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Strategy, Planning, and Risk Review are all vital in getting your project to the finish line. For over 40 years I’ve planned and built many projects. And my new company, DGG5 Advising, is now the “Opportunity Maker” for the energy and construction sectors. Let me help you make a solid plan, bring the right people to the table and help you execute your projects. My guests and I will share our experiences and show how we have helped many customers, owners, communities and organizations make the plans to succeed. We’ll also look at the connection between what worked, lessons learned, and the new ways to solve today’s issues in developing, detailing, and building Transmission Lines, Substations, and power projects. Listen and subscribe to “Powerful Connections” wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with me on my website at DGG5Advising.com or find m
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Signup to Generate a PitchStrategy, Planning, and Risk Review are all vital in getting your project to the finish line. For over 40 years I’ve planned and built many projects. And my new company, DGG5 Advising, is now the “Opportunity Maker” for the energy and construction sectors.
Powerful Connections is hosted by Dean G. Gatien- DGG5 Advising. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Generation - The Beauty of BESS" (23 July 2025, 27 minutes), "The Next 25 Years" (9 July 2025, 43 minutes), and "Resources" (25 June 2025, 32 minutes).
Powerful Connections publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 25 episodes.
Booking probability for Powerful Connections is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Powerful Connections requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Powerful Connections's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Powerful Connections are Electric Power and Commercial Building Construction. Powerful Connections has a business audience.
Dean G. Gatien- DGG5 Advising hosts Powerful Connections, a business podcast with 25 episodes published.
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Episode #11
In our season two finale, I spoke with Carl Haeussler, Director of Business Development at Brookfield Renewables (EVOLUGEN), and a good industry associate. We discuss generation at a high level with a focus on Battery...
Episode #10
In this episode, I had the pleasure of continuing the discussion from last episode with Brendon Fenton (VP, PowerNorth Utility Contractors Inc.) and his partner Nick Gatien (President, PowerNorth). We discuss the future...
Episode #9
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Brendon Fenton (VP, PowerNorth Utility Contractors Inc.) and his partner Nick Gatien (President, PowerNorth). We discuss today’s issues with People, Equipment...
Episode #8
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Amélie Morissette (Senior Strategic Planning Manager) and Julie Turgeon (VP Construction) from INNERGEX. We review a number of points related to Project Execution...
In this episode, I speak with Rob McNeil (President, Composite Power) about the impact of Artificial Intelligence in the energy sector in grid transformation.<br /><br />There are three areas we cover in identifying...
In this episode, I speak with Christine Goulais (CEO, NBISIING Power) and Brendan Huston (CEO, Nipissing First Nation (NFN)) about creating Indigenous business, economic growth, and building something meaningful for the...
Episode #5
In this episode, I speak with Merv McLeod (co-founder, McLeod Wood Associates Inc.) about Indigenous Communities and dealing with generational wealth.<br /><br />How do you transfer the value of an Indigenous business...
Episode #4
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Brad Duguid, senior advisor at Sussex Strategy Group and the new President of The Association of Major Power Consumers Ontario (AMPCO).<br /><br />Brad was a...
In this episode, Christine Goulais (CEO, NBISIING Power) and Rob McNeil (President, Composite Power Group Inc.) present the importance and value of Indigenous Relationships and Partnerships. They discuss why their...
Episode #2
In this episode, I speak with Andy Kerr (Director, HSE at ALECTRA Utilities) about Culture in the High Risk Sector. Andy is one of the best Subject Matter Experts I know in Health and Safety. He was involved in one of...
Episode #1
In Episode 1 of Season 2 of the Powerful Connections podcast, I discuss with my guest analyst, <b>Rene Gatien</b> a number of ideas of things that need to happen and great advice for going forward in the industry. Rene...
Powerful Connections
In <b>Season 1</b>, I talked to <b>the</b> people in the Energy and Construction sectors that you want in your corner to make a project happen.<br /><br />Now that you’ve met who, in <b>Season 2</b> I’ll focus on what...
Episode #12
This is a special episode with Nick Gatien, President of PowerNorth. We are going to discuss numerous topics on how the future is bright.<br /><br />This is one of the shining stars Powering the North!<br /><br />Please...
Episode #11
This is such a big topic, I needed two guests. Rob McNeil (President, Composite Power), and Alexei Miecznikowski (CEO, Northern Transformer) join me in a great discussion on today’s world of Supply Chain, Manufacturing...
Episode #10
We discuss how to deliver on a project or service agreement with Brendon Fenton, VP of PowerNorth.<br /><br />An engaging and enlightening discussion on best practices, customer relations, and performing at a high...
Episode #9
This is a great episode about Risk Management. My guest is Guy Jolicoeur, VP of NFP Canada. Guy works out of the Toronto and Sudbury offices. His role within the technical risks and construction/infrastructure team...
Episode #8
My guest on this episode is Mike Doherty, Health and Safety Consultant from Port Perry, Ontario. <br /><br />Mike brings a passion and focus on Health and Safety topics that will open you to proven and new approaches...
Episode #7
Today I welcome my older brother Rene Gatien, who retired from the utility world as CEO of Waterloo North Hydro and co-CEO of the newly formed ENOVA Power.<br /><br />We are going to discuss relationships and...
Episode #6
In this episode, we are going to have a great discussion with Merv McLeod, one of the leading First Nations advisors and strategists, about his experience with government.<br /><br />Merv specialises in Business...
Episode #5
Join us in a discussion with Pat Chilton (CEO, Five Nations Energy Inc.) as we discuss planning from an Indigenous point of view.<br /><br />Pat will show how the experiences he has had in different sectors, and his...
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