Join Pat, a coaching feedback expert, Cody, a team development contributor, and Tracy, a communication strategist, as they reveal a one-hour coaching hack that transforms feedback sessions. They discuss the power of informal coaching and how close colleagues can enhance personal growth through collaborative insights. The trio delves into the importance of accountability and meaningful conversations, while sharing practical techniques to unlock team potential and maintain respect in feedback, all laced with humor and real-life anecdotes.

Today’s guest is Emily McAteer, co-founder and CEO of Odyssey Energy Solutions, helping emerging market project developers to finance, build and operate distributed renewable energy at scale. How the Global South modernizes is the original climate justice debate that has been a key topic of global policy discussions for decades, going back to the Kyoto Protocol of the 1990s and even earlier. The crux of the conversation is that climate change has primarily been caused by the 20th century economic development of the United States, Western Europe, Japan, et cetera. And if the rest of the world were to follow the same fossil fuel enabled development path, we'd rapidly blow past emissions targets and into the worst possible climate change outcomes. So what's the rest of the world to do?The answer seems to be to leapfrog, to modernize via a network of distributed renewable energy technology as opposed to a monolithic fossil fuel-powered grid. And yet that also introduces a whole new host of questions. Emily's been working at the nexus of climate and emerging markets for just about her whole career and brings a wealth of experience into Odyssey while working on answering these questions. In this episode, Cody and Emily have a great conversation about energy access in emerging markets today, what new distributed grids will look like, how development finance institutions (DFIs) work and the role of nation states in securing financing for energy projects. We also cover how Odyssey is bringing financing, procurement, and operational solutions to market to solve the local problems inherent in this space. Emily and Odyssey just announced a seed round led by Equal Ventures that we at MCJ Collective were honored to participate in. So we’re welcoming Emily today as an MCJ Collective portfolio CEO, as well as an MCJ podcast guest. Enjoy the show! In this episode, we cover: [3:16] Emily's dedicated career in climate [10:18] Grid challenges in emerging markets [14:51] Financing gaps for small projects [17:33] The Nigeria Electrification Project case study [21:38] Profile of project developers in emerging markets [23:56] An overview of Odyssey's solution [28:38] The company's FERN platform [31:44] How Odyssey is scaling and handling projects in multiple countries [35:09] The capital they've raised thus far and what they're using it forGet connected: Cody's TwitterOdyssey TwitterMCJ Podcast / Collective*You can also reach us via email at info@mcjcollective.com, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Episode recorded on  September 21, 2022. Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Cody, known as 'Hot Tub Cody,' shares the rise of his successful cleaning company, Innovo Spa Services, which specializes in hot tub management. He discusses the unexpected boom in hot tub popularity during the pandemic and its impact on the short-term rental market. Cody highlights the unique challenges of hiring in this niche, the importance of using tech like Housecall Pro, and the value of community support. With plans for national expansion and franchising, he emphasizes the need for adaptability and continuous learning.

Cody shares his impressive journey of generating over $75,000 in monthly passive income. He breaks down his top four income streams: digital products, real estate, affiliate marketing, and stock market investments. Listeners will discover practical strategies for beginners, the importance of persistence, and innovative ideas like running an anonymous Etsy shop. The discussion also emphasizes personal growth and the emotional rewards of mentoring others on their financial independence journey.

Cody, a fitness and business expert, addresses questions on nutrition, fitness, business, and personal life. Topics include the most effective 4-day training split, transitioning from a caloric deficit to maintenance, losing 100lbs, rest days, best and worst business decisions, what brings joy, and mobility work. Cody also promotes his tailored coaching method and training app.