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 This is the Executive Connect Podcast - a show for the new generation of leaders. Join us as we discover unconventional leadership strategies not traditionally associated with executive roles. Our guests include upper-level C-Suite executives charting new ways to grow their organizations, successful entrepreneurs changing the way the world does business, and experts and thought leaders from fields outside of Corporate America that can bring new insights into leadership, prosperity, and personal growth - all while connecting on a human level. No one has all the answers - but by building a community of open-minded and engaged leaders we hope to give you the tools you need to help you find your own path to success.Copyright Executive Connect Direction Economie Management Management et direction
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    • Why Oil and Gas Still Power the World | John Casiano

      Why Oil and Gas Still Power the World | John Casiano
      Jan 14 2026
      What actually powers modern life, and why does oil and gas still matter more than most people realize?

      In this episode of Executive Connect, host Bryan Hancock sits down with John Casiano, an independent consulting geologist based in San Antonio, to unpack how geology drives oil and gas investments, energy security, and the global economy. John explains how petroleum geology works in real terms, from identifying source rocks to understanding pay zones, fracking, and horizontal drilling.

      The conversation also tackles the energy transition, the realities of renewables, the role of infrastructure, and why oil and gas remain essential for everything from manufacturing and transportation to emerging technologies like AI and data centers. If you want a grounded, technical, and practical perspective on energy without political spin, this episode delivers.

      What You Will Learn
      • How geologists evaluate oil and gas prospects
      • The difference between conventional and unconventional drilling
      • What fracking actually does inside the rock
      • Why Texas remains a global energy leader
      • How infrastructure and private land ownership shape production
      • The real limits of renewable energy today
      • Why future energy demand is accelerating, not slowing down


      Chapters
      (0:00) Why oil and gas still power modern life
      (0:23) Meet John Casiano and his geology background
      (2:00) San Antonio’s role in the oil and gas industry
      (3:59) What geologists actually do on oil and gas projects
      (6:27) Field operations, safety, and modern drilling technology
      (10:32) Conventional vs unconventional drilling explained
      (13:25) Fracking, porosity, and horizontal wells
      (15:40) Why Texas dominates oil and gas production
      (18:54) Energy transition myths and global demand
      (22:00) Oil, renewables, and the future of energy
      (26:16) Career paths and opportunities in geology
      (28:04) Final thoughts on energy, economics, and reality

      Guest Bio
      John Casiano is an independent consulting geologist with over a decade of experience in the oil and gas industry. Based in San Antonio, he has worked extensively in exploration, operations, and unconventional resource development. John holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in geology and a master’s degree in operations management, and he is passionate about energy education, mentorship, and responsible resource development.

      Connect with John Casiano
      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncasianogeo/

      Connect With Executive Connect
      Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
      YouTube: Executive Connect YouTube Channel
      LinkedIn: Melissa Aarskaug
      Instagram: @executiveconnectpodcast
      TikTok: @executiveconnectpodcast
      Facebook: Executive Connect
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      28 min
    • Leading Under Pressure: Identity, Resilience, and Systems | Michael Allison

      Leading Under Pressure: Identity, Resilience, and Systems | Michael Allison
      Jan 13 2026
      What if burnout isn’t a personal failure but a broken system?

      In this episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, Melissa sits down with Michael Allison, a Marine and Purple Heart recipient turned entrepreneur, to unpack what it truly means to lead under pressure.

      Michael shares how battlefield experiences shaped his approach to leadership, why clarity and conviction matter more than charisma, and how founders and executives can build identity-driven systems that prevent burnout before it starts. This conversation goes beyond motivation and gets practical about decision-making, culture, resilience, and sustainable scale.

      If you’re building something meaningful in a high-stakes environment, this episode offers a grounded, real-world blueprint for leading with strength and integrity.

      What You’ll Learn
      • How burnout is often a system failure, not an individual weakness
      • Why identity-driven leadership creates clarity under pressure
      • How to design repeatable systems that reduce chaos and decision fatigue
      • The role of conviction in decisive, high-trust leadership
      • How leaders can build resilience before stress breaks the organization


      Episode highlights:
      (1:27) Michael Allison’s battlefield experience and leadership clarity
      (3:41) Translating combat decision-making into business leadership
      (6:56) Identity-driven leadership explained
      (8:22) Rediscovering leadership identity under pressure
      (12:12) Preventing burnout while scaling fast
      (14:42) Break the bottle, protect the house framework
      (17:24) Common leadership mistakes during high stress
      (19:21) Leadership re-entry during growth and transition
      (24:26) Turning adversity into a scaling advantage
      (28:49) Culture as an operational system
      (32:42) The three pillars: clarity, creativity, conviction
      (35:25) Final leadership principles from Michael Allison

      Michael Allison is a Marine and Purple Heart recipient turned entrepreneur, leadership strategist, and founder of the Adversity Leadership Institute. Drawing from firsthand experience in combat and business, Michael helps leaders build identity-aligned systems that drive clarity, resilience, and sustainable growth. His work focuses on decision-making under pressure, burnout prevention, and creating cultures that scale without breaking people.

      🔗 Connect with Michael Allison
      Website: https://michaelwallison.com/
      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iammichaelwallison/
      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iammikewallison/

      🔗 CONNECT WITH EXECUTIVE CONNECT
      Website: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.com/
      Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
      Subscribe on Newsletter: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.com/join/
      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-executive-connect/

      🎧 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
      Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ro/podcast/the-executive-connect-podcast/id1816477167
      Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1zggDnblvD9Pa0Nn37o1TD?si=JVvZfm5rTryxJZh6nlO6yQ
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      37 min
    • How Great Leaders Handle Hard Conversations | Jen Hardy

      How Great Leaders Handle Hard Conversations | Jen Hardy
      Jan 12 2026
      Avoiding hard conversations might feel safer, but it quietly limits growth, trust, and leadership effectiveness.

      In this episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Jen Hardy to unpack why difficult conversations trigger fear at a nervous system level and how leaders can learn to regulate themselves before trying to influence others.

      Jen shares her journey from results-driven athletic coaching to emotionally intelligent leadership, explaining why vulnerability is not weakness and why clarity begins with self-regulation. Together, they explore how psychological safety, emotional awareness, and intentional communication frameworks allow leaders to navigate conflict without losing authority or trust.

      This episode is a practical guide for executives who want stronger teams, healthier cultures, and conversations that actually move people forward.

      Key Takeaways
      • Why avoiding conflict shuts down logical thinking and decision-making
      • How nervous system regulation impacts leadership communication
      • The difference between vulnerability and oversharing
      • Why emotional safety is required before clarity can exist
      • How to lead difficult conversations without losing authority
      • Simple frameworks leaders can use to reduce defensiveness and resistance
      • Why courage, not certainty, drives long-term leadership growth

      Timestamp Chapters
      (00:00) Why logic fails without emotional safety
      (01:10) From performance coaching to conscious leadership
      (03:30) Vulnerability versus weakness in leadership
      (05:55) Self-regulation before difficult conversations
      (07:26) Psychological safety and communication breakdowns
      (10:04) Leading with strength and transparency
      (12:54) Conflict, courage, and growth in modern teams
      (15:26) Tools for navigating high-stress conversations
      (17:24) Pre-framing communication for better outcomes
      (21:43) Why uncertainty creates leadership growth
      (23:39) Supporting leaders through emotional mastery
      (25:03) Final leadership reflections

      About the Guest

      Jen Hardy is the COO at the Academy of Motive Action, where she supports high-stress professionals through communication, emotional literacy, resilience, and self-mastery. With a background in athletics, education, and executive coaching, Jen helps leaders transform discomfort into clarity and connection.

      Connect With Jen Hardy
      Website: https://motivaction.academy/home-614511
      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-jenhardy/

      Connect With Executive Connect
      Website: www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
      YouTube: Executive Connect YouTube Channel
      LinkedIn: Melissa Aarskaug
      Instagram: @executiveconnectpodcast
      TikTok: @executiveconnectpodcast
      Facebook: Executive Connect
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      26 min
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