After suffering a serious workplace accident in construction, my life changed in an instant.
The accident affected far more than my physical health. It changed my work, my independence, my mental wellbeing and the lives of the people around me. Recovery was not simply about healing from an injury; it meant adapting to a completely different reality and understanding how one moment at work can have consequences that last for years.
Today, I use that experience to speak openly about workplace safety, mental health and the human impact behind serious incidents.
My talks explore what can happen when safety fails, how an accident affects the person involved long after the immediate incident has passed, and the ripple effect it can have on colleagues, families and organisations.
I also speak about recovery, identity and the emotional impact of suddenly losing the life and independence you once knew.
For me, workplace safety is not simply about procedures, paperwork or statistics. It is about people. Every decision made on site has the potential to affect someone’s future, and sometimes the future of everyone around them.
By sharing what happened to me, I want people to think differently about the decisions they make at work, the importance of looking out for one another and the real consequences that can sit behind a workplace accident.
In episode 24 of the Onward Shift Podcast, I sit down with Mark Stanway for a deeply powerful and emotional conversation about workplace safety, trauma and resilience within the construction industry.
Mark shares the life-changing story of his near-fatal scaffold fall in 2015 and the devastating impact it had not only physically, but mentally and emotionally for both himself and his family. We talk openly about workplace negligence, the aftermath of serious accidents, chronic pain, PTSD and the isolation many workers silently experience after life-altering injuries.
This episode shines a light on the real human consequences behind poor safety practices and why conversations around mental health, wellbeing and support after workplace incidents are so important. Mark’s honesty, resilience and passion for improving safety standards make this an incredibly important discussion for anyone working within construction or high-pressure industries.
A raw, eye-opening and unforgettable conversation about survival, recovery and the importance of protecting both physical and mental wellbeing on site.
Yes. Our keynote speakers can be booked by construction companies, education providers and other organisations looking to start meaningful conversations around mental health and lived experience.
Pricing varies depending on the speaker, location, session length and requirements. We’ll provide a clear price before anything is booked.
Yes, we can travel across the UK and beyond.
Construction is our main focus, although our speakers can also share their experiences with audiences outside the industry where the subject and message are a good fit.
A keynote is primarily designed to share a powerful message or lived experience with a wider audience. Workshops are usually more interactive and give people more opportunity to explore a particular mental health topic, ask questions and take part in discussion or practical activities.
Imagine a project team that has spent months working under a difficult client, dealing with changing instructions and constant pressure to recover time. People are
Whenever I stand in front of a construction audience, I know there will usually be a few people wondering what a mental health talk has
Helping construction, one conversation at a time.
Helping construction, one conversation at a time.
