On the latest episode of the SOapbox podcast, our hosts Alicia Orr, Team Manager and Nicole Johnson, Principal Consultant at Spencer Ogden, sit down with Bryan Didier, Partner and Managing Director of Renewable Energy at Monarch Private Capital.

The conversation explores how the passing of OB3 is shaping the financial landscape for renewable energy, from investor appetite and tax credits to long-term planning. Brian also shares insights on hiring trends within finance, the skills currently in demand, and how professionals can build resilient careers in a rapidly evolving sector.

02: 29- What does Monarch do

03:56- What does OB3 entail

06:44- What would the Bill change in the energy market

08:41- Changes after the Inflation Reduction Act

10:48- How OB3 is impacting solar and storage credits

12:45- Investor appetite after the passing of OB3

13:34- Explaining long-term investment horizons to the board

15:43- Hiring trends in the finance industry

19:32- Skills in demand in the industry

22:51- Brian's advice for having a long-term career path within renewable energy finance

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In this week’s episode of the SOapbox podcast, our host Ella Cann sits down with Lindsay Reichert from Cypress Creek to explore a key challenge in today’s energy workforce: attracting, engaging, and retaining mid-career talent.

With experience spanning both recruitment and HR, Lindsay offers a unique perspective on what makes the candidate experience truly stand out- and why mid-level professionals need more than just competitive pay to commit to an organisation. From mentorship and cultural fit to relocation support and long-term engagement, this conversation dives into what companies must do to secure the professionals driving the energy transition forward.

05:37 - How the candidate experience differs for juniors and seniors.

07:05 - Mid-career candidate priorities

12:44 - Supporting candidates who require visa sponsorship.

14:32 - Relocating with Cyprus Creek to any of their US offices

15:22 - Keeping the interview experience fresh for mid-career hires.

19:25 - Gaining an authentic sense of company culture.

19:46 - The importance of employer branding.

25:11 - Retention strategies for mid-career hires.

26:19 - The 4P’s of engagement and employee populations.

30:46 - Team equity and how it impacts retention

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In the latest episode of the SOapbox podcast, our host Scarlett Menzies, Business Manager at Spencer Ogden, is joined by Andy Baker, Director of Energy and Natural Resources at Turner & Townsend.

Together, they explore what it takes to lead through rapid change in one of the most complex and fast-paced sectors of the energy industry. From the evolution of mega-projects to the importance of company values, Andy offers a candid look at the people, projects, and mindset driving Turner & Townsend’s European energy and natural resources business forward.

From talent shortages and regulatory shifts to digital transformation and culture-building, this conversation dives into the real-world challenges of delivering the energy transition at scale - and the leaders making it happen.

04:41 – Navigating the pace and scale of the energy transition: why moving fast and smart matters.

07:15 – What we can learn from mega-projects that delivered real impact.

08:35 – Unpacking the biggest talent challenges facing the energy sector today.

13:27 – A proud milestone: Andy reflects on integrating CBRE’s project management group into the business.

16:53 – What’s driving the talent shortage and how Turner & Townsend is leading the charge to solve it.

19:50 – Opening doors: creating opportunities in data centres and other fast-growing sectors.

22:36 – Career-defining moments: the experiences that shaped Andy’s industry perspective.

27:46 – The energy future is bright: what excites Andy most about the road ahead.

30:51 – For those just starting out: one piece of advice for the next generation of energy leaders.

33:04 – A book that changed his thinking and still inspires today.

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