31 episodes

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 Jeff Walker and English Sall as they go 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.

System Catalysts Hueman Group Media

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 45 Ratings

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 Jeff Walker and English Sall as they go 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.

    How New Jobs Can Solve the Border Crisis with Jonathan Fantini-Porter

    How New Jobs Can Solve the Border Crisis with Jonathan Fantini-Porter

    You might think that the public and private sectors are always in competition. What’s good for one is bad for the other, right? Jonathan Fantini-Porter, founding CEO of the Partnership for Central America, disagrees. Today, he explains how he is getting governments and corporations to work together to fix one of our most complex issues: the border crisis. 
    If you want to learn more about the Partnership for Central America, visit centampartnership.org
    --
    If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. 
    To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel 
    This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 25 min
    Why are Thousands of Donated Organs Thrown Away Each Year?

    Why are Thousands of Donated Organs Thrown Away Each Year?

    Are you an organ donor? If yes, good for you! But you should know that your organs might not reach the person who needs them. That’s because the organ donation system is a mess, leading to over a dozen preventable deaths daily. Thankfully, our guests today – Greg Segal of Organize and Jennifer Erickson of Federation of American Scientists –  tell us about how they discovered the hidden problem in organ donation and how they’re going to fix it. 
    If you want to learn more about Organize, visit organize.org.
    --
    If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. 
    To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel 
    This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 28 min
    How to Build World-Changing Partnerships with Jean Oelwang

    How to Build World-Changing Partnerships with Jean Oelwang

    Having trouble forging effective and lasting partnerships? Granted, it’s hard, but Jean Oelwang, the CEO of Virgin Unite, is here to help. She wrote a whole book about the subject called “Partnering.” So listen up if you want to collaborate like a pro!
    If you want to learn more about Virgin Unite, visit unite.virgin.com.
    --
    If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. 
    To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel 
    This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 25 min
    Refugees Are an Asset, Not a Burden with Sasha Chanoff

    Refugees Are an Asset, Not a Burden with Sasha Chanoff

    The global refugee crisis is one of the biggest challenges of our time and climate change is poised to make it a lot worse. So what do we do? Today, Sasha Chanoff, founder and CEO of Refuge Point, offers some creative system level-solutions and –  more importantly –  a radically new way of seeing refugees. If you’re feeling pessimistic about the current situation, listen up, because Sasha will  make you hopeful.
    If you want to learn more about RefugePoint, visit refugepoint.org
    --
    If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. 
    To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel 
    This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 28 min
    How To Invest in a Moral Revolution with Jacqueline Novogratz

    How To Invest in a Moral Revolution with Jacqueline Novogratz

    Do you feel like your organization isn’t  making enough of an impact?  
    Here’s why: you’re not close enough to the issue you’re solving or the people you’re helping. Take it from our guest, Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO of Acumen. She’s a veteran of the social-change space who supports social entrepreneurs across the globe through impact investing. If you want to learn how to turn a local effort into a global movement, you better listen to this episode.
    If you want to learn more about Acumen, visit acumen.org
    Also referenced in this episode:
    acumenacademy.org
    Manifesto for a Moral Revolution 
    --
    If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. 
    To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel 
    This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 32 min
    How to Partner with Governments

    How to Partner with Governments

    Imagine having a sick child, no access to transportation, and the nearest hospital being hundreds of miles away. Without community health workers, this is the reality of about half of the world’s population.
    Under the leadership of Phyllis Heydt and Claire Qureshi, CHAP's international work has brought together key players in the community health system for roughly a decade.
    Today, they share insights on playing the long game when it comes to systems change and the importance of working with governments.
    If you want to learn more about CHAP, visit chap.health.
    If you want to learn more about The Missing Billion Initiative, visit themissingbillion.org
    --
    If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. 
    To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel 
    This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
45 Ratings

45 Ratings

Tucker Piner ,

Thoughtful, intelligent conversations.

Highly recommend!

AnnFromTheSun ,

Beyond amazing

This is both insightful and inspirational. It’s a must hear for anyone who wants to make the biggest impact with the least amount of effort. There is wisdom that cannot be found anywhere else and truly unique insights.

kcfstrong ,

Interesting and Inspiring

Interesting and inspiring first person stories of successful leaders who are using new, inclusive, and communal approaches to effecting change.

Top Podcasts In Business

Prof G Markets
Vox Media Podcast Network
REAL AF with Andy Frisella
Andy Frisella #100to0
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
Money News Network
The Ramsey Show
Ramsey Network
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Vox Media Podcast Network
The Money Mondays
Dan Fleyshman

You Might Also Like

The Ezra Klein Show
New York Times Opinion
Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
NPR
Everything Happens with Kate Bowler
Everything Happens Studios
The Daily
The New York Times
Up First
NPR