In Episode 020 of Powering Your Career, David Smith sits down with Sally Torgoman, CEO of Ascera Energy, to unpack a career shaped by curiosity, courage and continuous learning.

From starting in electrical engineering to adding law, moving across corporate development and stepping into CEO leadership, Sally’s journey is a powerful example of backing yourself and evolving with the industry.

In this episode, we cover:

⚡ Why following what you enjoy is often the best career strategy
⚡ The value of curiosity and learning quickly across different roles
⚡ Why engineering and law together create a powerful leadership skillset
⚡ The importance of mentors and backing yourself, even when others disagree
⚡ Navigating imposter syndrome and stepping into executive leadership
⚡ How to build high-performing teams through collaboration, not hierarchy
⚡ The biggest challenges in the energy transition and where we need to improve productivity
⚡ Why communication is not just about speaking, but listening and understanding
⚡ Balancing career, leadership, family and personal wellbeing

Sally also shares her perspective on culture, leadership, and the responsibility leaders have to create environments where people can thrive.

This is a must-listen for anyone building a career in energy, leadership or navigating their next move.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping Australia’s energy transition.

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