In this episode our hosts Jason Duff and Jim Kocis talk with Veronica Wilde, Head of External Communications for the Energy Management Program at Western Colorado University    100% student placement into the industry, NAPE attendance to max the value of the students, proactive student clubs and elks and turkeys on the fairways…….a passionate view from Veronica on what her role is at Western Colorado around fostering communications, strategic partnerships, industry connections and setting up mentorship opportunities for every student in the Energy sector.  We also cover the prop ..read more

In this episode I give the mic to Jason Miles from Neusdesic to interview Fred Miles, VP Ingenx and also Jason’s father, and I on 10 questions around our experience and energy workforce of tomorrow.  I’ve known both Jason and Fred for 30 yrs both on a personal as well as business level – so was fun to take this approach and give Jason control who is very techy savvy and is peronally very interested in how he uses this experience to shape his career in the Oil & Gas industry.  A great insightful father-son fun look back and look forward at the industry and how we can learn from an ..read more

In this episode our hosts Jason Duff, Jim Kocis and Brian Woodward talk with Shobhit Varshney and Binoy Damodaran, both Data Analytics experts and leading IBM Consulting’s Generative AI practices in the US market and Industrial Sector.  Using Shobhit’s and Binoy’s wealth of experience we explore GenAI, how it has evolved, what’s right and wrong, and how we perform work securely.  They also discuss common use cases and areas where GenAI is a good fit (and where it is not).  They also answer Jim’s mother’s question of why we have now reached the tipping point with GenAI and are he ..read more

In this episode our hosts Jason Duff and Neil Syme talk with Kristen Wilkinson, the energy lead for Insight Global recruitment consulting company in London. In this episode we discuss how the recruitment market has evolved through the years.  This includes topics such as diversity, changes in contractor trends, what makes a successful contractor, how technology is impacting the industry as well as many other topics. Kristen is a native Texan and worked there for many years before moving to London last year so has a very unique perspective on the differences between the UK and US markets a ..read more

In this episode our hosts Neil Syme and Jason Duff talk with Harry Moser, the founder and leader of the reshoring initiative. We discuss how this and other manufacturing industries is coping with globalization, and the previous migration of jobs to other countries like China.  Harry, discusses reshoring which is a not for profit organization that focuses on keeping and re-establishing manufacturing jobs in the US. He talks us through the reasons this is so important for the US as well as how his tools such as the TCO calculator, which make it a compelling proposition for companies, a ..read more

In this episode our hosts Neil Syme and Jason Duff with Monty Hoffman, President of Safford Industries and 48 years in the Energy Industry, as a geologist.  This episode Monty reflects on his past experiences, how the industry has changed, and where we are now.  He also looks to provide some thoughts on where new entrants to the industry can flourish, and how the industry can ensure they minimize knowedge drain. Jason Duff Neil Syme Monty Hoffman Brought to you by https://oggn.com, the largest and most listened to podcast network for the Oil & Gas and Energy Industry. Brought to ..read more

In this episode our hosts Jason Duff, Brian Woodward and Jim Kocis talk with Jose Velasco (SAP), Tarra Reynolds (Chevron) and Jeff Miller (Potentia Workforce) about what Neurodiversity is, why it matters and how we can all benefit from these skills in our Industry. The discussion centered on how leading organizations are developing programs to bring in Neurodiverse candidates while educating their current workforces of the benefits of such initiatives. An enlightening subject we should all be aware of told by the leaders of Neurodiversity in Houston. Jason Duff :      ..read more

In this episode our hosts Jason Duff and Brian Woodward talk with Gordon Tredgold.  Gordon and our host discuss Gordon’s personal journey and make the connection to the transformation many are experiencing today in the Energy workforce.  Listen and learn how to make yourself a relevant and recognized thought leader even when you are entering into a new phase of your career. Jason Duff:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-duff-a35b09/ Brian Woodward:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-woodward-7491661/ Gordon Tredgold: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordontredgold/ https ..read more

In this episode our hosts Jason Duff and Jerry Lewis talk Liz Sweigart, PhD, ACC and now Chief Product and Strategy officer at a startup about “Quiet Quitting”; what it is, why it happens, what we can do about it, and perhaps most importantly, what's at stake in terms of organizational value and employee performance. Jason Duff:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-duff-a35b09/ Jerry Lewis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywilliamlewis/ Liz Sweigart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizsweigart/ Safe Kids.ai - https://www.safekids.ai Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here Brought to you ..read more

In this episode our hosts Jason Duff and Brian Woodward talk with noted Author and Organizational Behavior expert Kit Allowitz who speaks passionately about how organizations can do their part to partner with education institutions to generate awareness, excitement and a pathway for careers in the process industry. Jason Duff:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-duff-a35b09/ Brian Woodward: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-woodward-7491661/ Kit Allowitz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kit-allowitz-8700254/ Links to Kit’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Pull-Chicken-Switch-everyth ..read more