What happens when you combine a background in genetic engineering, 15 years in oil and gas, and a passion for developing the next generation of industry leaders?

In this episode of Backstage Pass: Inside Energy, Brittni Castilaw sits down with Jennifer McGee, VP of Strategic Development at High Rock Infrastructure Services, for an honest conversation about the people, relationships, and changes shaping the future of energy.

Jennifer shares her unconventional journey from working on smallpox vaccine research to building a career in oil and gas, along with her perspective on some of the industry's biggest challenges.

They get into workforce development, the importance of passing decades of experience to the next generation, and why mentorship needs to work both ways. They also challenge traditional approaches to trade shows and sales, explore how technology is changing the speed of business, and discuss what it really means to be authentic in a professional setting.

Plus, Jennifer isn't afraid to share a few industry practices that make her roll her eyes!

From taking ownership of your career to rethinking how we connect, communicate, and develop talent, this conversation is a reminder that the future of energy depends just as much on its people as it does on its technology.

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