Podcasts about Valence

Most people in solar avoid the uncomfortable conversation: what happens when systems age, warranties expire, components fail, and the original installer is long gone.Cesar Barbosa — founder of NuLife Power Services — has built a business around the part of the industry nobody wants to talk about: decommissioning, system remediation, and repowering. In this episode, Cesar breaks down why aging commercial solar is becoming a massive opportunity, the common failure points he's seeing in the field, and why he believes repowering is the next frontier for EPCs, developers, and asset owners.We also get into the “New Life Method,” the real economics behind end-of-life planning, the ethics of second-life solar in developing markets, and the leadership disciplines required to build a trades business that lasts — including how Cesar's faith shapes the way he leads.In this episode, you'll learn:Why repowering may outpace new installs as the next big services waveWhat most asset owners and EPCs get wrong about end-of-life planningThe real-world failure points showing up in aging systemsHow contractors can pivot into repowering and remediation workThe “3 Rs” of end-of-life PV: repurpose, refurbish, recycleIf you're in solar and not thinking about end-of-life... its time to start.Check out OpenSolar OS 3.0 at: https://suncast.media/opensolarIf you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to their contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://suncast.media/episodes/.Our Platinum Presenting Sponsor for SunCast is CPS America!You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.suncast.media/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today's guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 875 other founder stories and startup advice at www.suncast.media.Subscribe to Valence, our weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus

The rules of the game have changed. Have you figured out the OB3 playbook?From massive tax credit shifts to permitting bottlenecks and foreign entity restrictions, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” has reshaped the future of clean energy in America. At this year's RE+ 2025, top minds from GoodLeap, Infineon, SEIA, and Wood Mackenzie broke down what OB3 really implicates across solar, storage, and grid infrastructure.Recorded live from the PowerUp Podcast Stage, this episode captures the pulse of an industry in motion. You'll hear how residential solar is pivoting fast, why semiconductor companies are critical to the grid's future, and what's really driving policy conversations in DC.Expect to learn:

Can AI fuel a people-first transformation at global scale? At UPS, the answer is a resounding yes. While many companies view AI through the lens of automation and efficiency, UPS is taking a radically different approach: treating AI as an enabler of human growth, not a replacement for it. In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Danelle McCusker, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Talent, Learning and Culture at UPS, to explore how the company is redefining what workforce transformation looks like in the age of AI. With over half a million employees and a deeply rooted culture of promotion from within, UPS faces a unique challenge: how to prepare its people for a future defined by emerging technologies - while preserving trust, purpose, and opportunity. Join them as Danelle and David explore: Why UPS is designing AI implementations to relieve frontline burdens and elevate the value of human work - not eliminate it. How a pilot with Valence's AI coach Nadia is creating access to consistent, personalised development for employees well beyond the executive tier. The role of psychological safety and experimentation in successful AI adoption How HR and technology teams are partnering to drive cultural and capability transformation What other HR leaders can learn from UPS's intentional, business-first approach to AI Whether you're in the early stages of your AI journey or looking for practical ways to align tech with talent strategy, this conversation offers both inspiration and actionable insights from the front lines of change. This episode is sponsored by Valence. Imagine if every employee had a world-class coach in their pocket. That's exactly what Valence has created with Nadia - the AI-powered coach helping Fortune 500 companies scale development, boost performance, and support leaders at every level. Learn more at valence.co/insight222 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dans cet épisode émouvant de Course Épique, je reçois Salomé Brun et Clément Leduc, un couple d'athlètes français d'exception, tous deux nés en Éthiopie et adoptés en France dans leur enfance. Leur histoire commence dans le même orphelinat d'Addis-Abeba, pour se retrouver des années plus tard sur les pistes d'athlétisme de Nantes.Champions de France, membres de l'équipe de France, et désormais licenciés à l'Azur Olympique Charenton sous la houlette de Jean-Jacques Minne, Salomé et Clément incarnent une nouvelle génération de coureurs de fond français. Champion d'Europe de cross par équipes juniors en 2016, Clément a franchi l'Atlantique pour poursuivre ses études et sa carrière à l'University of Portland. Salomé, vice-championne de France du 5000m en 2024, a choisi de se consacrer à plein temps à l'athlétisme avec un objectif clair : les Jeux Olympiques de Los Angeles 2028.Dans cet épisode, nous revenons sur leur marathon de Valence du 7 décembre dernier, une course qui devait marquer un tournant dans leur carrière. Après 17 semaines de préparation idéale, les deux athlètes se présentaient au départ avec des objectifs ambitieux : 2h08-2h09 pour Clément, 2h25-2h26 pour Salomé. Mais le marathon, dans sa cruauté parfois implacable, en a décidé autrement.Au-delà de la déception, cet épisode explore la résilience, le chemin vers le haut niveau, les sacrifices consentis et la force d'un couple qui partage les victoires comme les défaites. Nous parlons de leur enfance éthiopienne, de leurs années d'apprentissage, de leurs visions différentes de leur pratique, de l'expérience américaine de Clément, et de leur vision commune des Jeux Olympiques.C'est un témoignage brut, sincère et profondément humain. J'ai adoré cet échange avec Salomé et Clément, vous allez passer un très beau moment en leur compagnie.Episode disponible en intégralité le mercredi 17 décembre.***Course Épique, c'est le podcast running et trail qui vous fait vivre, dans chaque épisode, une histoire de course à pied hors du commun.

AI is pushing the grid to its limits — and transformers are now the critical path for both data centers and renewable projects.Today's guest, Doug Banty, EVP at Forgent (and former CEO of MGM Transformers), sits at the intersection of these two worlds. Half of his week at RE+ was spent across the strip at the Yotta data center conference, where the only topic on everyone's mind was power. In this episode, Doug explains how AI-driven rack density is rewriting the entire powertrain, why hyperscalers are treating speed like an existential priority, and what this means for developers trying to keep pace.He also breaks down the industrial logic behind Forgent — a merger of MGM, VanTran, States, and PowerCube — and how integrated solutions are becoming essential for execution in an era where timelines matter more than price.Expect to learn: ⚡ Why data centers are moving at crisis-level urgency ⚡ The difference between power and distribution transformers ⚡ What MGM's 500,000 sq ft Waco factory means for lead times ⚡ How Forgent reduces execution risk through integrated packages ⚡ The single most effective way developers can avoid delaysHit play — and see what the future of the grid really looks like.

durée : 00:05:53 - L'invité d'ICI Matin, ICI Drôme Ardèche - Le maire LR de Valence annonce ce jeudi 11 décembre sur ICI Drôme Ardèche être candidat à sa propre succession. A trois mois des élections municipales, Nicolas Daragon brigue un troisième mandat. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

What's your plan when the power goes out?If you think a generator is your only option, think again.Today's conversation, live from our RE+ PowerUp Live stage, Rachel Stotts of Jackery breaks down a new category of home energy backup: flexible, modular systems that you can easily scale and take with you. Whether you're facing tornadoes or planning a weekend tailgate, portable energy solutions cover everything from your fridge to your CPAP machine, and they're becoming increasingly popular with prosumers who don't want the hassles of traditional energy storage.No permits. No permanent installs. Just plug-and-play resilience. And up to 30% federal tax credit if you act before year's end.Rachel and Josh Beck explore why this product category is resonating with both outdoor enthusiasts and homeowners fed up with power outages.You'll hear:

Performance expectations are rising - but the systems designed to support people haven't kept up. In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, host David Green is joined by Parker Mitchell, CEO and Founder of Valence, to explore how AI is transforming the way organisations think about performance. Tune is as they explore: Why traditional performance management still feels broken How AI coaching can support real-time performance improvement at scale How trust, context, and timing make the difference in effective AI tools What changes when every employee has access to a personal coach The signals that show AI coaching is driving real performance impact How HR leaders can start small - but smart - when exploring AI coaching This episode is sponsored by Valence. Imagine if every employee had a world-class coach in their pocket. That's exactly what Valence has created with Nadia - the AI-powered coach helping Fortune 500 companies scale development, boost performance, and support leaders at every level. Learn more at valence.co/insight222 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En France, des millions de personnes donnent chaque année, motivées par des causes personnelles, la confiance ou le désir de se sentir utile. Avec l'augmentation des besoins, il reste à comprendre ce qui déclenche réellement ces dons et comment ils évoluent en période difficile. Avec : - Rachel Guez, directrice général du Don en Confiance- Frédéric Théret, directeur du développement à la Fondation de France- Philippe Steiner, professeur émérite de sociologie à Sorbonne Université, auteur du livre Donner. Une histoire de l'altruisme, aux Presses universitaires de France- Amélie de Valence, directrice des ressources à RCF - Radio Notre DameRetrouvez tous nos contenus, articles et épisodes sur rcf.frSi vous avez apprécié cet épisode, participez à sa production en soutenant RCF.Vous pouvez également laisser un commentaire ou une note afin de nous aider à le faire rayonner sur la plateforme.Retrouvez d'autres contenus d'économie et société ci-dessous :Silence, on crie : https://audmns.com/jqOozgUOù va la vie ? La bioéthique en podcast : https://audmns.com/UuYCdISContre courant : https://audmns.com/swImDAMAu bonheur des herbes : https://audmns.com/XPVizmQSacré patrimoine : https://audmns.com/TNJhOETEnfin, n'hésitez pas à vous abonner pour ne manquer aucun nouvel épisode.À bientôt à l'écoute de RCF sur les ondes ou sur rcf.fr !Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

durée : 00:19:01 - Bienvenue chez vous, en cuisine - Ouvert depuis le 8 novembre 2024, Paysans Direct est un magasin de productrices et producteurs locaux qui prouve qu'un autre modèle est possible : plus simple, plus lisible, plus proche. Nous sommes allés voir sur place, route de Beauvallon à Valence. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Ils ont tout donné et on peut être fier d'eux. Notre Team RMC Running est allée chercher avec les tripes la ligne d'arrivée du marathon de Valence. Et avec des records perso pour Nacer Bouhanni en 2h31'35, Anthony Mounier en 2h54'27 et Arnaud Clément en 3h00'15 !! Si Nacer et Arnaud espéraient mieux, la chaleur a été très difficile à surmonter. Tout comme pour Benoît Boutron et Baptiste notre grand vainqueur du dossard RMC. Mais tous ont terminé le marathon de Valence, et clôturé cette magnifique aventure humaine. Ils se livrent à chaud sur la ligne d'arrivée, en attendant le grand débrief la semaine prochaine !

La Team RMC Running est fin prête ! En direct de Valence à moins de 24 heures du marathon, Benoit Boutron et Yohan Durand font l'état des troupes. Nacer Bouhanni, Anthony Mounier et Arnaud Clément ont hâte d'en découdre. Rendez-vous sur la ligne d'arrivée ce dimanche !

“Speed to Power” is the new race — but can the grid keep up?Hyperscalers, AI, and industrial demand are pushing load growth from flat to vertical. Yet most projects still take five to seven years just to interconnect.That's the bottleneck Hugo Mena is tackling as Chief Growth Officer at Electric Power Engineers (EPE).This live conversation addresses the forces shaping the grid of the future — and what it'll actually take to deliver power at the speed innovation demands. Hugo shares how developers, utilities, and data centers can collaborate to unlock speed to power without sacrificing reliability or long-term vision.Expect to learn:

First Born Sun, the musical project of Canberra songwriter and producer Dave Cina, is a true unsung hero of the music world. Over four years, he's crafted four albums in the Club, each one a fully realised sonic world. In this episode, we explore his latest release, Monkey Paw, a Spaghetti Western-inspired album that's both lighthearted and dark. Dave opens up about his love of producing over performing, and the challenge of hearing his own singing voice in recordings. Tune in for a conversation celebrating the quiet brilliance of an underrated artist and the worlds he creates through music. Song Credit: “Dimming Light" - Written by David Cina. Performed by First Born Sun. Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. Don't struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTubeBe inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / InstagramTheme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

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In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, Katarina Berg - CHRO at On, former CHRO at Spotify, and author of Bold: A New Era of Strategic HR - joins David Green to explore what modern, strategic HR leadership truly requires. Together, they dive into the evolving partnership between the CHRO and CEO - a relationship that has never been more critical as organisations navigate AI, workforce transformation, culture, and business growth. Katarina shares how HR leaders can bring both insight and humanity to the executive table, shape decisions that drive business outcomes, and intentionally design a culture that empowers people to perform. The conversation covers:What a genuinely strategic CHRO-CEO relationship looks like - and how to build itHow Katarina approached her first 100 days as CHRO at On, and the lessons she's bringing into the next phase of growthWhy “putting the H back in HR” is essential in the AI eraHow people analytics teams can evolve into true insight and decision-driving partnersWhy intentional leadership - not just tools or trends - will define the next era of HR This is a must-listen for HR leaders who want to elevate their strategic influence and lead with courage, clarity, and humanity. This episode is sponsored by Valence.Imagine if every employee had a world-class coach in their pocket. That's exactly what Valence has created with Nadia - the AI-powered coach helping Fortune 500 companies scale development, boost performance, and support leaders at every level. Learn more at valence.co/insight222 Links referenced in the conversation:Bold: A New Era of Strategic HR2025 HR Predictions: Looking Into the Crystal Ball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On y est ! C'est LA semaine du marathon de Valence ! Après des semaines de préparation, notre Team RMC Running a hâte d'en découdre. En pleine période d'affûtage, Arnaud Clément, Anthony Mounier, Nacer Bouhanni, Benoit Boutron et notre gagnant du dossard RMC Baptiste, retrouvent la forme. Finis les doutes, place désormais aux records persos à aller chercher ! Sub 2h30 pour Nacer, Sub 2h50 pour Anthony, Sub 3h00 pour Arnaud et Sub 3h15 pour Baptiste... Pour ce dernier épisode, focus sur les derniers ajustements avant le marathon. L'occasion également de remercier tous nos partenaires pour cette aventure, dont My Running Club qui a accompagné et coaché nos coureurs durant cette préparation. Claude-Henri Duriez, son co-fondateur est notre invité.

durée : 00:05:36 - L'invité d'ICI Matin, ICI Drôme Ardèche - Le ministre de la Justice Gérald Darmanin annonce la création de 1.000 postes d'agents pénitentiaires en 2026 pour renforcer les effectifs des prisons françaises. Combien pour le centre pénitentiaire de Valence, qui doit accueillir un quartier de lutte contre la criminalité organisée ? Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Can getting a solar permit be as fast as ordering takeout?Permitting may be the most boring part of solar, but it's also the biggest bottleneck.That's what Matthew McAllister is working to fix. As CEO of SolarAPP, he's leading a quiet revolution that helps installers skip the paperwork and get to work faster with instant, automated approvals.In this episode, we dive into Matthew's journey from the West Wing to the frontlines of the clean energy transition. With a background in government technology and big public wins like launching Colorado's universal preschool platform, he knows what it takes to move bureaucracy at startup speed. Now he's using that know-how to help solar installers and local governments solve one of the industry's oldest problems.We explore how SolarAPP grew from a small NREL pilot into a platform adopted by more than 525 jurisdictions across the country. But the real innovation isn't just instant permits — it's about creating consistency, clarity, and confidence on both sides of the table.Expect to learn:

Most women think programming is just “squats, lunges, push-ups”—but real programming lives inside systems. This EP, is from a group coaching call inside of Warrior School. It is Part One of a Programming Miniseries, where I took the Warriors BTS, showing them the actual architecture behind Warrior School programming. A huge part of what I teach here is influenced by my first coach who I starting working with in 2012 and the incredible methodology developed by Pre-Script. Because you'll hear me talk about movement indexing, resistance profiles, and the valence system — and these concepts come from years of studying coaching, biomechanics, and specifically from the Pre-Script education framework. Their system has deeply shaped how I think, how I coach, and how I build programs that actually work for women's bodies. In this EP, I show you why most women never see progress: they were given sets, reps, and exercises… but never the system underneath. You'll leave understanding how I design programs that are biomechanically balanced, nervous-system aware, and built to make you stronger and help you build the bod you want. Key takeaways Programming isn't built from exercises — it's built from systems. Movement indexing, resistance profiles, and valence (a framework popularised by Pre-Script ) form the backbone of real, long-term progress. Pre-Script's movement indexing gives training its architecture. We sort every exercise by joint action, position, limiting factor, and muscular intent — a library system for your body so you're always training the right movement, not just a random one. Resistance profiles (another Pre-Script concept) keep your joints and muscles healthy. Long, mid, and short positions are distributed across your week so you're not hammering tissues in only one range. The valence system protects your nervous system. A Pre-Script framework that helps us balance output, skill, capacity, and recovery — so you're not living in burnout mode. This system-based approach is why Warrior School works. You're not just checking off workouts. You're training in a way that respects biomechanics, tissue tolerance, nervous system needs, and long-term progression. Powerful quotes from the episode “We don't program through body parts. We program through systems — and Pre-Script taught me that framework.” “Most of the fitness industry is obsessed with sets and reps. No one is talking about the systems underneath.” “Movement indexing is your body's library. Without it, you're choosing exercises in the dark.” “Valence keeps you from living in output-only mode — and your nervous system will always steal from your results if you ignore it.” “Owning the movement starts with owning the system behind it.” Resources Mentioned Pre-script https://www.pre-script.com/ Connect with Amy Instagram: @amykatebowe Play To Win — AUSTRALIA If you're in Australia (or want the excuse to fly in)…Play To Win is coming to Australia. A room full of women, training, strategy, physiology, identity, power.A live experience designed to change how you train — and who you are in the process. Details + tickets: https://warriorschool.co/play-to-win-live-australia/ Love the Show? Here's how to support her ❤️ Leave a rating + review (it truly helps more women find the show) Subscribe so each new episode lands directly in your ears Share it with a woman you love — your sister, your training partner, your best friend. Your support helps us grow The Warrior School Podcast and reach more women who need this work. Xo

America's about to make a big bet on critical minerals and rare earths. In case you missed it, the DOE just reorganized and announced a major initiative around the refining of this critical element in our energy and defense future. Why? Because the energy and defense sectors are dangerously dependent on China's refining power; but, what if we could change that without opening a single new mine? We recently covered a company that's rethinking rare earth and critical mineral supply chains from the ground up. Mark LaVerghetta, VP at ReElement Technologies, explained that their secret weapon is a closed-loop chromatography-based refining system that can extract and purify vital materials from recycled batteries, magnets, and even coal waste, all on U.S. soil. Mark shares how the leadership team pivoted from distressed coal assets to inventing a modular, small-footprint solution that could rewrite the rules of critical mineral processing and eliminate America's reliance on toxic, capital-intensive Chinese methods and imports. It can also liberate us from the supply constraints imposed by the ever-growing trade war between the two countries for materials that are critical path to our clean energy future.Expect to learn:

Why do some teams click while others struggle, despite having top talent? That's exactly what our host David Green explores in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, with guest Dr. Colin Fisher - PhD Programme Director at UCL School of Management and author of The Collective Edge. With a background in organisational behaviour, Colin brings a fresh lens to one of the most critical - and misunderstood - aspects of modern work: how teams are structured, and how that structure shapes everything from communication to creativity to performance. Join them and learn more about: Why the seeds of team success - or failure - are planted before Day One The 60-30-10 rule for high-performing teams (and why most leaders focus on the wrong 10%) How to design work that kills free-riding and boosts engagement Why psychological safety is a non-negotiable - and how to build it fast How AI and team design intersect, and what leaders need to do right now This episode is sponsored by Valence. Imagine if every employee had a world-class coach in their pocket. That's exactly what Valence has created with Nadia - the AI-powered coach helping Fortune 500 companies scale development, boost performance, and support leaders at every level. Learn more at valence.co/insight222 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

La préparation de la Team RMC Running touche à son but ! Même s'ils sont tous fatigués par les nombreux kilomètres, notre équipe arrive dans la période de l'affûtage. Si Anthony Mounier a quelques problèmes aux genoux, ça va mieux pour Nacer Bouhanni et tout continue de rouler pour Arnaud Clément et notre auditeur Baptiste ! Et même si Laure Manaudou a abandonné, elle reste soudée à l'équipe et sera présente le 7 décembre prochain pour tous les encourager. Au programme de la séance du jour, Yohan Durand donne les clés pour réussir l'affûtage et arriver avec des jambes de feu le Jour-J. L'occasion pour Benoit Boutron et toute la team de recevoir Clément Cicuto, manager général à Sports Tours International, pour vous donner le programme lors du week-end du marathon de Valence... Avec un Run communautaire prévu pour rencontrer notre Dream Team !

Une légende du marathon français rend visite à RMC Running ! Nicolas Navarro, meilleure perf' française aux JO de Tokyo et Paris sur la distance reine, est l'invité de Benoit Boutron et Yohan Durand. En stage à Font-Romeu alors que le froid sévit, le marathonien nous explique son changement de cap à l'entrainement : il teste désormais la méthode norvégienne, avec des séances de double seuil ! Un risque qu'il a voulu prendre à quasiment 35 ans, pour tenter d'aller chercher son record perso de 2h05"53, lors du marathon de Valence le 7 décembre prochain. Comment se passe sa préparation ? En quoi la méthode norvégienne change-t-elle de ses précédentes prépas ? Nicolas revient également sur Paris 2024 et se projette sur son avenir. A l'occasion de la venue de Nicolas, son équipementier "ON" vous offre une paire de basket CloudBoom Max ! Un bon plan matos exceptionnel à gagner sur l'Instagram de RMC Running. 

In 2008, Fluence installed one of the first lithium-ion battery systems ever connected to the U.S. grid. Back then, the idea of a domestic battery supply chain felt distant—almost theoretical. Today, it's real.John Zahurancik, now President of Fluence Americas, has spent nearly two decades pushing the storage industry from “interesting pilot projects” to critical grid infrastructure. The last time he was on SunCast, he said domestic content would happen. This year, Fluence started shipping it.In this episode, John breaks down how storage has quietly become the backbone of the power system—independent of renewables—and why the next wave of deployments will be bigger, faster, and more strategically important than anything we've seen.We dig into:

D'ascendance Italienne, c'est à Pommevic, dans le Tarn et Garonne, que grandit Fabien. Très brièvement attiré par le foot, il s'est vite rendu à l'évidence et le rugby l'a choisi !Débutant en jeunes à Valence d'Agen, il y progresse et rejoint le club que toute sa famille supportait : le SU Agen.Il file ensuite du côté du Stade Toulousain où il intègre le centre de formation, allant même jusqu'à faire quelques apparitions chez les Pros. Tenant à jouer pilier, il quitte les Rouge et Noir qui lui voyaient plutôt un avenir au talonnage, et il fait son retour à Valence d'Agen, en Fédérale 1.Il n'y passera qu'une saison : Henry Broncan, le Sorcier Gersois, le surveille et l'enrôle au FC Auch où il se révèle aux yeux du grand public. Après un titre de Pro D2 en 2007, il y découvre le Top 14 et honore ses premières capes avec le XV de France en 2008.Alors qu'il fait sa place chez les Bleus, Fabien prend la direction du Pays Basque et s'engage au Biarritz Olympique où il s'impose là aussi comme une référence à son poste : pour cause, il a été désigné meilleur pilier gauche du Monde en 2009 !Par ailleurs finaliste de la Coupe d'Europe en 2010 avec le Biarritz Olympique, puis finaliste de la Coupe du Monde l'année suivante avec le XV de France, il fait un rapide passage par Toulon avant de raccrocher les crampons en 2017, à Grenoble, miné par les blessures.De retour sur la côte Basque avec sa petite famille, Fabien s'est éloigné du monde du rugby et exerce dorénavant le métier de kiné.Ce grand passionné d'Histoire n'en oublie pas d'avoir un humour décapant et je suis vraiment ravi d'avoir passé ce long moment à mieux le découvrir.Bonne écoute !-----------------------------

In this luminous conversation, Francesca de Valence speaks with acclaimed songwriter Abbie Cardwell about her newest album Love is an Amplifier. From van-life touring days to a creative rebirth through I Heart Songwriting Club, Abbie shares how her perfectionism softened, how love and loss shaped the sound of her album, and how she and her partner-producer Matthew Engelbrecht found their way back to each other through music. For anyone navigating creativity, heartbreak, or healing — this conversation is a reminder that the world needs you to do just what you love.About Abbie: Abbie Cardwell, award-winning songwriter and performer, returns with Love Is An Amplifier, a heartfelt album exploring love's transformative power. Blending electronic textures, dreamy pedal steel, and rock influences, Abbie's music is shaped by personal loss, introspection, and resilience. She's performed at WOMAD, Splendour in the Grass, and shared stages with legends. Contact Abbie: Website / Facebook / Instagram Song Credit: “Just What You Love" - Written by Abbie Cardwell. Performed by Abbie Cardwell. Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. Don't struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTubeBe inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / InstagramTheme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

Most solar projects are still built the hard way—treating structure, electrical, and software as separate scopes that have to be stitched together in the field. But the teams delivering gigawatts today know something different: solar plants work best when they're designed as systems, not parts.In this Tactical Tuesday, Nico sits down with three of the people shaping that shift inside Nextpower: Jake Morin (Chief Product Officer), Ryan Schofield (VP of Electrical Systems), and Jyoti Jain (Head of Software Product Management).Together, they break down what actually changes when you integrate structure, eBOS, data, and software upstream—and why EPCs, developers, and owners are turning toward system-level thinking to reduce rework, prevent failures, and build faster.Expect practical insights like:

“Be yourself.” “Bring your whole self to work.” It sounds empowering - but what if it's actually bad advice? That's exactly what our host David Green explores in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, with returning guest Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic - Professor of Business Psychology at UCL and Columbia, and author of Don't Be Yourself: Why Authenticity is Overrated (and What to Do Instead). Together, they challenge popular leadership tropes and explore why being real doesn't always lead to being effective - especially in today's fast-changing, AI-driven world. So, join them as they explore: Why authenticity is misunderstood, and when it becomes a liability The leadership traits that actually build trust and influence How AI is transforming the employee experience The risks of eliminating early-career jobs in pursuit of productivity What inclusion really requires beyond buzzwords and optics The three ingredients every AI strategy needs to succeed This episode is sponsored by Valence. Imagine if every employee had a world-class coach in their pocket. That's exactly what Valence has created with Nadia - the AI-powered coach helping Fortune 500 companies scale development, boost performance, and support leaders at every level. Learn more at valence.co/insight222 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Be yourself.” “Bring your whole self to work.” It sounds empowering - but what if it's actually bad advice? That's exactly what our host David Green explores in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, with returning guest Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic - Professor of Business Psychology at UCL and Columbia, and author of Don't Be Yourself: Why Authenticity is Overrated (and What to Do Instead). Together, they challenge popular leadership tropes and explore why being real doesn't always lead to being effective - especially in today's fast-changing, AI-driven world. So, join them as they explore: Why authenticity is misunderstood, and when it becomes a liability The leadership traits that actually build trust and influence How AI is transforming the employee experience The risks of eliminating early-career jobs in pursuit of productivity What inclusion really requires beyond buzzwords and optics The three ingredients every AI strategy needs to succeed This episode is sponsored by Valence. Imagine if every employee had a world-class coach in their pocket. That's exactly what Valence has created with Nadia - the AI-powered coach helping Fortune 500 companies scale development, boost performance, and support leaders at every level. Learn more at valence.co/insight222 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the biggest challenges facing HR is the perennial challenge of leadership capability. Despite years of investment in programmes, frameworks, and workshops, many organisations still struggle to see real behavioural change. The world around us is moving faster, the expectations on leaders are higher, and yet our development approaches can still feel generic, theoretical, and removed from the realities of day-to-day work. But what if technology - and specifically, AI - could help us do it differently? Instead of a one-size-fits-all course, what if every manager could have a personalised coach in their pocket that gives them real-time, practical guidance in the moment they need it most? To explore the benefits and risks of AI coaching, Lucy is joined by Anand Chopra-McGowan, Managing Director, Europe at Valence. Anand explains how Nadia, Valence's AI coach, learns your context (company principles, programmes, your team) and supports both the “small moments” such as a tricky feedback chat, and the “big moments” like onboarding and performance reviews. He shares a live example of using Nadia minutes before a meeting, why perfect memory beats good intentions, and how the tool integrates where managers already are . We dig into trust and ethics, what data Nadia uses, and how clients are measuring value - from time saved on reviews to uplift in leadership effectiveness scores and store-level customer outcomes. Anand's deployment advice is refreshingly practical: point the coach at high-friction moments in your HR calendar, customise to your ways of working, and use early wins to convert sceptics. Chapters 00:29 — Why traditional leadership development stalls 10:22 — What Nadia is and how it works (with an in-the-moment example at 12:12) 14:47 — Ethics, data, and measuring impact (ROI examples from 19:23) 23:01 — How to deploy AI coaching and bring sceptical managers with you Discover more about Disruptive HR Find out more about Disruptive HR: www.disruptivehr.com Get in touch: hello@disruptivehr.com Check out The Disruptive HR Club: https://disruptivehr.com/the-club/ Contact Anand: https://www.linkedin.com/in/achopramcgowan/

La Team RMC Running continue sa préparation ! A moins de 3 semaines du marathon de Valence (7 décembre), notre équipe tire un peu la langue... Mais le mental est toujours présent ! Arnaud Clément est tombé un peu malade, Anthony Mounier a senti ses jambes lourdes mais continue ses sorties à 3h du matin, Nacer Bouhanni a retrouvé la forme et a même tapé son RP sur semi-marathon à Boulogne... Et pour Laure Manaudou, l'affaire est plus difficile mais toute l'équipe reste soudée ! Pour la séance du jour, focus sur la stratégie de nutrition. Benoit Boutron et Yohan Durand reçoivent Victor Lelièvre, commercial chez TA Energy. Différents produits, stratégie durant la course, et adaptation selon son profil : RMC Running vous dit tout !

Batteries aren't just supporting the grid anymore, they are defending the grid.Chris Finley, CCO of TruGrid, joins Nico on stage at PowerUp Live to explain how battery storage has shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a mission-critical asset class. Whether it's enabling arbitrage in ERCOT or powering hyperscale data centers, battery systems are now leading the charge, literally.From the complexities of supply chains to the myths about lithium tech, Chris shares a practical, from-the-field perspective on what it takes to deliver large-scale battery projects in today's challenging market. He also breaks down how policy shifts and interconnection delays are forcing EPCs to rethink how they plan and execute storage projects.Expect to learn:

"There is no White Knight coming to save you." My former boss Lindsay Pattison said this to me recently, and it landed hard. Lindsay was global CEO of Maxus, part of Mark Read's core WPP team, running a global agency network at what she calls "200 miles an hour." At that speed, you don't have time to question whether you're going in the right direction. You just go. Until the day she realized: this pace was making decisions for her. So she did something radical. She chose to pause. Not because she had to. Because she wanted agency over what came next. The conversation we had about this decision is one of the most honest I've recorded. It's about: * What it really means to have agency when you're at the top (it's not what you think) * The responsibility that comes with leadership that nobody talks about * How to make massive life decisions without certainty * What happens when you stop running and start choosing This is exactly why I'm launching the new series Mojo Under Fire - conversations about the crucible moments that forge great leaders Remember to subscribe to be notified about new episodes. And please do rate & review this episode on Apple Podcasts. Hope you love it Richard

A Powerwall delivery truck flipped. No fire. No smoke. Seemed safe.They tossed those Powerwalls into a landfill. Four days later—explosion!That incident didn't just make headlines; it changed Tesla's fire strategy. In this Tactical Tuesday, retired Battalion Chief Kathleen McCaffery explains how that one mistake led Tesla to create a Global Fire Liaison role—and why every developer, EPC, and AHJ should borrow the playbook.Kathleen walks through the real science of lithium-ion incidents and the simple operational changes that stop projects from turning into disasters. It's short, practical, and built for people who build.This episode is a rare peek behind the curtain of Tesla Energy's fire safety strategy—and a must-listen for developers, installers, and fire safety professionals building battery storage projects in 2025 and beyond.You'll learn:

La Team RMC Running est dans le dur à moins d'un mois du marathon de Valence ! Après être tombé malade, Nacer Bouhanni est gêné par une hernie discale, Arnaud Clément a du mal à récupérer de sa sortie longue, Laure Manaudou est encore malade... Pendant que Anthony Mounier fait ses sorties longues à 3h30 du matin ! Et alors que l'échéance approche, RMC Running reçoit Paco Borao, le patron du marathon de Valence. Analyse du parcours, ravitaillements, et conditions : décryptage de cette autoroute à performance ! 

Il y a des familles qui portent dans leurs veines le goût du large. Dans la famille qu'on vous présente cette semaine, les racines plongent en Bretagne et les branches s'étendent jusqu'à la Colombie, le Mexique, les États-Unis et l'Espagne.Philippe, le père, a quitté la France il y a plus de quarante ans pour une vie de biologiste marin au Mexique. Sa fille, Lucie, a grandi entre plusieurs continents, marquée par le deuil de sa mère et le besoin vital de se reconstruire.De Paris à San Francisco, du Japon au Costa Rica, elle trace sa route, curieuse et insatiable, avant de poser ses valises à Valence avec Javier et leurs deux enfants.Et puis il y a Gabriel, 7 ans, petit garçon polyglotte qui rêve d'un pays où les maisons seraient en chocolat, en sable et en ballon.Trois générations, trois parcours, une même philosophie : celle d'un monde sans frontières, où les racines ne se perdent pas, elles se multiplient.French Expat est un podcast de French Morning qui raconte les parcours de vie des Français établis hors de France. Retrouvez-le sur toutes les plateformes d'écoute : Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, Google Podcast, Podcast Addict, Amazon Music. Cet épisode est raconté, produit et réalisé par Anne-Fleur Andrle, habillé et mixé par Alice Krief. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

This episode marks ten years of SunCast — and the return of its very first guest. In 2015, a young GTM Research analyst named Adam James joined host Nico Johnson for the debut episode exploring the rise of solar in Latin America.A decade later, Adam is a Partner at Energy Impact Partners and Chair of the Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI). Together, he and Nico reflect on how far both they—and the clean energy industry—have come.This isn't just a reunion; it's a conversation about how work, leadership, and life evolve over time. Adam shares what he's learned about managing people, building systems that scale, and staying grounded through seasons of growth and fatherhood.They explore:

“Is your project really compliant?”That's the billion-dollar question developers across the U.S. are asking as Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rules tighten their grip on clean energy tax credits. If you are(were) banking on the ITC, PTC, or 45X, you can't afford to miss this Tactical Tuesday deep-dive.The rules are shifting. Supply chains are murky. And guidance is still evolving. Host Nico Johnson pulls together an expert panel to decode how FEOC is reshaping the way projects are sourced, engineered, financed, and papered across the U.S. solar and storage market.You'll hear from:Christian Roselund (Clean Energy Associates) — decoding ownership, material assistance, and effective controlRaj Pawar (EVS) — revealing how inverter-level definitions trigger real engineering redesignsAaron Gomolak (Ampt) — showing how string-level optimization keeps projects on schedule and compliantMona Dajani (Baker Botts) — outlining how to structure deals and mitigate legal risk while guidance evolvesExpect to learn:

Nous partons tout d'abord pour l'Espagne, dans la région de Valence meurtrie par inondations et glissements de terrain, il y a un an, le 29 octobre 2024, un phénomène météo dopé par le changement climatique, entrainait dans la mort 237 personnes. 229 de ces victimes se trouvaient dans la région de Valence, dans le sud de l'Espagne. Les masses d'eau tombées sur les reliefs ont noyé les plaines d'eau débordant des rivières et de torrents de boue. Pauline Gleize nous avait rendus compte, il y a un an de ce drame, elle est retournée sur place pour un état des lieux. En seconde partie d'émission, Christophe Diremszian qui rentre de Dakar, où il a pu constater l'avancée des projets en vue des Jeux olympiques de la jeunesse qui se dérouleront dans la capitale sénégalaise. Un an après les inondations, comment Valence panse ses plaies ? Il y a tout juste un an, le 29 octobre 2024, le sud de l'Espagne subissait des crues d'une grande violence. À certains endroits, des pluies diluviennes font grossir les torrents et provoquent des inondations y compris là où il ne pleut pas. Résultat : 237 morts, dont 229 dans la seule région de Valence. Le corps de l'un des trois derniers disparus n'a été retrouvé qu'à une semaine du premier anniversaire. Ces inondations ont également provoqué d'immenses dégâts matériels. Un Grand reportage de Pauline Gleize qui s'entretient avec Jacques Allix. Dakar 2026, prendre la jeunesse aux Jeux Le rassemblement sportif le plus universel au monde arrive bientôt en Afrique dans sa version destinée aux talents en herbe... Dans un an, les Jeux Olympiques de la Jeunesse s'ouvriront à Dakar. La capitale sénégalaise a été choisie par le CIO, il y a 7 ans, pour être la première du continent à accueillir un rendez-vous labellisé «olympique». Au-delà des compétitions, ces JOJ sont aussi un projet urbain et sociétal pour le Sénégal... à la clé : de nouveaux équipements et des perspectives d'emploi pour les jeunes. Pour les organisateurs, des défis nombreux. Il s'agit notamment de devenir, au bout de l'aventure, une référence pour d'autres pays africains tentés par l'organisation de tels événements. Un Grand reportage de Christophe Diremszian s'entretient avec Jacques Allix.

What happens when a builder and a coder decide to fix solar's biggest disconnect?In this episode, SunCast host Nico Johnson sits down with Maksim Markevich and Ben Callam, the co-founders of PV Farm—a platform born from frustration with designs that look perfect on screen but fall apart in the field.Maksim, a self-taught engineer from Belarus, learned to code his way out of rebar spreadsheets and into a global following on YouTube. Ben, an architect who traded drawings for job sites across Africa and the Middle East, discovered what buildability really means when you have to fabricate every part yourself.Their paths couldn't have been more different, yet both led to the same realization: most solar design tools fail the buildability test. PV Farm grew out of that shared conviction—bridging the gap between upstream creativity and downstream execution.You'll hear:

A screencast from Chapter 5 in CH 221 entitled “Chapter 5 Screencast - Valence Bond Theory (BF3)”

A screencast from Chapter 5 in CH 221 entitled “Valence Bond and Molecular Orbital Theory”

A screencast from Chapter 5 in CH 221 entitled “Chapter 5 Screencast - Valence Bond Theory (CH4)”

: Il y a tout juste un an, le 29 octobre 2024, le sud de l'Espagne subissait des crues d'une grande violence. A certains endroits, des pluies diluviennes, font grossir les torrents et provoquent des inondations y compris là où il ne pleut pas. Résultat : 237 morts, dont 229 dans la seule région de Valence. Le corps de l'un des trois derniers disparus n'a été retrouvé qu'à une semaine du premier anniversaire. Ces inondations ont également provoqué d'immenses dégâts matériels. «Un an après les inondations, comment Valence panse ses plaies ?», un Grand reportage de Pauline Gleize. Réalisation : Alice Mesnard.

Roofers are entering solar. Solar pros are adding roofing. How are these trades getting the training & resources required to level up and provide the appropriate level of service to homeowners? Is the future of residential solar trades consolidating int a new kind of contractor?In this RE+ 2025 live session, Nico sits down with James Mason, VP of Renewable Energy at ABC Supply, to explore the once-in-a-generation convergence of two massive industries—and why the right strategy (and the right partner) makes all the difference.From short-term wins to 30-year vision, James unpacks the lessons ABC Supply has learned over 40+ years of helping contractors grow and adapt. This conversation is loaded with honest advice, bold warnings, and real success stories from the field. If your business is stuck in survival mode—or if you're planning your next big move—you'll want to hear this.Expect to Learn:

Did you know that more than 185,000 solar customers in the US have been abandoned by their installers? How will we take care of these “Orphaned” solar systems? Is this a golden opportunity or fool's gold?Nick Sherman sees opportunity where most see chaos. As CEO of Energy Aid, he's building a national brand in solar service—scaling faster than any of his installer-focused peers. While others race for new installs, Nick is scooping up orphaned systems and building trust with a unique(to this industry at least) membership model.He's betting the future of residential solar is about service, not installs—and it's working, marvelously.Expect to learn:

Storage Isn't Backup—It's InfrastructureWildfires, heat waves, and AI-fueled data centers are pushing our grid to the edge. The question is no longer whether we need storage—it's whether we're going to unlock its full potential.In this live episode from RE+, Nico is joined by two global leaders from Wärtsilä Energy—Tamara de Gruyter, President of Energy Storage, and David Hebert, VP of Global Sales & Strategy. Together, we unpack the evolution of batteries from “nice toys” to essential grid infrastructure.Tamara brings her international lens to the US market, highlighting both the growing sophistication of customers and the urgent need for flexible, software-driven solutions. Meanwhile, Dave draws on a decade of global storage deployments—from Australia to Saudi Arabia—to explain how the U.S. can broaden focus on revenue models, regulation, and system design.Expect to learn:

Why are millions of apartment rooftops still empty while single-family homes cash in on solar savings?Turns out it's an accounting problem – a technicality known in industry jargon as the “split-incentive” and it's keeping renters and property owners sidelined from benefiting from distributed generation on-site.In this episode, we sit down with Dover Janis, co-founder and CEO of Ivy Energy, to explore the split incentive that's held multifamily solar back for years. Dover and his team are building the software backbone that makes solar pencil for both property owners and renters - and their traction is accelerating.You'll hear how Dover went from boots-on-roof solar tradesman to leading a team solving one of the most persistent challenges in the clean energy transition. If you've ever wondered why multifamily solar adoption has been so sluggish—or how to unlock a massive untapped market—this is your blueprint.

From firehouses to jails to major manufacturing hubs, Cherry Street Energy is redefining what it means to build a distributed power plant—and they're just getting started.CEO Michael Chanin returns to SunCast to unpack Cherry Street's explosive growth across the Southeast, including why customers trust them more than their actual local utilities, how hybrid systems are becoming the norm, and what it takes to build a 100-year business in solar.With deep roots in culture and customer service, Cherry Street is proving that the future of power isn't just clean—it's branded, local, and built to last. If you're wondering what leadership looks like in this phase of the energy transition, you can look no further than Michael and the enduring business he and his team are building.You'll discover: