The Massiel Diez Show – Details, episodes & analysis

Former Schlumberger President Mario Ruscev shares the lessons he learned from a career that took him from academia into the oil and gas industry, eventually leading major businesses around the world. He reflects on the culture that made Schlumberger unique, the mistakes companies make as they grow, and what it really takes to build successful teams and leaders.Mario spent 23 years at Schlumberger, where he led several divisions and worked across Europe, North America, and Russia. Over the course of a 40+ year career, he helped turn around businesses, led international teams, and held executive leadership roles across the energy industry.

What does it take to lead high performing teams in one of the world’s most demanding industries? In this episode, Chris Rennie, Director Eastern Hemisphere at IPT Global and former Rig Manager, Chris reflects on a career spent offshore, the realities of leading people in demanding environments, and the experiences that shaped his approach to leadership, safety, and operational excellence.

What happens when you do everything “right”… and still lose it all?

Jeff Krimmel had the perfect career on paper: PhD, top roles, strong performance, and a clear path forward. Then, in the middle of a global downturn, everything changed overnight.

From corporate success to entrepreneurship, this is a conversation about control, risk, and what it really takes to start over. If you’re navigating uncertainty or thinking about making a big move, this episode will change your perspective.

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In this episode, Nick Williams, President of Viking Power Technologies, shares the real story behind his journey, from coaching football to leading a growing company in oil & gas.

But this isn’t just about business.

Nick opens up about the defining moments that shaped his life: choosing family over career, navigating his son’s cystic fibrosis diagnosis, raising a child with Down syndrome, and building a life grounded in faith.

This conversation is about leadership, resilience, and what truly matters when everything is on the line.

If you’ve ever questioned success, priorities, or the path you’re on, this one will hit home.

Before the guests, I wanted to tell my story: how I went from chasing success as an engineer to realizing I was on the wrong path and choosing something more aligned with who I am.If you’ve ever questioned your direction or felt like “this can’t be it,” this episode is for you.Produced by Midnight Marketinghttps://midnightmarketing.com/Sponsored by Collide - https://collide.io/

In the first episode of The Massiel Diez Podcast, Massiel sits down with Kate Heiken to talk about her 17-year career in oil & gas, the moment she stepped away from corporate life, and the personal transformation that followed. They discuss burnout, motherhood, wellness, and what it means to redefine success.
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What happens when you bet on yourself and build something bigger than you ever imagined?

In this episode, we sit down with J.P. Warren, Founder of Connection Crüe, whose 19-year career in the oil and gas industry has spanned HSE, operations, sales, and entrepreneurship.

After years of building relationships across the energy sector, J.P. launched Connection Crüe in 2021 with a mission to bridge gaps between people, spark meaningful conversations, and create opportunities that move the industry forward.

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What does it take to build a global career in oil & gas, live on four continents, and help change the way the world produces oil?In this episode, we sit down with Brent Brough, CCO of InflowControl, whose career has taken him from Canada to Russia, the UK, Norway, and the UAE. With more than 20 years of international experience in energy technology, Brent shares lessons from leading global teams, navigating different cultures, pursuing an MBA while working full time, and helping drive growth in both large corporations and innovative startups.

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What really happens in wireline?From showing up late to a job interview… to running for lifeboats in the middle of the ocean, Luke and Lee share firsthand experiences from the field, including high-pressure situations, offshore incidents, and the kind of decisions that carry real consequences.This is the side of the oilfield most people never hear about.

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What happens when someone with zero industry connections, zero rich friends, and zero experience decides to take on one of the most relationship-driven businesses in the world?

In this episode, we sit down with Tessa Flight, real estate broker, Houston's hidden gem, and one of the most authentic voices in the industry. What started as a conversation about her immigrant story turned into a deep dive into hustle, social media, relationship-driven business, breaking into luxury markets, and why success means nothing if you can't own your time.

This conversation is packed with real talk, raw moments, and perspective shifts that will leave you inspired to rethink what success actually looks like, in real estate, in business, and in life.

Find Tessa:📱 Instagram: @tessaflight_broker📘 Facebook: Tessa Flight

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