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.
Catalysts for Change
Latest Episodes
From the Inside Out: Stephanie Coleman on Growth, Grit, and Getting It Right
What does it look like to lead an organization you've spent nearly two decades growing inside of? In this episode of Catalysts for Change, host Adam Lister sits down with Stephanie Coleman, President and CEO of the Nashville Area Chamber of Com...
Arresting the Problem, Not the Person with Sheriff Daron Hall
Season 3 of Catalysts for Change launches with a powerful conversation between Adam Lister and Nashville Sheriff Daron Hall, a leader who has spent more than two decades rethinking what public safety can look like.Sheriff Hall shares the...
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...
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...
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...