"AT" = awesome teams.
Own your spark. Experience the difference.
Meet Ryan Stevens, MPS, ATC, CSCS | Founder & Workplace Catalyst
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Educational Background
- Masters of Professional Studies – Humanistic/Multicultural Education (Class of 2008): State University of New York at New Paltz
- Bachelor of Science – Kinesiology, Athletic Training Option (Class of 2003): Pennsylvania State University
- Advanced communications, Adult Learning Theory, and Process Improvement training through Dale Carnegie Training Systems, Lean Six Sigma, Simon Sinek, Inc, & High Reliability Organization (HRO)
- 23 years service across spectrum of organizational settings
- Proven Team Leader Creating Positive Employee Experiences: Led multigenerational teams of up to 100 across 3 states, achieving an 83 composite employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) over a decade & Top Tier Press Ganey Leader and Team Scores while at RWJBarnabas Health.
- Scalable Business Development, Process Improvement, & Operational Excellence: Managed fiscally responsible & profitable $6million annual budget while streamlining & scaling service operations across 6 service lines; Spearheaded growth from 5 community partners in 1 county to 250 across 3 states over 7 years; Passionate brand promoter through multi-modal marketing channels
- Dynamic, Engaging Educator & Coach: Extensive experience applying Adult Learning theories driving employee, community, & customer education programs as an in-person & virtual workshop facilitator, experienced podcast host, & renowned public speaker nationally, regionally, & locally
- Bridge Builder & Change Management Champion: Passionate advocate w/ success building multidisciplinary bridges to collaboratively create solutions; successfully navigated 5 mergers & integrations; managed staffing & morale for 2 COVID-19 Vaccine Megasites, including NJ’s largest
- Diversity, Multicultural, & Multigenerational Advocate & Ally: Master’s Degree in Humanistic/Multicultural Education & advanced specialty training ensures strong understanding, demonstration, & coaching of impactful inclusive workplace practices & interpersonal communication skills
- Host of the “The cATalyzing Podcast“
High-performing organizations aren't built on theory or motivational slogans.
They are built through resilient systems, clear communication, and empowering people.
At cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting, I serve as your objective guide. I bridge the human side of leadership (humanistic education and psychological safety) with the structural science of High Reliability Organizations (HRO). Whether embedding into your executive tier as a fractional senior leader, coaching emerging managers, or facilitating department leader labs, my mission is simple: to help you stoke your fire, value and develop your people, and build an Awesome Team.
I’ve spent over two decades in the trenches leading multi-generational, interdisciplinary teams. From frontline service to directing operations for multi-site healthcare networks, managing $6M+ annual budgets, navigating major healthcare integrations, and leading people operations for New Jersey's largest COVID-19 Vaccine Megasite, I understand the exact operational friction leaders face when pressure mounts.
The cATalyzing Vision
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In the fast-paced & demanding world of organizational service delivery, shared accountability, empowerment by leaders, and a process-improvement mindset are the keys to unlocking remarkable achievements as a team.
Imagine a world where workplace teams thrive – united by a shared vision of success and driven by a burning passion for service excellence.Â
“cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting” is here to impact that, one team at a time. What does this look like?
✔ Trust & psychological safety allowing team members to feel safe to embrace their diversity and share their ideas, concerns, & mistakes without fear of judgment or retribution.
✔A culture of respect, open communication, & collaboration enabling everyone to work together harmoniously across a spectrum of titles, leadership & experience levels, skill sets, & roles.
✔ Optimistic, supportive workplace culture with enhanced morale, learning & development, retention, & career growth opportunities
✔ Shared leadership & shared organization goals being met, delivering consistent synergistic service excellence (even across multiple locations)
I'm here to be your guide...
Let's ignite your team's potential!
Let’s connect for a 20-minute discovery huddle to discuss how embedded fractional leadership, coaching programs, or facilitation labs can unstick your team’s bottlenecks.
Or contact me directly
 Call/Text: 908-824-0438 | Email: info@catalyzingats.com | LinkedIn