Catalysts: The Leaders Shaping the Future of Learning and Growth
Catalysts spotlights bold leaders who are actively redefining how we learn, lead, and grow—inside the organizations shaping tomorrow’s workforce. Through candid, future-facing conversations, the series elevates executives, founders, and consultants who are not just reacting to change, but driving it.
This is the podcast where thought leaders in learning and development don’t just share strategies—they shape the next era of leadership, innovation, and organizational transformation.
Podcasting since 2025 • 19 episodes
Catalysts: The Leaders Shaping the Future of Learning and Growth
Latest Episodes
Human-First in the Age of AI: Arika Pierce Williams on Rebranding Leadership for a New Era
In this episode of Catalysts, I sit down with Arika Pierce Williams, CEO and Founder of Piercing Strategies, to talk about what it really means to lead in the AI era—without losing what makes us human.Arika isn’t just rethinking...
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Unlocking Modern Work: Mark Cruth on Curiosity, Collaboration, and Making Change Stick
In this episode of Catalysts, I sit down with Mark Cruth, Principal Modern Work Coach at Atlassian, to explore what it really takes to create effective, energized, and high-performing teams in today’s complex world of work.
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Better at Being Human: DavidLee Richardson on Leadership, Credibility, and the Power of Empathy
In this episode of Catalysts, I’m joined by DavidLee Richardson, Head of Organizational Leadership Development at Harris & Harris. David brings a grounded, deeply human approach to developing leaders—focusing on trust, credibility,...
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Designing Smarter, Leading Better: Andrew O’Malley on AI, Emotion, and the Future of L&D
In this episode of Catalysts, I sit down with Andrew O’Malley, instructional designer and learning strategist, to talk about how L&D is evolving—and what it takes to stay ahead. From experimenting with AI to designing emotionally i...
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L&D as a Change Catalyst: Cole Bastion on Leading L&D as a Strategic Engine
In this episode of Catalysts, I’m joined by Cole Bastion, Senior Director of Learning and Culture at HOA Brands, where he's helped reduce management turnover by 10% and transformed L&D into a powerful driver of enterprise-wide chan...
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