Aligning Values & Interest in your Career
Jason Howlett, the Global Chief Executive of GivEnergy, shares his story and the mission of the company. GivEnergy is a renewable energy company that focuses on energy storage and software solutions. They aim to make a difference by offering products that help the grid, maximise self-generation, and increase energy independence.
The company is unique in its approach, prioritising data security and compliance with GDPR regulations. Jason discusses the challenges and opportunities in the energy storage industry, as well as the importance of understanding one’s strengths and working in partnership.
Jason Howlett discusses the importance of being authentic and finding an organisation that allows you to be yourself. He emphasises the value of engaging with people, talking to managers and senior leaders, and learning from the experiences of others. Jason also highlights the significance of finding a role and company that align with your values and interests.
He shares his own experiences of working with supportive managers and the impact they had on his career development. Overall, Jason encourages individuals to trust the courage of their convictions and make decisions that align with their authentic selves.
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The idea behind Swim Against The Tide podcast is to meet founders and leaders of businesses who have launched and operate in competitive markets, taking the bigger, more established players head on. It is about exploring what drove them, how their brand stood out, what they had to do to win and what lessons they have learned that they can share with the listeners to hopefully inspire them to take their own journey.
The show is presented by Steve Henry, Co-Founder of the specialist marketing group Audience Collective. Steve has enjoyed a 30-year career in advertising helping 100s of brands win and grow. He is passionate about telling these stories and sharing their journeys, both good and bad, to help the next generation learn and encourage them to one day start their own challenger brand.
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