Episode 17: Powering Your Career- Guy Chalkley - CEO Endeavour Energy - ep017

🎙️ Episode 017 – Guy Chalkley Returns

In this special returning guest episode of Powering Your Career, David Smith sits down again with Guy Chalkley, outgoing CEO of Endeavour Energy, for an honest conversation about leadership, timing, succession and what comes next.

After six years leading one of Australia’s largest electricity distribution networks, Guy shares why now was the right time to step away from the CEO role and what a good handover really looks like.

This conversation goes far beyond career milestones. It explores:

⚡ The difference between being a boss and being a leader
⚡ Why attitude often beats aptitude
⚡ Knowing when it’s time to move on
⚡ Building culture people genuinely feel, not just talk about
⚡ The reality of board roles and governance
⚡ What the Australian energy sector must get right in the years ahead

One of the most powerful reflections from the episode:

“Attitude has taken me further than aptitude. Listening more than talking. Humility and honesty over big ego.”

For leaders, aspiring executives, board directors, and anyone navigating the energy transition, this is a conversation grounded in real experience.

If you’re thinking about succession, career longevity, executive leadership or the future of Australia’s energy ecosystem, this one is worth your time.

🎧 Episode 017 is live now.