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S3 E4: Dan Caesar – Clearing the Air: Combating Misinformation in Clean Energy

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S3 E4: Dan Caesar – Clearing the Air: Combating Misinformation in Clean Energy

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We dive into the critical role of truth and clarity in the world of clean energy and technology. Join us as we explore the myths and misconceptions surrounding electric vehicles, renewable energy, and sustainable living. Dan Caesar, CTO and presenter of the Fully Charged Show discusses how misinformation impacts progress and what we can do to empower communities with facts, inspire action, and drive change. Whether you’re an EV enthusiast or simply curious about the truth behind the headlines, this episode is packed with insights to charge your mind and fuel your understanding.

Guest Name: Dan Caesar

After more than two decades of advocating for ‘cleaner technologies’, Dan has driven electric since 2015 and has led the Fully Charged Show for 7 years.

A passionate promoter of electric vehicles of all shapes and sizes, and home energy tech too, Dan has played a transformational role in developing the Fully Charged Show on YouTube, pioneering its exhibition programme, expanding its ‘Everything Electric’ offering and recently launching Electric Vehicles UK.

Passionate about products that can tackle air pollution and climate breakdown, Dan is practical, that it is in fact, better tech that will inspire the most change.

Dan has been a champion of cleaner technologies for over two decades. Since 2015, he’s driven electric and, for the last seven years, led the Fully Charged Show.

As CEO and presenter of Fully Charged, the world’s no.1 clean energy and electric vehicle show, Dan’s mission is to inform, educate, and inspire millions globally on the benefits of cleaner energy and transport.

A fervent advocate for electric vehicles and home energy tech, Dan has transformed the Fully Charged Show on YouTube, pioneered its exhibitions, expanded its ‘Everything Electric’ range, and recently launched Electric Vehicles UK.

Dan has conceived and delivered multiple groundbreaking projects like Fully Charged LIVE, Stop Burning Stuff, Zero Carbon Kitchen, and the Renewables Roadshow. These initiatives have attracted a loyal audience of over 2.5 million YouTube viewers, 3-5 million episode views per month, over 1 million subscribers, and 100k+ attendees.

Passionate about tackling air pollution and climate breakdown, Dan believes better tech drives the most change. Dan has collaborated with clients and partners like Ceres Power, Solar Media, Accelerating Clean Technologies, and the Department of Energy & Climate Change.

Links:

Fully Charged YouTube Channel

Fully Charged Website

Everything Electric

Electric Vehicles UK

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Transcript:

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S3 E3: Euan McTurk – Battery Breakthroughs: Debunking Electric Vehicle Myths

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S3 E3: Euan McTurk – Battery Breakthroughs: Debunking Electric Vehicle Myths

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Battery chemist and founder of Plug Life Television, Dr. Euan McTurk, uncovers the facts behind EV batteries, from ethical sourcing and recycling to cutting-edge technology that’s driving down costs and boosting range. Discover why EV fires are rare, how new charging methods can extend battery life, and what the latest advancements mean for the future of small, powerful, and sustainable cars.

Guest Name: Euan McTurk

Dr Euan McTurk is a Consultant Battery Electrochemist who has been working on – and driving – electric vehicles since 2009.  Having worked on next-generation cell chemistries during his PhD at the University of Oxford, developed ways to study how electric vehicle cells fail and how to stop them failing (at WMG*, University of Warwick) and built up a state-of-the-art 200 kW battery test facility in Edinburgh, Euan founded Plug Life Consulting, which provides technical, strategic and public outreach services to projects involving battery electrochemistry, electric vehicles, energy storage systems and charging infrastructure.  Euan is also the creator of Plug Life Television, a YouTube channel on batteries and EVs that explains complex electrochemistry in a way that anyone can understand and busts common myths and misconceptions about electric vehicles. 

*Warwick Manufacturing Group 

Transcript:

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Links:

LinkedIn: Euan McTurk

Plug Life Television: www.pluglifetelevision.co.uk

The Plug Life Television episode, “Can electric vehicle batteries be recycled?“

Charge Saint: https://chargesaint.com/

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Pioneering the Future of Renewable Energy: An Interview with Jordan Brompton

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Introduction

In episode 1 of Series 3 of the Wicked Problems podcast, host Toby Corballis sits down with Jordan Brompton, the dynamic co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of myenergi. Their conversation offers a deep dive into Jordan’s entrepreneurial journey, the innovative strides of myenergi, and the broader implications for the renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) sectors.

From Humble Beginnings to Industry Leaders

Jordan’s story is one of serendipity and determination. Her journey into the renewable energy sector began when she met Lee Sutton, a self-taught electronics engineer with a knack for innovation. Together, they founded myenergi in 2016, but their collaboration started much earlier. Initially, they worked on a device that diverted excess solar energy to heat water, addressing a common issue for solar panel owners. This early success laid the groundwork for their future innovations.

Revolutionising Home Energy Management

myenergi’s breakthrough came with the development of the zappi, the world’s first solar EV charger. Unlike other products on the market, the zappi integrates seamlessly with home energy systems, including the eddi hot water diverter. This holistic approach allows homeowners to manage their energy consumption more efficiently, making myenergi a standout in a crowded market.

Navigating Challenges with Resilience

The path to success was fraught with challenges. An earlier business they worked at together went into insolvency, forcing Jordan and Lee to start from scratch. They invested their own money, took significant financial risks, and persevered through tough times. Their unwavering belief in the renewable energy market and their innovative products kept them moving forward.

Customer-Centric Innovation

A key factor in myenergi’s success is its customer-centric approach. Jordan emphasises the importance of creating a seamless, integrated energy solution for homeowners. This focus on the customer experience has helped myenergi build a strong brand and a loyal customer base. By prioritising the needs and preferences of their customers, myenergi has set a new standard in the industry.

The Impact of Government Policies and Market Dynamics

Jordan discusses the significant impact of government policies and market dynamics on the renewable energy sector. Initially driven by passion and purpose, myenergi’s strategy has evolved in response to external factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has had to navigate changing regulations and market conditions, often requiring quick and bold decision-making.

Looking Ahead: Optimism and Caution

Despite the uncertainties, Jordan remains optimistic about the future of renewable energy and electric vehicles. She highlights the potential of smart home technology and the importance of maintaining flexibility and agility in business operations. However, she also acknowledges the challenges posed by political and economic factors, emphasising the need for consistent government policies to support the industry’s growth.

Lessons from the Journey

Jordan shares valuable lessons from her entrepreneurial journey. She stresses the importance of hiring the right people, being prepared for unexpected challenges, and balancing bold decision-making with cautious planning. Her advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is to stay true to their vision, remain adaptable, and never take success for granted.

Conclusion

Jordan Brompton’s insights provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of renewable energy and the entrepreneurial spirit driving innovation in this sector. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience, customer focus, and visionary thinking in building a successful business. As the renewable energy landscape continues to evolve, myenergi’s integrated approach and commitment to sustainability position it well for future growth and impact.

For more insights and updates, visit myenergi.com or follow Jordan Brompton on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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S3 E2: Sam Clarke: Breaking World Records, Debunking Myths, and the Future of Electric Vehicle Charging.

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S3 E2: Sam Clarke: Breaking Records, Debunking Myths, and the Future of Electric Vehicle Charging.

About the episode:

EV industry pioneer Sam Clarke, a record-holding entrepreneur with over two decades in electric mobility shares his journey from importing electric motorbikes in the early 2000s to founding a zero-emissions logistics company and advising on national EV infrastructure. We discuss debunking myths around electric vehicles and explore how the concept of ‘grazing’ can reset our expectations of electric vehicle charging.

Guest Name: Sam Clarke

Sam Clarke is a life-long entrepreneur, industry advisor, EV owner/driver for over 20 years and a multiple Guinness World Record Holder for EV driving. His EV journey started back in 2002 with electric motorbikes before founding a zero-emission logistics firm (Gnewt) which he sold to John Menzies Plc in 2017. He now works on national charging infrastructure needs for GRIDSERVE in particular leading on the £100M+ Government funded (ZEHID) eHGV Electric Freightway Project. He is also a founding member of The EV Café webinar and news channel.

In 2015, Sam was a Great British Entrepreneur’s Award winner. By 2022 he was made a GreenFleet EV Champion for services to the industry and in 2024 he was voted #1 in the Motor Transport Power Players 2 list and #14 in the greenfleet.net 1 top 100 most Influential list. He also holds two Guinness World Records for the longest distances ever driven in an electric car and van on a single charge 7 (569 and 311 miles respectively).

In 2009 he founded the all-electric last-mile logistics business Gnewt which subsequently won multiple awards nationally and globally and was acquired by John Menzies Plc in 2017. During his tenure, he created the UK’s largest fully electric commercial fleet, the largest privately-owned smart charging infrastructure and UK’s most advanced private V2G (Vehicle to Grid) network. With Sam at the helm, the business was able to deliver over 10 million parcels in its first 10 years of trading 3, mainly in Central London, courtesy of a trail-blazing fully zero-emission fleet, the first of its kind anywhere in the UK.

Most recently, Sam has extended his role from Board advisor at GRIDSERVE to become their Chief Vehicle Officer 4. His role is to drive forward mass uptake of electric vehicles through the creation of a net-zero EV leasing division, commercial charging infrastructure build-outs and support the nationwide roll out of high-powered Electric Forecourts and upgrade of the GRIDSERVE Electric Highway network that resides on 85% of the service stations nationally. In 2023 he led the successful bid for a £100M+ Innovate UK Government fund (ZEHID 6) whose purpose is to roll out eHGV charging infrastructure nationwide, the second largest award ever issued by Innovate UK to private enterprise.

Sam is a high-profile member of the EV community, a regular public speaker for the industry and has previously been invited to speak at the Transport Select Committee in Westminster and at the European Commission in Brussels. He is also a founding member and Company Director/Shareholder of The EV Café Ltd 5. which is a popular webinar series discussing all aspects of EV adoption on regular weekly and monthly sessions. The EV Café has a number of high-profile sectoral sponsors including companies such as, but not limited to, The AA, Europcar, Bridgestone and Webfleet.

Transcript:

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Links:

LinkedIn: Sam Clarke

www.gridserve.com

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S3 E1: Jordan Brompton: Electric vehicles, sustainable energy independence, and preparing for the zombie apocalypse.

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S3 E1: Jordan Brompton: Electric vehicles, sustainable energy independence, and preparing for the zombie apocalypse.

About the episode:

Jordan Brompton of myenergi explores the evolving challenges and opportunities in the electric vehicle industry, focusing on sustainability, resilience, and how she’s preparing for a potential zombie uprising! Myenergi is a provider of Home EV chargers, solar PV systems, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) – or, as Jordan says, Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS). Jordan talks about her journey to setting up one of the most successful HEMS companies in the UK (with cofounder Lee Sutton) and shares insights about the industry, with a couple of EV myths busted into the deal. Join us as we discuss how companies are navigating economic hurdles and accelerating the journey toward a net-zero future.

Guest Name: Jordan Brompton

Business leader, tech entrepreneur and sustainable investor, Jordan Brompton is the co-founder and CMO of myenergi – a global leader in eco-smart home energy technology. Alongside forging fundamental business relationships, Jordan is responsible for driving the day-to-day corporate strategy and fuelling long-term international expansion.

With the ambition of leaving the planet in a better place than she found it, Jordan has been presented with a number of prestigious awards and accolades for her pioneering work. Alongside being crowned Great British Entrepreneur of the Year, she was named in the TE100, the Stonehage Fleming XV, the Top 10 Women in Energy and took home gold as EY Entrepreneur of the Year (North).

Never one to sit still, she became a published author with her debut book ‘Sparki and the journey to Earth’, which aims to educate children about the importance of working towards a greener future.

Transcript:

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Links:

LinkedIn: Jordan Brompton

www.myenergi.com

I hope you enjoy the show and if you have any comments or suggestions, please write to me at: toby@wickedproblems.fm.

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Adaptavis is a Business Performance Management and Transformation consultancy aimed at forward-thinking leaders, based in London UK. The company specialises in helping organisations to enhance operational efficiency, drive business growth, and navigate complex transformations. From strategy to execution, they focus on providing insights and practical solutions to improve the overall performance of businesses, ensuring they can adapt to changing market conditions and achieve sustainable success. Toby Corballis is a Partner at Adaptavis.

You can find out more about their work by visiting: www.adaptavis.com

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#23 Handling Risk with Alex Sidorenko

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Handling Risk with Alex Sidorenko

Alex is an experienced executive across strategic, investment and operational risks and insurance working within multibillion dollar corporations in Australia, GCC and Europe. Successfully implemented changes to quantitative risk analysis, risk-based decision making and neuroscience.

Saved more than $13 million per year in premiums on cargo and PD/BI insurance through industry leading quantitative risk analysis without changing deductibles or limits. Successfully presenting corporate risk profile at the Ministry of finance and helping secure more than $1B in extra funding.

Author of the most popular free risk management book in the world, more than 150K downloads in 3 languages. Risk manager of the year, FERMA, 2021, Honourable mention 2021, RIMS. Risk manager of the year, RUSRISK, 2014, Best ERM Implementation, RUSRISK, 2014, Best risk management training, RUSRISK, 2013, 2014, 2015, finalist in risk management awards in 2018 and 2019.

I hope you enjoy the show and if you have any comments or suggestions please write to me at: tc@wickedproblems.fm.

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Toby

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Alex’s Links

ALEX’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: @RISKACADEMY
ALEX’S BLOG: https://riskacademy.blog

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#22 Rebalancing Society with Henry Mintzberg

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Rebalancing Society with Henry Mintzberg

Henry Mintzberg is a writer and educator, mostly about managing originations, developing managers, and rebalancing societies (his current focus). After receiving his doctorate from the MIT Sloan School of Management, he has made his professional home in the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University in Montreal, where he sits in the Cleghorn Chair of Management Studies, with extensive stints in France and England.

He has authored 20 books which have earned him 21 honorary degrees, and publishes a regular blog, a collection of which was published as Bedtime Stories for Managers. He has co-founded the International Masters Program for Managers (impm.org) and the International Masters for Health Leadership as well as a venture CoachingOurselves.com, all novel initiatives for managers to learn together from their own experience, the last in their own workplace. (See further details on mintzberg.org.)

I hope you enjoy the show and if you have any comments or suggestions please write to me at: tc@wickedproblems.fm.

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#21 David K Hurst: Lead Like a Gardener – An Ecological Approach to Wicked Problems

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David K Hurst: Lead Like a Gardener – An Ecological Approach to Wicked Problems

David Hurst is a speaker, writer and management educator. He spent 25 years working in corporations at progressively more senior levels in several countries in a series of organizational “train wrecks”, as the Western World began its radical transition from the industrial era to the age of knowledge and information. He uses complexity science and compelling ecological analogies to convey highly innovative perspectives on leadership, resilience and the dynamics of organizations that promote creativity and learning.

For 10 years David was Executive Vice-President of a large North American industrial distributor. He holds an MBA (Finance) from the University of Chicago and a BA (Psychology). He teaches on the EMBA Digital Transformation Program at the DeGroote School of Business as well as three Masters-level programs at McGill University. He was on the Adjunct Faculty for the University of Regina’s Kenneth Levene Graduate School of Business, as well as the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is also a Contributing Editor to Strategy+Business, where he writes articles and reviews books on management.

I hope you enjoy the show and if you have any comments or suggestions please write to me at: tc@wickedproblems.fm.

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#20 Professor Keith Grint and the Wicked Problem of Leadership in Covid 19

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Professor Keith Grint and the Wicked Problem of Leadership in Covid 19

In this edition I am speaking to Keith Grint, Professor Emeritus at Warwick University.

We’re discussing Wicked Problems in general, the specific Wicked Problems of Covid-19, Brexit, and Leadership.

When Wicked Problems were first introduced by Rittel & Webber in 1973, various people have built upon the idea that it was Professor Grint, drawing on the work of Thompson’s Messy Solutions, who introduced the concepts of Tame and Critical problems, thus contextualising the problem-scape.

Keith Grint is Professor Emeritus at Warwick University where he was Professor of Public Leadership until 2018. He spent 10 years working in various positions across a number of industry sectors before switching to an academic career.

Since becoming an academic he has held Chairs at Cranfield University and Lancaster University and was Director of the Lancaster Leadership Centre. He spent
twelve years at Oxford University and was Director of Research at the Saïd Business School.

Scroll down for links to Keith’s books and a special Sage Journal Publication on Covid-19.

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Toby

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Keith’s Links

Read Keith’s article in the special Covid-19 edition of the Sage Journal:

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Keith’s books:

  • Leadership (ed.) (1997)
  • Fuzzy Management (1997); The Machine at Work: Technology, Work and Society, (with Steve Woolgar) (1997)
  • The Arts of Leadership (2000)
  • Organizational Leadership (with John Bratton and Debra Nelson); Leadership: Limits and Possibilities  (2005)
  • Leadership, Management & Command: Rethinking D-Day (2008)
  • Sage Handbook of Leadership (edited with Alan Bryman, David Collinson, Brad Jackson and Mary Uhl-Bien) (2010)
  • Leadership: A Very Short Introduction (2010).
  • Keith’s latest book, Mutiny & Leadership is due out in late 2020.
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#19 Stephanie Klein: Mindfire Mastery – Waking Up on the Right Side of Wrong

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Stephanie Klein: Mindfire Mastery – Waking Up on the Right Side of Wrong

After nearly 3 decades of building Fortune 500 brands and serving as a 3x CMO, Stephanie founded Mindfire Mastery in 2020 to show leaders the secret power of using disruption to their advantage to catapult from functional to optimal.

As a certified professional coach and emotional intelligence teacher of the Google born Search Inside Yourself (SIY) program, she supports Executives and results-driven leaders who are struggling through overwhelming change and stress to build abundant resilience – connecting them more deeply to their mission and teams, so they can positively thrive in their careers with great ripple effects.

Her approach blends the art and science of business and brand leadership with cutting edge insights and tools from the disciplines of neuroscience, psychology, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and core energy coaching.  She specializes in supporting leaders to accelerate their careers and pivot through change, so they can achieve even more with less effort, more flow and wellbeing.  

Her first book “Waking Up on the Right Side of Wrong” will be published in 2021, showing high achievers the secret power of disruption to accelerate growth exponentially, so they can wake up to more resilience, joy and satisfaction on their own timetable.

Stephanie’s brand marketing and leadership experience spans many Fortune 500 organizations includes Hallmark, United Airlines, Kraft, Alberto-Culver, Coca-Cola, Cboe Global Markets and Northern Trust.

She is a Certified Professional Coach through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), and a Certified teacher of the Google born mindfulness emotional intelligence program, Search Inside Yourself (SIY).  She holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a BA in Psychology from Duke University, and she’s also a graduate of the Players Workshop of The Second City.  

She is proud and grateful to be a 9 year cancer survivor and a mentor with Imerman Angels to support others in their cancer journey. And to be the mother of two amazing daughters who are lighting up the world in their own unique ways.

I hope you enjoy the show and if you have any comments or suggestions please write to me at: tc@wickedproblems.fm.

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Toby

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mindfiremastery.com

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