In this TEE360 Masterclass bonus session, Foday Mansaray, Director General of the Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone, lays out a bold, first-principles vision for unlocking offshore oil & gas exploration and production in Sierra Leone — for the first time.

From the cascading economic multipliers of upstream development, to local refining, downstream value addition, Foday explains how hydrocarbons can catalyse industrialisation, manufacturing growth, logistics, skills transfer, infrastructure development, energy access, and long-term job creation — with one clear national mission: ensure the benefits of resource development reach all 8.5 million Sierra Leoneans.

A powerful nation-building conversation from The Energy Executive 360 Podcast on energy sovereignty, resource monetisation, local content, economic diversification, shared prosperity, and Africa-led energy development — and what it really takes to turn natural resources into inclusive, sustainable economic growth.

In this TEE360 Masterclass bonus session, Sherif Foda, CEO of NESR, shares a raw, personal reflection on leadership, growth, and the foundations of long-term success — shaped by his upbringing in Egypt and a global energy career.

From lessons on discipline and work ethic passed down by his father, to the people and experiences that challenged his thinking, Sherif explains why progress comes from humility, curiosity, and being willing to learn from everyone — and to be wrong.

A clear, timeless message from The Energy Executive 360 Podcast on leadership, ambition, resilience, and risk — and why, especially when you’re young, life is risk: don’t let fear slow you down, build strong foundations, work relentlessly, and use time wisely.

In this TEE360 Masterclass bonus session, Jordan Ferguson, CEO of Pier Solutions, delivers a candid reality check on the UK energy industry, energy policy, and the growing gap between public perception and economic reality.From government decision-making, energy security, and domestic oil and gas production, to the contradictions of importing energy while sitting on recoverable UK reserves, Jordan explains why the energy transition must be practical, economically viable, and evidence-based.A short, sharp insight from The Energy Executive 360 Podcast on oil and gas, renewables, clean energy, sustainability, energy economics, and energy education — and why a balanced transition is critical for the UK economy, manufacturing, plastics, jobs, and long-term energy affordability.

In this TEE360 Masterclass bonus session, Lewis McDonald shares a powerful lesson for every leader in the energy industry: you can’t unlock your full potential until you learn to be present with yourself.
From high-pressure decision-making across global energy markets to the quiet moments that shape who we become, Lewis breaks down why self-reflection and living fully in the now are the foundation of personal growth, clarity, and confident leadership.
A short, sharp reminder from The Energy Executive 360 Podcast that the best version of you — as a leader, a thinker, and a human — is already here. You just need to slow down long enough to meet them.

NJ Ayuk JD — Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, best-selling author, and the driving force behind African Energy Week.This conversation reveals the philosophy and battles that took NJ from being underestimated to becoming a global industry force.

From taking on a 30-year established organisation and winning, to treating every negotiation as if it were his last, NJ breaks down the mentality that turns pressure into performance and fear into fuel.This episode blends leadership, personal development, and purpose with Africa’s mission to create opportunity for the next generation.

NJ makes it clear that credentials mean nothing without delivery, that action will always beat ideas. At its core, this is a blueprint for anyone who wants to build something extraordinary — whether it’s a business, a career, or in Emilio’s case, the best energy podcast in the world.

We also dive into one of NJ’s defining missions: making energy poverty history by 2030. He explains why removing energy poverty is essential to unlocking hope and ambition for Africa’s youth.

This is a conversation about purpose, excellence, resilience, and refusing to accept low expectations. If you have big goals, want to build something that matters, or are fighting to change your life, this episode will challenge you, energise you, and push you to think bigger.

What You’ll Learn:

⬛ How the stories you tell yourself shape your success

⬛ The mindset behind taking on industry giants — and winning

⬛ Why fear of failure can become your greatest driver

⬛ How to build confidence when nobody believes in you

⬛ Why thinking small destroys potential

⬛ The truth about “low expectations” and how to break them

⬛ Why making energy poverty history is essential for Africa’s future

⬛ What it takes to build something world-class

⬛ How to stay focused when everyone tells you you’ll fail

⬛ Why destiny is not fate — it’s a choice you create

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In this episode of The Energy Executive 360 Podast, we dive deep into the unfiltered truth about Africa’s energy future with NJ Ayuk JD — one of the continent’s most influential energy voices, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, and best-selling author of Billions at Play and A Just Transition.This conversation cuts through the noise and exposes the realities that global narratives ignore:- 600 million Africans still live without electricity.- 1 billion people cook with unsafe, polluting fuels.- 2 million people due to lack of access to clean cooking technologies.While the West pushes a one-size-fits-all transition, NJ argues that Africa needs energy justice — not energy ideology. Oil, gas, and renewables all matter, but Africa cannot industrialise without affordable, reliable baseload energy.This episode blends energy policy, leadership, geopolitics, and economics to paint a clear picture of what Africa must do to unlock growth, attract capital, and build opportunity for the next generation.We explore why capital avoids African projects, why the continent’s mega-projects matter more than ever in 2025, and how rushed transition policies threaten to derail Africa’s progress.NJ also unpacks the leaders reshaping the sector — from ENI’s Claudio Descalzi to emerging African CEOs driving bold reforms — and why resource nationalism often destroys the very opportunities countries are trying to create.This is a conversation about energy, sovereignty, development, and the mindset Africa needs to scale real prosperity.

What You’ll Learn:

⬛ Why defending oil & gas still matters for Africa’s development

⬛ The truth about Western hypocrisy in the global energy transition

⬛ Africa’s biggest energy bottlenecks — and how to unlock investment

⬛ Why energy poverty remains Africa’s No.1 development challenge

⬛ The mega-projects that could transform the continent in 2025 and beyond

⬛ NJ Ayuk’s insights from writing three globally recognised energy books

⬛ What a truly African “just transition” looks like

⬛ How to make energy exciting for the next generation of African talent

⬛ Why a rushed transition could devastate African economies

⬛ The African & global CEOs redefining what energy leadership looks like

⬛ The dangers of resource nationalism — and why contract stability is critical

⬛ How Africa can use its natural resources to build long-term prosperityFollow NJ Ayuk JD, the African Energy Chamber & African Energy Week below:NJ Ayuk JD

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In this episode of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, we step inside the mind of Tareq Qaddumi — executive, artist, builder, CEO of SPETCO and founder of OTB & AOTA.

Tareq represents a rare intersection: oil & gas discipline meets creative rebellion. Between boardrooms and basketball courts, drilling programs and streetwear drops, API specs and art canvases — he lives at the intersection of energy, culture, innovation, and identity.

This conversation takes you inside “The Lab” — the energy warehouse-turned-creative-ecosystem where engineering, imagination, and courage collide. It is a space built exactly for what Tareq embodies: a delusional mentality, where more than one passion can exist, evolve, and scale.

We explore how he learned to thrive without one clear “skill,” why he embraced uncertainty, and how strategic delusion became one of his most powerful tools.We discuss creativity vs conformity, the power of storytelling, and why struggle and discomfort are essential for greatness — whether you’re in international business, building energy infrastructure, scaling creative ventures, or simply trying to become the most powerful version of yourself.

This episode is part energy leadership, part mindset reset, part manifestation blueprint — and a reminder that vision + belief can create worlds.

What You’ll Learn

⬛ How blending oil & gas thinking with creative instinct can unlock new paths]

⬛ Why embracing uncertainty can build unstoppable self-belief

⬛ The power of “delusional confidence” in entrepreneurship & leadership

⬛ How to channel creativity into real industrial solutions

⬛ Why struggle, friction, and pressure build the strongest leaders

⬛ The mindset behind powerful techniques for manifestation

⬛ Why energy companies matter — and why energy remains everything

⬛ How to protect your vision from doubt (especially from those closest to you)

⬛ Why your story is your greatest asset — if you learn to tell it

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