In this episode of Winds of Change, host Afonso Faria is joined by Dave Reece — wind industry veteran, blade specialist, and founder of BHiveLive — for a thoughtful conversation about the people who truly power the wind sector.

Together, they go beyond turbines and technology to explore the human side of wind energy. From Dave’s hands-on experience in blade inspection and repair to his journey launching a digital hiring platform, the discussion highlights how leadership, culture, skills, and workforce quality directly shape project success.

This episode dives into:

• The changing realities of working in the wind industry
• Why skills shortages and talent retention remain major challenges
• What makes high-performing teams in wind energy
• The role of leadership, supervision, and safety culture on site
• How digital platforms like BHiveLive are rethinking recruitment and workforce development
• What the future wind workforce needs to look like as the industry continues to scale

With decades of combined experience, Afonso and Dave share honest insights, real field lessons, and forward-looking ideas that resonate with technicians, supervisors, project managers, and anyone involved in renewable energy.

If you’re interested in how wind energy is evolving — not just in megawatts, but in people, culture, and leadership — this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Tune in, learn, and join the conversation.