympian and CEO of DiMe, dives into the balance of hard work and enjoyment in healthcare transformation. She discusses the critical need for teamwork and celebration of successes to combat burnout in the post-COVID era. Drawing parallels from her Olympic experience, she highlights the importance of flexibility and self-care for leaders. Jen emphasizes innovative collaboration to make healthcare more equitable, urging a positive shift in team morale and work-life balance.

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. Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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. Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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. Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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. Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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. Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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). Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.