{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Building Doors with Lauren Karan","title":"76. Leading Through Change and Navigating the Future of Energy with Erik Vandenberg","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2976,"description":"In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan chats with Erik Vandenberg, a seasoned leader with a fascinating journey from technical expert to executive in the energy sector. Erik’s career spans diverse roles in aircraft maintenance, oil and gas, and now, executive leadership in energy transitions. Erik reveals his insights into leadership evolution, the power of emotional intelligence, and the rapid changes in the energy industry.From navigating mergers and organizational change to making high-stakes decisions in critical environments, Erik’s journey offers valuable lessons on how to lead through uncertainty and drive meaningful progress. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting in your career, this episode provides actionable insights for anyone looking to thrive in complex industries.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Emotional Intelligence & LeadershipHow emotional intelligence and curiosity shaped Erik’s leadership success and enabled him to manage teams through mergers and cultural shifts.Navigating Energy TransitionsErik shares how the energy sector is evolving and how businesses need to adapt to sustainability and technology shifts, including AI and decarbonization.Leadership ChallengesFrom technical expert to strategic leader: the skills and mindset Erik adopted to lead across diverse disciplines and industries.Lessons from the FieldReal-world insights into managing high-stakes projects in oil and gas, including a terrifying near-miss in commissioning gas turbines.The Role of AI in Leadership & BusinessHow AI is changing industries, but also the concerns it raises about workforce development and cognitive abilities for the next generation.Key Quotes from Erik Vandenberg\"The skillset you need as a leader in technical industries is vastly different from being a problem-solving SME.\"\"It’s a transition of emotional intelligence, not just retaining information. As leaders, you need to learn how to lead people, not just manage projects.\"\"The...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rcJTQ5eXITvLdAogYDlhRpa2ZvZlMeipr6w7MvQqkqs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM1NTExLzE2Njgz/OTU0OTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}