Episode #080 | Oliver Partington

Another special guest today!

Managing Director of STABILA UK Oliver Partington joins us to chew the fat on the Mental Health topic, tool theft, college systems & neurodiversity, the impact Super Trowel has on construction culture & what makes a company successful for 130+ years.

Oh & why the pair think Arsenal will bottle the league...

🔵 Connect with Oliver on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-partington-16232225/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/T4OY7SYugNM

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Life as the MD of Stablia UK & German Engineering being the best

13:11 How Oliver got into his position + The benefits of a Podcast

19:00 Super Trowel - How a bricklaying event has such a positive impact on the industry

27:35 The ins & outs of Stablia’s operations & Tool Theft Issues

36:01 Mental Health in Construction: Neurodiversity + UK College System

52:31 German Factory: Stabila Values & Beliefs

56:42 Final Comments: Will Arsenal bottle the league…?

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Episode #079 | Geoff Vincent

Today we have a familiar face on the podcast - we sit down again with Geoff Vincent, founder & MD of GVR Solutions, this time as a solo guest, to talk about the reality of the UK construction industry right now.

From recapping our 140-mile cycle event from Buckingham Palace to Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station, to discussing the pressures facing tradespeople, mental health on site, life in recruitment, community & camaraderie and the future of construction.

🔵 Connect with Geoff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-vincent-gvr/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/kqXVVDvW9y8

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pjr3Z9l5pkIwN7Zjjdfxv?si=xrxRaJBpS0mNMbR18QFR3Q

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-industry-under-pressure-mental-health/id1778487912?i=1000766469033

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Life at Geoff’s Recruitment Company: GVR Solutions + CS Peloton Days!

09:19 Geoff Recaps our Huge Annual Cycling Event: London to Sizewell! + What next…

26:10 Talking through 2 big accidents on the bike ride… + The ‘woke’ Youth of Today!?

31:30 Being accompanied by Rugby Legends The Golden Girls! + Building Community

38:27 Discussion on state of Construction Industry: Economy, Pressures, Staff

01:01:32 What it’s like working alongside the Aviation Sector!

01:09:17 Final Comments: What 2 big events are we doing next..?

01:11:48 Outro

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Episode #078 | Russell Stilwell

Today, we have a powerful chat with Russell Stilwell, founder of The Padded Cell, to uncover the raw truth behind mental health in the construction industry.

From a life-changing site accident to losing his best mate and dad, Russ opens up about trauma, substance abuse, and the harsh realities many tradespeople face but never talk about.

The pair dive deep into site cultures & stigmas, the good & the bad in coping mechanisms and the pressure of running SMEs.

🔵 Connect with Russell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stilwell-3b3a7417/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/_WfK9-VtKfI

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xvx3OgcNw5vsq44cC8bJE?si=iP1pvojaQvG7p3qS1D89Pg

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-sport-podcast/id1778487912

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Recovering from injury - is skipping the way forward? Winning a World League!

11:47 Learning & Understanding the Human Body & Mind (Seven Chakras)

20:31 How Russ ended up in the Construction Industry: Backstory & Site Accident

42:26 Harsh truths to running an SME in Construction + Stress & Wellbeing Management

57:49 Substance Abuse: Coping with the loss of a best mate & dad, the wrong way…

01:06:40 Supporting Mental Health in Construction: Reality of some Site Cultures

01:31:18 Outro - Russ takes on the London Marathon!

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Episode #077 | Ghitta Basson

Next up on the Pod, we have psychotherapist & hypnotherapist Ghitta Basson - who shares what she’s seen working directly on UK construction sites - from Crossrail to Thames Tideway.

Being at the forefront of Construction Worker Mental Health for some time now, Ghitta breaks down the real reasons people struggle in silence, what’s happening beneath the surface, and how the industry is (and isn’t) changing.

🔵 Connect with Ghitta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghitta-basson-rym/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/MPu9qKDuIqo

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Ghitta’s background & becoming a psychotherapist in construction

08:33 What is hypnotherapy? Unconscious mind + Focus state

19:55 Leading workshops on Crossrail & The importance of building relationships

33:09 The Success of the Thames Tideway Project - Why?

41:04 Other ways Ghitta educates construction workers on site

51:37 Is positive mental health in construction even moving forward..?

01:00:50 Abseiling down The Shard, Reformer Pilates, Wellbeing Centres & Breathwork

01:14:41 Final Comments: ADHD Campaign & Women in Construction

01:18:33 Outro

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Episode #076 | Garry Staines

What does success in construction really look like?

In this episode we sit down with Garry Staines - MD of GSQ Brickwork and CEO of Site Ready Solutions.

From starting as a bricklayer to leading a 250+ workforce, Garry shares the real truth behind success, the pressures of running a business, and why he felt he had to give up alcohol - now 6 years sober.

The pair also dive into skills shortages, industry challenges, site culture, egos, young people entering the trade, social media, pressure & mental health in construction.

🔵 Connect with Garry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garry-staines-a75046160/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/_IQAManjQro

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mdvTHyZmEAz9vPnJlLNZd?si=woRRM0s8SzeZpCxdV78_AA

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bricklayer-to-ceo-the-truth-about-success-in/id1778487912?i=1000761522314

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Garry’s career & background: Becoming a bricklayer

09:49 Having to give up alcohol: The highs & lows of owning a business (GSQ)

30:56 Insights of growing a bricklaying firm: Relations, Politics, Skills Gap & Shortage

47:24 On-Site Cultures: Young people, Social Media, Stigma, Education, Egos, Attitude

59:49 Benefits of Online Presence & Digital Legacy + Mental Health Pressures & Fitness

01:14:20 How women can have positive impact on site culture + Working with Ex-inmates

01:18:54 Final Comments & Outro: Check out Site Ready Solutions & GSQ

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Episode #075 | Yoshimi Douglas-Street #2

Today - we’re back with legend in the game Yoshimi Douglas-Street!

From winning awards & reshaping women’s golf: Yoshimi shares her journey, her rebrand, and why creating inclusive opportunities in sport is so powerful for mental health & general wellbeing.

PLUS… we officially announce the Construction Sport x ForeHer Collective Golf Day 2026!!!

More details to come in the following weeks..!

🔵 Connect with Yoshimi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoshimi-douglas-street-3b41b71a/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/7u3tIi5USH0

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1A4aAN9PL3t9srlHPbrbRp?si=U5uC0njRQe-RRZIaUjbraw

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-hosting-a-golf-day-women-in-golf-big/id1778487912?i=1000760237188

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Pre-intro waffle: Coming up!

02:23 Intro - What award has Yosh won!?

06:53 Yosh talks about her rebrand & what’s to come! + Being ‘good’ at golf

11:59 Announcement: The ForeHer Collective x CS 2026 GOLF DAY!

16:31 Yosh talks working with American Golf + Golf Day DJS!?

21:09 Women in Golf + Holiday reset & Golf Abroad + Annual Cycle Event…

27:14 Why creating sporting opportunities is beneficial to wellbeing + Final Comments

34:16 Outro!

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Episode #074 | Lee Whitehead & Dan Haynes

On today's episode we sit down with Lee Whitehead & Dan Haynes from RiFi - a band that's all about giving the people what they want!

The trio talk site-life, their journey, the power of music, Ed Sheeran, and how they’re raising money for The Lost City Campaign with On The Tools - which takes them onto the story behind releasing their World Cup song “Stand Together"... (Out this Friday 3rd April!)

⚪ Follow Ri-Fi Band on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rifi.band/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/hAnUMIx1i0M

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mLOxczO0nenIxwD973bgn?si=0344a1f7ae81443a

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-construction-sites-to-a-world-cup-song-rifi/id1778487912?i=1000758637612

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro!

02:46 Who are RiFi? Songs they do, and definitely don’t play!

09:45 The story behind ‘Stand Together’ Song + Life working in construction!

21:04 How the pair got into doing music + Community & Hobbies + Power of Music

35:12 From meeting in a marching band to forming RiFi + Meeting Ed Sheeran

46:54 The Band’s World Cup Song Release Date + Live Sneak Peek..!?

01:01:40 Work life, OnTheTools, & What’s Trending: Louis Theroux’s ‘Manosphere’

01:08:10 Final Comments & Outro

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Episode #073 | Ryan Parke

Another special guest on the pod today: TEDx Speaker Ryan Parke: The Men's Coach.

There’s a lot of noise around testosterone - what it is, what it does, and what men should be doing about it. In this ep, Ryan cuts through the misinformation and brings clarity to the real role testosterone plays, and gives insights on why & how he coaches on mental wellbeing.

This isn’t about quick fixes, supplements, or scare tactics - it’s a grounded, honest conversation about how testosterone actually behaves in the male body, common myths, lifestyle factors & practical, natural habits you can build into daily life.

🔵 Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanparketmc/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/yQDjNCjIf7M

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BRmX4t46O2lb5tzic3UDS?si=D2jnTcXjQlqOovB8eXjHJQ

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tedx-speaker-explains-the-true-role-of-testosterone/id1778487912?i=1000757264380

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro!

00:59 We’ve got testosterone all wrong - Ryan’s Research & how it all began

14:50 Why low testosterone is bad for men, how to boost it naturally, & measure it yourself.

31:30 Explaining the significantly greater benefits of exercise

38:39 How to properly ingest Vitamin D3 + Impact of alcohol & linking it to construction life

51:56 Understanding Oxytocin: How it affects men vastly differently to women

59:23 Effect of economic pressures on men + Ryan talks how his coaching works

01:10:40 Men reaching out: Study on Purpose & Teamwork + Ryan’s work in construction

01:18:22 Is talking therapy enough? + Truths of learning to ‘spot the signs’ before suicide.

01:31:36 Final Comments: Ryan’s book, next steps, & how to get in touch

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