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Breaking with Tradition

Catalyst, Inc.

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Frequency: 1 episode/28d. Total Eps: 11

Who's shaking up the workplace today, and how? Join Catalyst's Lucy Kallin (UK), Victoria Kuketz (Canada), and Erin Souza-Rezendes (US) as they talk with innovative workplace changemakers, DEI leaders, and industry experts to explore groundbreaking solutions to modern workplace equity challenges. Named after the book by Catalyst founder Felice Schwartz, Breaking with Tradition explores fresh ideas and game-changing approaches to global gender equity and DEI trending topics such as equity in AI and return to office. Catalyst has over 60 years of experience driving change for women+, and these dynamic discussions provide an insider's look at how today's leaders are breaking traditions to create thriving workplaces for everyone, from the front line to the C-suite.

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02/10/2025
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28/09/2025
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19/07/2025
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The state of play for women in business

Season 1 · Episode 10

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 • Duration 19:39

Welcome to Season 1, episode 10 of Breaking with Tradition, Catalyst’s podcast that explores trends and ideas that will impact the future of the global workplace. This episode marks the end of our first season and is called The state of play for women in business.

In 2025 so far, conversations about workplace culture are increasingly shaped by debates over leadership styles and gender dynamics. Some argue that corporate culture needs to re-embrace so-called "masculine energy," while others advocate for a more inclusive approach.

But what does this mean for women in the workplace today?

In this season finale, host Victoria Kuketz sits down with Emma Hinchliffe, reporter for Fortune’s Most Powerful Women daily newsletter, to discuss the current landscape for women at work. They'll explore the rise of women in leadership—including the record-breaking number of women Fortune 500 CEOs— and highlight some of the most influential people Emma has profiled in recent months. Plus, they’ll examine promising trends in women’s sports and business, and what these shifts signal for the future of the workplace.

Join us for an insightful conversation on the challenges, victories, and next steps for women in the workforce.

The views expressed by our guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Catalyst.

Host and guests

Victoria Kuketz, Director, Corporate Engagement, Canada, Catalyst

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Emma Hinchliffe, Senior Writer, Fortune and Co-chair, Fortune Most Powerful Women

Emma Hinchliffe is a senior writer at Fortune, where she covers women in business and gender issues across business, politics, and culture. Emma is the author of Most Powerful Women Daily (formerly the Broadsheet), Fortune’s daily newsletter for and about the women leading the business world. She is a co-chair of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit, where she’s interviewed everyone from Fortune 500 CEOs and US politicians to Hollywood stars, and previously co-chaired Fortune’s MPW Next Gen Summit and the Fortune/US Department of State Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership. Her work, which includes magazine features with subjects ranging from Meta and CVS Health to Canva and the WNBA, has been honored by the Silurians Press Club. Before joining Fortune, she worked as a reporter for Mashable and the Houston Chronicle. She is a graduate of Georgetown University and lives in Brooklyn, NY.

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1:48 | Tell us about yourself! Emma talks about her work at Fortune and its longtime commitment to featuring women in business.
3:10 | The comeback of “masculine energy?” 2025 started off with a surprising cultural shift—Emma and Victoria break it down.
6:42 | Women leaders hit record high. Is the recent uptick in women leading Fortune 500 companies a trend or anomaly?
9:10 | A positive trend for 2025: women’s sports. This fast-growing, high-impact audience is a big opportunity for brands.
12:29 | The leading women in business. Emma breaks down some of her favorite...

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Workplace inclusion in the age of AI

Season 1 · Episode 9

Thursday, February 13, 2025 • Duration 28:30

Welcome to Season 1, episode 9 of Breaking with Tradition, Catalyst’s podcast that explores trends and ideas that will impact the future of the global workplace. This episode was filmed live at 2024 Catalyst Honours and is called Workplace inclusion in the age of AI.

The way we approach workplace inclusion is evolving at lightning speed, driven by socio-political pressures and the rapid advancement of AI.

Without careful design, AI can reinforce existing biases—elevating some perspectives while sidelining others and creating new challenges for distinct groups, such as Black communities. But when used intentionally, AI can be a powerful force for innovation, helping businesses attract top talent and build stronger, more diverse teams.

Join host Victoria Kuketz as she sits down with Patrice Njoh, Partner, Deloitte Canada and Kike Ojo-Thompson, Partner, Human Capital at Deloitte, to explore the risks and opportunities AI presents for workplace inclusion. Together, they dive into some of the latest research, including the role of inclusive leadership and strategies for companies to harness AI as a tool for innovation and fairness.

AI is changing the way we work—let’s make sure it changes our work for the better. Tune in now and be part of the conversation.

Host and guests

Victoria Kuketz, Director, Corporate Engagement, Canada, Catalyst

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Patrice Njoh, Partner, Deloitte Canada

Patrice Njoh is a Partner in Deloitte’s Technology & Transformation Consulting Practice with over 15 years of experience in strategic consulting, change management, and transformation. She specializes in leading large-scale change efforts, particularly in financial services and the public sector. Patrice focuses on aligning clients' business objectives with technology-driven transformations and high-performance culture shifts. She advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, co-leading Deloitte’s Black Action Council. She is also a certified PMP and PROSCI professional, contributing to Deloitte’s transformation initiatives across Canada. Patrice has authored several white papers on transformational change, leadership, and EDI.

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Why The “Why” Matters

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, June 10, 2024 • Duration 32:17

Welcome to episode 1, season 1.

Catalyst founder Felice Schwartz embraced a vision for the future of the workplace in her 1992 book Breaking with Tradition based on “fulfillment, both personal and professional,” where everyone is “able to define and pursue their goals freely, regardless of gender.”

From this initial vision, the Catalyst of today strives for “workplaces that work for women.” This is the future of work we at Catalyst seek to create at workplaces everywhere. This is our why.

How an organization communicates its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work makes an impact—both to the outside world in this moment of anti-DEI pushback, and internally to employees who want to know their company cares.

For this first episode of Breaking with Tradition, hosts Lucy, Victoria, and Erin sit down to set the stage and discuss both the Catalyst “why” and why it matters that we talk about it. And as can be expected from a research organization, we bring in some evidence-based insights to back us up!

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Lucy Kallin, Executive Director, EMEA, Catalyst

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Victoria Kuketz, Director, Corporate Engagement, Canada, Catalyst

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Erin Souza-Rezendes, Vice President, Global Communications, Catalyst

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Reimagining wellness for a healthier workplace

Season 1 · Episode 8

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 • Duration 29:17

Welcome to Season 1, episode 8 of Breaking with Tradition, Catalyst’s podcast that explores trends and ideas that will impact the future of the global workplace. This episode is called Reimagining wellness for a healthier workplace.

What does it mean to design your workplace with human well-being at the forefront, especially when burnout is costing businesses between $125 billion and $190 billion annually in healthcare expenses and an estimated $2 trillion in lost productivity?

Join host Erin Souza-Rezendes and guest Jaqueline Oliveira-Cella, creator of 'Health at Work & People' on LinkedIn, as they take a deep dive into how innovative workplace design can create better workplaces and boost productivity. Together they explore how companies can personalize benefits to meet individual employee needs—whether addressing mental health, physical well-being, or financial security—rather than defaulting to a one-size-fits-all model.

Take a seat and listen to learn how to better craft benefits and cultures that prioritize holistic well-being, create trust through transparency, and address the pressing issues of employee engagement. Discover how companies can move beyond reactive solutions and build a resilient, healthy workforce for the future that strengthens their bottom line.

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Erin Souza-Rezendes, Vice President, Global Communications, Catalyst

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is a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience in the health, employee benefits, and insurance sectors. Jaqueline has held influential positions at global firms such as IBM, Aon, WTW, AIG, and the World Bank Consulting Group, where her commitment to client-centric solutions is enhanced by her actuarial background, design thinking advocacy and compassionate leadership management.

AI and the Future of Pink-Collar Jobs

Season 1 · Episode 7

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 • Duration 27:11

Welcome to season 1, episode 7 of Breaking with Tradition, Catalyst’s podcast that explores trends and ideas that will impact the future of the global workplace. This episode is called AI and the Future of Pink-Collar Jobs.

As AI technology rapidly evolves, a troubling new gender gap has emerged, especially among younger workers: 71% of men ages 18-24 say they use generative AI weekly, compared with 59% of women. This gap threatens to widen existing disparities, especially frontline women in “pink-collar” sectors such as customer service, healthcare, and education.

Join host Victoria Kuketz as she chats with Ana Kreacic, Partner and Chief Knowledge Officer of Oliver Wyman Group and COO of the Oliver Wyman Forum, and Terry Stone, Managing Partner Global Health and Life Sciences and Former Managing Director, Americas, Oliver Wyman to discuss the urgent and important need for inclusive upskilling initiatives, incorporating AI into companies’ future vision, and tapping the leadership of Gen Z.

Tune in as we unpack how generative AI could both displace and empower, and what steps companies can take to create a more equitable future of work for all.

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Victoria Kuketz, Director, Corporate Engagement, Canada, Catalyst

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Ana Kreacic is a Partner and Chief Knowledge Officer of Oliver Wyman and COO of the Oliver Wyman Forum – the think tank and platform for engaging business, public policy, and societal leaders to act on shared challenges. With over 20 years of consulting and operating experience, Ana is known for her ability to blend customer insight with business strategy and leadership effectiveness. A frequent speaker and author, Ana’s work has been featured in the World Economic Forum, Wall Street Journal, and MIT Sloan, to name a few. Ana is passionate about empowering women and youth.

From Taboo to Topical: Menopause in the Workplace

Season 1 · Episode 6

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 • Duration 23:33

Breaking with Tradition is diving into a topic that’s been long overlooked but is now coming to the forefront of workplace conversations: menopause. Welcome to season 1, episode 6.

According to Catalyst’s recent report, nearly three-quarters (72%) of employees have hidden their menopause symptoms at work. Additionally, 36% perceive a stigma against talking about menopause in the workplace. With celebrities like Naomi Watts and Michelle Obama also speaking out, menopause is no longer overlooked in the culture at large—so why should it be in the workplace?

Join Catalyst's Victoria Kuketz as she speaks with Janet Ko, President and Co-Founder, The Menopause Foundation of Canada to bust some myths about menopause and flip the workplace taboo on its head. Learn why it’s an essential issue for companies to address and how the stigma impacts women’s earning potential and career trajectories.

Take the first step to join the movement. Learn how your organization can get involved and create a more inclusive work environment for everyone.

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Victoria Kuketz, Director, Corporate Engagement, Canada, Catalyst

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Janet Ko is President and Co-Founder of The Menopause Foundation of Canada, a national non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to breaking the silence and the stigma of menopause. Together with co-founder Trish Barbato and a medical advisory board of the country’s top menopause specialists, she launched the Menopause Foundation of Canada to lead a national conversation on menopause and to advocate for concrete action to improve women’s health.

Janet has held numerous leadership roles including Senior Vice President, Communications in the global life sciences and senior care sectors. She is dedicated to helping women thrive through their menopausal years and is a passionate speaker and menopause advocate. Janet is honoured to be one of the top 25 Women of Influence Award recipients for 2023.

Broadening Gender in Workplace DEI

Season 1 · Episode 5

Saturday, September 14, 2024 • Duration 25:02

Welcome to Season 1, episode 5 of Breaking with Tradition, Catalyst’s podcast that explores trends and ideas that will impact the future of the global workplace. This episode is called Broadening Gender in Workplace DEI.

Catalyst has been accelerating progress for women for over 60 years, and our future vision is “workplaces that work for women.” To many women, this vision is a rallying cry because the status quo of workplaces is that they don’t work for women. But where do men fit into the equation in this future workplace? And what about trans and gender non-conforming (TGNC) employees?

Join Erin Souza-Rezendes as she sits down with Dani Gomez-Ortega, Senior Manager, Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at McCain Foods, and Mark Greene, a writer, inclusion coach, and host of Remaking Manhood. Together, they tackle the complex subject of gender and how we talk about it in the workplace.

First, we start with the basics: what does “gender equity” mean in today’s world? And how is that reflected in the workplace—or not? Before long, we dive into “Man Box Culture,” how women can be allies to men, and the importance of vulnerability in conversations around gender.

Grab a drink and sit down with our panel to hear their inspiring perspectives on this topic and how we can shift workplace cultures so that nobody is left behind.

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Erin Souza-Rezendes, VP, Global Communications, Catalyst

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Dani Gomez-Ortega is a global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leader with a passion for empowering others to create more inclusive spaces. Dani has championed inclusion across various sectors for 10 years. Currently, Dani works as a global DEI leader at McCain Foods, where she collaborates with teams across the world to drive inclusion.

Women Money Power

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 • Duration 31:28

Welcome to Season 1, episode 4 of Breaking with Tradition, Catalyst’s podcast that explores trends and ideas that will impact the future of the global workplace. This episode is called Women Money Power.

We know that women across the globe make less money than men. The gap may vary among countries, but it is a persistent pattern caused by a variety of systemic factors including job segregation, differences in education, and a lack of pay transparency, discrimination, and bias.

Some would say, however, that the gender pay gap is because “women aren’t ambitious.” And financial journalist and author Josie Cox has a lot of evidence to the contrary.

Join host Lucy Kallin as she sits down with Josie to discuss her latest book Women Money Power: The Rise and Fall of Economic Equality. Together, they discuss the century-old workplace design that holds back working mothers, recent legislative efforts to make salaries more transparent, as well as the trailblazing women who have contributed to the seismic progress in women’s economic empowerment we have today.

How can companies and employees work collectively to close the gap and create workplaces that better support people of all genders, including men? Listen to find out!

Hosts and guest

Lucy Kallin, Executive Director, EMEA, Catalyst

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Josie Cox is a journalist, author, broadcaster and public speaker. She’s worked on staff for Reuters, The Independent and The Wall Street Journal. As a freelancer, she’s covered the intersection of gender and the economy for The Washington Post, The Spectator, Guardian, Business Insider, MSNBC, Forbes and other publications.

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What Does Gen Z Want in a Workplace?

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 • Duration 21:18

Welcome to a special edition of the Catalyst podcast, Breaking with Tradition filmed live at the 2024 Catalyst Awards! This is season 1, episode 3: What does Gen Z want in a workplace?

Everybody’s talking about the new multigenerational workplace—and for good reason. The newest generation, Generation Z, will soon make up over a third of the global population and a quarter of the global workforce.

Born after 1996, Gen Z is bringing new expectations and priorities to the workplace. From better work-life balance, a bigger investment in mental health, and their preference to work with companies that prioritize DEI, this generation is already making waves.

On this episode, join hosts Lucy and Victoria as they sit down with Remington Bennett, former Content Writer and Producer at The Female Quotient to talk about how the multi-generational workplace will shift future workplace cultures and priorities.

Our conversation will help you learn how companies can successfully manage the challenges a multigenerational workplace brings, while still accelerating diversity, equity, and inclusion progress.

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Lucy Kallin, Executive Director, EMEA, Catalyst

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Victoria Kuketz, Director, Corporate Engagement, Canada, Catalyst

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Remington Bennett has diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. At the time of filming, they worked as a Content Producer at . Prior to that, they held various roles at The New York Times from 2019 to 2022, including Assistant to the Managing Editor, Executive Assistant for Global Enterprise Subscriptions, and Executive Assistant for Advertising. From 2017 to 2019, they were a Production Coordinator to the Chief of Staff at .

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Season 1

Friday, June 14, 2024 • Duration 00:50

Welcome to Breaking with Tradition, a new Catalyst podcast where we follow in the footsteps of our founder Felice Schwartz and sit down with change-making leaders and professionals accelerating diversity, equity, and inclusion in today’s global workplace.

Founded in 1962, Catalyst drives change with unparralleled thought leadership, actionable solutions, and a galvanized community of multinational corporations to accelerate and advance women into leadership—because progress for women is progress for everyone.

We're your hosts, Lucy Kallin, Victoria Kuketz, and Erin Souza-Rezendes from CITY in the US.

And while we’re three ‘Catalystas’ that live in different regions around the globe, we are united by one goal: to create workplaces where anyone can thrive—regardless of their identity.

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