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In this episode of the CFO Catalyst Podcast, host Sumith welcomes Winston Abeyeratne, CFO at Conference Group in South Australia. Winston shares his immigration journey, starting 12 years ago, and his career transition from audit trainee at KPMG in Sri Lanka to various roles in the finance sector in Australia. He discusses the importance of backing statements with numbers, the challenges of working with high-net-worth individuals, and provides advice for new migrants and aspiring CFOs on building a career in finance. The conversation also delves into the evolving role of CFOs, the impact of AI and machine learning on the finance industry, and the significance of continuous learning and process review. Winston offers his insights on earning respect in new roles, mentoring younger professionals, and the benefits of embracing flexibility and creativity in financial leadership Thanks for tuning in to Books to the Boardroom! If you enjoyed today's episode, take your leadership journey further:

Navigating the People-Centric Transformation in FinanceIn this episode of the Books to the Boardroom, season three of the CFO Catalyst Podcast, host Sumith is joined by Ben Edmonds, CFO at Alberts in Sydney. The conversation covers Ben's career journey from an early interest in tourism management to becoming a CFO, highlighting the influence of his father and his practical experiences in various financial roles. Ben emphasises the transformative nature of the CFO role, the importance of people and leadership in business, and the evolving landscape of accounting. He also discusses the significance of digital transformation, ESG initiatives, and the challenges young CFOs face today. Ben provides insights into managing change, maintaining professional development, and balancing technical skills with human interaction. The episode concludes with advice for aspiring finance professionals on building a successful career in accounting.Thanks for tuning in to Books to the Boardroom! If you enjoyed today's episode, take your leadership journey further:

In this episode of the CFO Catalyst Podcast, host Sumith welcomes David Hill, CFO of Mosh. They delve into the unchanging fundamentals of business and the evolving tools and skills required for successful financial leadership. David shares his unique journey from childhood entertainer to top finance executive, discussing the importance of critical thought, communication, and problem-solving in the CFO role. They also explore the democratisation of finance, the impact of AI and digital transformation, and the need for a nimble organisational structure. Tune in for insights on how CFOs can stay ahead in a rapidly evolving business landscape.Key takeaway from SumithWhat struck me most was his "rear-view mirror, front windscreen, and peripheral vision" approach to financial leadership. As he says, "CFOs of the future have to be engineering level digital savvy to navigate the businesses of the future."David's non-linear career path has given him unique insights on bridging theory with practice - something I believe makes the best finance leaders.Tune in this Sunday!Thanks for tuning in to Books to the Boardroom! If you enjoyed today's episode, take your leadership journey further:

There are a handful of people in the clean energy and infrastructure world whose knowledge and voices serve as guiding lights. Shayle Kann is one of those people. Known for his deep expertise, unique perspective, and distinct voice, Shayle has covered and shaped the energy transition for years.While regular listeners will know, we typically feature startup founders. But Shayle's long-standing influence—from GTM and The Interchange to EIP and Catalyst—made it a true pleasure to turn the mic around.This episode, recorded in front of a live, sold-out audience at SF Climate Week, marked Shayle's first time as our guest, though he's no stranger to the show. For the first few years of Watt It Takes, starting in 2017, when every episode was recorded in front of a live audience, Shayle would kick off each conversation by setting the industry context and introducing our guest.In this episode, we trace Shayle's journey, starting with his roots in Madison, Wisconsin, and share how his entrepreneurial spirit and compelling storytelling abilities have been instrumental in his rise as a leader.On a personal note, I've known Shayle for nearly a decade. He has been a colleague and a friend, and I'm excited for him to tell his story.SponsorsThis live recording, and this next season of Watt It Takes, is brought to you by our lead sponsor, HSBC Innovation Banking who is proud to bank some of the most exciting companies pioneering the technologies of tomorrow.With specialist financing support, deep understanding of the challenges, and a global network across more than 50 markets, they help clients scale breakthrough innovations, and take them to the world.So, if you're looking for early-stage funding, or well on your way to FOAK, click the link in the show notes to learn how HSBC Innovation Banking can help on the next stage of your journey.About Powerhouse Innovation and Powerhouse Ventures Powerhouse Innovation is a leading consulting firm connecting top-tier corporations and investors, including corporate innovation teams, CVCs, and pensions with cutting-edge technologies and startups that meet their specific criteria for engagement. Powerhouse Ventures backs entrepreneurs building the digital infrastructure for rapid decarbonization. To hear more stories of founders building our climate positive future, hit the “subscribe” button and leave us a review.

When I think about how Practice Better could have transformed my practice, I can't help but wish I'd found it sooner. In this episode, I reflect on the game-changing potential of this intuitive EMR system, and I'm joined by Natalie Mullin, whose background in education and wellness coaching brings fresh insights into how tools like automations and AI charting save time and improve care. What would it mean for your practice if you could focus more on your patients and less on administrative tasks? Together, we explore how technology and community can revolutionize holistic healthcare, supporting both your purpose and your well-being.   Quotes “Clients, a lot of them want to change, but they just don't have that support. So when you put tools in place, they can come and access whenever they need to. That allows them to be successful in their health journey.” (08:30 | Natalie Mullin) “That idea of practicing on your own terms is so powerful when we can empower ourselves and we can truly ask ourselves, ‘What do we want?' And then if a practitioner is saying to themselves, ‘What do I want? What kind of life do I want to live? How do I want to impact my patients, my clients?'” (15:58 | Natalie Mullin) “I think people underestimate the power of community. And some of our top practitioners, they share that actually the way that they're able to not only have their own financial success, but have success in terms of their patients and clients and the outcomes, is because they'll host weekly meetings or monthly meetings where their patients and clients come together and they share that information and knowledge.” (19:58 | Natalie Mullin)  “[Adopting a holistic approach] starts with intention, to be very honest. Make the intention mentally that I am going to practice a different way. I am going to go in this direction. And you would be surprised at the resources that will start to come to you.” (26:33 | Natalie Mullin)   Links Connect with Natalie Mullin: Website: https://practicebetter.io/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/practicebetter   Connect with Lara:  Book a Brainstorm Session with coupon code PODCAST: https://drlarasalyer.as.me/discovery Discount link for Practice Better, 20% off for 4 months. (This still allows a 14 day free trial on any plan first): https://my.practicebetter.io/?ps_partner_key=MWZiNDBiODNiNjcw&utm_campaign=5824129-Lara+Salyer%27s+Catalyst+Podcast+January+2024+%7C+Partner&utm_source=partner_larasalyer&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Catalyst-Podcast&ps_xid=j0cWM65sRFpWz8&gsxid=j0cWM65sRFpWz8&gspk=MWZiNDBiODNiNjcw#/p/register?pc=LaraSalyer20   Website: https://drlarasalyer.com The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst Instagram: @drlarasalyer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Summary In this episode of the Catalyst Podcast, Eric Davis, Will Bailey, and Jenisha Owens discuss the significance of mission trips, particularly in Costa Rica. Will shares his personal journey and the growth of Costa Rica Mission Projects over the years. The conversation explores the benefits of mission trips for college students, the theological implications of communion, and the importance of cultural exchange and community building. The episode emphasizes that mission work is about mutual learning and connection rather than simply providing aid. Takeaways Will Bailey has been involved in Costa Rica mission projects for over 21 years. Costa Rica Mission Projects started with a relationship between a church in North Carolina and the Methodist Church of Costa Rica. The property for the mission projects was an abandoned coffee field, now producing coffee. Mission trips provide exposure to different cultures and foster relationships with local communities. Communion serves as a powerful reminder of the universal body of Christ. Participants in mission trips often find they are served just as much as they serve. Being equipped for mission work is about having an open heart and willingness to learn. The church in Costa Rica is already vibrant and active, and mission teams participate in that work. Personal stories from mission trips can have lasting impacts on participants. The conversation encourages college students to consider mission trips as a valuable experience. Keywords Costa Rica, mission projects, college students, community, communion, church, cultural exchange, service, theological insights, personal growth Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker 02:21 Will's Journey to Costa Rica 04:33 Costa Rica Mission Projects Overview 09:43 Theological Insights on Communion and Missions 13:52 Overcoming Doubts About Mission Trips 17:49 Understanding the Role of the Church in Costa Rica 19:51 Closing Thoughts and Personal Stories --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/southernmisswesley/support

In this episode of the Catalyst Podcast, Eric Davis interviews Dasani Hill and Elise Stringer, two transfer students at the Wesley at Southern Miss. They discuss the challenges of being a Christian in college, finding their faith, and the importance of community. Dasani and Elise share their experiences of feeling torn between two lifestyles and the pressure to fit in. They also talk about the impact of having mentors who met them where they were and normalized their struggles. The conversation highlights the need for college students to make practical choices, such as seeking community and not being lukewarm in their faith. The hosts emphasize the importance of showing up and loving both God and others. They also address common problems faced by college students, such as the pressure to have life figured out and the fear of losing friends. The episode concludes with words of encouragement to enjoy college, find community, and take the next step in one's faith journey. Takeaways Being a Christian in college can be challenging, especially when trying to balance two lifestyles and fit in with friends who may have different values. Having mentors who meet you where you are and normalize your struggles can be instrumental in finding and strengthening your faith. Practical choices, such as seeking community and not being lukewarm in your faith, can help college students navigate the challenges they face. It's important to show up and be present in your faith journey, trusting that good things will happen when you do. Common problems faced by college students include the pressure to have life figured out and the fear of losing friends. Enjoying college, finding community, and taking the next step in your faith journey are key to finding grace and hope along the way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/southernmisswesley/support

How will Adobe's foray into Generative AI impact how your team creates and collaborates? That's what we wanted to find out. On the latest episode of The Catalyst Podcast, co-host Heather Haskin sits down with Adobe's Principal Product Marketing Manager, Lori DeFurio, to explore the transformative role of AI within Adobe's ecosystem to empower human productivity. DeFurio provides valuable insights on how business leaders can strategically adopt generative AI while upholding ethical standards and fostering an environment of innovation.  Featuring: Lori DeFurio, Principal Product Marketing Manager at Adobe The Catalyst by Softchoice is a podcast about unleashing the full potential in people and technology. 

Learn the business and management skills you need by enrolling in the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA program at nonclinicalphysicians.com/physicianmba. Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs. =============== Dr. Lara Salyer described her career journey from rural Family Physician to Functional Medicine Practitioner on the PNC Podcast in 2019. Since that time, Lara has continued to grow and diversify her practice. In addition to bringing all the best of her allopathic and integrative aspects of care to her patients, Lara is also on a mission to help practitioners redesign their work/life with more creativity and less burnout. She produces online business courses and received certification from the Flow Research Collective to offer mentorship assistance in creating flow-channeled, anti-burnout careers. Lara now offers her Catalyst Studio™ mentorship to support medical entrepreneurs build their own unique micropractice. And she hosts The Catalyst Podcast in which she chats with interesting guests across the globe as they re-imagine better healthcare. You will find all of the links mentioned in the episode at https://nonclinicalphysicians.com/integrating-the-best/

"What's your experience with gratitude? Do you write thank you letters? Do you know this emotion?" These probing questions from Dr. Michelle Flowers, a board-certified psychiatrist and guest on The Catalyst Podcast, open a fascinating dialogue on the transformative role of gratitude in healthcare. Host Dr. Lara Salyer sets the stage for a deep dive into how this profound emotion can spark innovation and foster positive change within the healthcare landscape.   Dr. Flowers, an advocate for the therapeutic power of gratitude, shares the "NOW" technique, her unique approach to cultivating gratitude among both children and adults. This method encourages individuals to Nurture themselves, Observe their environment, and embrace Wonder, fostering a daily practice of gratitude. The discussion explores the neuroscience underpinning gratitude, with a focus on the limbic system's role in emotion regulation and how sensory experiences can amplify our feelings of gratefulness.   Throughout the episode, Dr. Salyer and Dr. Flowers offer creative strategies for integrating gratitude into everyday life. They discuss engaging in hands-on activities like puzzles or art to stay present and grounded, and the significance of small acts of gratitude, such as penning thank-you notes or pausing to reflect on daily moments of joy.  Dr. Salyer and Dr. Flowers emphasize that acknowledging the little joys and embracing gratitude can be a catalyst for positive change, enhancing personal well-being and inspiring innovation in healthcare practices.   Quotes • “Gratefulness includes the fullness that you experience when you're in a true state of gratitude and it's sort of joy meets appreciation.” (9:32 | Dr. Michelle Flowers)  • “The human brain is automatically default set to hold on to negative experiences. That doesn't serve us well in our modern era because we're mostly safe. And we're holding on to these many negativities that are affecting our nervous system and we have record rates of depression and anxiety. And so what is that? You know there's something going on.” (23:43 | Dr. Michelle Flowers) • “Sadly, a lot of times as physicians, we bought into this model of illness instead of wellness. And I, you know, this has been a gradual journey for me, but at one point I looked at the questionnaires I was giving patients and it's like, you know, I'm disinterested, I feel bad, I have suicidal thoughts, I'm anxious, you know, and I'm giving them all these questions, planting all these thoughts. I was like, where are the well-being questions? So now I have a longer well-being questionnaire, which is I feel optimistic about the future, you know, I have quality relationships. And again, I want them finishing with those thoughts planted in their head as well. And just like you said, yeah, if you focus on pain, we're going to find people to focus on that. Everyone has pain. If you focus on creativity, you're going to find that, too. Yes. Oh, I love this.” (24:57 | Michelle Flowers, M.D.) • “Start with just before you go to sleep at night, reflecting back on your day and trying to find the best part or the least worst part, if that's where you're at right now.” (32:02 | Dr. Michelle Flowers)   Links:   Book references: The Gratitude Project by Jeremy Adam Smith Thanks A Thousand by AJ Jacobs   Connect with Michelle Flowers: Website: https://www.bewellmichellemd.com/ Instagram: @bewellmichellemd   Connect with Lara:  Website: https://drlarasalyer.com The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst Instagram: @drlarasalyer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

In a special 100th episode of The Catalyst Podcast, Dr. Lara Salyer tackles the pervasive issue of burnout within the healthcare system, intertwining celebration with a deep dive into systemic reform and personal resilience. This milestone episode is not just a moment of reflection but a call to action, offering a blend of systemic solutions and individual strategies to combat the growing epidemic of burnout among healthcare professionals.   Dr. Salyer addresses the root causes of burnout with a critical eye, suggesting systemic changes that promise to restore autonomy to physicians, recalibrate patient expectations, and foster a more flexible and supportive working environment. She proposes practical reforms, from the integration of business acumen in medical training to the thoughtful implementation of mentorship programs and the streamlining of electronic medical records, envisioning a healthcare system that supports rather than drains its workforce.   On a personal level, Dr. Salyer outlines a four-step pathway to empowerment and well-being. She encourages healthcare professionals to reclaim their time and introduce self-care rituals into their daily routines, to reconnect with their passions outside of work, and to cultivate a practice of gratitude.    By reframing how they perceive work, success, and rest, individuals can shift their mindset towards a more sustainable and fulfilling career path.   Quotes • “Burnout is serious. Burnout is, and can be, fatal. We lose physicians every year to suicide. A full medical school class worth of physicians. So this topic of burnout is deep. It is dark. And if you are suffering right now, my offer to you is to get help.” (Dr. Lara Salyer | 03:22) • “If you are struggling, I really ask that you reach out to a friend, a therapist, a coworker and let somebody know that you're struggling so that we can help. There is a way through burnout, and each of us have an opportunity to put that puzzle together and find our own unique solution.” (3:54 | Dr. Lara Salyer) • “The third thing that our system can do to immediately help burnout is allow flexible working conditions for doctors. It's similar to number one, where we allow doctors to have autonomy on their schedule, but I'm talking even more outside-of-the-box solutions, coloring way outside the lines here, borrowing from other industries like academic medicine. Professors get a sabbatical that is paid. Every six years, they're allowed to travel or use that sabbatical for time to explore hobbies and interests.” (Dr. Lara Salyer | 06:55) • “The fifth thing that the system could do to help burn out immediately would be to instill mentoring support from day one. Now we're not talking your school counselor or academic advisor, we're talking a true mentor. And this would be compensated because we need to reward those physicians and leaders that have great skills that can help inspire those. And they can speak from experience because they've been there. That can save lives.” (Dr. Lara Salyer | 12:42) • “The word creativity. It is not for those talented few. It is not something that's bestowed from a muse. Creativity is medicinal. It's powerful. It lowers your cortisol. It helps you feel good, even just doodling. can help interact with your amygdala and help regulate emotions so that you aren't triggered as easily. (Dr. Lara Salyer | 24:58)    Links Connect with Lara:  GetFreed link: https://getfreed.sjv.io/OrvMVW Use coupon code: CATALYST to get $50 off first month subscription Website: https://drlarasalyer.com The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst Instagram: @drlarasalyer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

In a world where wealth is often measured in material terms, Dr. Lara Salyer invites us to consider a deeper, more personal definition in this episode of The Catalyst Podcast. Sparked by a TikTok video that reminisces about childhood indicators of wealth, Dr. Salyer urges us to reflect on perceptions that may have shaped our understanding of wealth. She suggests that just as we periodically reassess our health, our ingrained beliefs about money and success might also require a fresh perspective!   Wealth, as Dr. Salyer presents it, is a multifaceted concept. She shares her own experiences of finding richness in life's simple joys, like the comfort of her own space and the liberty to align her medical practice with her personal ethos. Because money mindset is so important, within Dr. Salyer's mentorship, The Catalyst Studio, Financial Fridays are dedicated to supporting functional and holistic practitioners to challenge, explore and be aware of their money stories. To inspire a reimagined approach to wealth, Dr. Salyer regularly recommends transformative reads, including "Happy Money" by Ken Honda, “Happy Pocket Full Of Money” by David Caperon Gikandi, and “Playing Big” by Tara Mohr.    In closing, Dr. Salyer invites a shift in focus from financial accumulation to nurturing well-being and self-expression, personal fulfillment and joy.   Quotes: • “A quote that really resonated with me is ‘Some people are so poor that all they have is money.” (4:14 | Dr. Lara Salyer) • “Wealth has become blown out of proportion and this is why I was diligent in making sure we had financial Fridays inside my mentorship, the Catalyst Studio. And my favorite thing is these “Financial Fridays” now where we unpack the idea of wealth and all the behavior around it. Are you hoarding it? Do you have a scarcity mindset? Do you spend it as soon as you get it because you're not sure when you'll get more? And there's all these things to unpack. And this is wonderful.” (5:17 | Dr. Lara Salyer)  • “Wealth isn't just about money or financial need. It's also about how your energy is spent. How your energy is curated again and recharged.” (10:21 | Dr. Lara Salyer)    Links Happy Money by Ken Honda: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MJHJ57T?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_QFR6QY5ZAXP2NXTHCFMR Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1571747362?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_HK64JTF2PDMT2QHF9MCS Playing Big by Tara Mohr: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Big-Practical-Wisdom-Create/dp/1592409601   Connect with Lara:  Mentorship: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst Archetype Quiz: https://3nb09zv7070.typeform.com/archetype Website: https://drlarasalyer.com The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst Instagram: @drlarasalyer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Are you seeking a way to reduce burnout and bring more creativity into your medical practice? This episode of The Catalyst Podcast with Dr. Lara Salyer, we learn about Freed.ai, which she calls “a game-changing app for doctors”. It's an innovative peripheral listening system designed to revolutionize patient-doctor interactions and it's a tool that listeners may want to consider testing in their practices.   Dr. Salyer discusses the often-overlooked contributor to healthcare burnout: the cumbersome electronic medical records (EMR) systems. She reveals that EMRs are responsible for a significant 20% of burnout metrics in healthcare. Her solution? Integrate creativity in medical practices, and embrace technology like Freed.ai to alleviate these challenges.   Freed.ai promises more efficient and engaging patient visits. Dr. Salyer shares her experience with the app during a 60-minute functional medicine visit. Testing its capabilities with various topics, she was impressed by its ability to accurately capture and organize notes. The app skillfully segments notes into different categories, including summaries and patient instructions, making it a valuable asset for any healthcare professional.   Dr. Salyer's enthusiasm for Freed.ai is palpable as she recommends it as a game-changer for both solo practitioners and larger institutions. She highlights its affordability and potential to make patient interactions more enjoyable and fulfilling.   For those interested in trying Freed.ai, Dr. Salyer provides a discount code (CATALYST) for $50 off the first month. She encourages healthcare professionals to test the app with their try-before-you-buy promise of 10 patient visit trial, believing firsthand experience is the best way to gauge its benefits. Inside of the Catalyst Studio Mentorship, Dr. Salyer shares transformative resources for functional medicine doctors like Freed.ai and so much more! With everything you need to grow and scale your functional medicine business, including private mentor sessions, masterminds, access to quarterly legal lounges, Dr. Salyer is helping physicians tap into creativity and flow to increase joy and well-being to have a medical career that is self-expressive, unique, and creative. Want more information? Visit https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst!   Quotes: • “What I love is it segments the note from subjective to physical exam to assessment and plan, and even includes a summary and then a patient letter for instructions. I was shocked. It was so accurate. I couldn't believe my eyes.”  (11:44 | Dr. Lara Salyer) • “Freed.ai is changing my life. I love talking to patients, knowing I have the confidence that it will capture my information in the right order. It will provide a very coherent and abridged version. It makes it easy for you to copy and paste into your medical records. My visits are closed at such a lightning fast speed. I almost want to shed tears for my old self 20 years ago when I was learning how to do visits on an EMR.” (14:11 | Dr. Lara Salyer)  • “This is something that I believe should be in every residency, every medical school, every hospital, every clinic. It is just what you need to have that confidence that you can explore and have fun with medicine again without being stuck to your keyboard like Velcro.” (15:23 | Dr. Lara Salyer)    Links: Freed.ai link: https://getfreed.sjv.io/OrvMVW Use the coupon code: CATALYST to get $50 off their first month subscription   Connect with Lara:  Website: https://drlarasalyer.com The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst Instagram: @drlarasalyer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Kim Curley on how organizational culture can affect customer experience Software is straightforward, it's people that are complicated. This week Chris and Gina sit down with Kim Curley, NTT DATA's Vice President of People and Organizational Consulting to talk about the connection between EX (employee experience) and CX (customer experience). Kim shares some brain science on why fear and vulnerability can stop us from adopting new systems in the workplace and breaks down how internal structural problems can lead to external problems for users.   Links: Kim CurleyGlobal Customer Experience Report 

Dr. Daniel Rifkin on developing Ognomy, an app to help those with sleep apnea.Sleep apnea is a disorder that is underdiagnosed and undertreated. Dr. Daniel Rifkin is trying to change that. This week Dr. Rifkin joins Clinton to talk about his app Ognomy, a global digital app to help people get treatment for sleep apnea, a disorder that can lead to a number of downstream effects. They discuss how Ognomy can help patients who currently have trouble getting treatment and how the flexible health care app was developed. Links: Ognomy 

Catalyst's host Clinton gets into the nitty gritty of culture and priorities of utility companies with guest Bryan Kearney.Bryan Kearney is an expert when it comes to energy companies. Retired now from leading them and currently consulting on behalf of them, listen in to this detailed conversation - stemming from the work Bryan has done with Nexient to get them an in with utility companies. From the community centered culture and safety concerned priorities, utility companies tend to be risk averse and slow to trusting new vendors - understanding the way they run may change the way tech companies approach partnerships and lead to better outcomes. Join Clinton and Bryan to learn more about the future of tech in utilities and energy.Links: Arizona Public ServiceBryan's LinkedInBryan's email

“What creates success in business?”It's a question with about a thousand different answers, but if you're looking for the cornerstone of personal and professional growth, the answer is clear: maintaining an ownership mentality.This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA's Chris and Gina discuss the difference between just doing your work and doing work that moves the needle. Check out the highlights below, then dive into the full episode to learn how to reframe your thinking and make stronger decisions.Remember leaders are ownersAnyone who leads a group or manages a team must think like an owner. That means thinking beyond your cocoon and aligning your actions and decisions with the organization's overall business goals. Make one umbrella of goalsOwners always prioritize the organization's goals. If your personal goals conflict, think about how you can reorient your thinking so that everything falls under one umbrella.Embrace riskOwners are willing to take risks to drive the business forward. Whether that means entering uncharted territory or making decisions that are not based on predefined lists or strict boundaries, you must be adaptable and flexible when things change (and they always do!).Take advantage of SBARSBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendations) is a structured way to present a problem to leaders or decision-makers that prevents miscommunication and provides a clear path to resolution.Leave your ego at the door Separate facts from the stories we tell ourselves. Often, our minds subconsciously create certain narratives based on our ego, which can cloud judgment. Focus on the facts and leave out personal interpretations when presenting issues."I intend to" statementsIn a leadership context, it's beneficial to encourage team members to make their own assessments and recommendations using "I intend to" statements. This approach empowers team members to take initiative, think critically, and actively contribute to decision-making.As always, don't forget to subscribe to Catalyst wherever you get your podcasts! We drop a new episode every Tuesday, and each one is jam-packed with catalysts for digital experiences that move millions.

Times are always changing in the pharmacy industry, and few places exemplify this better than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ACORx Pharmacy Owner Shawn Nairn stands front and center in this tidal wave of innovation, embracing the new while making sure independent pharmacies are properly getting their due. He also loves “The Big Lebowski,” so what's not to like? In this episode, join hosts Jeff Key and Marsha Bivins as they discuss with Shawn his role in the industry, from member of the Pennsylvania Pharmacist Care Network to his work in the LTC realm with ACORx. You're not going to want to miss this one.  Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Trade Shows and Events Guest: Shawn Nairn | Owner of ACORx Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit www.pioneerrx.com

Clemens Conrad walks us through the past, present and future of electric vehicles Electric vehicles have come a long way in the last 20 years. This week Clinton is joined by EV early adopter and Practice Lead for the Future of Mobility at Vectorform Clemens Conrad. Clemens breaks down the history of EVs and how they were being developed long before many of us knew. He talks about Vectorform's innovative work with EVs and looks to the future of the industry. Links: Clemens Conrad - LinkedIn Vectorform Rivian

In this episode of The Catalyst Podcast, Dr. Lara Salyer interviews Dr. Reena Kotecha, a medical doctor and organizational well-being consultant. Dr. Kotecha shares her personal journey of experiencing burnout and struggling with mental health issues while working as a hospital doctor. She discusses a pivotal moment in a supermarket where she had a panic attack, highlighting the lack of self-awareness and self-care among healthcare professionals. Dr. Kotecha emphasizes the importance of creating space for human connection and self-reflection in the healthcare system. She believes that healthcare starts with self-care and advocates for the integration of mindfulness and well-being practices into the daily lives of healthcare professionals. She shares her own experiences of practicing Ayurvedic medicine and learning about mindfulness and meditation at the Dalai Lama's resident temple in India. Dr. Kotecha encourages healthcare professionals to adopt a beginner's mindset and approach each moment with curiosity and openness. She emphasizes the need for small daily disciplines that build resilience and self-compassion over time. She also highlights the importance of celebrating small achievements and finding joy in everyday moments. Dr. Kotecha's mission is to improve the well-being of healthcare professionals through her Mindful Medics training program. This program focuses on personal well-being, productivity, performance, and engagement in the workplace. She believes that by taking care of themselves, healthcare professionals can better care for others and create a more compassionate and supportive healthcare system. Listeners are encouraged to connect with Dr. Kotecha through her website and LinkedIn profile. Dr. Salyer concludes the episode by urging listeners to share the episode with colleagues and continue practicing the sixth vital sign of creativity in their daily lives. Quotes: • "We live in a world where healthcare professionals are burning out, they're depleting, they're leaving in droves." (09:59 | Dr. Reena Kotecha) • "We don't talk enough about our challenges, our difficulties, our state of mental and emotional well-being, and our loneliness." (12:35 | Dr. Reena Kotecha) • "We need to create the conditions to look after ourselves and each other in this system." (12:35 | Dr. Reena Kotecha)  • "It's the small daily disciplines which build up over time, which allow you to care for yourself, to become more resilient, to become more compassionate." (37:59 | Dr. Reena Kotecha) • "My vision is a world without burnout, and my mission is to teach one million medical professionals how to tap into creativity and flow to increase joy and well-being." (43:42 | Dr. Lara Salyer)   Links Connect with Dr. Reena Kotecha: Mindfulness Course: mindfulmedics.teachable.com/p/mindful-in-healthcare-the-wellbeing-performance-course-for-healthcare-professionals   Connect with Lara:  Membership Magic Workshop (Nov 8th): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/membership-magic-design-your-own-3-tier-functional-medicine-membership-tickets-735854850667?aff=oddtdtcreator Catalyst Reclamation CME course: https://rightbrainrescue.com/p/reclamation Website: https://drlarasalyer.com The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst Instagram: @drlarasalyer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Saving money for your patients is easier and more convenient than you think. Blueberry Pharmacy Owner Kyle McCormick is at the forefront of this idea with his cost-plus model, a tried and true way to help his patients save money while getting the care they need. In this episode, he along with hosts Jeff Key and Marsha Bivins discusses everything from his cost-plus model to new — and innovative — bottle packaging. The next great idea for your pharmacy might be around the corner, and it doesn't cost you a thing.  Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Trade Shows and Events Guest: Kyle McCormick | Owner of Blueberry Pharmacy  Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit www.pioneerrx.com 

Clinton is joined by Launch NTT Data's Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation Services Chris Fox to dive into their new program LEAP (Large Enterprise Acceleration Program).Launch by NTT Data is happy to present LEAP - an initiative focused on supporting your enterprise in transforming into a company that innovates smoothly. Using this program, enterprises will save 20-40% by making running the business side of things more efficiently, giving you space to innovate successfully. Clinton is joined by Launch NTT Data's Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation Services Chris Fox to discuss how this model has proven itself and what is to come. Links: LEAPChris Fox's LinkedIn

Nate Berent-Spillson on how to free yourself up to think about the business Are you a dissatisfied technology leader dealing with constant friction? Lucky for you Nate Berent-Spillson has written a book to help! This week, Nate joins Clinton to discuss why he wrote the book Frictionless Enterprise. He shares his insights on how to overcome structural friction and how to stop churning over the little stuff. It's time for frictionless organizational change! Links:Frictionless Enterprise Book

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Most people have experience interacting with a public sector website or app and come away feeling frustrated or confused. However, the importance of making information in the public sector accessible cannot be understated. This week our host Gina is joined by Natalie Kurz and Cathy LoDuca to discuss their work in the public sector and websites/apps that they love! 

The word “platform” is thrown around a lot in the tech industry. What is a platform? Or better yet what is a platform way of thinking? This week NTTData's VP of Engineering Nate Berent-Spillson joins Clinton to talk about how platforms operate and what is needed to shake things up and innovate. Using lessons from history, Nate and Clinton build a model for how large enterprises can harness disruptive shifts to create real change. 

Great ideas should be formed around the customers' needs. This week on Catalyst Clinton is joined by NTT Data's David Schell and Kristen Foster, the Director of Service Product Development at Trinity Industries to discuss finding and cultivating innovative product ideas within an enterprise. How wide of a net should you be casting to bring in new ideas? How do you make sure that customer's voices are being heard? What are the big bets you should go after while making some quick wins? Kristen shares how she's helping to bring the railcar industry into the future. Links: Kristen FosterTrinity Industries 

Clinton and Danny on what satisfaction and progress looks like as a Digital Leader.This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA's Clinton and Agile's Danny Presten take a look at company transformations and how to improve flow through the value stream. Links: Launch by NTT Data 

Diverse teams are often the most successful. This week on Catalyst, Clinton is joined by Paul Hlivko, Chief Experience Officer and CTO at Wellmark Blue cross and Blue Shield, to talk about his groundbreaking work on how to rethink talent strategies. He breaks down how best to pull together diverse talent to create a better environment for workers and better outcomes for the enterprise and he explains how gig talent and crowdsourcing can build a more resilient organization. Links: Open Assembly Center for the Transformation of Work Competing in the New World of Work 

Gina and Chris on how to progress as a Product Leader whilst finding your place in a rapidly expanding company.This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA's Chris and Gina return to catch up on the brand new world of Launch, what it means to be a Product Leader in an organization that's quickly growing, and when to use your influence.Links: Launch by NTT Data 

Humana's Holly Kessinger and NTT DATA's Robert Elliott on omnichannel strategy at large organizationsOmnichannel strategy is all about combining the head and the heart. This week on Catalyst, Humana's Holly Kessinger and NTT DATA's Robert Elliott chat with Clinton about how to drive experience transformation at large enterprises. Holly shares her thoughts on how she approaches creating consistent customer experiences across multiple platforms for millions of people. She shares tips on how to keep teams motivated and how to enable them to work cross functionally. Links: Humana

Clinton is joined by Ash and Dave to chat about how having design involved early in the process sets your teams and products up for success.Design led does not mean design only. This week on Catalyst, Clinton is joined by Launch by NTT DATA's own Dave Schell and Vectorform's Ash Howell to talk about where design should be fitting into the big picture. Their answer - as early as possible. They share tips on how to get the design conversation started early and why time and time again their clients have left happier than ever when they bring design in at the outset.  Links: Vectorform

This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA's Clinton Bonner, Brant Beard and Robbie Elliot chat about how to ensure you're creating and sustaining a healthy team environment. They discuss the importance of good communication and how having other life passions is pivotal to being a good leader. Links: Launch by NTT DataBrant Beard

The stability of large enterprises can be both a blessing and a curse. This week on Catalyst Chris Losacco is joined by NTT DATA's Product Management Lead Jamie Bernard to talk about how large organizations can learn to innovate while still taking care of their core business. She explains the 3 horizons principle and how dedicating a small percentage of money to experimentation can help you better serve your customers and your business in the long run. Links: Diffusion of InnovationBuild - Tony Fadell

Intimacy isn't a word you often associate with clients or customers. This week Launch's Clinton Bonner, Chris Losacco and Nathan Henry chat about the term intimacy and how thinking about client relationships in terms of (professional) intimacy can actually be helpful. They share tips on how to build lasting and meaningful relationships with clients and explain how intimacy can help you get to the root of what problems actually need solving for your clients. Links: Launch by NTT Data 

When Catalyst host Clinton Bonner saw Per Kristian Stoveland's recent work on Twitter, he was struck by the images. This week on the podcast, Clinton sits down with Per Kristian to hear all about how he developed his generative art collection The Harvest. Per Kristian explains what generative art actually is, how it differs from AI art, and breaks down the technologies and platforms that power his stunning work. Links: Perkwerk OpenSea OpenSea - Per Kristian Stoveland The Harvest #0The Harvest #112The Harvest #162The Harvest #369Void

The year was 1977. Star Wars made its debut… the Apple II computer was released… Elvis Presley passed away at age 42… our hometown Denver Broncos experienced their “miracle season” on the way to the Super Bowl… Chuck E. Cheese pizza opens their first location…and disco was nearing it's peak in popularity. But something else happened that year that may have influenced the world more than any of these: the first wearable heartrate monitor was developed for the Finnish National Cross Country ski team by Polar. That development changed the way both professional and amateur athletes trained and kicked the door open to our current “wearables,” which now provide more physiological data on our wrist than a room full of hospital gizmos could do just a few decades ago.Welcome to latest episode of the Catalyst 360 Podcast – your trusted resource for engaging, evidence-based health, wellness & performance insights.  Today's guest is one of the trailblazers in the application of that heart rate data – Sal Edwards. I have her ground-breaking book from the mid-90s on the practical use of heart-rate monitors on my bookshelf and was thrilled when she agreed to join us today. But when I began preparing for this interview, her background exploded off the pages of my notes. Yes – she's a leader in the world of HR monitoring and that's where we'll focus our discussion. But she's also a serial entrepreneur, founding Fleet Feet – the largest chain of retail sports shops, has written 24 books and 500 articles, and was a professional triathlete, ultra runner, won the Western States 100 miler and is a member of the Triathlon Hall of Fame. And, her 4-person cycling team won the 1997 Race Across America in 7 ½ days, within just a few hours of the time it took us to win the event in 2015. So plenty of rabbit trails available to us today

What if I were to tell you our conscious thoughts and resultant actions are not a reflection of simple sensory inputs - such as the air temperature as we step outside or the sight of an eagle flying overhead. Instead, it is how we FEEL about those sensory inputs that drives our complex decisions and actions. Your response to an external input may very well differ significantly from mine – not because we have a different sense of smell, touch, sight, sound or taste but because we FEEL differently about those sensory inputs. When it comes to health, wellness & performance, that's a big deal!Welcome to the latest episode of the Catalyst 360 Podcast – your trusted resource for engaging, evidence-based health, wellness & performance insights.  Today's guest is Dr. Mark Solms, one of the boldest thinkers in contemporary neuroscience and author of the fascinating book The Hidden Spring: A Journey to the Source of Consciousness. I think you'll find today's discussion will open your eyes about the way in which the brain functions in everyday life and change your understanding of your subjective experiences. And yes – as always, we'll focus on the practical elements that will help us all to bolster our health, wellness & performance or that of our clients, co-workers and peers.For best-in-class board-certified coaching avail to employers, EAP organizations and wellness service providers, visit https://www.CatalystCoaching360.com or contact us Results@CatalystCoaching360.com For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your NBHWC-approved health & wellness coach certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comLooking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life! If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelContact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.com

A symptom is not just a symptom – it is an invitation into someone's story.Those words, penned by today's guest, might just have the potential to shift the treatment landscape for physical, emotional and mental health in today's world. While science and technology continue to provide new windows into the human body, the treatment often involves going deeper – into the story that is unique to each individual. Welcome to the latest episode of the Catalyst 360 Podcast – your trusted resource for the best in engaging, evidence-based health, wellness & performance insights. Today's guest is physical therapist, nationally board-certified health & wellness coach and lifestyle medicine practitioner Jen Uschold. In addition to her 30+ years as a clinician, she is also an instructor, writer, private practice owner, program director and mom of 3 busy kids. Our discussion will be of great interest to not only physical therapists but also nurses, counselors, physicians, occupational therapists and other clinicians looking to enhance their toolbox and optimize outcomes for their patients.Here is the video mentioned: https://youtu.be/R5rFaePRwPsFor more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your NBHWC-approved health & wellness coach certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comHere are some additional links from Jen:180 Therapy and Wellness https://www.180therapyandwellness.com/iRiseForMe  https://www.iriseforme.com/Positive Intelligence https://www.positiveintelligence.com/EIM Lifestyle Medicine https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/hk/lifestyle-medicine/index.html and https://evidenceinmotion.com/program/certification-in-lifestyle-medicine/EIM Pain Courses https://evidenceinmotion.com/search/?fwp_search=pain%20&fwp_content_types=courseLooking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life! If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelContact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.com

Marriage isn't easy and it isn't for everyone. But it doesn't hurt to tap into some guidance occasionally if you've decided it's for you. We're hoping this special episode will provide a few ideas to tip the scales in a more positive direction for those who are either married, heading that direction, or have friends or clients who are looking for guidance along the way. Suzanna and I are in our 31st year of marriage and our 3 "kids" are in their 2nd, 3rd and 4th year. So we thought it would be fun to combine our "lessons learned" from the whole gang! We'll kick off this episode with guidance from the 3 more recently married couples and then shift into the 10 1/2 lessons from the... well... older couple.  Those lessons range from “Buy more toothpaste” and “Live in 3D” to “Rocky Balboa's secret.” We don't have “the answers,” but we thought maybe a few things we've picked up through the detours and dirt roads over the past 30+ years (and insightful advice from the more recently married crew) might be of interest to those traveling a similar journey or pondering doing so in the future.Looking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life!For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your health & wellness coaching certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.com If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelContact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.com

What's your story? It's a question that opens the door to the story you want to tell. In contrast to a resume review, list of race results, or accomplishments of note, it provides you the freedom to reveal the elements of your life that color your canvas of time. It's my favorite question to ask “soon to be friends” at a party or networking event and it's a close cousin to the clear personal vision we discussed a few weeks back. Today, one of the world's foremost weavers of life stories, James “Bob” Hagerty, will join us to share why writing our story can be so powerful – both for ourselves and our loved ones.Welcome to the latest episode of the Catalyst 360 Podcast – your trusted resource for the best in engaging, evidence-based health, wellness & performance insights.  Today's guest, James “Bob” Hagerty has been a reporter and editor for more than 40 years and is the Wall Street Journal's only full time obituary writer. His article “An Obituary Writer Writes One for Himself” drew an outpouring of reader responses, which inspired his intriguing new book: Yours Truly: An Obituary Writer's Guide to Writing Your Story.For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your NBHWC-approved health & wellness coach certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comTo tap into more insights from Bob Hagerty, please seehttp://yours-truly.jamesrhagerty.com/https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2022/12/01/best-new-books-december/https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-way-you-tell-your-life-story-matters-start-now-11671992737?page=1https://www.wsj.com/articles/an-obituary-writer-writes-one-for-himself-11555683563?shareToken=st6ff6f87dabfd4834aa3a4fc10955cff0Looking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life! If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelContact us: Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoachingInstitute.com

Money. Tough subject. Different circumstances for everyone… critical for everyone. We choose careers and life paths based on it, experience sleepless nights and elevated blood pressure due to it, allow relationships to be influenced – and sometimes ended by it. Sermons are preached about it, countries divided by it and songs written about it, including one of my personal favorites by Chris Jansen, reminding us “money may not buy happiness… but it can buy me a boat!”

When we look at the way in which we're living our lives, are our hearts and souls engaged? No seriously – are we going through the motions, checking off the boxes, but forgetting to tune into whether those activities and actions stir something inside of us? Think about a typical day – is there a joy? A passion? An deeper level of engagement to our real life field of play? Does the music on our commute speak to us? Our choice of fitness activities bring a smile? Our professional pursuits reveal who we were truly meant to be? Our evenings provide the refreshing spring after a day of productive contributions to the world? Or are we in a fog, stumbling our way through the day as we count down the hours until the next weekend?Welcome to the latest episode of the Catalyst 360 Podcast – your 360 degree source for the best in health, wellness & performance. Today's guest is Vitaliy Katsenelson, author of Soul in the Game: The Art of a Meaningful Life. That's a big claim – and we're going to dig into the realities of bringing that to life today.For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your NBHWC-approved health & wellness coach certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comLooking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life! If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelContact us: Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoachingInstitute.com

We hear a lot about becoming the “best version of ourselves.” But what version is that? How do we clarify our understanding of who we really are – at our core – and how we can most effectively open that best version up to the world, thus enhancing the positive impact we can have in our families, work settings, communities and world? Welcome to the latest episode of the Catalyst 360 Podcast – your trusted resource for the best in engaging, evidence-based health, wellness & performance insights. Today's guest is Dr. Linda Berens – Dr. Berens and Dr. Cooper met 20 years ago when he attended an in-depth MBTI Certification program through her institute out in California. We was so impressed by her unique approach, we began integrating many of her insights into our trainings and eventually wrote a book together, which humorously brought out our very different interaction styles in the process

Accompanying video to this episode w/ examples available here: https://youtu.be/nCGMQWctPHw“For many, the big choices in life aren't really choices; they are quicksand. You just sink into the place you happen to be standing.” Author David Brooks is credited with expressing those words, but we ALL know what it's like to live them. We move through each day, letting the quicksand around our feet draw us in as the weeks, months and years pass by. Dreams fade out of sight; regrets accumulate and eventually we just feel “stuck.” It is what it is. Ahhh – what could have been.But it doesn't have to be that way. We admire visionaries across all walks of life, those individuals who see past the day to day. Those who see the world differently – those who have identified their northern star and are steadily moving in that direction, regardless of the quicksand that grasps the rest of the world around them. These individuals are no more gifted or talented than the rest of us. Rather, they have a crystal clear vision of the person they are becoming and the future impact they are moving toward. That powerful, personal vision is a resource available to any of us who choose to tap into it. In this special episode, I'll walk you through the preparation and the process that will allow you to create your own clear personal vision for the coming year. It will challenge, energize and inspire you. It will give you a reason to get out of bed in the morning, light a fire in your heart and provide a steady wind in your sails. In the end, it will help set you on a clear path to what might just be the most important year of you life. Welcome to this special episode of the Catalyst 360 Podcast, your trusted source for engaging, evidence-based, practical guidance to optimize your health, wellness, performance, and life! For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your NBHWC-approved health & wellness coach certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comLooking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life! If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelContact us: Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoachingInstitute.com

What do exposing fads and optimizing fitness have in common? Longtime Catalyst 360 listeners know the answer: EVIDENCE!  The world of health, wellness & performance is rife with exaggeration, unsupported claims and charisma-dependent shortcuts. Taking an evidence-based approach to your chosen pursuit doesn't guarantee results, as the scientific method is all about looking for the hole in the previous finding. At the same time, it sure is a wise cornerstone on which to build your strategy. Today we have one of the best in the business joining us to break through the BS on our way to a better life – and enhanced performance.Welcome to the latest episode of the Catalyst 360 Podcast – your trusted resource for the best in engaging, evidence-based health, wellness & performance insights. Today's guest is Dr. Philip Skiba, who's credentials are loaded. He earned his medical degree, later pursued a PhD from the University of Exeter (where our paths originally crossed), & is board certified in both Family & Sports Medicine. He simultaneously holds roles as Director of sports medicine fellowship at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, is Regional Director of Sports Medicine for the AdvocateAurora Medical Group, is team physician for the University of Illinois (Chicago) & regularly works w/ high school, NCAA Division 1, Olympic and professional athletes. Most recently, he worked on the fascinating Nike Breaking 2 marathon project….    For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your NBHWC-approved health & wellness coach certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comLooking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life! If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelContact us: Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoachingInstitute.com

Back in 2016, you & I could be sitting down over coffee and you could say “Coop – we should be health & wellness coaches!” Then we could  give each other a high five, walk out the door and start calling ourselves health & wellness coaches. Or – on the employee wellness side of the equation, a wellness company could hire nice people, place them in a call center with a fine-tuned script and then tell potential partners they offered health & wellness coaching. There were no standards of practice. No code of ethics. No national oversight board or certification process. Anyone could call themselves a coach – and there was essentially no way to tell who was credible or not. That all changed in 2017.Welcome to the latest episode of the Catalyst 360 Podcast – your trusted resource for the best in engaging, evidence-based health, wellness & performance insights. Today's guest is Leigh-Ann Webster, the Executive Director of the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching, or NBHWC, which was created in 2017 and has since changed the world of health & wellness coaching from the “wild wild west” to an established, credible and growing profession. Our longtime listeners know we rarely bring a guest back more than once, but Leigh-Ann is the exception, as we try to get on her schedule about every 15 months to provide you with a ”state of the profession” and the latest updates and upcoming developments in the world of health & wellness.For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your NBHWC-approved health & wellness coach certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comLooking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life! If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelContact us: Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoachingInstitute.com

What if you discovered a 60 second assessment you could do each morning with no special equipment that would essentially let you see how your body is responding to various stressors and changes to daily habits like sleep, alcohol intake, exercise and more? Now there is – and the insights anyone can garner from this info can be a game-changer in our lives, regardless of our focused pursuit. Welcome to the Catalyst 360 Podcast – your trusted source for engaging, evidence-based health, wellness & performance insights. Today's guest is Dr. Marco Altini, one of the world's foremost experts in something called HRV or Heart Rate Variability. Dr. Altini holds a PhD in Data Science & a pair of Masters degrees in Computer Science Engineering & Human Movement Science.  He is also the creator of a powerful app called HRV4Training that has been fully validated for its accuracy. If you've been a listener here for long, you've heard several guests note the intrigue around HRV. Two guests specifically – with no sponsorship connection – identified Dr. Altini's tool as the tool of choice and he was very kind to accept our invitation to dig into the details as our guest. A brief note about today's format: The first portion of our discussion will focus in on HRV & the value it brings to overall health, wellness & performance. We'll then spend the back half of the discussion focusing on its use to enhance athletic performance along with a few specific questions about deeper layers of the app. So, whether you're curious about the application to everyday life or want to dig into fitness details, we'll cover it.For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your NBHWC-approved health & wellness coach certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comLooking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life! If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelContact us: Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoachingInstitute.com

How's that “to-do” list looking? What if I were to tell you the single biggest change you could make to the list in terms of your future success would be to subtract? That's right – while our minds naturally think adding a new exercise or routine is the solution, one of the best ways to make things better actually comes down to one word: subtract.Welcome to the Health, Wellness & Performance Catalyst. Today's guest is Dr. Leidy Klotz, who studies the science of design, and the way in which our own daily choices can be positively impacted – NOT by adding something new - but instead through the use of subtraction. His research has appeared in both Nature and Science and his debut popular science book, Subtract, is among the most influential published in 2021. He is a frequent guest on programs including Hidden Brain, Freakonomics, and NPR. You've likely seen his articles in the Washington Post, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Scientific American and elsewhere.For more information about Dr. Leidy Klotz, access his website here: https://www.leidyklotz.com/ or his book can be found here.For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your NBHWC-approved health & wellness coach certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comLooking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life! If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelContact us: Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoachingInstitute.com

Being a working parent isn't easy and it seems to be getting more and more difficult with each passing day. It also is now the norm.  In 2020, 95 percent of married couples with children had at least one working parent, and 60 percent of married-couple families with children were both employed, while 72 percent of parents who lived without a partner were likely to be employed. What if there were evidence-based tools and resources we could access that would ditch the guilt, manage the feeling of overload, and enhance the quality of our lives?Welcome to the latest episode of the Health, Wellness & Performance Catalyst. Today's discussion brings Dr. Yael Schonbrun, author of the new book Work, Parent, Thrive to your ears. For our long-time listeners, the name might possibly ring a bell as she joined us almost 2 ½ years ago and you were a big fan. So with her new book coming out, we were excited to have a great reason to bring her back! You can access her book at Amazon or Bookshop. Or tap into additional resources on her website and her podcast website. Looking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life!For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your health & wellness coaching certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.com If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelContact us: Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoachingInstitute.com