Transforming Construction with Health and Wellness Construction Champions Podcast 2-55 Brent Darnell

In this episode of the Construction Champions podcast, host Ron Nussbaum interviews Brent Darnell, an expert in emotional intelligence and performance training for the construction industry. Brent has been teaching these critical people skills since 2000, with a focus on helping construction professionals achieve peak levels of mental, physical, and emotional performance. About Brent Brent Darnell is undoubtedly a transformative figure in the construction industry, pioneering the integration of emotional intelligence and soft skills into a traditionally male-dominated and technically focused field. His journey from being a third-generation construction worker to becoming an influential educator and thought leader reflects his deep understanding of the industry& it's needs and challenges. Brent's Links www.brentdarnell.com https://www.brentdarnell.com/online-courses https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentdarnell/ Website https://www.buildercoms.com/constructionchampionspodcast For CRM Solutions: BUILD12 https://www.build12.com/constructionchampions?am_id=ron625 For Picture, Video, Document, and Communication Management: BuilderComs https://go.buildercoms.com/payment-7269?am_id=podcast Association of Professional Builders Annual Report https://hubs.ly/Q02rT-1n0 Join our community: Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/957628795429538 What makes a "construction champion" - those who challenge the status quo and drive positive change in the industry (00:02:45) The importance of embracing change and growth, rather than just waiting for change to happen (00:04:34) The need to improve workforce development and make construction a more attractive industry for younger generations (00:05:15) Brent's work helping construction companies transform their workforce's health and wellness habits (00:11:01) The parallels between construction work and professional athletics, and the need to treat workers like "athletes" (00:16:14) Addressing mental health, substance abuse, and the industry's historical stigma around these issues (00:19:59) Recommendations for how construction companies can better support and care for their workforce (00:23:23) Keywords health and wellness, construction industry, Brent Darnell, Construction Champions Podcast, wellness programs, construction safety, team well-being, productivity, injury reduction, positive work environment, Ron Nussbaum, wellness culture, construction success, health initiatives