29 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.

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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 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 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.
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    • 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
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    • 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 
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    • 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
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    • 24 min
    How To Fix Foster Care with Sixto Cancel

    How To Fix Foster Care with Sixto Cancel

    As a foster kid, Sixto Cancel experienced the shortcomings of the foster care system in the worst  way. At 27, he found out he had family who could have cared for him, instead of his abusive foster parents. As the CEO of Think of Us, Sixto is now making sure that no one experiences the same trauma. 
    Today, he reveals how to use lived experience –  both personal and collective –  to fix a system.
    If you want to learn more about Think Of Us, visit thinkofus.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.
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    • 28 min
    Caring for Caregivers with Ai-Jen Poo

    Caring for Caregivers with Ai-Jen Poo

    Our guest today is a true leader. Ai-jen Poo is the president of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, an organization that fights for the rights of the 2 million domestic and care workers across the country. In our conversation, she talks about her early organizing days, how to pass bills state by state and the looming future of the care industry.  
    If you want to learn more about the NDWA, visit domesticworkers.org
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    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
44 Ratings

44 Ratings

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.

Shahan Soghikian ,

Tackling Big Problems Collectively

A very inspiring group of folks sharing successful approaches to some of societies most intractable challenges. Building engaged networks around a common mission with an open mind to the exchange of ideas and embracing the value of everyone involved is key focus. The concepts are so valuable to anyone involved with philanthropy or a charitable mission. Definitely worth your time! Looking forward to the next episode.

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