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Hosted by Jacob Ratliff · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 24 episodes
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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.
Jacob Ratliff hosts Catalysts: The Leaders Shaping the Future of Learning and Growth, a business show with 24 episodes published.
What if company culture wasn’t just a set of values on the wall—but a daily operating system? In this episode of Catalysts, Jacob Ratliff sits down with Chris Dyer —globally recognized leadership speaker, best-selling au
In this episode of Catalysts, Jacob Ratliff sits down with Ash Seddeek , founder of Executive Greatness Institute, to talk about what it really takes to elevate your executive presence, master influence, and earn trust i
If your learning team is still seen as a cost center, this episode will change how you show up. Jacob sits down with Andrew Scivally , CEO of ELB Learning , to explore why L&D’s credibility is suffering—and what it takes
In this episode of Catalysts, I sit down with Rahul Karan Sharma—organizational development consultant, fractional CLO, and Forbes Coaches Council member—to explore what it really takes to lead through change that matter
In this episode of Catalysts, I sit down with Ron Price, Chief Learning Officer at Yukon Learning—Articulate’s official training partner for over 17 years. Ron brings a rare blend of deep instructional design expertise a
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 r
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 wo
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, c
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 em
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 enterpris
David Grad was once leading creative teams at MTV. Now, he’s solving one of the toughest problems in learning and development: how to make live training actually stick. In this episode of Catalysts, David shares the orig
In this episode of Catalysts, I’m joined by Dr. Keith Keating , Chief Learning & Development Officer at BDO Canada and author of Hidden Value: How to Reveal the Impact of Organizational Learning. Keith is a powerhouse in
In this episode of Catalysts, I’m joined by Danielle Wallace , Chief Learning Strategist at Beyond the Sky and host of You in 2042: The Future of Work. With a background in marketing and leadership roles at companies lik
What if the real key to innovation isn’t speed, strategy, or structure—but the ability to sit with discomfort long enough to transform it? In this episode of Catalysts, I sit down with Janet Harvey, CEO of inviteCHANGE,
In this episode of Catalysts, I sit down with Bianca Baumann , award-winning strategist, international speaker, and author of Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Pro. With over 15 years in the field, Bianca brings a
In this episode of Catalysts, I sit down with Brandon Carson , Chief Learning Officer at Docebo , to explore the future of learning and development in a world reshaped by AI, transformation, and trust. Brandon is a globa
What does real transformation look like in learning and development—and how do we design for it in a world defined by disruption? In this episode of Catalysts, I sit down with Sean Bengry, Chief Learning Officer at Sable
In this episode of Catalysts, I sit down with Steven Van Cohen —global leadership consultant, executive coach, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Connectable. Dubbed “The Leadership Whisperer,” Steven helps co
In this episode of Catalysts, I’m joined by Megan Dillon, Director of Learning and Development at Q-Centrix. Megan leads with clarity and heart, aligning workforce development with business strategy and building systems
In this episode of Catalysts, I sit down with Patty Miller, a senior HR executive with over 24 years of experience helping leaders navigate complex people challenges across North America. Patty is known for her sharp ins
Chris Dyer
bestselling author, keynote speaker, expert on company culture, leadership, remote work · Towne Square Records & Comics
1 appearance on this show
Ash Seddeek
leadership communications advisor and speaker coach · Executive Greatness Institute
1 appearance on this show
Ron Price
Chief Learning Officer · Community Relations Commission
1 appearance on this show
Mark Cruth
Principal Modern Work Coach · Atlassian
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Keith Keating
chief learning officer, author of “The Trusted Learning Advisor” · University of Pennsylvania
1 appearance on this show
Danielle Wallace
Founder & Executive Director · Beyond the Sky Custom Learning
1 appearance on this show
Janet Harvey
MCC · inviteCHANGE
1 appearance on this show
Bianca Baumann
VP of Learning Solutions and Innovation · Ardent Learning
1 appearance on this show
Brandon Carson
Chief Learning Officer and Founder of L&D Cares · Docebo
1 appearance on this show
Steven Van Cohen
global leadership consultant, executive coach, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Connectable
1 appearance on this show
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