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**AMPLFY - BONUS EPISODE ** - 48 Hours to Execution: GDI Unlocks Shocking Speed in Offshore Repair and Fabrication
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailTaproom Talks is taking an early 'Spring Break' but why not try out our newest addition to the Global Energy Network Podcast...
Fortitude: From the Tools to CEO – Steve Rae on Global Leadership and Safety Culture
18 Mar 2026
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Send a textIn this episode Kenny is joined by a returning guest as we dive into part 2 of Steve Rae's career journey. If you missed part 1 Steve...
From Furniture Sales to Global Executive Search: Mary McIntyre's 12-Week Formula for CEO Recruitment
11 Mar 2026
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Send a textIn this episode of taproom talks Kenny is joined by Mary McIntyre of Merrimac International, an executive search firm specialising in the g...
630 Days and Counting: Martin Copeland on the Political Gridlock Threatening the Future of North Sea
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode Kenny is joined by Martin Copeland of Serica Energy, the company's CFO, for a deep-dive conversation covering his 30-y...
Action Beyond Compliance: Steve Rae's Piper Alpha Experience and Its Impact on Industry Safety
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode Kenny is Joined by Steve Rae of Fortitude - Action Beyond Compliance to discuss his oil and gas career and the life-alterin...
Neil Carr Reveals How to Thrive in Oil & Gas by Doubling Down on Safety
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode Kenny is joined by Neil Carr of AMS Global Group, where he discusses his journey of co-founding the company.Neil, the Manag...
The $200 Million Lesson: How Bob Morgan Cracked the Code for Exponential Growth in the Middle East
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode of Taproom Talks Kenny is joined by Bob Morgan of Baker Hughes, a Services and Projects Delivery Director in the Middle Eas...
Unfinished Business: Why ATPI's Zara Higgins Returned to Lead the Energy Division
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Taproom Talks Kenny Dooley is joined by Zara Higgins of ATPI as she discusses her remarkable 22-year journey in comme...
Firefighting to Foresight: Dave Acton on Learning from the 2014 Industry Crash
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Taproom Talks Kenny Dooley is joined by Dave Acton of Motive Offshore Group to trace his journey from a fisherman in ...
How to Scale to 8,000 Sites Worldwide with Zero Working Capital - The Kevin Coll Story
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode Kenny Dooley is joined by Kevin Coll of Solab IT Services and Onboard Tracker where they cover his entrepreneurial journ...
The Hidden Cost of Growth: Why Xodus's CEO Felt "Naive" After Their First Sale w/Steve Swindell
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode Kenny is joined by Steve Swindell former CEO of Xodus where they discuss the truth behind building and scaling a 20-year...
"The UK Government Is HELL-BENT on Killing the Oil Industry" - Conrad Ritchie
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Taproom Talks Kenny is joined by Conrad Ritchie formally of Score Group and current chairman of multiple charities. C...
Lessons from the North Sea, Aberdeen FC, and Life's Toughest Battles - The Career of George Yule
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Taproom Talks, Kenny is joined by Aberdeen legend George Yule, whose career spans from a British Rail apprenticeship ...
Stuart Broadley: The Full Story He's NEVER Shared Before
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Taproom Talks Kenny is joined by Stuart Broadley of EIC to discuss his remarkable 35-year career journey, spanning fr...
The Inquisitive Engineer: Chris Bird's Secrets to Outperforming Major Operators
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode Kenny is joined by Chris Bird of Riskwell, who is also the Chief Development Officer for Meridian Resources and the disc...
The Real Story Behind The Last Breath with Deep-Sea Survivor Chris Lemons
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Taproom Talks Kenny Dooley is joined by commercial diver and supervisor Chris Lemons to discuss his incredible journe...
Big Partnership's Zoe Ogilvie: Unpacking a Career in Communications
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Taproom Talks Kenny Dooley is joined by Zoe Ogilvie of Big Partnership. Zoe, who recently semi-retired, shares her jo...
Navigating Change: Ian Ord's Insights on Digital Transformation and Business Culture
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Taproom Talks, Kenny is joined by Ian Ord of Fifth Ring, an Aberdeen-founded marketing communications business that h...
Phil Milton’s Playbook: Scaling a Startup in a Volatile Industry
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Taproom Talks, Kenny Dooley is joined by Phil Mote, CEO and co-founder of Well-safe Solutions. Phil shares his incre...
Beyond Net Zero: The Future of Carbon Utilisation with Beena Sharma
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of taproom talks Kenny is joined by Beena Sharma from CCU International. Beena shares her fascinating journey, from star...
Building Empires with Colin Manson
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Taproom Talks, Kenny Dooley is joined by Colin Manson from Xergy Group, who shares his journey from chemical engineer...
Mark Skinner Unpacks the Cycles of Industry and the Power of Paying it Forward
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Taproom Talks, Kenny Dooley sits down with Mark Skinner of Scotsbridge. Mark shares his journey from an apprentice me...
From Battlefield to Boardroom: Steve Beedie's Unfiltered Story
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this powerful episode of Taproom Talks, host Kenny Dooley sits down with Steve Beedie of Unspoken Wounds. Steve shares his incredibly...
Davis Larssen on 'Why the UK Needs a 20-Year Energy Plan' (and Why We Don't Have One)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode of Taproom Talks features Kenny Dooley in conversation with Davis Larrsen, the CEO of Proserv. Davis, with over 30 years in...
COVID, Eviction, and Acquisition: The Unfiltered Truth from Tristam Horn
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Taproom Talks features Kenny Dooley in conversation with Tristam Horn, an energy entrepreneur and former drilling eng...
Piper Alpha, Politicians, and the Truth About Net Zero: A Hard-Hitting Talk with Ray Riddoch
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Taproom Talks features Kenny Dooley in conversation with Ray Riddoch, a veteran of the UK oil and gas industry since ...
Mick Beavers: From Quarry to £10M Business & Mental Health Advocacy
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wonder how a guy goes from dusty limestone quarries to running a multi-million-pound business? Tune into this episode of Taproom Ta...
The Shocking Truth About the Oil Industry (and Why You're Wrong About It)
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this episode of Taproom Talks, host Kenny Dooley sits down with NJ Ayuk JD, Chairman of the African Energy Chamber and organiser of A...
Bob Keiller: The Leadership Secrets Behind a Billion-Dollar Sale
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Taproom Talks, host Kenny Dooley sits down with Bob Keiller, Chair of Our Union Street and Aberdeen & Grampian Ch...
The Motive Behind Success: James Gregg's Offshore Energy Expansion
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Taproom Talks, host Kenny Dooley sits down with James Gregg, a co-founder and European Regional Director of Motive Of...
Building a PR Powerhouse: Annabel Sall's 21-Year Journey in Energy Marketing.
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to Taproom Talks! In this episode, our host Kenny Dooley sits down with Annabel Sall, the dynamic CEO of Think PR. Get ready to ...
David Sheret's Offshore Energy Vision: From Football Pitches to North Sea Strategy
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back to Taproom Talks! Today, our host Kenny Dooley sits down with David Sheret, the insightful founder of Sheret Offshore Energ...