The GSC Executives Podcast

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Caitlin Tye and the GSC Executives Team

18 September 2024

51m 46s

Powering Change: From Coal to Clean Energy with Claire Dykta

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In this episode, host Caitlin Tye sits down with Claire Dykta, Chief Strategy Officer at National Grid, to discuss her remarkable journey in the energy sector. From her early days as a business and law graduate to becoming a key player in the UK's energy transition, Claire shares invaluable insights on:

  • Her role in the UK's historic transition from coal to clean energy.
  • The importance of authentic leadership and fostering a culture of open communication.
  • Strategies for navigating change and embracing diversity in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
  • The challenges and rewards of empowering others and giving back to the next generation of leaders.

Claire also discusses the future of the National Grid Electricity System Operator as it transforms into NESO - a government-owned entity responsible for decarbonising the UK's energy system. Whether you're an aspiring leader or a seasoned executive, this episode offers insights into driving change, empowering others, and leading authentically.

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