'Pothole Pandemic': Roadworks Sector, Communication, Mental Health & All Things Sports | Ash Howard

Episode #064 | Ash Howard

On today's episode, we welcome Ash Howard from Kiely Group, one of the UK’s leading road resurfacing contractors.

Ash discusses the harsh reality faced by road workers who put themselves in danger daily to keep Britain moving. The pair dive deep into working pressures, mental health, hierarchies & also find common ground in sports & rugby life.

🔵 Connect with Ash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-howard-338b16181/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/-vDaDK6KqhU

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Y0GBiDmNeGdQQBbTHHEyk?si=KDBX4Ge7S0uZ8fblsgUASg

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pothole-pandemic-roadworks-sector-communication-mental/id1778487912?i=1000746039901

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Reasons why Ash wanted to start a Podcast + Will AI take over Construction?

04:57 Kiely Group: What is it & what does Ash do? - ‘Pothole Pandemic’ & Road Abuse

14:53 Mental Health aspects + Doing work with Prisons & Inmates

23:48 Thoughts on construction companies incorporating Digital/Social Media

30:36 More on Kiely group: seasonal grafters, passion, & hierarchy - No titles?

39:04 Ash’s career path: Retail, HR + Communication issues (are emails useless?)

46:39 The boys talk rugby & American football! + Ash’s South African background

55:08 The pair talk going back to sport after major a injury/operation (Steve’s Stoma)

58:23 Steve praises Galleywood Cricket Club + The importance of Grassroots Sports!

01:06:03 Anthony Hegarty: The Crane Report (Coming to ConSpo Pod soon) + HSE fines…

01:13:28 Ashes results, 'Elite Level’ Mindsets & Rassie Erasmus

01:22:18 Who will win the Rugby World Cup?! + Cycling to Paris with Rugby all-stars…

01:28:17 Outro

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