Thriving in Uncertainty

In the Season 2 finale, Jay interviews Joel the morning after his last day at AES as he embarks on a transitional journey in his career with lots of possibilities and an unclear outcome. Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.

In this episode, renewable energy veteran Danny Splettstosser reflects on the early projects that defined his career—and the intense emotional toll of balancing ambition, leadership, and new fatherhood all at once. It’s a powerful look at how the same passion that fuels success can also run you dry, and what it takes to recognize the moment, reset, and keep moving forward.

This week, Molly Arbes joins us to unpack a turbulent 24 hours on the solar coaster — including what might be the only known case of a deal closing too early. She breaks down the twists, the scramble, and the lessons learned.Like the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.

Sam Sours joins the podcast to tell the story of a project on the verge of financial close when a new friend arrives on the scene to disrupt everything...and what it took to get back on track.Like the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.

Joel and Jay sit down with Trupti Kalbag to hear how she made a bold career pivot about ten years ago—leaving behind a familiar path to jump into a completely new industry. Trupti shares the thought process behind her decision, the frameworks that helped her navigate uncertainty, and what this change meant for her young family. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to reinvent your career, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.

In this episode, Becca Glazer joins Joel and Jay to reveal the story behind co-founding a secret society of female leaders in the renewable energy industry. She shares how this underground network fostered deep relationships, broke through the pressures of a male-dominated space, and became a source of support, creative problem-solving, and real value—for the women involved and the companies they lead.Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.

We sit down with executive coach David Rosenheim to talk about his own journey from executive management to executive coaching. David walks us through his experience of the stress of leading organizations to burnout, leading to a major career change. It's a raw and honest conversation about the challenges facing leaders in these uncertain times—and how those challenges can become catalysts for meaningful change.Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.

Quick wrap up on Season 1 and preview of Season 2.Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.

Erica Engle, CCO at Urban Grid, joins the podcast to talk about her journey from energy trading to renewable energy and managing uncertainty in an ever-changing industry environment.Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.

Tess O'Brien, climate tech founder and executive, visits the show to talk about one of those "Hey, we need to talk" emails. The anticipation and the aftermath of getting some bad news for the business. The conversation flows to finding center and maintaining personal sustainability in an ever-changing business environment. We also talk about Tess's work mentoring the next generation of female leaders in tech.Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.