Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out.

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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.

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The Business Punk’s Guide to Transformation - Gregory Larkin

May 08 2024 39 mins

In this episode, Shannon Lucas, co-CEO of Catalyst Constellations, speaks with corporate punk rocker, Greg Larkin, known as the "Anthony Bourdain of Business" and founder and CEO of Punks and Pinstripes. Like Anthony Bourdain, Greg keeps it real as he authentically shares his story about moving up the career ladder while worrying about losing his true punk rock self. Greg

Leading Change - It's Not About You - Ritu Kapur

Apr 25 2024 35 mins

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 not about the technology or innovation, creating change is all about people. Her advice to up and coming Catalyst? "It's not al

The Catalyst’s Journey: Fueling Change in Leadership & Innovation - Amy Kaufman

Mar 29 2024 30 mins

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

Skills for Catalyst Leader: Self-Awareness and Listening - Minette Norman

Feb 15 2024 28 mins

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. Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The Art of Diplomacy in Leading Change - James Andrews

Jan 26 2024 37 mins

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 Studi

Radical Inclusion and The Power of Thinking - Sean Kitzmiller

Jan 25 2024 37 mins

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�

Curiosity and Storytelling: A Catalyst’s Journey - Sneha Shah

Jan 19 2024 19 mins

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 abilit

Balancing Dedication and Self-Care - Marilia Bezerra

Jan 19 2024 26 mins

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 th

Strategic Diplomacy and Relentless Optimism - Melanie Hilton

Jan 19 2024 28 mins

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

Vulnerability as the Path to Creating Change - Dr. Meisha-Ann Martin

Jan 18 2024 34 mins

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. Meish