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.

Catalysts: The Leaders Shaping the Future of Learning and Growth is a business podcast hosted by Jacob Ratliff, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jacob Ratliff hosts Catalysts: The Leaders Shaping the Future of Learning and Growth, a business show with 24 episodes published.

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  Culture Is a Practice: Chris Dyer on Leading with Clarity, Speed, and Trust

  Oct 13, 202542 minS0

  <p>What if company culture wasn’t just a set of values on the wall—but a daily operating system?</p><p>In this episode of Catalysts, Jacob Ratliff sits down with <b>Chris Dyer</b>—globally recognized leadership speaker, best-selling author, and remote work pioneer—to break down what high-performance culture actually looks like in practice.</p><p>Chris has been named a Top 50 Global Thought Leader, a #1 Leadership Speaker by Inc. Magazine, and the CEO of one of America’s fastest-growing companies. His message is clear: <b>Culture isn’t a vibe. It’s a system. And leaders have to own it...

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  Speak the Language of Power: Ash Seddeek on Executive Presence and Strategic Influence

  Oct 6, 202528 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Catalysts, Jacob Ratliff sits down with <b>Ash Seddeek</b>, founder of Executive Greatness Institute, to talk about what it really takes to elevate your executive presence, master influence, and earn trust in the rooms where decisions get made.</p><p>Ash has coached senior leaders at Amazon, Salesforce, Cisco, and Capital One—and his message is clear: <b>If you can’t communicate with clarity and power, you won’t move the business forward.</b></p><p>In this conversation, we dig into:</p>Why trust is the real currency of leadership—and how to earn...

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  From Cost Center to Business Driver: Andrew Scivally on Rebranding L&D for Impact

  Sep 29, 202533 minS0

  <p>If your learning team is still seen as a cost center, this episode will change how you show up.</p><p>Jacob sits down with <b>Andrew Scivally</b>, CEO of <b>ELB Learning</b>, to explore why L&D’s credibility is suffering—and what it takes to reposition the function as a <b>performance-driven strategic partner</b>.</p><p>Andrew has worked with Fortune 100s, led L&D at JPMorgan Chase and Zion’s Bank, and now helps learning teams stop building “fluff” and start driving <b>results</b>.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p>Why tradit...

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  Leading Through Disruption: Rahul Karan Sharma on Human-Centered Transformation

  Aug 25, 202536 minS0

  <p>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 matters.</p><p>Rahul has spent 20+ years helping companies navigate post-merger integration, cultural alignment, and leadership acceleration. But his secret isn’t in a strategy deck—it’s in centering the people behind the process.</p><p>Together, we unpack:</p>Why most change efforts fail—not because of planning, but because of peopleHow poor communication during transitions drives attrition and burnoutThe difference between executing a training and...

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  Designing with Intention: Ron Price on the Power of Experiential E-Learning

  Aug 18, 202539 minS0

  <p>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 and hands-on development experience, helping organizations turn good ideas into great learning experiences.</p><p>Together, we explore:</p>Why scenarios and storytelling are essential for meaningful e-learningThe “3 Cs” model—Challenge, Choice, and Consequence—and how it transforms passive content into immersive learningWhy bad design speaks louder than good contentThe hidden value of aligning tools, strategy, and design with learner intentHow Yukon balances training teams to use...

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