System Catalysts

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We can't fix the world alone. But we all know that collaborating is hard. And systems? Well, they seem to be allergic to change. So how do we do it without losing our damn minds? On System Catalysts, you will learn from activists, philanthropists, and change makers who put their egos aside to improve the systems that run the world. This season, we’ll be looking into healthcare, marriage equality, migration, climate and more. Join English Sall as she goes behind-the-scenes of systems change, cracking the code on making the world a better place. System Catalysts is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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October 29, 202620 min

Presenting: Reimagining The Future

While we are on a season break, we are sharing an episode from Reimagining the Future: Envisioning What’s Next, produced by Kearney’s Global Business Policy Council. In the show, host Paul Laudicina speaks with leaders around the world about navigating an era of change and disruption. Today, we're sharing a conversation from their 2026 CEO Retreat in Bangkok. In this excerpted recording, Michael Beckley, David Ignatius, and Ed Luce discuss what the next 3 years of U.S. policy might look like. You can subscribe and listen to the podcast here : www.kearney.com/service/global-business-policy-council/reimagining-future-podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 7, 202648 min

Presenting: Real Talk for Real Fundraisers

While we are on a season break, we wanted to share with you an episode from Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, the podcast where fundraisers, nonprofit leaders, and industry experts come together to vent, laugh, and learn. In this episode Jeff Schreifels is joined by co-host Christopher Beck for a conversation with Daphne Valcin, founder of Valcin Strategic Solutions, a leadership development consulting firm focused on helping organizations build stronger leaders and healthier workplace cultures. Subscribe to Real Talk For Real Fundraisers: https://veritusgroup.com/real-talk-for-real-fundraisers-podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 18, 202643 min

Presenting: Impact After Hours

While we’re on a season break, we're sharing an episode from another podcast we think you’ll love. Impact After Hours, hosted by Camille Laurente, is a show about pursuing a life of impact on and off the clock. In this episode, Camille sits down with Ami Dar, the founder and executive director of Idealist, recorded live in front of an audience in New York City. They get into what it actually looks like to hire and build a team around kindness, what dignity means in the workplace, and why Ami still calls himself an idealist even with everything going on in the world right now. Subscribe to Impact After Hours: https://lnk.to/impact-after-hours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 12, 20260 min

A Brief Update for Our Listeners

We're wrapping up this season a little earlier than planned while our host, English Sall, focuses on her recovery. Thank you for your support, and be sure to follow the show so you'll be notified when we're back with new episodes. If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletter Learn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.com This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 30, 202639 min

The Real Reason Women Don't Control More Capital (with Kate Nevin from TSWII Capital Advisors)

Firms led by white men control 98.6% of U.S.-managed assets. Today, Kate Nevin, President and Portfolio Manager at TSWII Capital Advisors, talks about the structural barriers that make it harder for women to build institutionalized funds, and why letting women receive capital isn't the same as letting them control it. Learn more about TSWII Capital Advisors: https://www.tswii.com If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletter Learn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.com This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 16, 202631 min

Listen Again: When Common Ground Isn’t So Common with Rye Barcott

[REBROADCAST] Original Airdate: November 26, 2024 “Finding common ground” – you probably hear this all the time in this era of polarization. But does it ever happen? And how does it lead to actual change? Rye Barcott will prove to you that the answer is yes. As the CEO and co-founder of With Honor, he’s using military service to establish common ground in congress and encourage bi-partisanship. If you want to learn more about With Honor, visit withhonor.org If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. Learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com . This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 9, 202637 min

How Rich Families Think (with Bridget Kustin from Ownership Project 2.0)

What shapes the way wealthy families think about social impact? After years of researching family businesses and family offices, anthropologist Bridget Kustin challenges common assumptions about wealth holders and explores the fears and motivations that influence philanthropic giving. Learn more about Ownership Project https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/research-and-insight/centres-and-initiatives/ownership-project-20-private-capital-owners-and-impact Learn more about Ownership Project Action Lab: https://www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/academic/global-philanthropy-initiative/ownership-project-action-lab-from-academic-research-to-real-world-impact Bridget’s research: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Bridget-Kustin-2123035529 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 202642 min

Why “Solving Problems” Is Actually Holding Us Back (with Daniela Papi-Thornton from Systems. Change. Educators. Unite.)

Daniela Papi-Thornton is an educator whose work focuses on systems-led leadership. Today, she explains why complex social issues can’t simply be “solved,” how philanthropy can better support systems change, and why inner work may be one of the most overlooked parts of systems change. Learn more about Systems. Change. Educators. Unite: https://www.systemschangeeducatorsunite.com/ Girltrek: When Black Women Walk Together, Things Change: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/episodes/girltrek-when-black-women-walk-together-things-change If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletter Learn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.com This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 202637 min

The Hidden Solution To Pandemics (with Dr. Neil Vora from Preventing Pandemics at the Source)

From responding to outbreaks like COVID-19, Ebola, and Zika to leading New York City’s contact tracing program, Dr. Neil Vora has spent his career on the front lines of global health crises. In this episode, he explains how addressing deforestation, biodiversity loss and our relationship with nature can help prevent future pandemics. Learn more about Preventing Pandemics at the Source: https://www.preventingfuturepandemics.org/ If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletter Learn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.com This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 202626 min

Listen Again: How to Embrace Complexity with Jack Algiere

[REBROADCAST] Original Airdate: June 18, 2024 New Episode of System Catalysts out next week! We talk a lot about ecosystems on this show. So today, our guest is an ecosystem expert, aka a farmer! Jack Algiere is the Chief Agroecology Officer at the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. In this conversation, you’ll learn how to harness the holistic power and complex beauty of regenerative agriculture into systems change. If you want to learn more about the Stone Barns Center, visit stonebarnscenter.org If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. Learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.