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Katy Taylor - Chief Customer Officer This is a fascinating listen, as Katy shares her career story and discusses a variety of other topics including the importance of mentoring, challenges in a male dominated sector & the work life balance of being a working mother. Katy joined Southern Water in 2021 as Chief Customer Officer, having previously spent nine year as Chief Strategy and Customer Of...

Anna Boyles, Head of Mogden Catchment, Thames Water   Anna is a water industry professional with over 25 years’ wastewater experience. She has worked within operational, regulatory, project management and asset management environments with an extensive focus on operational leadership and environmental protection.   ·        Can you tell us about your career journey to date and a little more about...

  In this podcast episode WUN Industry Advocate, Karen Hosking (EDF) , talks to Logan Black , Principal Business Development Manager at EDF Renewables UK.  We discuss the changing UK Renewable Energy Landscape and in particular the challenges that Renewable developers face in Scotland. Some of these challenges are unique to areas of Scotland and Logan walks us through the key milestones of getting...

WUN Advocate Holly is joined by Gemma Stacey, Head of Sector at Expleo to discuss Gemma's thoughts on 'Challenging Outdated Beliefs and Concepts, and the importance of relationships'.  Gemma talks about the importance of connection for relationships that're built to last, as well as how we see and frame success in our careers as women.

WUN Co-Founder & Director Hayley Monks is joined by  Lisa Robyn Wood , Grip Coaching Ltd. Lisa moved from a utilities business leader to become a corporate coach, specialising in helping those in middle management . Hear about Lisa’s personal story, her take on the ‘crap trap’ and the value of investing in yourself.

Leadership is a critical element to success – an engaged team with a common goal can be one of the greatest tools to unlocking excellent customer experience.  In this podcast, WUN Advocate Heidi Knapton speaks with Robert Boswell and Natalie Akroyd  who all share their experiences of managing teams within South Staffs Water, and how they use authenticity and a bold approach to bringing teams along...

WUN Advocate Lillian Philip speaks with Liz Brand, Risk and Assurance manager and Fertility lead at Cadent Gas.  In this episode Liz shares Cadent’s journey becoming the first utility company to be awarded the “Fertility Friendly Employer” accreditation by Fertility Matters at Work.  We talk about the importance of employee advocacy to showcase different skills and create inclusive communities. We...

In this podcast episode WUN Industry Advocate, Karen Hosking, EDF talks to Monika Paplaczyk , Investment Director at Thrive Renewables. We look into future development an ongoing decarbonation of the UK Energy Grid, also addressing the changing landscape of Renewable Generation development as the UK heads towards Net Zero targets. We hear more about Monika’s fascinating career journey to date,  he...

In our final episode for 2022, Hayley Monks speaks with Karen Boyd - a certified career and confidence coach at Miabo Consulting specializing in helping people build fulfilling careers and mental fitness. In this episode, Karen explains what burnout is, what the symptoms look like and what practical tips and strategies you can adopt you help you manage burnout.

In the final #WUNCareerStories episode of 2022, Sabrina Polito sits down with Angela Love to hear more about her deep and varied career across the energy sector. Angela has over 25 years of experience in the EU/UK energy market covering public affairs, finance, governance, regulation and communications. Listen in to hear more about Angela’s fascinating journey and the lessons she has learnt along...

In this podcast episode, WUN Advocate Victoria Lemmon talks to four mentees of the WUN Mentoring Programme: Phillipa Rose, Stella Matthews, Della Newton and our own Karen Hosking, about their experience with the WUN Mentoring Programme and what insights they have to share.  We also hear some useful tips on how to choose the right mentor and how mentoring can empower you to accelerate your career a...

In this podcast episode WUN Advocate, Karen Hosking, talks to Lily Frencham, Chief Executive Officer at The Association for Decentralised Energy to discuss the key skills needed to ensure that you are best placed to "negotiate your worth". We discuss how you can build your confidence to navigate different scenarios at work, have quality conversations to accelerate your career and make yo...

In this episode, Sabrina Polito sits down with Kate Mulvany, a senior consultant at Cornwall Insight to discuss the UK government’s “Review of Electricity Market Arrangements” (REMA) – the UK’s biggest electricity market reform in a generation. Kate dives into (1) the issues in the UK energy market that REMA is seeking to address; (2) the core outcomes and areas of reform put forward by REMA; and...

Sabrina sits down with Sarah Bentley, CEO of Thames Water to discuss her fascinating career leading one of the largest utilities in the U.K, covering her transition from the tech sector to utilities, what it means to be a great leader and managing a busy family life outside of work.

In this podcast episode to mark Net Zero Week 2022, WUN Advocate, Karen Hosking talks to Madelaine Brooks , Policy and Regulation Researcher at Octopus Energy. We discuss some of the key barriers and opportunities in delivering net zero, the importance of effective market design in supporting net zero targets and hear more about Madelaine's career fascinating career journey so far.

In this podcast episode Joanna talks to Sarah Porcelli, Head of Talent & Development at Southern Water. We discuss the importance of mentoring and the key benefits it offers to both mentees and mentors, as well as employers. We also hear more about Sarah’s fascinating career journey in the water and energy sectors. 

In this episode Sabrina Polito sits down with Caroline Gundu, Senior Consultant at CGI, to discuss her career journey, seizing opportunities and adapting into new roles and her fantastic work with the Young Energy Professionals Forum and the CGI Women's Network.

In this episode, Joanna talks to Louise Parry, Director of People & Organisational Development at Energy & Utility Skills. We discuss Louise's fascinating career journey, her motivation to join WUN as the new Board Member and her initial thoughts on how the network could evolve over the coming months.

Penny Randell speaks with Lucy Stuart, Assurance Manager at Cadent to discuss the effects of menopause, Lucy's journey with the menopause and how women can be supported in the workplace when navigating this important life experience.

In this podcast episode, Joanna Bogdal talks to Bindi Patel, Head of Customer Experience at Vattenfall Heat UK. Bindi explains the role of district heating in achieving Net Zero and the benefits heat networks can offer to customers. We also hear more about Bindi's fascinating career journey in the energy sector.

Sabrina Polito sits down with Dr Cathy McClay OBE, Trading and Optimisation Director at Sembcorp Energy UK. We discuss Cathy's fascinating academic background and career spanning over 20 years in the energy industry, her recent award of OBE and what success means for her.

In this episode, Hayley Monks talks to Dr Alison Maitland about Imposter Syndrome - what it is, why we get it and how we can manage and overcome it. Alison is a psychologist specialising in working closely with senior leaders and boards from a range of businesses, including FTSE100 companies. Alison uses deep psychological insight to understand people's drivers and potential and help them to...

Is burnout on the rise ? – The WUN Founders, Jo Butlin, Hayley Monks , Dr Angie Needle and Rebecca Sedler reflections on the Women in the Workplace survey 

In this podcast episode, Joanna Bogdal speaks to Dr Sarah McMath about the key highlights and learnings over the course of her exciting career in the water sector and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

In this latest instalment of the #WUNCareerStories, Sabrina Polito speaks with Louise Wapshare, CEO at SmartestEnergy Business to hear more about her insights on career transitions, leadership and the key highlights and learnings over the course of her exciting career.