This week's show is brought to you from Mexico!  Tia and Jill have been traveling to client locations for several weeks.  Along the way, they've had good conversations, laughs, and more insights.  They've also heard common challenges that cause people to feel their work isn't valued, they feel stuck to move things forward, or they want MORE and aren't sure why things aren't working.  

We're sharing those insights with YOU.  You deserve more.  You can achieve...

Get ready for an eye-opening conversation on Real Talk with Jill & Tia as we welcome Shahram Ajamian, a leader who’s transforming the way we think about food safety and quality. In this must-watch episode, Shahram will share why principle-based QMS is the future, how focusing on quality goes beyond just safety, and why embracing digital tools is no longer optional but essential for staying ahead.

If you're passionate about driving excellence in your organization and staying ahead...

Join us for an exciting episode of "Real Talk with Jill & Tia" as we welcome special guest Dr. Brendan Niemira, a senior researcher at the USDA, to discuss Cold Plasma—a hot new food safety technology. Dr. Niemira will delve into the transformative power of a good idea and the professional commitment required to turn it into a working reality.

Learn about the management and leadership skills that drive scientific progress and R&D, and how these elements come together to bring...

Get ready for an inspiring episode of "Real Talk Food Safety with Jill & Tia" as we delve into the essential topic of food safety leadership in business with our esteemed guest, Gillian Kelleher.  Gillian brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, offering invaluable insights and practical strategies for navigating the complexities of food safety leadership in today's business landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a budding leader, this episode promises...

Everyone asks: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗬𝗦𝗧?

To know why our company is named Catalyst, let's first start with the definition from Merriam-Webster.

DEFINITION: 𝙘𝙖𝙩·𝙖·𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙩

1: 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘶𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible

2 : 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆, 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁?

1: 𝙒𝙚'𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 "𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙩"...

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿?

Then, you have to intentionally do things differently.

Helping leaders be more aware of their gifts, their team's gifts, and how to prepare for what's ahead to support the business. That's what Catalyst is all about.

That's why Catalyst is here.

We get you.
We understand you.

We know you're ready to do things differently, but the day-to-day rat race takes all your energy.

Our mission is to 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗.

You deserve it.
People around you deserve it.
Your...

Join us on this episode of "Real Talk Food Safety with Jill & Tia" for an enriching conversation with Stephanie Vitrano, the Founder of Bay Visions Consulting, LLC. Stephanie is not just a seasoned professional; she's a trusted strategic business advisor and thought partner, renowned for delivering tangible growth results to leaders, teams, and organizations.

With over a decade of hands-on experience guiding leaders and teams as they navigate corporate business transitions, Stephanie...

How often does the response “because I said so” motivate people to action?  Not only is that answer often ineffective in driving action, but it can also encourage people to do the opposite. Yet, this type of top-down management is still the predominant approach used in many organizations.  Given the current state of food safety culture, one may wonder, would a bottom-up leadership approach be more effective in engaging team members to drive better food safety outcomes?...

Food safety isn’t always clear. Discussion and conversation are critical aspects of understanding complex food safety topics.  That’s why we’re having All Things Food Safety - an open conversation with our friend Bryan Armentrout where we’ll discuss current events and take questions from the audience. 

Learn more in THIS episode of Real Talk Food Safety with Tia & Jill.

Fluctuations in markets are normal, yet economic slowdowns can feel disruptive.  Uncertainty ripples through the organization touching everyone, no matter their role.  There’s a heightened focus on budgets - often budget cuts or freezes - that lead people to wonder about safety in their positions.  Everyone is doing even more with even less. Join us to talk about steps and approaches you can take as leaders in Food Safety and Quality to navigate the uncertainty that comes...

Food safety gets a lot of attention as a “must have” product attribute, yet it’s only one aspect of product acceptability.  What about all the other aspects of products that are critical to consumer acceptance? And how do you manage quality if food safety is still a struggle?   Gillian Dagan of Food Improved Consulting has been answering these questions, and more, for years.  Join us as we dive into designing quality monitoring programs, identifying meaningful...

On the career journey through food safety and quality, after gaining experience, people often to transition to formal leadership roles.  Some people thrive, and some don’t.  Transitioning from individual contributor to manager isn’t always as easy as it seems.  Learn the secrets of success from Dr. Michael Wood!

Learn more in THIS Real Talk Food Safety episode with Tia & Jill.