by billnowicki@me.com | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Episode Overview: In this insightful conversation, host Bill Nowicki welcomes back Andrea Garfield, CEO of the Awesome Institute and executive coach, to discuss how maintaining joy, playfulness, and personal interests makes for better leadership and more fulfilling...
by billnowicki@me.com | Jul 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this episode of the Nuclear Leader Podcast, host Bill Nowicki interviews John Vukovics, a seasoned nuclear industry professional with over 28 years of reactor engineering experience at River Bend Station. The conversation delves into his journey, discussing the...
by billnowicki@me.com | Jul 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this episode of the Nuclear Leader Podcast, host Bill Nowicki interviews Lauren Burns, a former social services professional who transitioned into the nuclear industry with Framatome. Lauren shares her experience of adapting to a highly technical and regulated...
by billnowicki@me.com | Jul 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this episode of the Nuclear Leader Podcast, host Bill Nowicki chats with his longtime friend and nuclear industry veteran, Keith Crissman. They revisit their early days at Calvert Cliffs and follow Keith’s remarkable career journey, including his roles at Waterford...
by billnowicki@me.com | Jul 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dr. Annaliese Piriano transitioned from academia to the nuclear industry. Annaliese shares her experience integrating NeuroLeadership principles and innovative teaching methods to train nuclear leaders and operators at Beaver Valley. They discuss her strategies for...
by billnowicki@me.com | Jun 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this episode of the Nuclear Leader Podcast, host Bill Nowicki introduces Michael Rennhack, a radiation technician with years of experience. Michael shares his journey from growing up in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to entering the nuclear industry through family...
by billnowicki@me.com | Jun 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this special episode, Lori Brady, Senior Director of Human Resources and Workforce Development at the Nuclear Energy Institute, discusses critical strategies for promoting nuclear energy growth and workforce sustainability. Joined by her assistant, Anthony Brown,...
by billnowicki@me.com | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this episode, young supervisor Ryan Smothers from Palisades shares his insights on restarting a nuclear plant and building a cohesive, skilled team. Ryan discusses his approach to hiring, focusing on bringing in highly qualified candidates, even if they are...
by billnowicki@me.com | May 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this episode, the focus is on Australia’s journey in nuclear power, introduced by an American nuclear navy veteran, Mark Schneider. Schneider is working diligently to restart nuclear power in Australia by applying his extensive experience from the commercial...
by billnowicki@me.com | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this episode, Bill interviews Adam Eastridge, Senior Manager, Operations, and Nick Culp Senior Manager – Government Affairs and Communications for the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan. They discuss the ambitious project of restarting the decommissioned...
