NJ Ayuk believes he has a “dream job” – he gets to talk with everyone from climate activists to energy industry professionals every day. Based in South Africa, he gets to visit most countries in Africa, and sometimes to Asia, North America, and Europe. He works 10-15 hours per day but to him, this isn’t just a job – it’s a calling.

Balancing acts are nothing new to Christine Kennedy. As president of Woodfibre LNG, which is essentially a giant construction project, she has to balance relations with First Nations, local residents, and project stakeholders.