In Episode 24 of Powering Your Career, David Smith speaks with Kate Vidgen, Investment Committee Chair and Operating Partner at Macquarie Asset Management Green Investment.

Kate’s career has spanned law, investment banking, private equity, asset management and board roles, with extensive experience across traditional energy, renewables, clean fuels, batteries, hydrogen and industrial energy transition.

In this conversation, Kate shares her perspective on career reinvention, leadership, stakeholder engagement, governance, mentoring and resilience. She also discusses the role of AI in the future of work, the danger of binary thinking in Australia’s energy transition and why broad experience creates valuable career opportunities.

A fascinating conversation about energy, leadership and building a career with breadth.

In Episode 023 of Powering Your Career, David Smith sits down with Anthony Headlam, CEO & Founder of NewVolt, for a deep dive into the future of electrified freight, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the realities of building in an emerging market.

Anthony shares the story behind NewVolt and the seven-year journey of developing fast charging infrastructure for electric trucks across Australia. From navigating uncertainty and convincing industries to embrace new technology, through to building momentum in a rapidly evolving energy landscape, this episode offers a fascinating insight into one of the next major frontiers of the energy transition.

This conversation goes beyond technology. It explores the human side of innovation, including leadership, storytelling, resilience, mental health, and what it really takes to build something from the ground up.

If you are interested in energy, infrastructure, transport, leadership, startups, or the future of electrification in Australia, this episode is well worth a listen.

In this episode:

• The future of electric trucks and freight infrastructure in Australia
• Why electrification of transport is accelerating
• Building NewVolt from concept to reality
• Leadership lessons from startup life
• The importance of storytelling and winning hearts and minds
• Resilience, mental health, and identity outside of work
• Advice for founders and professionals considering starting something of their own

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In Episode 022 of Powering Your Career, David Smith sits down with Amalie Smith for a candid and insightful conversation on leadership, career growth, and navigating the realities of Australia’s rapidly evolving energy sector.

As the industry continues to accelerate through large-scale transformation, the expectations placed on professionals are shifting. Technical capability alone is no longer enough. Organisations are looking for individuals who can adapt quickly, think clearly under pressure, and step confidently into new challenges.

Amalie shares her career journey and reflects on the experiences that have shaped her approach to leadership and growth. From navigating uncertainty to building confidence in high-performance environments, this episode explores what it truly takes to back yourself and continue progressing in a complex and demanding industry.

This conversation goes beyond surface-level career advice. It focuses on mindset, decision-making, and the practical realities of stepping into bigger roles, managing expectations, and leading through change.

Whether you are early in your career, progressing into leadership, or already leading teams, the themes in this episode are highly relevant in today’s market.

In this episode, we explore:

• Building confidence and backing yourself in your career
• Navigating career progression in a fast-moving sector
• Leadership lessons from real-world experience
• Managing pressure, expectations, and uncertainty
• The importance of resilience, adaptability, and mindset
• Creating meaningful impact in complex environments

Powering Your Career is a podcast featuring real conversations with leaders across Australia’s energy sector, sharing practical insights, career stories, and lessons learned along the way.