At The Power Table Podcast

In this unapologetically honest conversation, Emma Lamont — Senior Marketing Manager at Energy Voice and certified master of turning jargon into something you actually want to read — unpacks her unexpected dive into the energy world. She makes the case for storytelling as the industry’s secret superpower and community as its beating heart. Between championing Women in New Energy and rallying the Women’s Energy Network Alliance, Emma doesn’t just talk diversity — she lives it, mascara smudges and all. Expect candid reflections on inclusion (the kind that go beyond a hashtag), reflections on International Women’s Day, and bold ideas for redesigning the energy landscape — this time, with everyone invited.

We invited the woman who usually sits behind the glass to sit at the table.
Chloe, studio manager at Haven Talk Studios and full-time energy consumer, has no industry background, no policy credentials, and absolutely no interest in pretending otherwise. She just pays the bills, hears all the podcasts, and has questions that make energy people deeply uncomfortable (in the best way).

In this episode, she:
​ Asks the “wait, but why?” questions most consumers never get to ask out loud
​ Calls out the confusing, the patronising, and the overcomplicated
​ Shares what actually lands with “normal people” when they hear us talk about the energy transition

This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt too “unqualified” to have an opinion on energy, and for every energy professional who secretly wonders what consumers really think when the mics stop recording.

Ever wondered what happens when empathy meets innovation in the energy sector? Feyi dives right in — unpacking how human-centered thinking can shape the future of energy, from communities on the ground to algorithms in the cloud. She gets candid about AI’s rising role (yes, even the “agentic” kind), reminding us that responsibility has to evolve just as fast as technology does.

Along the way, she unpicks why diversity isn’t just a nice-to-have but essential, and what future-ready skills we’ll actually need. Her closing message?

Stay curious, stay open — the best career paths are rarely straight lines.

In this high-energy episode, Yasmin Ali, chartered chemicalengineer, author of Power Up, and Team Lead at RWE, takes us on a whirlwind tour through the world of energy, communication and careers with a dash of fun and a lot of heart. She unpacks her unconventional journey into thesector, how storytelling can transform public perception of energy infrastructure, and why engineering education needs more creativity, curiosity and real-world chaos baked in.From making work fun without losing the plot, to tackling the skills gap and thorny challenges of the energy transition, Yasmin shares candid lessons for the next generation of engineers who want impact, not just job titles. And yes,she also spills the tea on a so-called “secret society” along the way…

In this episode, Josh Robertson — project manager at SSE, founder of Engineer-a-Career, and all-round energy evangelist — joins to talk about the industry’s talent crisis with refreshing honesty. He argues that what we call a recruitment problem is actually an engagement opportunity (because who doesn’t love a rebrand?).

From building bridges between students and employers to founding a network that actually connects people, Josh shares how he’s tackling the s kills gap one conversation at a time. We talk diversity, purpose, and why the next generation of engineers deserve more than a glossy brochure. There’s also some sage advice for anyone tempted to start their own venture — and a candid look at keeping your personal life from short-circuiting along the way.