Producing Confidence

Producing Confidence

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Producing Confidence episodes

  • EP 22: Turning Volunteer Hours into Greater Community Impact with WORKS+

    In this episode of Producing Confidence, we're joined by Mike Guidry, General Manager of Danos Production Services and Chair of Seeds of Giving, and Amber Jambon, Danos Administrative Assistant and Chair of the WORKS+ program.

    Together, they discuss how WORKS+ connects employee volunteer efforts with funding for specific nonprofit projects, helping organizations address community needs without waiting for traditional grant cycles.

    From the inspiration behind the program to its potential impact on communities across the country, Mike and Amber share how Danos is empowering employees to turn their passion for service into meaningful, lasting change.

    Learn more at theseedsofgiving.com.

    25 min
  • EP 21: Purpose Project: Tony Dungy on Purpose-Driven Leadership and Winning the Right Way

    Recorded live at the Danos Purpose Project, this special episode features Super Bowl winning head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy as he shares lessons from a lifetime of leadership, faith and service.

    Drawing from his upbringing, career and the mentors who shaped his life, Dungy reflects on the values that guided him through adversity and helped him build championship teams. He discusses setting clear expectations, developing high character people and staying true to your principles under pressure.

    Through stories from his legendary career, Dungy offers insight into building strong teams, navigating challenges and creating a lasting impact beyond wins and losses.

    44 min
  • EP 20: Protecting the Asset: The Value of Fabric Maintenance

    In this episode of Producing Confidence, host Melanie Toups sits down with Clay Carter, General Manager of Specialty Craft Services, and Matthew Ferguson, Coatings Project Manager, to explore the critical role fabric maintenance plays in protecting energy infrastructure.

    From surface preparation and protective coatings to corrosion prevention, quality control and safety, Clay and Matt break down what fabric maintenance looks like in the field and why a proactive approach can help extend asset life, reduce costly repairs and prevent maintenance issues from becoming major construction projects.

    They also discuss the challenges of working in offshore and onshore environments, the importance of planning and communication, advances in surface preparation and robotics, and the people and culture behind successful fabric maintenance programs.

    Learn more at pesllc.com and danos.com.

    29 min
  • EP 19: Start to Finish: Outsourced Operations & Decommissioning

    In this episode of Producing Confidence, host Melanie Toups sits down with Blake Habbit, Danos Decommissioning Operations Manager, and Luis Otero, Danos General Manager of Outsourced Operations and Decommissioning, to discuss what it takes to support offshore assets from start to finish. From late-life operations and operational ownership to decommissioning strategy, safety culture and workforce development, the conversation dives into the challenges — and opportunities — shaping the industry today.

    Topics include:

    • Operational ownership vs. traditional staffing
    • Decommissioning offshore assets safely and efficiently
    • Safety, planning and stop-work responsibility
    • The growing demand for multi-skilled employees
    • Building trust with customers through execution and integrity
    28 min
  • EP 18: Proving Competency: How iCAN Is Changing Workforce Development

    In this episode of Producing Confidence, host Samantha Magee sits down with David Decuir, CEO and founder of iCAN Technologies, board member Beau McBeth, and Danos Competency Development and Assurance Manager Mark Theriot to explore how AI is transforming workforce development.

    Key takeaway:

    • Measurable competency is driving real workforce outcomes—not just training completion

    What we’re seeing in practice:

    • Employees advancing from entry-level roles into promotions and raises
    • Team members earning full-time opportunities with customers after program completion
    • Clear career pathways through programs like Develop U
    • Improved retention by investing in employee development
    • Increased customer confidence through verified, hands-on competency—not just resumes

    The episode also highlights how AI-powered tools are making it easier to build customized training, accelerate time to competency, and give companies real workforce data to benchmark performance, identify gaps, and improve safety.

    Click here to learn more about Danos.

    Click here to learn more about iCAN.

    33 min
  • EP 17: Hank Danos - Dreams That Build More Than Boats

    What if the difference between existing and living is your willingness to dream out loud and let others push back? We share a story that starts with a beat-up boat in 1947 and unfolds into a global offshore services company built on grit, proximity to the work, and the courage to say yes.

    27 min
  • EP 16: Why You Need to Be at Safety Focus

    Safety starts with you.

    In this episode of Producing Confidence, Danos Safety Director Issac Dantin and PES VP of HSE Troy Granier break down what Safety Focus is, why it matters and how it strengthens our culture across every division. From serious injury prevention and hazard identification to start-work planning and field-level communication, they share how this once-a-year event turns conversation into action.

    Join us Tuesday, March 3 at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center—and be part of the dialogue that keeps our people safe and our operations strong.

    Click here to RSVP today.

    25 min
  • EP 15: The Power of Support: No Moms Left Behind

    Jennifer Maggio is the founder and CEO of The Life of a Single Mom, a faith-driven nonprofit that now powers more than 2,000 church-based support groups across all 50 states and serves 150,000 moms each year. Her story moves from homelessness and government assistance to a surprising contest win that seeded a national organization focused on practical help, deep community, and real outcomes. Learn more about The Life of a Single Mom by visiting them at thelifeofasinglemom.com. Learn more about Danos' The Seeds of Giving at theseedsofgiving.com.

    40 min
  • EP 14: Inside Danos: Values, Acquisitions, and People Development

    In this episode, we sit down with Owner and CEO Paul Danos to explore how Danos safeguards its culture during rapid growth. why purpose is central to every acquisition, and how frontline leaders translate values into action. Paul also outlines the development programs fueling growth and the next wave of opportunity for the organization. To learn more about Danos visit danos.com.


    41 min
  • EP 13: Leading with Integrity: Inside Danos Care Management

    Danos Safety Director Isaac Dantin and Care Manager Frances Kosak show how Danos makes case management personal—meeting workers where they are, guiding treatment, and supporting safe, confident returns to work.

    From cardiac incidents to offshore logistics, they outline what it takes to lead with integrity and build a safety culture that genuinely cares.

    Learn more at danos.com.

    41 min

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