Catalyst Podcast
Catalyst, a Launch by NTT DATA podcast, puts humans at the front and center of digital transformation. Each week, we feature thought leaders who share their insights on reinventing digital experiences, enhancing customer journeys, and driving innovation in the enterprise. From platform transformation to the latest advancements in AI, our guests delve into the challenges and triumphs of digital transformation, emphasizing the critical role of human ingenuity and leadership.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 503
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Defining Content Strategy: With Chappell Ellison
Paul Ford may have coined the term “content strategist” but he’s certainly not the only expert in it. This week Paul and Rich are joined by Postlight’s Associate Director of Digital Strategy, Chappel…
00:38:39 |
Tue 12 Oct 2021
Is Facebook the New Marlboro?: On the Outage and Regulation
On October 4th, 2021, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp were all down for most of the afternoon. Meanwhile, Paul and Rich recorded this week’s episode to discuss the outage and the ongoing allegation…
00:34:36 |
Wed 06 Oct 2021
How It's Made: 300 Episodes of the Postlight Podcast!
It’s the 300th episode of the Postlight Podcast! To celebrate, Paul and Rich talk with Steph Colbourn, founder and CEO of editaudio and producer of the podcast since early days. Steph gives the insid…
00:38:40 |
Tue 28 Sep 2021
Catalyst Live! Part 3: Steadfast Against Scope Creep
So, you’ve agreed on what you’ll deliver and signed the contract, but then a stakeholder asks for one more thing. And one more thing. Change is bound to happen when you’re shipping software — how do …
00:43:52 |
Tue 21 Sep 2021
Show Your Work: On Determining Your Professional Path
Both Rich and Vicky didn’t start off in software, so how did they end up there? This week Rich is joined by Postlight’s Head of Product Management, Vicky Volvovski, to talk about their professional p…
00:29:48 |
Tue 14 Sep 2021
What’s in a Name?: On Words and Meaning
Acronyms can feel cheesy, but they sure are effective — in the world of software and beyond. This week Paul and Rich discuss the value of naming your initiatives and urge you to embrace the inevitabl…
00:30:07 |
Tue 07 Sep 2021
On Managing Your AWS Bills: With Corey Quinn
If you've been a customer of Amazon Web Services, you know the billing nightmares of services that weren't built to talk to each other. After learning firsthand, Corey Quinn founded The Duckbill Grou…
00:40:40 |
Tue 31 Aug 2021
A Remote Success Story: With Postlight’s Vicky Volvovski
As you know by now, Rich and Paul were itching to get back to the office. They craved those IRL moments that spark conversation, build relationships, and foster innovation. This week, Senior Director…
00:36:24 |
Tue 24 Aug 2021
Forms Have Function: With the MTA’s Joshua Gee
The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the world, and recently, Postlight helped take it digital. This week Joshua Gee, Director of Digital Customer Experience at the MTA, joins Paul and Ri…
00:37:49 |
Tue 17 Aug 2021
Relationship First, Software Second: On Agency Product Management
This week Chris and Gina sit down with Nathan Henry and Vicky Volvovski of Postlight’s PM leadership to talk all things product management at a client services firm. Nathan and Vicky share ideas on b…
00:38:05 |
Tue 10 Aug 2021
Fender Digital: With Ethan Kaplan
Since the 1950s, Fender has been one of the leading names in music. Six years ago, Ethan Kaplan pitched Fender to build out a digital take on a traditionally analog experience — guitar lessons. This …
00:27:53 |
Tue 03 Aug 2021
Transferring Motivation: On Creating the Space to Get Things Done
Deadlines might be the best productivity tool invented to date. But what are other ways to motivate your team? This week Paul and Rich grapple with how to operationalize work processes without exerti…
00:26:43 |
Tue 27 Jul 2021
New Leadership: Paul and Rich Pass the Torch
Exciting things are happening at Postlight! This week Paul and Rich introduce the new President and the new CEO of Postlight. Paul and Rich explain why they are stepping back into their roles as Co-F…
00:32:25 |
Tue 20 Jul 2021
How to Talk to Billionaires
Billionaires live in a different reality — but that’s no reason why you can’t connect, communicate, and collaborate. This week Paul and Rich share tips for successfully communicating with the wealthi…
00:31:50 |
Tue 13 Jul 2021
Out of the Agenda and Into the Story: On Improving Your Meetings
Agendas are important, but can you stick to them too much? This week Paul and Rich break down how to transform your meeting from a rigid list of bullet points to a more creative and collaborative env…
00:30:34 |
Tue 06 Jul 2021
Be the Thing You Wish You Had: With Bloom Works’ Lauren Lockwood & Emily Wright-Moore
When Lauren Lockwood and Emily Wright-Moore worked for the government, a digital services agency to serve their industry didn’t exist — so, they created one! This week Paul and Gina sit down with Lau…
00:33:04 |
Tue 29 Jun 2021
Not Much Has Changed: Rich on Programming in Python
As the Co-Founders of Postlight, Paul and Rich don’t often hack away and engineer anymore. This week though, Rich shares a little side project he’s been working on. He breaks down why he’s programmin…
00:19:36 |
Tue 22 Jun 2021
Painless Project Management: With Clubhouse.io’s Andrew Childs
Throughout his engineering career, Andrew Childs used his fair share of project management tools. None of them felt quite right, so he quit his job and built his own — Clubhouse.io. Andrew joins Paul…
00:31:27 |
Tue 15 Jun 2021
Assume Positive Intent: With Postlight's Michael Shane
Michael Shane began his career as a classical musician, and now he’s Director of Digital Strategy at Postlight. This week, Michael takes Paul and Rich on his journey from the orchestra to the land of…
00:36:55 |
Tue 08 Jun 2021
Friendly Competition: With Robots & Pencils’ Tracey Zimmerman
When you’re a small but growing company, sometimes the best people to learn from are the big fish in your industry pond — the friendly ones that don’t eat you. This week Paul and Rich speak with Trac…
00:34:49 |
Tue 01 Jun 2021
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