In this episode, David chats with Kane Thornton, CEO of the Clean Energy Council, about his career journey from IT into clean energy🍃💨, and the role of purpose in navigating career shifts. Kane shares what sparked his passion for renewables, the lessons from 15 years at the helm of Australia’s peak clean energy body, and why looking after your mental health matters - especially in leadership.

🎧In this episode:
⚡Making a career shift into the energy industry
⚡Leadership lessons from 15 years at the Clean Energy Council
⚡The power of purpose and doing work that matters
⚡Thoughts on diversity, inclusion, and culture change
⚡Mental health and staying grounded as a leader

Powering Your Career - Mark Branson - CDO Voyager Renewables - ep008

In Episode 7 of Powering Your Career, Dave sits down with Heidi Sick – an inspiring and honest voice in the energy sector who was named a 'Top 100 Green Power Player'. Heidi shares her journey from growing up on the Mornington Peninsula to becoming Regional Business Line Director – Energy & Environment at AECOM. With a background in chemical engineering and a career built on saying yes to new opportunities, Heidi reflects on the twists, turns and pivots that shaped her path to executive leadership.

This episode explores:

• Navigating imposter syndrome and the pressure to "do it all"
  
  
• The value of vulnerability and building trust at work
  
  
• What she’s learned from being mentored – and mentoring others
  
  
• The reality of balancing big roles, parenting and personal wellbeing
  
  
• Supporting the next generation of leaders in energy and infrastructure

It’s a real, down-to-earth conversation on leadership, setbacks, and self-belief – and one many of you will relate to.