Words of Wisdom

Solving a problem is only half the work. Communicating the solution, clearly, confidently, and compellingly, is what turns ideas into real-world impact. In this episode, Michael Liebreich (Managing Partner, EcoPragma Capital; CEO, Liebreich Associates) joins Maryam Al Qubaisi (Director, International Relations Office, Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, UAE) to explore the intersection of communication and leadership. They discuss the future of clean energy, the role of storytelling in climate action, and why leaders must spend as much time sharing what they’ve learned as they do building solutions. An essential conversation for anyone shaping the future of sustainable energy.

No single country, institution, or leader can solve the climate crisis alone. Real progress happens when people work together, sharing knowledge, aligning priorities, and amplifying each other’s strengths. In this episode, Alison Hall (Deputy Head of Department, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) and Eduarda Zoghbi (Founder, Mpower Brasil; WiSER Pioneer) discuss the power of diplomacy, collective learning, and south-north partnerships in accelerating sustainability transitions. A thoughtful exploration of cooperation, trust, and the global leadership we need now.

What do you do when the rooms, networks, or opportunities you need aren’t built for you? You build your own and bring others with you. In this episode, Jessica Robinson (Partner, Solve Strategies) and Michelle Li (Co-Founder & Executive Director, Women & Climate NYC) explore what it means for women to lead with purpose, create their own platforms, and shape global change from the ground up. From network-building to breaking systemic barriers, they share practical insights for women navigating sustainability, leadership, and influence. A powerful discussion on courage, community, and rewriting the rules.

Billions of people still cook without clean, safe energy, a hidden crisis affecting health, climate resilience, women’s empowerment, and economic opportunity. Why does this issue remain so overlooked, and what will it take to solve it? In our inaugural episode, Dymphna van der Lans, CEO of the Clean Cooking Alliance and WiSER Advisory Council Member, joins Maryam Hassani, Co-Founder of Hydro Wind Energy, to break down the barriers holding back progress, the impact on women and communities, and the innovations, many led by women, that are reshaping the future of clean cooking. This is a conversation about urgency, equity, and the solutions that can unlock healthier lives for billions.

Welcome to WiSER’s Words of Wisdom Podcast, where voices from across the sustainability community share the ideas, experiences, and personal journeys shaping a better future. Each episode offers mentorship insights, practical reflections, and stories that advance WiSER’s core pillars of education, engagement, and empowerment. Subscribe for new conversations and insights that spark action.