The High Performance Podcast

E146 - Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy Group.

Sep 30, 2022

Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of Octopus Energy Group, discusses his journey towards compassionate leadership in the energy sector. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and clear communication in business. Inspired by his grandmother, Greg advocates for a more equitable world and how empathy can drive success. He also delves into creating a purpose-driven culture and the necessity of responsible capitalism in times of crisis, urging leaders to prioritize people alongside profitability.

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Intro

2min

Compassionate Leadership in the Energy Sector

4min

Resilience and Leadership: Lessons from Adversity

16min

The Power of Accessible Language in Business

2min

Vulnerability and Authenticity in Leadership

13min

Cultivating a Purpose-Driven Organizational Culture

4min

Navigating Ethical Leadership in Tough Times

20min

The Call for Responsible Capitalism in Energy

2min

This the second episode in our CEO Series, in which we will be deep diving into what it takes to be a CEO.

Greg Jackson is the founder and CEO of Octopus Energy Group, which currently has over 3.1 million UK customers. Octopus are on a mission to bring cheaper, greener power to all. In this episode Greg shares not only what it means to be a successful leader and team player, but how to live a more authentic life altogether. During this episode Greg shares a key life lesson: “Be more like your Gran”. Older people are always happier and fulfilled as they are confident in themselves whilst being able to admit their own flaws, he states this is something we should all aspire to be.

Greg shares how integral creating a world where we are all equal is and why we should seek to get rid of any power dynamics. He discusses with Jake and Damian how crucial respect, compromise and authenticity are within his personal and professional life.

Thank you to PwC for sponsoring this special CEO Series. PwC’s purpose is to build trust and solve important problems, and their global strategy - The New Equation - is bringing this to life for their clients, people and society. By combining technology with human ingenuity, passion and experience, PwC works with organisations to deliver more intelligent, sustained outcomes.

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