I deliver compelling and thought provoking talks on a wide range of topics designed to educate, inspire and create lasting impact. Drawing from my own life changing workplace accident, I share powerful insights into the real consequences of workplace safety lapses and the ripple effects an accident can have not just on the individual but on colleagues, families and organisations as a whole.
Beyond workplace safety, I dive into critical conversations about mental health, offering practical coping strategies to help individuals and teams build resilience in high pressure environments. I also provide guidance on career opportunities within the construction industry, helping aspiring professionals navigate their paths with confidence.
For students studying construction management, I offer valuable expertise on essential site management skills, bridging the gap between theory and real world application. Each talk is tailored to the audience, creating a meaningful and engaging experience that encourages reflection, growth and positive change within workplaces and educational settings alike.
In this gripping episode of Onward Shift, host Vishal Narbheram sits down with Mark Stanway, a freelance site manager and keynote speaker, to discuss the harrowing workplace accident that changed his life forever.
Mark shares the details of his near-fatal fall from a scaffold in 2015, the shocking aftermath and the devastating ripple effects it had on his mental health and family. From workplace negligence and cover-ups to his battle with pain, isolation and PTSD, Mark’s story is a stark reminder of the real-life consequences of poor safety practices. This powerful conversation sheds light on the importance of workplace safety, the emotional toll of life-altering injuries, and the silent struggles workers and their families face after an accident. Mark’s resilience and advocacy for better safety standards make this an unmissable episode.
The construction industry is renowned for its demanding work environments, tight deadlines and physically strenuous tasks. While these challenges are often seen as part of the job, there is one area that is often overlooked: mental health. Mental health issues in construction have historically been under reported and under appreciated but the tide is changing. […]
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