The Action Catalyst

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The Action Catalyst episodes

January 01, 2022 Welcome to 2022, with Host Dan Moore
Action Catalyst host Dan Moore reflects on one of the best parts of 2021, and looks forward to a prosperous 2022.
2 min
December 31, 2021 Happy New Year, from Host Dustin Hillis
Southwestern Family of Companies CEO and Action Catalyst host Dustin Hillis looks back on 2021, and forward to a prosperous 2022 for yourself and all of our listeners worldwide!
1 min
December 28, 2021 Choosing Possibility, with Sukhinder Singh Cassidy (Tech, Possibility, Leadership, Risk, Opportunity)
Technology exec, entrepreneur, and former president of StubHub and eBay executive leadership team member Sukhinder Singh Cassidy talks about building a pipeline of opportunity and becoming a master decision maker, debunks myths around risk taking, including how risk and reward aren’t linear and taking risk means diversification, the importance of normalizing failure, why you aren’t necessarily the hero in your journey, and the wonders of “choosing possibility”.
22 min
December 25, 2021 A Christmas Message from Dustin Hillis
Southwestern Family of Companies CEO and Action Catalyst host Dustin Hillis wishes a very Merry Christmas to you and your family!
2 min
December 24, 2021 Host Dan Moore Wishes You a Joyous Holiday Season
Action Catalyst host Dan Moore explores the true meaning of "joy" and gratitude here in the holiday season.
2 min
December 21, 2021 CLIP: Convergence, Humanism, and Technology
Futurist and author Deborah Westphal discusses what exactly "humanism" means and how it meshes into business, the ways that the integration of technology changes the nature of what it means to be human, and why the "convergence" is something to be hopeful about, not fearful of.
Check out the full interview in Episode 368 of The Action Catalyst.
6 min
December 14, 2021 Future-Focused, with Deborah Westphal (Futurism, Space, Weapons, Humanism, Entrepreneurship)
Executive Advisor, futurist, and author Deborah Westphal discusses her work with advanced weapons systems and space exploration, the mechanics of predicting the future, advice for entrepreneurs and women aspiring to power positions, the distinct eras of business and technology, humanism and leadership, "obsolete knowledge", and more, in this wide-ranging, eye-opening conversation.
27 min
December 09, 2021 CLIP: Winning a Grammy on His First Try
Two-time Grammy Award winning producer and musician Dennis Scott shares the unlikely experience of winning a Grammy on his very first project as a producer, overseeing a country music album for Sesame Street.
Check out the full interview in Episode 367 of The Action Catalyst.
4 min
December 02, 2021 CLIP: If You Want to be Happy, Be Grateful
Gratitude and mindfulness expert Deborah Hawkins explains her approach of "intentional gratitude", finding your personal gratitude themes, and the joy and valuable lesson of surprise.
Check out the full interview in Episode 366 of The Action Catalyst.
5 min
November 30, 2021 2x Grammy Winner Dennis Scott, and the Music of Mr. Rogers (Grammy, Music, Children, Kindness)
Two-time Grammy Award winning producer and musician Dennis Scott shares the experience of winning a Grammy on his first try, writing for Sesame Street, working with artists like Kellie Pickler, Jim Brickman, Vanessa Williams, Ray Charles, Loretta Lynn, and others, discovering the music and message of Mr. Fred Rogers, and his new album, “Thank You, Mister Rogers: Music & Memories”. And be sure to stay tuned after the interview for a very special preview of the album.
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34 min

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The Action Catalyst interviews top leaders and achievers, sharing hard-earned tips and advice to help you uncover your inspiration and gain valuable insights to overcome setbacks, defeat mediocrity, and reach your goals in life, business, and beyond.