Catalyst Conversations
Catalyst Conversations is your backstage pass into the minds (and boardrooms) of Australia’s most transformational Leaders. Hear from an impressive line-up of Executives as they share the latest business transformation insights in the context of Purpose, Vision, Brand and performance Culture.
- Update frequency
- every 43 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 20
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Leading with Purpose: Shaping Inclusive Cultures and Unlocking Innovation with Dr. Juliet Bourke
In this episode of Catalyst Conversations, Ben Bars, CEO of We Are Unity, sits down with Dr. Juliet Bourke, a trailblazer in diversity, inclusion, and leadership, to unpack the real challenges leader…
The Power of Language with Nick Enfield
Language is said to be humankind's greatest accomplishment. But when it comes to Corporate Australia, what is language actually good for?
Join Professor of Linguistics, Nick Enfield from the Universit…
Prioritising Psychological Health in the Workplace
In this episode of Catalyst Conversations, our CEO, Ben Bars delves into the importance of psychological health and safety in the workplace with expert Arthur Papagiannis, Founder of AP Psychology. D…
Purpose, partnerships and predictive analytics Part 2
Hear Quantium CEO Adam Driussi talk AI, ethics and social responsibility in part 2 of the latest Catalyst Conversations podcast.
There are over 120 zettabytes of data in the world, but less than 1% is…
Purpose, partnerships and predictive analytics Part 1
In the first episode of this two part conversation, Adam talks about the history of Quantium as a pioneer in the data space. Adam has always understood the far reaching power of data in decision maki…
Finger licking good marketing with Kristi Woolrych
Today's guest is the effervescent Kristi Woolrych, the kind of leader who leaves an imprint on everyone she meets. You'll find yourself saying "I want to work for her" as you hear how she graciously …
Purpose is like oxygen with Leigh Barnes
Catalyst Conversations is back with a fresh new season of insightful conversations. In this episode, Ben Bars is joined by Leigh Barnes, Chief Customer Officer at Intrepid Travel for a thought provo…
Rewriting the rulebook with Isa Notermans
This week Ben Bars sits down with Isa Notermans for a refreshingly authentic and open conversation that leaves nothing unsaid. Isa is the Global Head of People and Culture at the fast growing scale-…
Staying connected to community with Marnie Baker
The backdrop of Regional Australia is the perfect foundation for a strong organisational culture - from the deep sense of community investment to that quintessential roll up your sleeves, take no s*#…
Building cultures and serving communities with Josh Landis
This Catalyst Conversation welcomes CEO of Clubs NSW and Executive Director of clubs Australia, Josh Landis as our guest with host Ben Bars. They discuss using Purpose as a beacon in difficult times …
Futurism from the new frontier with Anders Sorman-Nilsson.
‘Looking forward’ is the name of the game in this episode of Catalyst Conversations. Our guest is Futurist Anders Sorman-Nilsson who joins Ben Bars to discuss the changes ahead. From breaking down th…
Connections, commerce and customer-obsession with Tony Karp
In an increasingly digital and distanced world, connecting with your customers (and your people) presents an ongoing and evolving set of challenges. One organisation ahead of the curve is digital gif…
The guiding principles of leadership with Nicole Sheffield.
How does a 212 year old institution become so comfortable with change while staying true to who they are? One key is designing the right culture to enable growth, innovation and reinvention. The othe…
The crucial relationship between EX and CX with Richard Wallis
Adapting a Global brand to suit a diverse collection of markets is a fascinating challenge. For a powerhouse business like KFC, the key to success has always been to build a brand that feels universa…
Finding Purpose beyond your passions with Michael Klim
When radical change lies ahead, how do you draw upon Purpose to help you answer the question; ‘What’s next?’ When Olympic gold medalist Michael Klim hung up his speedos in 2007 and retired from profe…
Evergreen lessons in leadership with Hamish Thomson
What are the top mindsets and behaviours of truly progressive leaders? And why does the working world need more ‘radiators’ and less ’drains’? Hamish Thomson, CEO and author of ‘It’s not always right…
Connecting ‘The Future of Work’ to the future of the workplace with Paul Edwards
The future of work is upon us and the reality of the fixed, 9-5 place of employment is yesterday’s news. For the millions of office buildings around the globe, that means a dynamic rethinking of the …
From culture to customer: The power of people with Antony Ritch, CEO of TFE Hotels
When hospitality is at the core of your brand, your people are your measure of success. But how do you ensure your employee culture is driving commercial success? And how might that change in an incr…
The necessary tension between culture and performance with David Webster, President of Workday in Asia Pac & Japan
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Finding the intersection of creativity, culture and commercial success with Vanessa Morley, Director of People & Culture for Nine.
How do you design a workplace culture that resonates with journalists and entertainment media alike? What role can work subcultures play in a dynamic and diverse working environment?
Director of Peopl…