Skip to content
MarketScale
‹ Back to IndustriesEnergy

Sabrina Wilson and the Power of Perseverance: Part 2 of 2

In part two of a two-part episode of Get Vertical!, host Mike McCalley continues his conversation with Sabrina Wilson, SVP of HR at dormakaba Americas, exploring how perseverance, self-confidence, and resilience shape effective leadership. Wilson shares personal stories of overcoming gender and stature-related obstacles in corporate settings and discusses the application of Moore's Law to change management. The episode emphasizes the lasting impact a positive, resilient leader can have on colleagues and organizations.

This story was produced through MarketScale. See how Energy teams put it to work with Customer Stories & Case Studies.

Promoted content from Get Vertical with Mike McCalley on MarketScale.

By Mike McCalley · Dormakaba AmericasGet Vertical PodcastMike MccalleyPerseverance
Share

Key takeaways

01

Sabrina Wilson draws on personal obstacles — including gender and stature challenges — to build resilience-based HR and change management strategies.

02

The episode explores applying Moore's Law as a framework for understanding and managing organizational change.

03

Maintaining a positive outlook and self-confidence can create a lasting ripple effect on colleagues and workplace culture.

Get featured

Want to get featured in MarketScale Energy?

Create a free MarketScale workspace and get your company's expertise featured across our Energy coverage. No credit card, no demo required.

Request an invite

In the second part of a two-part Get Vertical! Episode with guest Sabrina Wilson, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at dormakaba Americas, host Mike McCalley continues his look into the importance of perseverance in the workforce. McCalley and Wilson focus on energy, where success is likely, and the application of Moore's law in change management. Wilson shares her experiences of overcoming challenges related to her stature and gender in the corporate world, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence and resilience. Their conversation also touches on the significance of maintaining a positive outlook and the impact one can have on others, even years later.

Wilson shares her experiences of overcoming challenges related to her stature and gender in the corporate world, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence and resilience.

Get Vertical with Mike McCalley

Part of this channel

Get Vertical with Mike McCalley

Vertical market strategy and revenue growth for B2B companies.

Visit the channel

Your experts belong here

Every story in MarketScale Energy starts with a company putting its field engineers, operations leads, and project developers on the record. Buyers are already reading this topic. The only question is whose experts they find.

Developers and operators shortlist on credibility, and your engineers give your sales team something real to send.

Get your team featuredSee how it works15 minutes, straight to a calendar.

About the author

MM
Mike McCalleyFractional Chief Growth Officer & Consultant

Mike is a leading marketer with expertise ranging from start up ventures to fortune 50 companies. With a passion for B2B and community building, Mike has evolved how traditional companies go to market and truly educate, inform, and inspire their community. When Mike isn't building out media and strategy plans for companies you can find him announcing his local high school football games and spending time with his family in Plano, TX.

Follow Energy Insights

Get new expert content in your inbox.

Energy: are you visible to AI?

Before they reach out, Energy buyers ask AI engines which vendors to trust. See how AI describes your company today, and where competitors show up instead.

Free workspace

You just read one Energy expert. Your company is full of them.

This article was produced through MarketScale. The same platform turns your field engineers, operations leads, and project developers into the articles, video, and social content Energy buyers are searching for. Create a free workspace and see it with your own people. No credit card, no demo required.

NPS +73 · 1,000+ creators · 38+ countries

What you get, free

Your own MarketScale Studio workspace
One video edit a month, on us
AI writing, editing, and publishing tools
In-platform coaching to learn the system

More Energy Insights

HFT Stores Battery and Charger Best Practices

HFT Stores Battery and Charger Best Practices

Harbor Freight Stores focuses on best practices for battery and charger maintenance. Implementing efficient storage and charging techniques can extend the life of batteries and improve performance. Regular maintenance and proper handling are crucial for safety and longevity.

  • 01Implement efficient storage to extend battery life.
  • 02Regular maintenance is crucial for battery safety.
  • 03Proper charging techniques improve battery performance.

Sep 9, 2026

Grid OEMs are racing to build in the U.S., but transformers still take 2–3 years

Grid OEMs are racing to build in the U.S., but transformers still take 2–3 years

Grid equipment makers are expanding U.S. production for transformers, breakers, and high-voltage cable. POWER Magazine still puts power transformer and GSU lead times at 2–3 years. That keeps utility schedules exposed.

  • 01Transformer procurement is now a schedule risk, not a line item: POWER Magazine pegs power transformer and GSU lead times at 2–3 years, long enough to dictate substation cutovers and interconnection dates.
  • 02Big batteries are moving into “grid equipment” territory: ASCE’s profile of Plus Power’s Kapolei project underscores how storage can deliver large, fast-acting capacity, which can affect how operators specify protection, controls, and service contracts.

Sep 6, 2026

Lead time is the new design constraint for transformers, breakers, and HV cable

Lead time is the new design constraint for transformers, breakers, and HV cable

Grid equipment manufacturers are expanding U.S. production of transformers, circuit breakers, and high-voltage cable, according to Renewable Energy World. Delivery timelines are now part of engineering and procurement planning. For utility operators, EPCs, and developers, factory capacity and acceptance testing can set the critical path.

  • 01Delivery is now an engineering variable, procurement lead time can set in-service dates for substations and interconnections.
  • 02Treat transformer and switchgear procurement as early engineering work: capacity, test plans, and change control belong in the bid package and schedule model.

Sep 5, 2026

Explore More Energy Insights

Read more expert perspectives from across Energy.

Browse Energy Hub

About the Experts

MM
Mike McCalley

Host, Get Vertical! with Mike McCalley

Mike McCalley is the host of Get Vertical!, a podcast produced through MarketScale that focuses on growth, perseverance, and leadership lessons from industry professionals. He conducts in-depth interviews with executives and leaders across industries, drawing out personal stories and practical insights. McCalley has a background in sales and leadership within the energy and building technology sectors.

SW
Sabrina Wilson

Senior Vice President of Human Resources

dormakaba Americas

Sabrina Wilson is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at dormakaba Americas, a global access solutions company. She is a seasoned HR leader with experience navigating organizational change management and workforce challenges. Wilson is known for drawing on personal experiences with adversity — including challenges related to gender and stature in corporate environments — to inform resilient, people-first leadership strategies.

For B2B teams

Your experts could be publishing here

Stories like this one run on content MarketScale captures from real practitioners. See how your team's expertise becomes coverage in Energy and beyond.

Book a 15-minute demo

Or call us. No forms required. We pick up. 214-945-2512