While many of us are unwrapping gifts, there is another kind of present worth considering: the gift of high-value skills. The green energy transition is moving at an incredible pace. The most successful professionals I see are those who consistently invest in their own learning and development.

The sheer scale of our industry's momentum is staggering. According to BloombergNEF, global investment in the energy transition soared to $2.1 trillion in 2024, with renewables, electrified transport, and grid upgrades leading the charge. But capital on its own does not build a wind farm or modernise a grid. That level of investment only translates into real-world outcomes when it is guided by skilled, passionate professionals. This is why purpose driven hiring has become a