Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Heather Rock, the Climate Resilience Chief at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). They discuss the company's new climate change adaptation focus, growing weather-related risks and strategies to build resilience. Heather is also sharing about her career evolution from being a political risk on Latam to working for oil and gas companies and trying to reduce climate change risks from within the industry.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Benjamin Schmitt, a former Advisor at the US State Dep. and Scientist at the Harvard Center for Astrophysics. The podcast is divided in two parts given Benjamin's unique background on geopolitics and physics : 1) We dive into European energy security: Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and US's involvement ; 2) We discuss nuclear fusion and US South Pole mission. Lastly, you will hear why we need more scientists in policy making.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Colette Lewiner, energy adviser to the president of Capgemini and board member at several blue chip companies. They discuss the rapid transformations of the energy market under Covid-19 (e.g. demand destruction, low prices, renewables, financing, green stimulus, and digitization). Colette explains how utilities are adapting at a time when some European governments consider nationalization. She shares her insider view of what sitting on boards through a...

This is a special episode with Leslie Palti-Guzman's daughter, Lyla (her stage name), who asks authentic questions on energy, natural gas and pollution. This is a fun, witty, genuine conversation from the perspective of a third grader who tries to understand better our energy world. All levels. Viewer discretion: There is one mention of the coronavirus/COVID19, when discussing why energy is important in our life. To be shared with families and happy listening during this challenging...

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Thierry Bros on the European Gas market post-coronavirus crisis. They cover what may be left of the EU Green deal, revised outlook for renewable and gas infrastructure, market share war between European gas/LNG suppliers and EU-US plans to curb methane emissions. Thierry delves into his professional trajectory and his accomplishments as a public servant,  academic author, bank research analyst and energy consultant. This episode was recorded on March 13, 2020.

Leslie Palti Guzman, exchanges with David Goldwyn, president of Goldwyn Global Strategies, on US-led strategy for driving energy growth in the Western Atmosphere. They discuss the initiative's key drivers, means and goals, and Latin America resource and infrastructure investment outlook post-Covid 19 (e.g. Mexico, Guyana, Argentina). They delve into David's experience in advancing US Energy Diplomacy and how mentors have shaped his professional ethic and skills. This episode was recorded on...

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Commissioner Diane Burman on New York ambitious clean energy targets and what is means for the future of natural gas. The world is watching New York's energy leadership. Regulators, policymakers, and industries need to get it right. Diane explains us in details her complicated task as she needs to take into consideration costs, resilience, reliability and environment. We also discuss how female leadership can help. This episode was recorded on Feb. 28, 2020.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Colette Lewiner, energy adviser to the president of Capgemini, mastermind behind the World Energy Markets Observatory, and member of EDF board. They discuss distinct trajectories for China and India to curb CO2 emissions; coal clean technology; carbon price; batteries; hydrogen; geopolitics of renewable and utilities' evolving biz model. Colette is opening up on her personal path, on how she has reached top executive positions and entered male-dominated...

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Marc-Antoine, Director of IFRI's Energy Center on timely topics from the European Union's carbon neutrality goals, to gas transit in Ukraine and border carbon adjustment. You will learn a lot on Europe's energy & climate state of mind, UK's decarbonization model, and phasing out coal. Marc-Antoine explains his personal commitment to reduce his carbon footprint by biking but Parisian lanes are not always bike-friendly. This episode was recorded on Nov. 8,...

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Bob McNally, founder and president of Rapidan Energy. They talk about the future of oil prices and demand, from plastics to transportation; US pulling back the Middle East since it became import-free; ongoing Washington DC climate discussions which will shape the 2020 presidential campaign. On Bob’s personal trajectories, they talk about his bipartisan music band and views on being an objective analyst versus an advocate. This episode was recorded on...

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Dagmara Koska, Energy and Climate Counsellor at Delegation of the European Union to the United States. They discuss several energy and environmental topics that rhythm today’s transatlantic energy relations including Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline, youth climate movement, electricity versus gas projects, green gas, Ukraine and energy security. On her trajectories, Dagmara shares what has shaped her career including an emphasis on education and languages.

Leslie Palti-Guzman is exchanging with Dr. Paula Gant, Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Innovation at GTI. The discussion addresses innovations and the future of natural gas, pipelines and storage post-2030 at a time when our energy systems will be undergoing/would have undergone deep decarbonization. On her pro and personal trajectories, Paula talks about her years working at DOE under the Obama adm, learning by doing and taking a pause in between works to readjust priorities.

Leslie Palti-Guzman is exchanging with Lisa Sachs, Director at Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment. The discussion touched on the role of investors in energy transition, reliability of projections for fossil fuel demand, country-by-country and fuel-by-fuel approach to decarbonization, and the need for global governance to manage stranded assets. On her personal trajectory, Lisa talks about raising three young daughters while growing her other baby, the Center.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Carolyn Kissane, Academic Director and professor at New York University. Carolyn and her students traveled to Norway and Denmark to examine the Nordic countries' model of energy transition. Carolyn and Leslie discuss electrification, role of governments and private sector, financing, and environmental opposition to transmission lines. The chat on personal trajectories include an inspiring and funny segment on being true to your own hair style and personality.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Melanie Kenderline, principal of Energy Futures Initiative. They discuss Turkey's ambitions to become a gas hub, but recent geopolitical tensions could slow down progress. This chat is full of anecdotes: working with 4 different energy secretaries, including former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, commuting on a weekly basis from New Mexico to Washington DC, working in two transition teams, having a supportive life partner, and being a C3E ambassador.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Clara Gillispie, Senior Director at the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR). They chat about US-led Indo-Pacific initiative, Asia Edge, TPP 2.0. They discuss several bilateral strategic energy partnerships with Japan, India and Australia. They cover public -private financing for energy infrastructure and the role of China. Clara shares her personal and professional trajectory, her tips to keep away digital distraction and to maintain work-life balance. 

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Rachel Ziemba, founder of Ziemba Insights, a macroeconomic research firm. They chat about investments from oil-rich sovereign wealth funds and their impact on energy and geopolitics. As important is Rachel's insights on her career path and how she successfully built a "portfolio approach" of activities and clients. She is grateful for the support of women networks. 

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Dr. Kelly Sims Gallagher, a Tufts University Fletcher School professor and former US climate policymaker, on her book Titans of Climate. Kelly tells us about China's climate actions post-Paris agreement and being a responsible stakeholder. They talk about energy investments within China's Belt and Road initiative and Beijing's ambition to make it greener. In terms of personal trajectory, Kelly explains the challenges of becoming a woman professor with tenure.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Michael Lustig who retired after nearly 25 years at Blackrock, and now devotes the majority of his time toward teaching, non-profit & impact-related enterprises. Michael explains what led him to start new professional ventures, including advising a solar company that brings augmentative power generation in countries such as Rwanda. We discuss Power Africa, financing projects in less-credit worthy countries, CSR, fossil fuels, batteries, and US-China...

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Rudolf Huber, president of LNG Austria. Rudolf is an outspoken expert on all things methane, with views that often challenge the consensus. Rudolf explains why natural gas will play a role in Europe's greener energy mix, including in road transportation (heavy duty vehicles and buses), and why German society will need to have difficult conversations about their energy choices. We also discuss his professional and personal trajectories, from corporate to...

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Isuru Seneviratne, an energy expert and investor with a strong passion for pragmatic solutions to global warming. Isuru explains with great pedagogic skills what climate action means at the policy and investment levels (e.g Bipartisan Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, carbon tax, New green Deal, green investment, divestment). Isuru discusses also his climate engagement and civic leadership at a personal level which is very inspiring.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Sylvie d'Apote, a managing partner at Prysma Consulting and an expert on Latam oil and gas with a Brazil focus. Sylvie shares her insight on Brazil's gas and LNG needs, and demand for stable sources of thermal energy to complement renewable . One of the most interesting part of this podcast is when guests share they personal trajectory: Sylvie spontaneously shares with us what she likes the most as being a woman consultant (flexible hours, reward,...

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Guy Broggi, former Total's LNG senior advisor who has just retired after 40 years in the company. Guy is very knowledgeable on all things LNG and shares his insight on LNG developments in East Mediterranean and Mena. Leslie and Guy discuss about demand, pricing and contracts. Guy is explaining that working for Total allowed him to live fully his love for travelling. His family followed him in each country and they adapted to new cultures and languages together.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Marc-Antoine Eyl-Mazzega, director of the Energy Center at Ifri on the rise of Co2, coal in Asia, climate leadership crisis, Germany's unsuccessful energy transition, and France's 'yellow vests' movement. The discussion delves also into Marc-Antoine studies, his work/home balance and his bi-national (French German) competitive advantage. The episode was recorded on December 7, 2018.  Our theme music is provided by Music Screen licensed under Creative Commons.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Lisa Viscidi on Venezuela's economic and political environment impacting oil production and exports. Lisa is also speaking about her professional and personal choices that allow her to pursue a fascinating career while combining work and home. Her recipe for success include flexibility and productivity.  The episode was recorded on Dec. 3, 2018.  Our theme music is provided by Music Screen licensed under Creative Commons