Coffee with Kofi featuring Gareth Dauley, CEO of KOE Group, Co-founder of IntoNetZero and MD of Esu.

Today's friend of Coffee with Kofi is a man more dashing than Denzel and as impactful as Idris! From the humble beginnings of a single parent household on a south London council estate, Gareth Dauley has become the epitome of the saying "impossible is nothing". Now a serial leader and one half of the power couple with his incredible wife Alex Dauley, he shares his evolution in a way that will no doubt be inspirational!Key takeaways:* Career Path: Gareth's journey from a South London council estate to energy CEO was built on translating complex ideas into simple terms for diverse stakeholders.* Leadership Philosophy: A results-oriented, "pull-with" leader who builds high-performance teams by hiring for attitude and process, not just industry experience.* Overcoming Bias: Gareth navigates unconscious bias by proving his expertise, using his position to be direct, and prioritising his own peace.* Social Impact: Gareth founded IntoNetZero to diversify the energy industry, aiming to fill the 400,000-person skills gap needed to hit the UK's 2030 net-zero target by supporting under represented talent.Episode resources:Gareth Dauley: www.linkedin.com/in/garethdauleyKOE Group: www.KOE-Group.comIntoNetZero: www.intonetzero.orgEsu Consulting: www.linkedin.com/company/esu-consultingChay Executive Coaching: www.chayexecutivecoaching.com