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So…What the VUCA is Happening?

Jennifer McGee — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000

What do you do when there’s no playbook?

In the newest episode of The O&G Spot, Jennifer McGee sits down with former professor and University of Richmond Associate Professor of Management, Patricio Duran, to talk about navigating the uncertainty and constant change facing today’s leaders.

They cover COVID, AI, oil & gas, geopolitics, workforce challenges, and yes, even the toilet paper shortage.

From there, they unpack VUCA—volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity—and how leaders can make thoughtful decisions when there isn’t always a clear path forward.

They also get into:

How optimism and rationality work together
Turning threats into opportunities
Why evidence-based hope matters
What leaders can actually control
How different perspectives can lead to better decisions
Why cultural intelligence matters in business

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Stop Dropping Off Cookies

Jennifer McGee — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Step aside Jen, the new generation is coming to town.

In this episode of The O&G Spot, Jennifer is joined with Chandler and Josh to discuss what makes a great salesperson…and what doesn’t. They cover it all, drinking, trust, relationships, and who pays the tab.

There are just some things you should never do…ever. Whether you are just starting out in sales, or you are finding your way at a new company, or you are even a “seasoned” salesperson like Jen, this episode covers the dos and don’ts of a great salesperson.

In this episode:

Advice to those new to sales
Lunch meeting horror stories
What makes a great salesperson?
How do you balance family and work?
How do you decide what events are important?

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One Phone Call Changed Everything

Jennifer McGee — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Show notes:

Most people know Jason Glass as “The Hoverboard Guy” from his online presence, but there’s a lot more to his story than that.

In this episode of The O&G Spot, Jennifer sits down with Jason to talk about his life story. They cover his move from California to Texas, his career transition into the pipeline industry, and how his personal struggles led him to be a light for so many viewers online.

They also get into starting over completely: showing up to industry events with a $200 a month stipend, volunteering his way into associations, and why he thinks you have to touch somebody five times before they become your friend. And of course, they cover the haters, the wipeouts, and the second phone he had to buy just for TikTok after getting banned six times.

In this episode:

The story behind "Jason the Hoverboard Guy"
How COVID and TikTok unexpectedly changed Jason's life
Lessons learned from addiction, recovery, and personal setbacks
How a call from his son became a life-changing wake-up moment
Why health became Jason's foundation for success
The reality of dealing with criticism on social media
Tips for networking and creating opportunities in the energy industry
The mindset that keeps him focused on the present rather than the past or future

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The Other Side of the Mic

Jennifer McGee — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This time, Jennifer McGee is on the other side of the mic.

Her niece, Annika Lochhead, joins her in the studio and gets a chance to turn the tables a little. They talk about what Jennifer was really like as Aunt Jen, growing up in their family, old memories, her path into oil and gas, and a few stories that probably weren’t supposed to make it onto the podcast.

The conversation also gets personal as Jennifer and Annika talk about Debbie, Jennifer’s sister and Annika’s mom, and what losing her has taught them about time. Jennifer opens up about the things she wishes she had slowed down for; the ordinary moments she didn’t realize she would miss, and why she looks at time with the people she loves differently now.

Of course, they can’t stay serious for too long. There’s also a story about being left at Pizza Hut, another involving a cab, and a discovery about Grandma’s pumpkin pie that Annika clearly has not gotten over.

If you’ve listened to Jennifer interview everyone else, this episode is your chance to get to know her a little better.

In this episode:

What Jennifer was really like as Aunt Jen
The family experiences that shaped Jennifer and Annika
Losing a sister, losing a mom and remembering the little things
Jennifer's unconventional path from teaching to oil and gas
What Jennifer wishes she had made more time for earlier in life
Why some of life's most ordinary moments end up mattering the most
And the truth about Grandma's pumpkin pie

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Just Be Yourself is Terrible Career Advice

Jennifer McGee — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000

"Just be yourself" isn't bad advice. It's incomplete advice.

In this episode of The O&G Spot, Jennifer McGee sits down with Julie Flowers, founder of Elevate You Coaching and co-host of the podcast Savvy Sisters and Cocktail Conversations, to talk about the difference between being authentic and being unfiltered.

Julie spent three decades in corporate HR. She's coached hundreds of women through the same wall: doing everything right and still not being heard, respected, or promoted the way they should be.

Jennifer and Julie get into the stuff that doesn't make it into a LinkedIn post: being told to dial down your presence when you move overseas, the tattoo and nose ring you skipped for years because "professional," and why "male-populated" hits different than "male-dominated."

In this episode:

Why "just be yourself" leaves out the most important part
The real line between authenticity and being unfiltered
How delivery and communication style shape who actually gets heard in the room
Reading a room, including what seating and body language really tell you
Reframing the career "gap" for women who step away to raise a family
Meeting Penny Perfect, Julie's name for her own inner critic, and how she quiets her down
Why four-inch heels were part of Julie's confidence strategy for 30 years

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Your Reputation Arrives Before You Do

Jennifer McGee — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

What do people say about you when you leave the room?

In this episode of The O&G Spot, Jennifer McGee sits down with Travis Baggett to talk about why your reputation starts working long before you do.

They discuss why relationships have opened every major opportunity in Travis' career, how failure shaped his perspective, and why tying your identity to a job title can leave you chasing the wrong things. Along the way, they explore trust, servant leadership, calculated risk, and the character traits people remember long after the work is finished.

In this episode, they discuss:

Why trust is the foundation of a strong reputation
How opportunities come through relationships, not applications
Separating your identity from your job title
What failure teaches that success never will
The qualities that make people memorable long after they've left the room

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The Fastest Way to Lose Credibility

Jennifer McGee — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

LinkedIn is NOT the new Tinder.

In the newest episode of The O&G Spot, Jennifer McGee is joined by Brittney Touchton, Erin Cones, and Kelly Nissenbaum (she is back folks). They discuss the highs and lows of being in business development in the industry, touching on how some behaviors can damage your credibility.

Each share their hot takes and stories that will leave you asking one question: “Did he really just talk about his EP at lunch?”

Some of the questions they touch on:

What’s one professional behavior people notice immediately?
Have networking expectations changed over time?
What behaviors make someone instantly more credible?
Where is the line between persistence and desperation?

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No One Is Coming To Save You

Jennifer McGee — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Were Jennifer and Cassandra sisters in a past life?

In this episode of The O&G Spot, Jennifer McGee sits down with Cassandra Moody, President of Time for Change Engineering, to explore the harsh reality that professional growth often requires you to advocate for yourself.

After unexpectedly losing a job she thought she would retire from, Cassandra found herself at a crossroads. Instead of waiting for someone else to provide the next opportunity, she built one. Together, Jennifer and Cassandra discuss the uncomfortable reality that nobody is coming to save you, why asking for help is different from expecting rescue, and how clarity around your values can change the direction of your career.

This episode is filled with vision boards, dancing, faith, and genetics? Tune in now.

Some of the questions they touch on:

What is the difference between support and rescue?
Why do so many professionals feel stuck?
What separates proactive professionals from passive ones?
What advice would you give someone early in their career?

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Cassandra Moody

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Built The Network. Delivered The Results. Still Not The Choice.

Jennifer McGee — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Most professionals assume hard work automatically leads to opportunity. The harsh truth is that is not always the case. In reality, role visibility, communication, and executive presence play in professional advancement.

In this episode of The O&G Spot, Jennifer McGee sits down with Candace Beggs to discuss the frustration many professionals experience when they have done everything “right” — built strong relationships, delivered results, developed credibility — and still find themselves overlooked for opportunities, promotions, or leadership roles.

Some of the questions they touch on:

What do people misunderstand most about promotions and leadership selection?
Why do some professionals assume results alone should speak for themselves?
Why isn’t performance alone always enough?
How much does communication impact leadership perception?
How do you avoid becoming bitter or disengaged professionally?
What separates resilient professionals from discouraged ones?

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Candace Beggs

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You Can Have It All, Just Not At Once

Jennifer McGee — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:53:35 +0000

People love saying “you can have it all”. But what they don’t tell us is that someone is usually paying for it.

This first episode of The O & G Spot, Jennifer McGee is joined by Crystal Lott and Ronnie McGee to explore the reality behind ambition, marriage, parenting, career growth, and the emotional tradeoffs that come with trying to “do it all”.

Some of the questions they touch on:

What do people romanticize about success?
What part of success do people not see?
Did you ever question whether it was worth it?
How did your definition of success change?
What do couples not talk about enough?

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Welcome to the O&G Spot: The Conversations We’re Not Supposed to Have

Jennifer McGee — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +0000

The most honest conversation in this industry happens after the meeting ends – and no one’s recording them… until now.

Welcome to The O & G Spot with Jennifer McGee. Yes, the title is intentional, but you can figure that out on your own. In this podcast opener, Jennifer shares her background and her “why” for the podcast. Stay tuned to hear from industry professionals on the sensitive topics that have shaped our industry into what it is today.

This podcast exists to bring those conversations into the open. Not to attack the industry, but to understand it better, challenge it thoughtfully, and talk honestly about the things people experience every day but rarely say out loud.

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