The EnergyPro Podcast
The EnergyPro Podcast
Bill Allemon, CEM, CEA, LEED AP
EnergyPro is a podcast for energy professionals who are committed to actively managing their careers through personal and professional development. In this podcast we’ll explore the management skills necessary to succeed in the industry by sharing experiences, exploring strategies, and reviewing tools that effectively produce tangible results. And review emerging trends in energy careers. Hosted by Bill Allemon, an energy professional with over 30 years of global field and executive experience in continuous improvement, team leadership, project and program management.
11 Ways to Boost Your Career While in Quarantine
This week I talk about 11 ways you can use your time in quarantine constructively to boost your career. I walk through my person list and provide a number of resources to help you keep your head in the career game. All resources for this episode are available on the show page at: www.ConduitExcel.com/Episode37 As always, thanks so much for listening! Bill
Apr 18, 2020
29 min
High Efficiency Solar Panels, All-Electric Buildings, and COVID-19 Woes
This week on the EnergyPro Podcast, squeezing more energy out of solar panels, the Coronavirus starts to affect the energy industry, and construction of all electric commercial buildings is on the rise. Notes and resources for this episode are available on the show page at www.ConduitExcel.com/Episode36
Mar 21, 2020
13 min
Making Electricity from Humidity and Career Planning in Your 30s
In this episode, making electricity from humidity and career planning for energy professionals in their 30s. Plus a few updates regarding new items heading to the website. I hope you enjoy today’s episode. As always, thanks so much for listening!
Feb 26, 2020
21 min
Learning From The Kobe Bryant Crash, Mid-Career Strategies, Free Giveaway
In this episode we discuss what we learn about professional certifications from the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash, how to protect yourself mid-career, and a new free giveaway.  I hope you enjoy today’s episode. Please be sure to visit the show page for additional content, presentation, and resources at https://www.ConduitExcel.com/Episode34
Feb 15, 2020
28 min
Challenges Implementing ISO 50001
Why isn’t the ISO 50001 Energy Management Standard being adopted in the United States as quickly as in many other countries? The reasons are many and varied. And we’re talking about them today. Plus a review of the Association of Energy Engineers accomplishment of putting a flag at the South Pole. It’s a major achievement with a dramatic twist.
Jan 29, 2020
15 min
7 Key Elements of Team Succession Planning
Today on the EnergyPro Podcast, we’re talking about succession planning. Do you have a plan in place in case a team member quits, gets promoted, reassigned, or retires? Don’t wait to be surprised. I’ll review the seven key elements of developing a succession plan for your team and review sage advice from one of the leading management experts.
Jan 22, 2020
18 min
Nitrogen Explosions and Job Boards
Today on the EnergyPro Podcast, we’re talking about a liquid nitrogen explosion, a new job board from the Association of Energy Engineers, and reviewing one of my favorite classic management books. I hope you enjoy the episode.
Jan 8, 2020
16 min
Happy Holidays to Our Global Listeners!
Happy Holidays! Just a quick episode to wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season. And to recognize our listeners around the globe and across the U.S. I truly appreciate everyone’s time and interest in the show. I’ll be back the week of January 6th with new episodes and fresh content. Until then, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! As always, thanks so much for listening! Bill
Dec 28, 2019
2 min
Lean Podcasting and a 2020 Lookahead
If you’ve studied continuous improvement principles, you’ll notice the PDCA process sneaking into many aspects of your work. Looking back, I noticed myself using these processes while participating in National Podcast Post Month Challenge. I’m using these learnings to prepare for next year. This week I’m talking about what’s ahead for the show. And would love to hear your thoughts. I hope you enjoy this week’s show.
Dec 12, 2019
15 min
Failing Forward - What I Learned During NaPodPoMo
They say you learn more from failures than successes. If that’s true, I learned a lot from participating in the National Podcast Post Month Challenge. I didn’t make the 30 posts in 30 days goal, but I did walk away with a long list of lessons learned. And realised that I used some Lean, Kata, and Design Thinking principles in the process. I hope you enjoy this week’s show.
Dec 5, 2019
23 min
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