emPOWER Podcast

Engaging the regions through the energy transition​

The emPOWER Podcast is tailor-made for the people driving the energy transition on the ground in regional Australia. Hosted by regional community engagement powerhouse Wendy Agar of Engaged Outcomes and proudly supported by The Energy Charter, this first-of-its-kind series delivers:

  • Real stakeholders sharing their experiences and perspectives (Voices from the Regions Series)
  • Seasoned regional engagement experts sharing tips and tricks (Boots on the Ground Series)
  • World class regional experts (Lighthouse Series)

Perfect for anyone committed to supporting and understanding our regional communities, this podcast is your go-to resource for effective, respectful engagement during this pivotal time.

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Wendy Agar

Podcast host: Wendy Agar
Managing Director
Engaged Outcomes

emPOWER Podcast Episodes

emPOWER Podcast guest speakers

Episode 1: Andrew Dyer
Former Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner

Episode 2: Chris Sounness
Chief Executive Officer
Wimmera Southern Mallee Development

Episode 3: Kelly Parkinson
Risk Communication Specialist

Episode 4: Carly Baker-Burnham
2024 Australian Organic Farmer of the Year

Episode 5: Cathy McGowan
Chair
AgriFutures Australia

Episode 6: Jamahl Waddington
Head of Infrastructure
JLL

Episode 7: Kate Hook
Community Engagement Projects Manager
RE-Alliance

Episode 7: Ali McLean
Project Manager for Economic Development
Hay Shire Council

Episode 8: John Carey
Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Stanwell

Episode 9: Janine Young
Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW

Episode 10: Brent Finlay
Farmer and wind turbine host

Episode 11: Mayor Bruce Simpson
New Cherbourg Council

Episode 12: Dr Kieren Moffat
CEO Voconiq

Episode 13: Deputy Mayor Kylie Bourne
Western Downs Regional Council


Episode 14: Nils Hay
CEO of the Mid West Development Commission

Episode 15: Stephanie Sabrinkas
Power Pops Project Manager

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Episode 16: Jo Sheppard
Queensland Farmers Federation

Amanda Cahill

Episode 17: Dr Amanda Cahill
CEO at The Next Economy

Gareth Edwards

Episode 17: Dr Gareth Edwards
Visiting Associate Professor at University of East Anglia

Sabiene Heindl

Episode 18: Sabiene Heindl
CEO, The Energy Charter

Tom Everitt
tony-mahar
Karin Stark
Andrew Bomm

Episode 18: Tom Everitt
TDC Services

Episode 19: Tony Mahar
Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner

Episode 20: Karin Stark
Director, Farm Renewables Consulting

Episode 20: Andrew Bomm
CEO, Network Hoist

Tony Wolfe
Joanna Stevens

Episode 21: Tony Wolfe
Gippsland Climate Change Network

Episode 22: Joanna Stevens
Premier Strategy

Brought to you by Engaged Outcomes and proudly supported by the Energy Charter

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