Catalysts for Change
Catalysts for Change is a podcast about leaders who drive meaningful impact by balancing strategy, purpose, and action. Hosted by Adam Lister, each episode dives into the pivotal moments, values, and lessons that shape how change really happens in business, government, education, and beyond.
Podcasting since 2025 • 14 episodes
Catalysts for Change
Latest Episodes
Lessons in Leadership from Tennessee’s First Female Speaker, Beth Harwell
In this episode of Catalysts for Change, Adam Lister sits down with Beth Harwell, Tennessee’s first female Speaker of the House and one of the state’s most influential political leaders. Over three decades in public service, Harwell helped shap...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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51:06
BONUS EPISODE: The Listener Mailbag
In this special bonus episode of Catalysts for Change, host Adam Lister addresses questions directly from listeners and community conversations—covering a range of topics, including politics, leadership, burnout, advocacy, and AI.Adam op...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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24:51
No Act Too Small: Alex Nelson’s Journey of Healing and Advocacy
In this powerful episode of Catalysts for Change, Adam Lister talks with Alex Nelson, a corporate leader and dedicated community advocate whose journey from trauma to healing has shaped her life and leadership. By day, Alex drives global supply...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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48:40
Breaking Barriers in Higher Education with Krissy DeAlejandro
In this episode of Catalysts for Change, Adam Lister speaks with Krissy DeAlejandro, Executive Director of Tennessee Achieves, the nonprofit powering the Tennessee Promise scholarship program. From growing up in rural McMinnville as a first-gen...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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55:25
Leading with Community: Lessons from Sam Davidson
In this episode of Catalysts for Change, Adam Lister sits down with Sam Davidson, CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, to explore what it means to choose purpose over comfort. Twice in his career, Sam walked away from stability; first from...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:01:33