Sparky Life

Why is the Risk of Suicide for Men so High in Construction Careers?


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In this episode of the Sparky Life podcast, host Lia Lamela speaks with Aaron Huey, a carpenter with two decades of experience and a coach for tradesmen. They discuss the mental health challenges faced by tradesmen, particularly in Australia, and the importance of changing the "she'll be right" mentality. They also touch on the role of women in the trades, the need for soft skills training, and the cultural differences between the UK and the US when it comes to the perception of tradesmen. Aaron shares his coaching philosophy and how he helps tradesmen improve their mental health and overall well-being. Aaron shares his own experience with mental health challenges and how he turned to coaching to improve his own well-being. He now works to give back to the trades community by providing coaching and personal development resources to help tradesmen improve their mental health and relationships.

Apply for Skilled Trades the Mike Rowe Scholarship
https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/


Connect with our guest  Coach Aaron Huey:
https://instagram.com/aaron_wd_huey?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://www.facebook.com/aaron.w.huey?mibextid=LQQJ4d
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-wd-huey-6803341ab


Music by https://www.purple-planet.com

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