Construction MD Takes on the World’s Toughest Arctic Ultra Race | Stef Brennan

Episode #071 | Stef Brennan

What is it that drives someone to leave their comfort zone and take on one of the toughest endurance races on the planet?

In today's episode we sit down with Stef Brennan, MD of fit-out company Hunters Furniture, who pushed himself to the limit by competing in The Ultimate Ice Ultra - an arctic self-sufficient 230km run/hike in just 5 days...

Stef explains why on earth he took on such a challenge, & the pair go in depth on resilience, mindset, exercise & community and of course touch on the fit-out world of construction and how that's going.

Link to Stef's Fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/page/stefan-brennan-10?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020

🔵 Connect with Stef on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefbrennan/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/q1_oV0iLjI4

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zIENWxEgGJldVDuwVct0y?si=bOH4V0XuS_yjYTFzbnyA9Q

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-md-takes-on-the-worlds-toughest-arctic/id1778487912?i=1000754650350

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro: Commercial Furniture World - How did Stef get into it? + F1 HQ..?

07:15 Global supply chain: Difference in Manufacturers + How easy it is to go bust

15:40 More on Stef’s fit-out work: Kitchens/Offices/Restaurants + Tender Processes

20:00 Social Impact Platform: Why it’s a good idea

25:09 Stef’s sports & exercise background: Running 230km in 5 days in the Arctic..!

37:36 Eliminating risk in sports - “you know what you’re signing up for.” (Boxing/Rugby)

40:31 What challenge is up next for Stef? (Golf…?) + Our next CS Cycle Event!

47:59 Mind over matter: The body is capable of more than you think

55:58 Trekking Marathons + How sport & exercise sparks community

01:01:39 Final Comments & Outro

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